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"A MOST ATTRACTIVE DETACHED GEORGIAN VILLAGE HOME IN A PROMINENT POSITION WITHIN A HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER VILLAGE, OFFERING WELL PRESENTED ACCOMMODATION WITH A SELF CONTAINED OFFICE STUDIO AND A DELIGHTFUL WALLED, LANDSCAPED GARDEN

The Old Dower House is a highly appealing and most attractive stone built detached village home, offering immense charm and character, standing prominently on the High Street in the conservation area of this highly sought after village. The accommodation has been well cared for and maintained and there are many period features including sash windows, original shutters and doors, flagstone flooring, window seats and high, corniced ceilings. The property benefits from an attractive mature walled garden to the rear, offering privacy and allowing the opportunity to entertain and unwind from the modern stresses of life. A viewing is essential to fully appreciate the character and appeal of the house which has a comfortable and pleasing ambience.

ACCOMMODATION

York stone steps lead to the impressive entrance door, allowing access to the reception hall which has flagstone flooring and door to the rear garden. Cloakroom and WC off. The dining room enjoys a double aspect, feature fireplace and door to the sitting room, where there is an open fireplace with Bells Supaheat underfloor vented grate, Adams style surround and marble insets and hearth. Windows to front and rear with window seat.

The kitchen has an attractive range of matching handmade, painted wall and floor units with granite work surfaces. Appliances include, dishwasher, microwave oven and two ring electric hob. The gas fired AGA provides a traditional cooking facility and supplies the domestic hot water. Space and provision for washing machine. A door leads to the breakfast room which enjoys a lovely aspect over the garden, with a door leading outside, Utility room with fitted wall and base cabinets and granite work surfaces. Spaces for larder fridge and freezer. The cellar provides a useful storage area and houses the gas fired boiler.

FIRST FLOOR
Landing with double aspect windows. Principal bedroom, fitted with a good range of wardrobes, drawers and dressing table with views to the rear overlooking the garden. Adjacent to the bedroom there is a separate WC with wash hand basin. Bedrooms two and three overlook the rear garden, fitted wardrobes to bedroom three and there is a shower room en suite to bedroom two which comprises tiled shower cubicle, WC and pedestal wash hand basin. The fourth bedroom dressing room has an extensive range of bespoke fitted furniture and window to front aspect. The generous bathroom comprises panelled bath, shower cubicle, WC and vanity wash hand basin. Large linen cupboard housing the lagged hot water cylinder.

OUTSIDE
The attractive rear garden is enclosed by high stone walls and is laid predominantly to lawn with well stocked mature flower and shrub beds and a variety of specimen trees. There is a paved entertaining terrace and the gravelled walkway leads to the rear gravelled driveway, where there is parking space for several vehicles, accessed by electrically controlled gates which are flanked by high stone pillars.

The detached garage building comprises two large single garages and there is an extensive office studio area above, which has a beamed ceiling and fitted book shelving.

A range of smaller outbuildings provide useful storage.

PROPERTY INFORMATION

Services Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity connected.

Broadband Gigaclear fibre broadband available.

Local Authority West Northamptonshire Council
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Outgoings Council Tax Band G
£3,789.55 for the year 2024 2025

EPC Rating D

Tenure Freehold


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