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Map6 bedroom detached house
Key information
Features and description
- Stone barn conversion
- Four double bedrooms
- Four en suite bath or shower rooms
- Triple garage
- Parking for ten cars
- Enclosed garden
- Two one bedroom and a two bedroom annexe
- Rural location
The main barn has over 2,580 sq. ft. of accommodation. The reception hall spans the full depth of the barn and has tiled flooring with underfloor heating, and a bespoke open tread staircase to a galleried landing. Beyond the staircase there is room for a seating area and bi-fold doors to the courtyard garden giving a good flow through the internal and external space. The ground floor also has the four bedrooms, all with en suite facilities, and a utility/cloakroom which has a WC, a range of wall and base units, a sink and drainer, and space and plumbing for a washing machine. One cupboard houses a high pressure tank and combination boiler. The open plan first floor has a sitting room and a kitchen/dining room.
Rooms
History and Specification
The building was formerly the Home Farm dairy. Listed building consent and planning permission were obtained to convert it to residential use and building works were completed in 2023. The conversion has been completed to a high specification and includes underfloor heating throughout, a bespoke oak and glass staircase to the galleried landing, oak flooring, and oak internal doors and fittings. The fitted kitchen has Bosch integrated appliances and the bath and shower rooms are all fully tiled with sanitary ware from brands including RAK and Gerberit.
Sitting Room
The stairs lead to a landing area on the first floor with windows and doors to a Juliet balcony.
The sitting room measures over 23 ft. by 20 ft. and has a high vaulted ceiling with exposed A frames and Velux windows, with triple aspect windows providing additional natural light. There is oak flooring and skirting boards, an inset contemporary fire and a wall hung TV.
Kitchen/Dining Room
The open plan kitchen/dining room also has oak flooring and skirtings, and a high vaulted ceiling with exposed A frames, Velux windows, and triple aspect windows. The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of high gloss two tone, full height, wall and base units with granite work surfaces incorporating a double sink with a Quooker boiling water tap. The units include pull out larder cupboards, corner cupboards with auto lighting, and an island with additional storage, a wine fridge, and a Bosch five ring induction hob with a pop up extractor. Other Bosch appliances include a double oven, a microwave oven and a plate warmer and there is an American style fridge/freezer. There is space for a dining table and chairs. A door leads to a storage room which has a door to a cloakroom.
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
The four bedrooms are on the ground floor. The dual aspect principal bedroom has a range of fitted wardrobes, with hanging space and shelves, and a dressing table with drawer storage. The en suite has a bath with a TV inset into the wall over, a walk-in shower with rainwater and standard shower heads, a concealed cistern WC and a vanity washbasin.
The three other bedrooms all have fully tiled en suite shower rooms with vanity storage. There is scope to use one of the bedrooms as an additional reception room if preferred.
Apartment over Garage
The front garden is lawned and is enclosed by walls and established hedges. The courtyard garden at the rear is also enclosed by walls and is paved for ease of maintenance. There is space for tables and chairs for al fresco dining and entertaining.
Situation and Schooling
Knuston is a small hamlet within 4 miles of Wellingborough. Irchester is 1 mile away and has shops, public houses, a post office, a health centre, and a country park for walking and cycling. Primary schooling is available in Irchester and the property is in the catchment for Wollaston School which is 2 miles away. Independent schooling is available in Wellingborough, Oundle, Uppingham, Rugby and Oakham. Rushden Lakes is approximately 2 miles away and provides shopping, restaurants and a cinema.
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