5 bedroom house for sale

A striking Grade II* Listed property, dating from 1641, offering beautiful, three storey accommodation with up to five bedrooms,
courtyard garden and outbuildings set within a few yards of the Market Place and enjoying views of St Peter's Church.

Set a stone’s throw from Market Place, 12 North Street, formerly part of the historic White Lion, sits in an unrivalled position in the town centre, over-looking the church. The property is built in ashlar limestone, with Georgian brick additions, beneath a Collyweston slate roof and was constructed, during the reign of Charles 1st, in 1641. It portrays many characteristic features of this period and is, therefore, Listed Grade II*. The canted bays are a particular feature of this handsome house, as are the stone mullioned, leaded windows. The internal features are just as beautiful, with a fantastic, carved stone fireplace, exposed beams and studwork.

The accommodation is laid out over three floors, and has been basically modernised over the years, whilst leaving the true character and wonderful atmosphere of the original house, in situ. The current owner has been in residence for almost 40 years and the property is now ready for new owners to put their stamp upon it.

The front door opens to the hall which also serves as a study area. The window to the front has a view of the church. A door at the rear opens to the garden and a further door leads down to the cellar.

The drawing room has a bay window to the front and a beautiful, beamed ceiling. There is a modern, open fire but we suspect there may be the original opening to the rear. Beautiful; cupboards stand to one side.

The kitchen is set beyond, and offers a range of wall and base units with worksurfaces and a sink. A gas cooker point gives a choice of stove for the future. There is ample space for daily or formal dining. A door opens to the garden and a second door opens to the back stairs. The sitting room is as at the back of the house and serves currently as a handsome study, with fireplace and fitted cupboards and shelving.

The primary staircase leads from the hall to the main landing where there is access to the former drawing room, which will make a fabulous bedroom. This has a magnificent carved fireplace and a bay window with a marvellous view of the church. It also has wonderful panelling and a servant’s door. Adjacent is a large bathroom, which could perhaps be made ensuite to the adjoining bedroom.

Across the landing is a small room which used to house WC and wash basin. The second bedroom is in the rear wing and there is a third, double bedroom, on a lower landing, which has its own staircase to the ground floor. This has a shower room adjacent.

A turning staircase rises to the attic rooms, which are laid out as a staff flat, with huge double bedroom, a kitchen and a bathroom. There are lovely views of the church and across the roof tops of the town.

The courtyard is a private and sheltered garden area bound by high stone walls and with a brick path running to the rear. Being a former coaching inn, the property has the former stables and hayloft attached to the back of the house, which provide excellent storage and workshop space. These could of course offer potential for conversion to further accommodation, with the correct consents from the Local Authority. Beyond is a small greenhouse and on the rear boundary is a former carriage house, now a garage, with mezzanine storage above. The garage is accessed via Duck Lane.

Tenure -Freehold with vacant possession.

Listing - The property is Listed Grade II*

EPC - Exempt

Council Tax - Band F

Services - All mains services. Gas-fired central heating.

Local Authority - North Northants Council