Main Street, Cotterstock, Peterborough, Northamptonshire, PE8

The Property

Occupying an exceptional south-facing plot extending to approximately 0.66 acres, Millfield House is an outstanding detached family residence that has been thoughtfully enhanced and impeccably maintained, offering beautifully balanced accommodation with a remarkable connection to its landscaped gardens and surrounding countryside.

Approached via a generous frontage with extensive parking and an attractive double oak-framed carport, the property immediately conveys a sense of quality and space. The welcoming reception hall forms the heart of the home, providing access to the principal reception rooms, study and cloakroom.

The drawing room is an elegant and well-proportioned space, centred around a feature fireplace and designed for both relaxed family living and formal entertaining. The dining room enjoys a pleasant outlook over the front gardens and flows seamlessly into the recently refitted kitchen, creating a sociable and practical arrangement. Beautifully appointed, the kitchen features a comprehensive range of bespoke light-coloured cabinetry complemented by Corian work surfaces, integrated appliances and a substantial central island.

Beyond the kitchen lies a comfortable family room with an attractive fireplace and mantel, providing an inviting everyday living space. This in turn opens into a spectacular garden room, flooded with natural light and enjoying uninterrupted views across the grounds. Bi-fold doors create a seamless transition to the terrace and gardens beyond, making this an exceptional space for year-round enjoyment and entertaining. A practical utility room is conveniently positioned adjacent.
A particularly versatile feature of the property is the family room located at one end of the house. Benefitting from two access points and its own shower room, this space lends itself equally well as a home office, guest accommodation, consulting room or annexe-style living space.

The first floor is arranged around an impressive galleried landing and comprises five bedrooms, four of which are generous double rooms. The principal bedrooms enjoy delightful views across the gardens and neighbouring farmland, while two well-appointed family bathrooms serve the accommodation. Air conditioning has been installed in two of the bedrooms, enhancing comfort throughout the warmer months.

Outside

Millfield House enjoys an enviable setting within beautifully established gardens that are undoubtedly one of the property's defining features. The rear gardens have been carefully designed to create a series of attractive outdoor spaces, with expansive lawns framed by mature flower borders, ornamental shrubs and established planting. Beyond lies a productive orchard together with dedicated vegetable and fruit gardens, providing both charm and practicality for those seeking a more sustainable lifestyle.

The gardens enjoy a highly desirable southerly aspect, ensuring excellent levels of sunlight throughout the day, together with a wonderful sense of privacy and far-reaching views across neighbouring fields and open countryside.
Further enhancing the property's credentials are solar photovoltaic panels, contributing to improved energy efficiency and reduced running costs.
Combining generous family accommodation, exceptional versatility and beautifully landscaped grounds, Millfield House represents a rare opportunity to acquire a distinguished country home in an idyllic rural setting.

Location

Cotterstock is a picturesque riverside village set on a peaceful meander of the River Nene, just two miles north-east of the sought-after Georgian market town of Oundle. Surrounded by beautiful Northamptonshire countryside, the village is renowned for its honey-coloured limestone cottages, historic character and tranquil setting.

The village offers scenic riverside walks along the Nene Way, while nearby Oundle provides an excellent range of independent shops, cafés, restaurants, a Waitrose supermarket and highly regarded state and independent schools. Peterborough is approximately 12 miles away, offering extensive shopping and leisure facilities together with direct rail services to London King's Cross in around 48 minutes, making Cotterstock an ideal location for those seeking village life with excellent connectivity.

Services
Mains Water, Electricity, and drainage. Oil-fired central heating

Tenure
Freehold

EPC
Band C

Council Tax
Band G

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire Council

Viewing
Strictly by appointment with Woodford & Co
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IMPORTANT NOTE TO PURCHASERS:
We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. Any services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All measurements have been taken as a guide to prospective buyers only, and are not precise. Please be advised that some of the particulars may be awaiting vendor approval. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are travelling some distance to view. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.

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