For Sale4 Bedroom Detached House in Bridge Road, Stoke Bruerne, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12£785,000
Bridge Road, Stoke Bruerne, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12
4 Bedroom Detached House for sale
£785,000
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
× 4
Bathrooms
× 1
Receptions
× 2
Tenure
Freehold
Price
£785,000
Key Features
- PRETTY DETACHED STONE COTTAGE
- DETACHED GARAGE BLOCK WITH ANNEXE ABOVE
- FOUR BEDROOMS
- SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION CLOSE TO CANAL
- LOVELY KITCHEN/DINING ROOM
- OFF ROAD PARKING
- ENCLOSED LANDSCAPED GARDENS
- CHARACTER FEATURES WITH OPEN FIRES
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Description
MOST ATTRACTIVE PERIOD GRADE II LISTED PROPERTY CLOSE TO THE HEART OF THIS POPULAR VILLAGE WITH DETACHED OUTBUILDING HAVING SELF CONTAINED ANNEXE ABOVE<br/><br/>Rookery cottage is a most attractive period stone Grade II listed property with fabulous detached garage block and annexe above, situated close to the heart in this popular village location, retaining much of its original charm and character including exposed beams and open fires. It has been lovingly restored by the current owners who have been in occupation since 1981 and further benefits from double glazed windows and oil fired central heating with further features including a handmade Chalon kitchen and a refitted bathroom.<br/><br/>Upon entering the property under the covered porch a reception hall greets you with bespoke oak doors, flagstone floor and superb exposed timbers. Off this area is the cozy sitting room with a stone inglenook fireplace with open fire and bressummer above with inset wood burner and flagstone hearth. There are further exposed ceiling timbers, dual aspect to the front and rear with access into the office, having a vaulted ceiling with exposed ceiling beams and oak floor with electric underfloor heating. A particular feature of the property is the superb open plan kitchen/dining room with space for a dining table and sofas. The kitchen area is bespoke with a range of base and eye level cupboards and contrasting timber worktops with inset sink unit, a central AGA encased in a red brick fireplace with beam above with the whole area complemented by pillowed limestone flooring. There is a useful walk in pantry and a utility room comprising of timber fronted cabinets, inset butler sink unit with hardwood worktops. There is space and provision for a washing machine and flooring complements the area with further access leading to the useful cloakroom. <br/><br/>On the first floor, the landing has exposed timbers with the principal bedroom having exposed panelled wall and semi-vaulted ceilings with exposed timbers and a range of fitted wardrobes. Bedrooms two and three are double bedrooms whilst there is a single fourth bedroom which could double as a study or nursery having exposed new oak wide plank floorboards which extend onto the landing and the family bathroom which comprises of a bath, shower cubicle, sink and toilet.<br/><br/>OUTSIDE<br/><br/>The enchanted enclosed gardens are of a good size laid predominately to lawn with various flower and shrub borders and maturing hedging offering a good degree of privacy. Off road parking through a five bar timber gate leads to a recently constructed detached stone building providing a self-contained annexe with a separate office and garaging with a combination boiler for the annexe. The ground floor comprises of an enclosed office/gym with double entrance, oak floor with electric underfloor heating, radiator, exposed timbers and door to garden. The garage has double leaf wooden doors, shelving, power and windows. The first floor of the annexe has exposed reclaimed pine floors and oak beams being of an open plan design with a sitting room having space for sofas and dining table and a kitchen area with stainless sink and electric double oven and hob. The bedroom area has space for a double bed with a bathroom comprising of shower, toilet, wash hand basin and heated towel rail. This area is ideal for possible rentals to provide a passive income or for visiting guests.<br/><br/>PROPERTY INFORMATION<br/>Services: All main services are connected to the property with the exception of gas. Central heating via an oil fired system.<br/><br/>Local: Authority: West Northamptonshire Council <br/>Tel: 0300 126 7000. <br/><br/>Outgoings: Council Tax Band G<br/>£3,751.52 for the year 2024/2025 <br/><br/>EPC Rating: Exempt - Grade II Listed<br/><br/>Tenure: Freehold<br/><br/>Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Jackson-Stops Tel. 01604 632991