Kings Lane, Flore, Northamptonshire, NN7

A CHARMING RENOVATED STONE COTTAGE ON THE EDGE OF THIS DESIRABLE VILLAGE WITH DELIGHTFUL SOUTH AND WEST FACING LANDSCAPED COTTAGE GARDEN

Dating back to the late 1600’s the cottage has been very sympathetically restored and extended to create a stunning period property full of character and enjoying a timeless charm. Complementing the flexible accommodation is the delightful landscaped cottage garden, divided into rooms and providing the perfect environment to unwind from the stresses of modern living. A viewing will be essential to fully appreciate the lifestyle opportunities on offer.

A stone entrance porch leads into the reception hall with stairs leading to the upper floors. The bespoke kitchen is beautifully designed with a range of fitted units complemented by a light-coloured Corian worksurface. The main feature is the inglenook chimney which houses the Rayburn and as well as cooking also provides the heating and hot water. Original flagstone floor continues into the breakfast area. A walk-in pantry with cupboards and shelving also offers ample space for extra white goods. Adjoining is the cosy study with small window to the side aspect. The dining room is a good size with wood burning stove set within Inglenook fireplace and a door leads through into the well proportioned and stunning light and airy south and west facing sitting room. The room enjoys wonderful views over the garden with French doors opening onto paved seating patio. The focal point of the room is the fireplace housing a wood burning stove and within the room is an attractive bespoke built dresser with display shelving and cupboards.

On the first floor there is a generously sized landing with built in coats cupboards, double width airing cupboard and stairs rise to the second floor. Doors lead to the family bathroom, bedroom two and the principle bedroom suite which includes a dressing room and shower room. The dressing room benefits from an original cast iron fireplace along with two built in double wardrobes and doubles up as a first floor sitting room which opens onto the primary bedroom. The bedroom benefits from a double aspect with views out to fields in the distance.

The second bedroom has a Conservation roof light and additional side window. The recently upgraded four-piece family bathroom has a separate shower cubicle.

On the second floor the landing space is full of character with exposed beams to include part of the original A-frames and a conservation roof light allows natural daylight to flood in. Doors lead to two bedrooms along with shower room and separate W.C. Both bedrooms have exposed original hardwood floors with bedroom four having a leaded light stone mullioned window.


OUTSIDE
The well stocked garden has been designed by the current owners and maintained to a very high standard. Mainly enclosed by an attractive drystone walls, the garden wraps around the front and side of The Croft enjoying both southerly and westerly aspects. Access is provided via a five bar timber electric gate and separate pedestrian gate. The driveway is gravelled and leads to the oak framed carport with a cedar shingle roof and wood stores. Beyond is the stone detached garage with electric door. There is a wash house which has been used as a utility/boot room with plumbing for washing machine and includes butler sink with wooden worksurfaces and a range of fitted wall and base units. Adjoining is a separate outside gardeners W.C.

The classic cottage garden is divided into rooms with well stocked borders providing all-year round interest. The lawns are edged with established shrubs and mature trees offering dappled shade. Part of the garden is used as a kitchen garden with greenhouse, adjoining potting shed and dog kennel.

Strategically positioned are the wooden summer house and gazebo along with south facing paved seating and dining terrace and all enjoy wonderful views over this charming garden.

LOCATION
Flore is a popular larger village which has just been bypassed taking much of the traffic off the high street. It is approximately midway between Northampton and Daventry and is conveniently placed with access to the M1 (junction 16). There is a village church, chapel, public house, shop, primary school and a secondary school at Bugbrooke. Private schools locally are at Quinton House and Spratton Hall, Stowe, Rugby and Uppingham.

PROPERTY INFORMATION
Services: All main services are connected to the property.

Local: Authority: West Northamptonshire Council
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Outgoings: Council Tax Band G
£3703.70 for the year 2024/2025

EPC Rating: Exempt - Grade II Listed

Tenure: Freehold