Grafton Road Geddington, Kettering, NN14 1AJ

The Old School truly is a stunning family home positioned in the centre of an enchanting village. This charming Victorian grade II listed property is constructed in yellow stone with local Collyweston stone tiled roof. This was once the village school for children on the Boughton Estate, now converted into an immaculate home that is filled with stunning original features, high vaulted ceilings, spacious rooms including a magnificent double height reception room with gallery which was originally the school assembly hall and a spectacular kitchen/dining room.

On entering through the original solid oak arched old school door you are greeted by a warm and welcoming entrance lobby and central hallway with exposed stone walls, beams and solid oak floor. On the left is the magnificent main reception room which was originally the school assembly hall. This room has a vaulted ceiling with beams and a gallery landing, there is an impressive stone fireplace with a living flame gas fire, exposed stone walls, a wide plank solid oak floor and superb leaded glass mullion windows with shutters.

To the rear of the house is the stunning kitchen/dining room which is fitted with an extensive range of bespoke ‘Tom Howley’ shaker style units in shades of grey and blue with granite work tops. There is a vast granite topped central island which houses an abundance of Miele appliances including two double ovens, a steam oven, a warming drawer, a gas fired hob and a hot plate with a retractable downdraft extractor fan, there is also a dishwasher, Miele coffee machine, microwave., a Quooker hot tap, waste disposal unit and plumbed in American style fridge freezer. The kitchen again has an array of period features with leaded glass mullion windows, exposed stone walls with corbels coupled with modern features such as the lovely, tiled floor with underfloor heating. At the far end of the room is a breakfast area with a fitted banquette and another impressive stone fireplace with oak mantel and a fitted living flame fire. Double oak doors lead out to the garden.

In the centre of the house is a bright central hallway with an oak floor and two separate oak staircases to the upper floors and a study area. There is a guest cloakroom with quality fittings including a marble topped washbasin plus a boot room and utility room. There are a further two bright and spacious reception rooms, one is at the front of the house and now used as a sitting room it was once a classroom, again it has original features and fireplace with wood burner. The last reception room is at the rear of the house and is a large family/games room with another wood burner.

Upstairs there are two separate areas accessed from their own staircases. To the rear of the house there are two double bedrooms both with their own luxurious en suite shower rooms. The main bedroom suite is accessed from the front staircase and the long gallery overlooking the main reception room. This bedroom is a wonderful room with a vaulted ceiling and views over the garden and towards the village church, there is a range of fitted wardrobes and a beautiful and luxurious en suite shower room with bespoke cabinetry. The last double bedroom is to the front of the house overlooking the village road and again is a large bright room with fitted wardrobes and a quality en suite shower room.

Outside, the garden is walled and mainly laid to lawn with mature walnut, cherry and holm oak trees, the garden faces west and has stunning views of the historic church of St. Mary Magdaline which dates from the tenth century. The garden is a lovely sun trap and private and also has a range of stone outbuildings with light and power that include a garage, log store, a garden store, studio/gym and a further tool store for garden implements. There is parking for several cars on the driveway accessed via automatic wooden gates ensuring complete privacy.

Property Information, Services & Utilities:
Tenure: Freehold.
Council Tax: Band E.
Services: Mains electric, gas, water & drainage.
Heating: Gas central heating.
Broadband: Part-fibre broadband available, we advise you to check with your provider.
Mobile signal: 4G available in this postcode, we advise you to check with your provider.
Parking: Garage & driveway parking.
Special Notes: Grade II Listed property.