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Floorplan
Map5 bedroom detached house
Under offer
Detached house
5 beds
3 baths
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Ask agent
Features and description
- A beautiful period property set in approximately 3/4 of an acre
- Stunning rolling countryside views
- Five bedrooms and three bathrooms
- Large kitchen/breakfast room
- Ample parking and outbuildings/garaging
A beautiful period property set in the grounds of approximately 3/4 of an acre, boasting stunning rolling countryside views and located on the fringe of this highly regarded village.
The full accommodation comprises entrance porch with double doors to the reception hallway, sitting room with a lovely open fireplace and a large bay window which takes in the amazing views, as does the formal dining room. The dining room leads into the open plan kitchen/breakfast room with it's part vaulted ceiling and hand crafted units.
There is a good sized utility room plus a boiler/drying room, and a pantry with room for white goods. The family room leads from the reception hallway as does the refitted cloakroom. There is a also a strong room which is accessed from the family room There is also a fifth bedroom/study to the ground floor with an en-suite bathroom.
To the first floor is the master bedroom with dual aspect views across Ravensthorpe and Hollowell reservoir's and refitted en-suite. There are three further double bedrooms and a refitted family bathroom.
Outside, the property is entered via double electric gates and allows off road parking for ample vehicles. There is a courtyard which has vehicular access both via the Teeton Road and main driveway, and leads to the outbuildings which are divided into three and all have power and light connected.
Gullivers Lodge is a marvellous family home and offers scope to extend or improve further if desired, subject to necessary planning permissions. EPC: E
LOCAL AREA INFORMATION
Guilsborough is a highly sought after village in NW Northamptonshire, with excellent road links and positioned 11 miles north of Northampton, 10 miles east of Rugby and 11 miles south of Market Harborough (all of which offer mainline train stations). With exceptional facilities for a village with a population of just over 700 residents, it offers education facilities from 2-18 years with a Pre-School, Primary School and the highly regarded Guilsborough Secondary School which achieved outstanding in the 2012 Ofsted report, health centre and pharmacy, public house, a refurbished village hall providing a venue for numerous activities and clubs, a sports pavilion/playing fields which is home to several sports teams, well-stocked shop/post office, hairdressing salon and amateur dramatics group as well as St Etheldreda's Church which possesses Saxon remnants among its Norman architecture.
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES
PORCH
Double doors lead to the porch, with further double doors leading to:
RECEPTION HALLWAY
Space for furniture. Stairs rising to first floor landing. Two radiators. Two windows to rear elevation. Door to courtyard.
CLOAKROOM 1.68m (5'6) x 2.82m (9'3)
Two UPVC double glazed windows to front elevation. Period style radiator. Fitted with a WC and hand wash basin.
SITTING ROOM 4.72m (15'6) x 6.55m (21'6)
UPVC double glazed rounded bay window to front elevation with window seat which conceals a period style radiator. Further UPVC double glazed window to front elevation. Two radiators. Fireplace with open chimney, grate, hearth and period style surrounds with cupboards and shelving either side. Coving. Wall light points.
DINING ROOM 4.62m (15'2) x 4.06m (13'4)
Fireplace with cupboards and shelving either side. Radiator. Coving. Wall light points. Door to:
SUN ROOM
Glazed lean-to with far reaching views and doors to the garden.
FAMILY ROOM 4.50m (14'9) x 4.34m (14'3)
UPVC double glazed windows to front and rear elevations. Two radiators. Fireplace. Fitted cupboard and shelving. Door to:
STRONG ROOM 4.50m (14'9) x 1.70m (5'7)
UPVC double glazed window to rear elevation with extra security. Cupboards and shelving.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 8.28m (27'2) x 4.78m (15'8)
Fitted with a range of bespoke wall mounted and base level cabinets and drawers with concealed lighting. Granite work surfaces and breakfast bar. Twin underslung sink units and mixer tap. Fully integrated fridge and dishwasher. Twin built in Bosch ovens. Five ring De Dietrich induction hob with extractor over. UPVC double glazed windows to front and side elevations. Radiator. vaulted ceiling with four velux windows and exposed roof timbers.
REAR HALL
Door to courtyard. Radiator. Doors to the boiler/drying room and pantry.
UTILITY 2.08m (6'10) x 4.17m (13'8)
UPVC double glazed window to rear elevation. Radiator. Bespoke base units with space for concealed washing machine and tumble dryer. Belfast sink.
BEDROOM FIVE/STUDY 2.84m (9'4) x 3.10m (10'2)
UPVC double glazed window to side elevation. Radiator. Fitted wardrobe, cupboard and drawers. Door to:
EN-SUITE BATHROOM 2.57m (8'5) x 1.37m (4'6)
UPVC double glazed window to side elevation. Chrome heated towel rail. Fitted with a bath with shower attachment over, WC and hand wash basin. Tiling to splash back areas.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
UPVC double glazed window to rear elevation. Radiator. Large shelved airing cupboard.
BEDROOM ONE 4.72m (15'6) x 4.50m (14'9)
Three UPVC double glazed windows to front and side elevations with superb countryside views. Two radiators. Built in wardrobes. Door to:
EN-SUITE BATHROOM 2.54m (8'4) x 2.87m (9'5)
UPVC double glazed window to front elevation. Two chrome heated towel rails. Fitted with a bath with shower and screen, WC and hand washbasin with storage below.
BEDROOM TWO 3.76m (12'4) x 3.81m (12'6)
UPVC double glazed window to front elevation with countryside views. Radiator. Built in cupboards.
BEDROOM THREE 3.73m (12'3) x 4.06m (13'4)
Two UPVC double glazed windows to front elevation with countryside views. Radiator. Built in wardrobe with access to boarded loft space via ladder.
BEDROOM FOUR 3.73m (12'3) x 2.82m (9'3)
UPVC double glazed window to front elevation with countryside views. Radiator. Built in wardrobe.
BATHROOM 1.93m (6'4) x 3.51m (11'6)
UPVC double glazed window to rear elevation. Chrome heated towel rail. Fitted with a bath, WC, hand wash basin with storage below, and shower in a corner cubicle.
OUTSIDE
The property is entered via double electric gates, onto a large gravel driveway with parking and turning space for several vehicles. From the driveway and gardens beyond, the views across the countryside towards Ravensthorpe Reservoir are truly stunning. The majority of the garden is laid to lawn and interspersed with established trees and bushes. there is also a formal garden and sun terrace.
COURTYARD
The courtyard can be accessed directly from the Teeton Road, or via the main driveway. This large area offers further parking or entertaining areas if required.
OUTBUILDINGS
Brick built former stables now divided into three to include a double garage space. All have power and light.
AGENT'S NOTE(S)
The heating and electrical systems have not been tested by the selling agent JACKSON GRUNDY.
VIEWINGS
By appointment only through the agents JACKSON GRUNDY – open seven days a week.
FINANCIAL ADVICE
We offer free independent advice on arranging your mortgage. Please call our Consultant on[use Contact Agent Button]. Written quotations available on request. “YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON A MORTGAGE OR ANY OTHER DEBT SECURED ON IT”.
The full accommodation comprises entrance porch with double doors to the reception hallway, sitting room with a lovely open fireplace and a large bay window which takes in the amazing views, as does the formal dining room. The dining room leads into the open plan kitchen/breakfast room with it's part vaulted ceiling and hand crafted units.
There is a good sized utility room plus a boiler/drying room, and a pantry with room for white goods. The family room leads from the reception hallway as does the refitted cloakroom. There is a also a strong room which is accessed from the family room There is also a fifth bedroom/study to the ground floor with an en-suite bathroom.
To the first floor is the master bedroom with dual aspect views across Ravensthorpe and Hollowell reservoir's and refitted en-suite. There are three further double bedrooms and a refitted family bathroom.
Outside, the property is entered via double electric gates and allows off road parking for ample vehicles. There is a courtyard which has vehicular access both via the Teeton Road and main driveway, and leads to the outbuildings which are divided into three and all have power and light connected.
Gullivers Lodge is a marvellous family home and offers scope to extend or improve further if desired, subject to necessary planning permissions. EPC: E
LOCAL AREA INFORMATION
Guilsborough is a highly sought after village in NW Northamptonshire, with excellent road links and positioned 11 miles north of Northampton, 10 miles east of Rugby and 11 miles south of Market Harborough (all of which offer mainline train stations). With exceptional facilities for a village with a population of just over 700 residents, it offers education facilities from 2-18 years with a Pre-School, Primary School and the highly regarded Guilsborough Secondary School which achieved outstanding in the 2012 Ofsted report, health centre and pharmacy, public house, a refurbished village hall providing a venue for numerous activities and clubs, a sports pavilion/playing fields which is home to several sports teams, well-stocked shop/post office, hairdressing salon and amateur dramatics group as well as St Etheldreda's Church which possesses Saxon remnants among its Norman architecture.
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES
PORCH
Double doors lead to the porch, with further double doors leading to:
RECEPTION HALLWAY
Space for furniture. Stairs rising to first floor landing. Two radiators. Two windows to rear elevation. Door to courtyard.
CLOAKROOM 1.68m (5'6) x 2.82m (9'3)
Two UPVC double glazed windows to front elevation. Period style radiator. Fitted with a WC and hand wash basin.
SITTING ROOM 4.72m (15'6) x 6.55m (21'6)
UPVC double glazed rounded bay window to front elevation with window seat which conceals a period style radiator. Further UPVC double glazed window to front elevation. Two radiators. Fireplace with open chimney, grate, hearth and period style surrounds with cupboards and shelving either side. Coving. Wall light points.
DINING ROOM 4.62m (15'2) x 4.06m (13'4)
Fireplace with cupboards and shelving either side. Radiator. Coving. Wall light points. Door to:
SUN ROOM
Glazed lean-to with far reaching views and doors to the garden.
FAMILY ROOM 4.50m (14'9) x 4.34m (14'3)
UPVC double glazed windows to front and rear elevations. Two radiators. Fireplace. Fitted cupboard and shelving. Door to:
STRONG ROOM 4.50m (14'9) x 1.70m (5'7)
UPVC double glazed window to rear elevation with extra security. Cupboards and shelving.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 8.28m (27'2) x 4.78m (15'8)
Fitted with a range of bespoke wall mounted and base level cabinets and drawers with concealed lighting. Granite work surfaces and breakfast bar. Twin underslung sink units and mixer tap. Fully integrated fridge and dishwasher. Twin built in Bosch ovens. Five ring De Dietrich induction hob with extractor over. UPVC double glazed windows to front and side elevations. Radiator. vaulted ceiling with four velux windows and exposed roof timbers.
REAR HALL
Door to courtyard. Radiator. Doors to the boiler/drying room and pantry.
UTILITY 2.08m (6'10) x 4.17m (13'8)
UPVC double glazed window to rear elevation. Radiator. Bespoke base units with space for concealed washing machine and tumble dryer. Belfast sink.
BEDROOM FIVE/STUDY 2.84m (9'4) x 3.10m (10'2)
UPVC double glazed window to side elevation. Radiator. Fitted wardrobe, cupboard and drawers. Door to:
EN-SUITE BATHROOM 2.57m (8'5) x 1.37m (4'6)
UPVC double glazed window to side elevation. Chrome heated towel rail. Fitted with a bath with shower attachment over, WC and hand wash basin. Tiling to splash back areas.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
UPVC double glazed window to rear elevation. Radiator. Large shelved airing cupboard.
BEDROOM ONE 4.72m (15'6) x 4.50m (14'9)
Three UPVC double glazed windows to front and side elevations with superb countryside views. Two radiators. Built in wardrobes. Door to:
EN-SUITE BATHROOM 2.54m (8'4) x 2.87m (9'5)
UPVC double glazed window to front elevation. Two chrome heated towel rails. Fitted with a bath with shower and screen, WC and hand washbasin with storage below.
BEDROOM TWO 3.76m (12'4) x 3.81m (12'6)
UPVC double glazed window to front elevation with countryside views. Radiator. Built in cupboards.
BEDROOM THREE 3.73m (12'3) x 4.06m (13'4)
Two UPVC double glazed windows to front elevation with countryside views. Radiator. Built in wardrobe with access to boarded loft space via ladder.
BEDROOM FOUR 3.73m (12'3) x 2.82m (9'3)
UPVC double glazed window to front elevation with countryside views. Radiator. Built in wardrobe.
BATHROOM 1.93m (6'4) x 3.51m (11'6)
UPVC double glazed window to rear elevation. Chrome heated towel rail. Fitted with a bath, WC, hand wash basin with storage below, and shower in a corner cubicle.
OUTSIDE
The property is entered via double electric gates, onto a large gravel driveway with parking and turning space for several vehicles. From the driveway and gardens beyond, the views across the countryside towards Ravensthorpe Reservoir are truly stunning. The majority of the garden is laid to lawn and interspersed with established trees and bushes. there is also a formal garden and sun terrace.
COURTYARD
The courtyard can be accessed directly from the Teeton Road, or via the main driveway. This large area offers further parking or entertaining areas if required.
OUTBUILDINGS
Brick built former stables now divided into three to include a double garage space. All have power and light.
AGENT'S NOTE(S)
The heating and electrical systems have not been tested by the selling agent JACKSON GRUNDY.
VIEWINGS
By appointment only through the agents JACKSON GRUNDY – open seven days a week.
FINANCIAL ADVICE
We offer free independent advice on arranging your mortgage. Please call our Consultant on[use Contact Agent Button]. Written quotations available on request. “YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON A MORTGAGE OR ANY OTHER DEBT SECURED ON IT”.
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The Village Agency - Northampton
The Corner House. 1 St Giles Square
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01604 318692Tailored Marketing. Bespoke Service. The Village Agency provides our specialised service for owners of property with a market value in excess of £550,000. Geographically this might include property situated in any part of the county and the department is linked to all ten of our branches across Northamptonshire. Clients are ensured of a bespoke service tailored to their individual needs, delivered by a specially selected team experienced at understanding and meeting such diverse accommodation requirements as swimming pools, stables and snooker rooms, as well as more traditional family space. Headed up by Director, Richard Parrish, you will find our staff in the department have a wealth of knowledge and experience in this particular sector of the market.