'The Green', Islip

Aspirational Homes’ from Magenta Estate Agents are delighted to present Nicholas House, an historic Grade II listed thatched cottage with medieval origins, once said to have been occupied by stone masons working at the neighbouring 15th Century Church of St Nicholas. Retaining much of the character of the original building, the cottage, which underwent a full programme of modernisation in 2023, was sympathetically and meticulously restored by respected local builders Messrs CHBC Property Limited, a team of professionals with over 30 years’ experience developing property in and around East Northamptonshire.

ACCOMMODATION

Entrance Hall

Enter the cottage to the front aspect via a traditional painted wooden door with antique black iron letter plate and door handle; the high ceiling affords the hall an airy, spacious feel. Additional benefits include engineered oak flooring and a built-in cupboard ideal for general household storage or for hanging coats. All communicating doors to:

Kitchen/Breakfast/Living Room

A superb, multifunctional room which effortlessly blends period charm with contemporary chic. The KITCHEN/BREAKFAST AREA is fitted with nature-inspired, sage-green cabinets with timeless Shaker styling, complemented by solid oak block worktops and upstands and including a breakfast bar. Further comprising a stainless-steel sink and drainer unit with mixer tap over, integrated under-counter fridge and freezer, integrated slimline dishwasher, built-in electric oven, ceramic hob and extractor fan, built-in ‘Hoover’ washing machine, built-in wine rack, concealed wall-mounted combination boiler, and rear window with church view. The kitchen area is open plan to the LIVING AREA where you can cosy up on your sofa, gaze up at the oak beams and high ceiling and imagine how different life would have been centuries ago!

Bedroom

Light, airy and full of character charm and warmth, the bedroom features a fabulous inglenook with black-painted cast-iron fireplace and oak bressummer beam. Stairs with painted balustrade and natural oak handrail rise to a mezzanine landing off which is a deep cupboard which could be used as a wardrobe or perhaps a study area.

Bathroom

Sleek and contemporary, the bathroom is fitted with ‘Roca’ sanitary fittings including gloss white wall-hung, two-drawer vanity unit, low-level WC with soft-close seat, shower bath with mixer tap and shower over, light grey ceramic wall tiling to water-sensitive areas, grey oak-effect luxury vinyl flooring, recessed ceiling downlights, electric towel rail with chrome finish, feature exposed oak beams.

OUTSIDE

To the front of the cottage are raised borders and steps to the main entrance door. In front of the left gable wall, with its eye-catching timber-framed apex, is a small lawn edged in part by stone walling. You also have the benefit of a brick-built storage barn which has power and light connected, and one allocated parking space.

The nearby town of Thrapston offers additional facilities including various shops, restaurants, and tearooms, two GP surgeries and the Nene Centre leisure centre. A popular, monthly farmers’ market sells locally grown and produced food and drink, as well as plants and soaps.

(Agent’s note: external photographs taken Summer 2023)