Blatherwycke Road, Bulwick, Northamptonshire, NN17

Carbery House is a former farmhouse, the majority of which probably dates from the late 1700's. It offers large windows and high ceilings, creating a wonderful feeling of space. The property has been sympathetically updated in recent years and offers comfortable and versatile accommodation, with plenty of character, including an inglenook and some exposed beams.

The front door opens to the limestone tiled hall. There are reception rooms to either side. The elegant sitting room, with oak flooring, has a stone fireplace housing a the Clearview wood burning stove. There is a window seat with a view to the front.

Across the hall is the family room, currently used as a study, and offering ample space as a second sitting room or formal dining room. The wood burning stove is an attractive focal point and there is a fitted dresser to one side.

The dining hall is in the heart of the house, with its large inglenook, a most attractive feature. The limestone floor continues through to the side hall, which offers a study area with a view down the garden. The guest cloakroom is to one side.

The kitchen spans the back of the house and is fitted with a bespoke range of wall and base, shaker style furniture with hardwood worksurfaces, along with a Belfast sink. The gas hob has electric ovens set to one side. There is ample space for family mealtimes. The shelved pantry beyond, offers copious amounts of storage.

The Amdega conservatory is open to the kitchen, creating a sociable seating or dining area with access and views of the garden.

The utility / boot room, with tiled floor, offers good storage and space for the family pets. There is a Belfast sink and room for the usual appliances.

The first floor offers four bedrooms. The principal bedroom has wonderful proportions and enjoys a dual aspect, with views to front and over the garden to the rear. The original fireplace is still in situ. A door leads to the ensuite shower room / WC. There are three further double bedrooms, which have use of the family bathroom.

Carbery House sits behind a forecourt garden with low stone wall. A gravelled yard beside the house offers plenty of parking, and leads on to the garage. Formerly a double, one side has been converted to a home office or gym, with a door opening to the garden. The remaining garage has power and light connected, and a useful storage loft above.

The rear garden is a haven of tranquillity and privacy. A paved patio spans the back of the house and links to the home office, creating a lovely place for alfresco dining. Steps lead down to the lengthy lawn which has well-stocked shrub borders to either side. The lawn widens to the end and has a pergola with terrace beneath, set to capture the afternoon and evening sunshine. The bottom of the garden overlooks grass paddocks beyond.

Location
Bulwick is a charming village that evolved around the local estates and farms. It offers a popular public house, The Queens Head, as well as an award-winning village shop, The Pickled Village is well renowned and has a lively, licenced tea terrace at the back run by one of the much loved locals. Close by, there is a farm shop and café. The market towns of Oundle, Uppingham and Stamford are within easy reach, and offer a good range of shops, restaurants, and schooling. Corby is a few miles to the south, and offers extensive facilities, as well as rail services to London and the north.

Services

Mains electricity and water. Private drainage.
Oil-fired central heating.


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