Church Green, Barnwell, Nr. Oundle, Northamptonshire, PE8

Modern family living wrapped in timeless character, with generous reception spaces, beautiful gardens and a highly desirable village location, close to Georgian market town of Oundle

Description

A beautifully designed village home marrying period style with modern comfort


Despite its handsome stone elevations and traditional thatched appearance, this impressive south facing house was thoughtfully constructed in 2001. Designed to blend classic architectural detailing with contemporary living, the property offers an excellent sense of flow, generous proportions and a notably high standard of finish throughout.


Careful attention has also been paid to efficiency and comfort, with Schüco high performance aluminium flush casement double glazed windows and a modern hybrid heating system combining a gas boiler with an air source heat pump.


Set within a particularly attractive village, the house enjoys open views across parkland pasture towards Barnwell Manor, alongside charming street scene outlooks towards the village church and the well regarded Montague Arms public house and restaurant. The result is a wonderfully atmospheric setting, equally appealing as a main family home or a refined country base.


The House
The property is approached via a quiet lane, opening to an extensive gravelled driveway providing generous parking and access to an oversized double garage. The welcoming front door leads into a bright reception hall with oak flooring, immediately setting the tone for the house.


Beyond, a spacious and elegant dual aspect sitting room forms a delightful principal reception space. An impressive inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove provides a striking focal point, complemented by French doors opening directly onto the garden terrace.


A versatile second reception room offers flexibility as a family room, playroom or snug, while a fully fitted study with bespoke cabinetry sits conveniently between this room and the kitchen, ideal for home working or quiet retreat. A shower room completes the practical and well considered ground floor accommodation.


At the heart of the house lies a superb dual aspect dining kitchen, fitted with a bespoke range of cabinetry beneath granite work surfaces and centred around a substantial island with breakfast bar. A brick chimney breast, housing a double sided wood burner, subtly divides the kitchen from the dining area, creating a warm and sociable space perfectly suited to entertaining. Two sets of French doors open to the terrace and gardens beyond, ensuring excellent natural light and a strong connection with the outdoors. A separate utility room lies off the kitchen.


The staircase rises to a generous first floor landing with built in storage, leading to four well proportioned double bedrooms and a stylish family bathroom. The principal bedroom suite benefits from extensive fitted wardrobes and a luxurious en suite bathroom, while the guest bedroom also enjoys built in storage and an en suite shower room.


Outside
Five bar gates open to the sweeping gravel driveway, with ample parking in front of the house and access to the double garage, which is fitted with an electric roller door. The front garden is laid to lawn and framed by attractive stone boundary walls.


The principal gardens lie to the rear and are beautifully landscaped, enclosed by stone walls and copper beech hedging for privacy. A broad stone terrace adjoins the house, ideal for al fresco dining, alongside a pergola seating area and well stocked, deep herbaceous borders. The gardens enjoy exceptional views over neighbouring pasture, with the village church providing an atmospheric and striking illuminated backdrop in the evenings.


This is a fabulous opportunity to acquire a thoughtfully designed village home that combines traditional charm with modern efficiency, set within a highly desirable and well connected rural setting.

Location

Barnwell is a charming and well regarded north Northamptonshire village, home to the renowned Montagu Arms public house and restaurant, two historic parish churches and the 15 hectare Barnwell Country Park, which lies between the village and the Georgian market town of Oundle, approximately 2.5 miles to the north west.


Well placed for commuters, Barnwell offers excellent road connectivity via the A605, providing access to the A14 (about 8 miles south west) and the A1 (approximately 7 miles east). The cathedral city of Peterborough lies around 14 miles to the north east, with mainline rail services to London King’s Cross from around 50 minutes, as well as direct services to Cambridge and Gatwick. Additional London services are available from Kettering, Corby and Huntingdon.


The area is particularly well served by a strong choice of schooling, including Laxton Preparatory School and Oundle School locally, with Kimbolton, Oakham, Uppingham and Wellingborough Schools all within a 25 mile radius.

Square Footage: 2,309 sq ft



Additional Info

Services: Full mains water, gas, electricity & drainage. Air source heat pump central heating, with mains gas back up system. Fibre-optic broadband.

The property is not listed, but is within a Conservation Area

Fixtures & Fittings: Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others, such as curtains, light fitting and garden ornaments are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation.

The property's official address is Church Green, Barnwell, Peterborough, Northamptonshire, PE8 5QH

All distances are approximate.