Rose Cottage, Sutton Street, Flore, NN7

Details:
A unique three-bedroom home located in the heart of the desirable village of Flore, offering off-road parking, an enclosed rear garden, and an attached garage. Designed and extended by a local architect in the 1990s, the property features split-level accommodation with characterful Arts and Crafts influences, including roughcast rendered elevations beneath tiled pitched roofs, a first-floor oriel window, and a vaulted sitting room with a bespoke brick fireplace.

The well-planned interior includes an entrance hall, utility room, and kitchen/breakfast room with bespoke timber cabinetry. Steps rise to a generous dual-aspect sitting/dining room with vaulted ceiling and French doors to the garden. The first floor offers a principal bedroom with en-suite, a second vaulted double bedroom, a third single bedroom or study, and a family bathroom. The rear garden is arranged over two levels, with a brick-laid patio ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining.

Features:
Desirable village location
Three bedrooms across split levels
Vaulted sitting/dining room
Bespoke brick fireplace with stove
Kitchen / Breakfast room with bespoke timber units
Separate utility
En-suite to principal bedroom
Enclosed two-tier rear garden
Attached garage and parking bay

Local Authority: West Northants Council (Daventry Area)
Council Tax: Band D
EPC: TBC
Services: Electricity, Gas, water, and Drainage
Broadband: Ultra-Fast Broadband Available

Location:
Flore is a picturesque and historic village situated on a gentle south-facing slope above the River Nene, to the west of Northampton. Mentioned as "Flora" in the Domesday Book, the village has long been associated with its floral heritage - a tradition still visible today in the well-tended gardens and cottage borders that line its quiet lanes.

Tucked away off King's Lane lies Adams Cottage, a characterful home formed from two stone-built cottages. According to local tradition, it is believed to have been the residence of the parents of John Adams, the second President of the United States, and grandparents of John Quincy Adams, the sixth President.

The completion of the Flore bypass has significantly reduced through-traffic, returning the village to its peaceful, community-focused character. Despite its rural feel, Flore remains well connected. The nearby A45 provides swift access to Northampton and Daventry, while Junction 16 of the M1 motorway is just a few minutes away, making the village an attractive option for commuters. Long Buckby Station, approximately six miles away, offers direct rail services to London Euston and Birmingham New Street.

The village is served by Flore Church of England Primary School, which has a good reputation locally, and falls within catchment for several well-regarded secondary schools in the area. Day-to-day amenities include a village shop, post office, public house, and parish church, with a wider range of services available in nearby Weedon, Towcester, and Northampton.


Accommodation:

Entrance Hall
Accessed via a timber entrance door with traditional ironmongery and circular bullseye vision panel, the entrance hall features exposed internal brickwork with a painted finish. Timber-veneered doors lead to the utility room, kitchen/breakfast room, and sitting/dining room. A timber-clad staircase with half-landings and cut pile carpet rises to the upper ground floor and first-floor accommodation. Beneath the stairs is a useful recess, ideal for boots and low-level storage.

Utility
Positioned to the front right-hand side of the property, the utility room is a practical space with natural light provided by a frosted top-hung casement window. Plumbing is in place for a washing machine, with additional space for a tumble dryer and freestanding storage furniture to accommodate household items.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room
Located to the front left-hand side of the property, the kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of bespoke solid timber base and wall units, part-painted to complement the rustic style. A large double-basin stainless steel sink with mixer tap is set beneath a twin casement window overlooking the front elevation. The walls feature a combination of painted brickwork and mosaic tile splashbacks above the work surfaces. To the rear of the room, a practical breakfast bar provides seating for two. The floor is laid with traditional quarry tiles, with matching tiled steps leading up to the sitting/dining room.

Sitting / Dining Room
Situated to the rear of the property, this generously proportioned dual-aspect space features part-vaulted ceilings lined with timber cladding, enhancing the room's sense of height and warmth. A characterful brick fireplace with a cambered arch and stone hearth houses a traditional wood-burning stove, forming a natural focal point. The room benefits from excellent natural light via bespoke angled windows set beside the fireplace, a two-unit casement window, and patio doors opening onto the rear garden. Flooring is finished with cut pile carpet, and there is ample space to accommodate both dining and seating areas. For occasional separation from the kitchen/breakfast room, solid timber concertina doors can be drawn across, providing flexible use of the space.

First Floor Landing
The first-floor landing is fitted with cut pile carpet and features part-exposed brick walls with a painted finish. Timber-clad stairs with half landings continue the architectural theme, and timber veneer doors provide access to the bedrooms and family bathroom. A large airing cupboard with double swing louvre doors houses the combination boiler and includes slatted pine shelving, offering practical storage for laundry and linens.

Bedroom One
Positioned to the right-hand side of the property, Bedroom One is a well-proportioned double room with a two-unit window overlooking the rear garden. The room is neutrally decorated, with cut pile carpet to the floor. Built-in storage is provided by two separate cupboards, each accessed via timber louvred doors and fitted with clothes rails and shelving. A matching timber veneer door leads through to the en-suite shower room.

En-suite (Bedroom One)
The en-suite is fitted with a four-piece suite comprising enclosed shower cubicle, a wall-mounted ceramic wash hand basin with chrome pillar taps, a bidet, and a WC with concealed cistern. Exposed purlins add architectural character, while a two-unit oriel window provides natural light and views over the front aspect. Flooring is finished with tile-effect sheet vinyl.

Bedroom Two
A further double bedroom located to the front left-hand side of the property, featuring part-vaulted ceilings with exposed purlins. Natural light is provided by a two-unit casement window and an additional Velux rooflight. The room offers ample space for freestanding storage furniture, and the floor is finished with cut pile carpet.

Bedroom Three
Located to the rear of the property, Bedroom Three is a single room suitable for use as a bedroom or study. A Velux window to the rear aspect provides natural light, and the part-vaulted ceiling and painted brickwork walls are neutrally decorated. Storage is provided by a large built-in cupboard fitted with a clothes rail and upper shelving.

Family Bathroom
The family bathroom is fitted with a traditional panelled bath featuring a chrome mixer tap with cradle and shower hose attachment and a tempered glass shower screen. Additional fittings include a close-coupled WC and a large ceramic wash hand basin with pedestal and chrome pillar taps. The walls are partially tiled to full height, and ceilings have exposed purlins.

Grounds
Front Aspect
The property enjoys an attractive frontage directly onto Sutton Street, featuring a distinctive first-floor oriel window and a characterful brick arched opening. This leads to a recessed parking bay, laid with brickwork, which provides access to both the attached garage and the main entrance.

Rear Aspect
The rear garden can be accessed either via the garage or through patio doors from the sitting room. Set across two levels, the garden features a herringbone brick patio with raised brick planters-an ideal space for outdoor dining and entertaining. Brick steps lead up to an upper lawned area, bordered by established low-level shrubs that add seasonal colour to the garden.

Garage
The property benefits from a garage to the rear of the parking bay with up-and-over vehicular door, Velux window, and separate pedestrian door to the rear garden.

Important Notice:
Whilst every care has been taken with the preparation of these Sales Particulars complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not constitute a contract or part of one. David Cosby Chartered Surveyors have not conducted a survey of the premises nor tested services, appliances, equipment, or fittings within the property and therefore no guarantee can be made that they are in good working order. No assumption should be made that the property has all necessary statutory approvals and consents such as planning and building regulations approval. Any measurements given within the particulars are approximate and photographs are provided for general information and do not infer that any item shown is included in the sale. Any plans provided are for illustrative purposes only and are not to scale. In all cases, prospective purchasers should verify matters for themselves by way of independent inspection and enquiries. Any comments made herein on the condition of the property are provided for guidance only and should not be relied upon.