"English Beauty"

This striking detached stone residence set under a thatch roof is set in this beautiful village with wonderful views of the village green to the front and Estate pasture land to the back.   Built in 2001, the sympathetic design provides traditional architectural detail coupled with a sensational interior finished to an exacting standard.  Barnwell has a vibrant pub and restaurant The Montagu Arms, waterside walks as well as ultra convenient access to picturesque Oundle.  The local area is serviced by some popular schools in Oundle, Stamford and Kingscliff. The entrance hall enjoys Oak flooring leading to a guest cloakroom/shower room, the living room has an inglenook fireplace with the warmth of a wood burner, the snug is versatile and the study has custom designer furniture ideal for home working.  The bespoke kitchen/dining/family room has granite worksurfaces and central island flowing to the dining/family area with a fabulous double sided fireplace as well as views over the gardens.  Upstairs the landing has plenty of storage and leads to a principal bathroom and four double sized bedrooms, the principal and guest bedroom with fitted wardrobes and sumptuous ensuites.  Schuco aluminium flush casement windows, and a Hybrid heating system offers efficiency combining gas boiler coupled with air source heat pump.  Outside the sweeping gravel driveway provides plenty of parking and leads to a double garage with electric door, the fore garden is enclosed by stone walling, the lovely rear garden has natural stone patio, the perfect vantage point from which to admire this sensational home and idyllic setting, the Church providing an impressive backdrop and illuminated by night.

- Hybrid central heating system with a highly efficient air source heat pump coupled with a gas central heating boiler
- High performance aluminium flush casement double glazed windows in a heritage style by Schuco
- Entrance Hall - with recessed doormat, oak flooring, cove cornicing, stairs rising to first floor with useful under stairs storage cupboard, white panelled interior doors leading to; 
- Guest Cloakroom/Shower Room - with a white suite to include low-level WC, semi pedestal wash hand basin with monobloc tap, shower enclosure with mains shower, Travertine splash back and flooring, recessed downlighters, cove corning and heated towel rail
- Living Room - a generous room with a striking Inglenook fireplace with flagstone hearth and timber mantle enjoying the warmth of a wood burner.  This dual aspect room has lovely views to the front and a views over the garden to the back overlooking pasture land
- Snug - a versatile room offering a multitude of uses with cove cornicing, dado rail
- Study - with a bespoke range of cupboards and drawers as well as a desk and shelving ideal for those working from home
- Kitchen/Dining/Family Room - with a bespoke range of base and eye level cupboards and drawers one and half bowl, monobloc tap with filtered water option, set within granite work surfaces with matching up stand and integrated drainer, recess for range master cooker (available negotiation) with concealed extractor above, integrated wine cooler, dishwasher and fridge.  Recessed downlights, cove cornicing, contemporary radiator, Travertine flooring flowing through to the dining/family room perfect for entertaining, attractive double sided chimney breast enjoys the warmth of a wood burner which is currently set up in a bioethanol design
- Utility Room - with an integrated fridge and freezer, space for washing machine and tumble dryer, Travertine flooring
- Upstairs the light filled landing is a generous size complete with built-in storage, white panelled interior doors lead to the principal bathroom which features a low-level WC and wash handbasin set with a vanity unit, deep double ended bath with centrally mounted monobloc tap complete with shower attachment, separate double size shower enclosure with mains shower with attractive one piece splash back, rainmaker showerhead and separate handheld attachment.  The four bedrooms are all impressive double rooms, the sumptuous main bedroom with a bank of built-in wardrobes and a lovely ensuite which includes a low-level WC, wash handbasin set with a vanity unit, deep double ended bath with centrally mounted monobloc tap with shower attachment, double size shower enclosure ceramic tile slash backs, wood effect specialist flooring and low-level lighting.  There is a heated towel rail. The second bedroom also features built in wardrobes and an ensuite shower

A double five bar gate leads to the sweeping gravel driveway providing off road parking as well as access to the oversized double garage (measuring (16” x “20”) complete with both power, light and electric roller shutter door.  The fore garden is laid to lawn largely enclosed by attractive stone walling.  The fabulous rear garden features a natural stone patio perfect for garden furniture and alfresco entertaining, the perfect vantage point from which to admire the striking architecture and the lovely open views to the back.  The garden is laid to lawn with raised boarders home to a variety of colourful plantings.  An additional natural stone patio has a pergola over perfect for summer shade.  Timber fencing and a lovely beach hedging encloses the garden which enjoys views over Estate over grazing land to the back.

Living Room  - 5.23m x 4.06m (17'2" x 13'4")

Dining/Family Room - 5.26m x 3.3m (17'3" x 10'10")

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 3.84m x 3.63m (12'7" x 11'11")

Study - 2.97m x 2.92m (9'9" x 9'7")

Snug - 4.06m x 3.28m (13'4" x 10'9")

Shower Room - 1.96m x 1.65m (6'5" x 5'5")

Utility Room - 1.65m x 1.63m (5'5" x 5'4")

Bedroom One - 3.51m x 3.3m (11'6" x 10'10")

Ensuite - 3.45m x 2.57m (11'4" x 8'5")

Bedroom Two - 4.06m x 3.15m (13'4" x 10'4")

Ensuite - 2.54m x 1.55m (8'4" x 5'1")

Bedroom Three - 4.22m x 3.43m (13'10" x 11'3")

Bedroom Four - 2.84m x 2.64m (9'4" x 8'8")

Bathroom - 2.57m x 2.54m (8'5" x 8'4")