5 bedroom detached house for sale

"Character Building"

This exceptional Grade II * listed stone and thatched farmhouse is situated in the heart of Geddington, a moment's walk from the idyllic bridge and ford as well as the historic Queen Eleanor Cross, yet a short drive to Kettering or Corby mainline railways with direct trains under an hour to St Pancras International.   The exterior conceals a substantial interior brimming with character with an entrance hall with limestone flooring which extends through to the kitchen/breakfast room with Range cooker and oak worksurfaces.  The dining room is an atmospheric room with flagstone flooring and exposed beams, the versatile family room/snug has an inglenook fireplace and the warmth of a wood burner as well as engineered oak board flooring which can also be found in the light-filled living room enjoying a working open fire and the impressive Georgian built in corner cupboard which is * listed.  Upstairs the sizeable landing leads to a principal bathroom, separate shower room and five double bedrooms, the master bedroom with dressing room and en-suite bathroom with roll top bath. The lovely grounds feature a foregarden set behind a Victorian wrought iron railings, the private rear garden is discreetly set behind stone and brick walling with fruit trees and patio areas allowing you to follow the sun, and a driveway with parking for three cars leads to an oversized garage.  The village has  variety of clubs and societies, a pub, church and a respected primary school as well as being in reach of a number of independent schools.  An exceptional character home in a most desirable village.

- Grade II* Listed
- Gas Central Heating
- Entrance Hall- with French limestone flooring with a pillow edge, exposed ceiling timbers, stairs rising to first floor, useful under stairs storage cupboard, attractive period doors leading to;
- Kitchen/Breakfast room – enjoying a range of base and eyelevel cupboards and drawers, twin butler sink with monobloc tap set within an oak work surface, ceramic tiled splash back,  integrated dishwasher, recess for washing machine,  attractive recess with mantel home to a "Rangemaster Elan" Range cooker, useful cupboard to chimney recess housing the central heating boiler, space for American style fridge / freezer (available by separate negotiation), attractive exposed ceiling timbers, continuation of the French limestone flooring with space for a breakfast table and chairs.
- Dining Room – a very impressive, atmospheric room with wonderful flagstone flooring perfect for formal entertaining.  Exposed ceiling timbers and attractive period cupboard add character along with two deep silled windows providing views over the garden.
- Snug/Family Room – a versatile room, offering a multitude of uses with wonderful inglenook fireplace enjoying the warmth of a wood burner, period style engineered oak board flooring, useful shelving
- Living room – a fabulous room with a Georgian style feature fireplace with working fire and attractive limestone surround set on an original slate hearth. There is attractive engineered oak board flooring and a wonderful cupboard set in the corner with arch top doors, which is listed.  
- Upstairs is accessed via a beautiful period staircase leading to the generous landing with exposed wall and ceiling timbers.  The principal bathroom with a low-level WC,  pedestal wash hand basin, roll top bath, timber panelling to dado height.  There is also a shower room with low-level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, shower with electric shower over, ceramic tiled splashback and attractive tiled flooring, useful airing cupboard. There are five impressive bedrooms all of which are double sized, the substantial master bedroom with vaulted ceiling, dressing area and also the third bathroom, an ensuite to include wash hand basin, roll top bath which has a centrally mounted monobloc tap, attractive flooring and a heated towel rail. The generous guest bedroom has a wonderful period fireplace and pine flooring which the current owners use as the principal bedroom.

The fore garden is enclosed by wrought iron railings with a gate and pathway extending to the front door.  Mature plantings and hedges provide privacy and screening.
To the immediate back of the cottage is a paved area, perfect for garden furniture with a lawn, surrounded by lavender, planted borders. A red brick wall with gate leads to the principal garden with a patio area perfect for alfresco entertaining. The garden enjoys a very private feel achieved by a combination of stone and red brick walling. The garden is laid largely to lawn.   There are several fruit trees to include greengage, plum tree and also pear tree.  A planted border is set to one corner of the garden as well as a further seating area with the Pergola over.  A generous gravel driveway provides parking for two/three cars as well as access to the oversized garage accessed via twin timber doors. The garage is oversized complete with both power and light as well as useful overhead storage.

Living Room - 5.59m x 3.76m (18'4" x 12'4")

Study/Family - 5.59m x 3.86m (18'4" x 12'8")

Farmhouse Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 5.59m x 4.52m (18'4" x 14'10")

Dining Room - 5.99m x 4.06m (19'8" x 13'4")

Bedroom One - 5.99m x 4.75m (19'8"max x 15'7")

Ensuite - 2.77m x 1.52m (9'1" x 5'0")

Walk in Wardrobe - 2.01m x 1.55m (6'7" x 5'1")

Bedroom Two - 5.59m x 3.68m (18'4" x 12'1")

Bedroom Three - 3.2m x 2.67m (10'6" x 8'9")

Bedroom Four - 3.25m x 2.9m (10'8" x 9'6")

Shower Room - 1.63m x 1.3m (5'4" x 4'3")

Bathroom - 3.1m x 1.3m (10'2" x 4'3")