Main Road, Shutlanger, NN12

A substantial detached equestrian house, situated in a village setting, with versatile accommodation over two floors providing up to 5 bedrooms. This spacious property has been remodelled by the current owners and offers much flexibility at over 2550 square feet. The two en-suites (the master having jacuzzi bath as well as a walk-in shower) and two shower rooms ensure that there is never a queue for the bathroom, while the newly fitted kitchen provides ample space for cooking and sits open plan to the dining room. With a separate sitting room, study, and the family room which provides a 5th bedroom for guests if required.

The property boasts stables, measuring just over 1000 square foot and circa three acres of paddocks which also benefit from planning permission for a new stable and outdoor arena.

To the rear, you will find a beautifully presented and maintained garden with well-stocked borders, mature trees, and shrubs. Pedestrian access onto Water Lane is convenient for those wanting to get out into the surrounding countryside. The Grade II listed dovecote brings history and character to the garden but also provides useful garden storage and features a mature grape vine. Adjacent to the sitting room is a patio area. The inner courtyard features a Koi pond and borders along with a brick-built outdoor oven, with its integrated wood store and terracotta tiled prep area, ideal for outdoor cooking enthusiasts and entertaining al fresco on a larger scale.

Parking is available just outside the electric front gates for two to three cars and once inside, a large block paved driveway and carport provide further off-road parking.

Entrance Hall

Entered through the courtyard. Roof lantern and quarry tiled floor. Storage for cloaks and footwear. Stairs to the first floor.

Sitting Room

A dual aspect room with French doors to the garden and rear courtyard. Open fireplace with cast iron wood-burner on a tiled hearth. A decorative bread oven also features. Exposed beams.

Study

Currently used as a home gym, again a dual aspect room with window overlooking the courtyard and door into the rear garden. Access to boarded loft space via a pull down ladder.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room & Dining Room

Refitted with a comprehensive range of units providing ample storage and work space including a island complete with breakfast bar and bespoke pantry cupboard. Appliances include double oven with five ring induction hob and extractor hood, dishwasher, full height fridge and freezer. Exposed beam. French doors into the rear garden. Windows to front and rear. Two Radiators. Wall mounted Air-conditioning unit.

Utility Room

Fitted with a range of base and wall units, working surface and sink. Floor mounted oil fired boiler. Space for washing washing machine and tumble dryer. Radiator. Door to the rear.

Ground floor bedrooms

Accessed via an inner hallway this part of the property provides a family room/guest bedroom, two shower rooms and two further bedrooms. Particularly useful if you are looking for a degree of separation or to create annexe accommodation.

Family Room / Guest Bedroom

A dual aspect family room with a semi circular bay window to the side and a window to the front. Multi fuel stove. Vertical Radiator. Built-in wardrobe for when used as a guest room.

Bedroom 4

Window to the front. Radiator.

Bedroom 5

Window to the side. Radiator.

Shower Room 1

Fitted with a three piece suite comprising W.C., wash basin with storage underneath and a walk-in shower enclosure with rainfall shower head plus hand held attachment. Heated towel rail. Windows to two sides.

Shower Room 2

Suite comprising W.C., wash basin and corner shower cubicle . Heated towel rail. Window to the front. Shaver point.

Landing

Access to loft space. Window lights. Airing cupboard containing the hot water cylinder.

Principal Bedroom

A dual aspect room, well appointed with fitted wardrobes, shelving and drawers together with overhead storage. Radiator.

Principal En-suite

Luxuriously fitted with a four piece suite comprising a jacuzzi bath, large walk-in rainfall shower, twin wash basins and W.C.
Vanity mirrors with downlighting, shaver point and fitted cabinetry. Underfloor heating. Two eaves windows.

Bedroom 2

Window to the front. Built-in wardrobe.

En-suite to Bedroom 2

Fitted with a three piece suite comprising W.C., wash basin with storage under and shower enclosure. Heated towel rail. Window to the front.

The Stables

The stables provide versatile space currently used mainly for storage. They include two stables, a tack room and a stable/outdoor kitchen for when entertaining. Stairs provide easy access to a boarded loft space.

The Paddocks

Dovecote House benefits adjacent paddocks of approximately 3 acres. Both spaces have a water connections.

The larger of the two benefits from planning permission to build a further triple stable, relocating the existing shelter to create parallel rows of three with a concrete yard between and includes the creation of an outdoor arena. For further information enter the planning code 2024/2955/FULL in the West Northamptonshire Council Planning portal.

Please note the planning is subject to a Biodiversity Net Gain Management Plan. For more information on the specifics of the plan please contact the office.

Rear Garden

At the rear is the beautifully presented and maintained garden, with well stocked borders, mature trees and shrubs. Pedestrian access onto Water Lane.

The Grade II listed dovecote has power and light connected and provides useful garden storage and a mature grape vine.

Adjacent to the sitting room is patio area, perfect for more intimate dining and entertaining.

Front Garden

The inner courtyard with Koi pond and well stocked borders offers space for relaxing and entertaining. The brick built outdoor oven has integrated wood store and terracotta tiled prep area.

Parking - Driveway

The property benefits from multiple areas for parking. The first just outside the front gates offers a tarmac drive with space for two to three cars. Once through the electric gates there is a large block paved driveway and car port offering an abundance of space for further off road parking. The archway between the two parking area is also where the oil tank resides.