3 bedroom cottage for sale

“A Timeless Residence with Modern Flourishes”
Perfectly positioned in a sought-after lane and set back from the road, this 393-year-old Grade II listed period home seamlessly blends historic charm with contemporary comforts, offering three/four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a West facing garden.

Property Highlights
Higham Ferrers town centre is within close walking distance, providing access to a variety of local amenities. Excellent travel links are readily available with the A45 and A6 close by, offering easy access to Rushden Lakes, the A14, and M1. Wellingborough Train Station is accessible by car in around 15 minutes, benefiting from a popular commuter rail link to London.

This exquisite property retains a wealth of period features, including thick stone walls, charming window seats, exposed beams, and column period-style radiators, all contributing to its unique character. Downstairs, timber and glass panelled doors create an inviting atmosphere, while upstairs, brace and latch doors add to the authentic feel.

Entrance through the attractive composite front door leads into the inviting Entrance Hall, with doors offering access to the accommodation and an opening through to the Kitchen.

The traditional-style modern Kitchen features a tall column radiator, a door through to the Utility Room, and a window set within a thick stone wall. Exposed beams add character, and stairs rising to the first floor have useful storage beneath. The attractive kitchen includes an array of shaker-style eye and base level units, square-edge worktops with metro tiled splashbacks, and a ceramic sink and draining board positioned under the window. There is space for an American fridge/freezer under the stairs (not included) and an integrated dishwasher. A freestanding 'Belling' range cooker with induction hobs is available under separate negotiation.

The separate Utility Room benefits from a uPVC door and window to the rear garden, a useful storage cupboard, and space and plumbing for laundry appliances.

The separate formal Dining Room is situated adjacent to both the kitchen and the living room, offering excellent potential for open-plan living (subject to relevant consent). Timber hardwood French doors with double glazing lead to the patio area of the garden, while a period timber and glass door connects to the entrance hall. Though currently used as a dining room, this versatile space could serve as a playroom, an additional sitting room, and much more.

The charming Living Room is bathed in natural light from its dual aspect windows to the front and rear elevations. It features a high-level picture shelf, modern period-style column radiators, and a stunning stone fireplace taking centre stage with a cast iron multi-fuel burner.

A door from the Living Room leads to the Inner Hall, which benefits from engineered oak flooring, a ceiling window, oak doors to further accommodation, and a hardwood timber and double-glazed door leading to the garden.

The separate Office features timber-effect laminate flooring, dual aspect windows, and a fitted desk and storage, making for an ideal work-from-home space.

An additional Reception Room, with an exposed stone step down from the Inner Hall and a window to the rear elevation, offers versatile space. It boasts wet underfloor heating from the central heating, LED downlights in the ceiling, and a useful storage cupboard. Though currently used as an additional sitting room, its close proximity to the ground floor shower room makes it an ideal opportunity for a ground floor bedroom, if required.

The ground floor Wet Room is finished to a high standard with modern tiled flooring and splashbacks, a window to the rear elevation, a chrome heated towel radiator, electric underfloor heating, and a three-piece suite including a low-level WC, a wash basin built into a useful storage unit, and a walk-in shower with no threshold and a thermostatic shower.

The stairs flow up to the first floor Landing via a period solid oak staircase, featuring a cast-iron handrail and a stunning exposed stone wall on one side. As you reach the Landing, the timber brace and latch doors and deep window sills with window seats provide a wonderful feeling of character.

There are three first-floor double Bedrooms, all with built-in storage and enjoying views over the rear garden. The Principal Bedroom is an impressive room with a generous vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, and dual aspect windows bathing the room in natural light. It includes two column-style radiators, an air conditioning unit that provides both hot and cold air, double-height storage cupboards, and an en suite shower room. The En Suite benefits from a window to the rear elevation, LED downlights, an integrated speaker system, attractive tiling, a chrome heated towel radiator, and a three-piece suite including a low-level WC, a wash basin built into a useful storage unit, and a walk-in shower with a low threshold, a thermostatic shower, and shelves built into the tiled walls.

The generously sized family Bathroom features a charming period feel. It includes a window to the rear elevation, a white heated towel radiator, and a four-piece suite comprising a WC with a traditional high-level cistern, a wash basin built into a solid wood unit, a roll-top bath with claw feet and freestanding taps, and a walk-in shower with a low threshold and a thermostatic shower with a rainwater-style shower head and handheld attachment.

The Double Garage features two sets of double timber doors, lighting, power sockets, and ample space for modern vehicles or storage.

Outside
This beautiful period property occupies a truly exceptional established position in Higham Ferrers and boasts a great deal of kerb appeal. The house is set back from the road with a generous gravelled driveway providing off-road parking for four to five vehicles, access into the double garage, and stone paving that leads to the attractive front door with a covered storm porch. There is a planted border to one side, well-stocked with mature plantings, and secure gated access down one side.

The rear garden is perfectly positioned for enjoying the sun throughout the day, with a west-facing aspect. It offers a private outlook from the mature trees and hedges to the rear and has been beautifully landscaped with a traditional cottage feel. There is a paved patio by the property, providing an excellent entertaining space and connecting the doors from the back of the house, a main flat lawn area, and a timber and lightweight tiled gazebo at the rear with additional garden space beyond and housing the hot tub (available under separate negotiation). In addition to this, there is further brick-built storage and stone walls to the side and rear boundary, and an array of mature and established plantings in the well-stocked borders.