Main Road, Stonely

WORK, REST AND PLAY

Built in 1998, the property was a Potton Home, with generous living space, four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Since moving in, the owner has enhanced it with a few extra touches of his own, including installing a fixed gazebo and hot tub in the garden and landscaping the outside space. “The interior of the house has also been redecorated,” he says. “I have kept it all in a neutral magnolia shade to ensure it remains light and airy throughout.” He has also created a leisure and hobby room in a superb bonus area that sits above the detached double garage. “This has been great for me as it is, but someone else may well wish to do something else with it. It could be a superb workspace, for example.” Subject to the relevant planning permissions, the whole of the detached double garage building could potentially be converted into a self-contained annexe.

A WARM RECEPTION

The house, which is brimming with kerb appeal and has ample off-road parking space for four or five cars, is entered via a central reception hall, with access to a ground-floor cloakroom and study. “It has been very useful having a dedicated workspace, where I can take conference calls away from the activity of the main house,” he admits. Doors also open into the sitting room, dining room and kitchen breakfast room. “I love the sitting room, with its large inglenook fireplace. It is wonderful being able to light the fire in the winter months, especially at Christmas time. The room is very large, but it becomes so cosy and homely.”

AN EASY FLOW

The kitchen breakfast room, with its central island and breakfast bar and adjoining utility room, is a fabulous family space. Here, French windows onto the garden can be opened up on fine summer days. “The kitchen breakfast room is adjacent to the dining room, which is great for entertaining,” he says. “I used to use the dining room as a second sitting room, but I now have a 12-seat table in there. This also has doors onto the garden.” The layout, which sees the main reception rooms open into each other as well as the hall, makes for smooth daily living and entertaining, he adds. “There is a really nice flow to the ground floor and it is easy to accommodate a lot of people.”

BEAUTIFUL BEDROOMS

All the bedroom and bathroom accommodation is arranged across the first floor, accessed via an attractive galleried landing. The handsome master bedroom encompasses a bank of fitted wardrobes and has the luxury of an en suite bathroom. A second bedroom has an en suite shower room and the remaining two bedrooms share the family bathroom. “Again, the layout up here has worked well for us,’ he observes. “It has also been very easy to welcome overnight guests.”

COUNTRY LIVING

As well as offering great convenience, the Stonely location of Gransden Cottage has provided access to picturesque walks and beauty spots. “If you enjoy walking, cycling and country living, it is absolutely brilliant,” he suggests. “We are close to Grafham Water for those who enjoy paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing or sailing, and have some nice country pubs and river walks within easy reach.” There is also good access to Northampton, Milton Keynes, Cambridge and Bedford. “I am only moving now because I am relocating,” he admits. “I know I will miss the beauty of the area and the house itself when I leave. It has been a lovely place to live.”

Outside

Gransden Cottage is set back from the road by a very generous driveway, leading to the double garage. To the rear, the property opens up onto a landscaped garden, with a lawn and terrace. There is also a hot tub and gazebo.

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