Rookery Cottage, Bridge Road, Stoke Bruerne, NN12 7SE **DRAFT**

Rookery Cottage, Bridge Road, Stoke Bruerne NN12 7SE Guide Price: £725,000

Rookery Cottage is Grade II listed dating back in part to the mid 1700’s, and is set in the heart of the popular village of Stoke Bruerne. Situated on a large plot with established gardens and a double garage, part of which is converted to a home office and above, a self contained annexe, the property retains a wealth of original features.

Features

 Cottage with original features  Grade II listed  Four bedrooms  Study  Kitchen/dining room  Sitting room with inglenook fireplace  Garage with home office  Off road parking for several cars  Self contained annexe above garage  Secluded garden

Location The popular historic village of Stoke Bruerne is set in the heart of rural Northamptonshire with most of the homes and buildings in the village over 200 years old. In and around Stoke Bruerne you’ll find the Tunnel, historic locks and bridges, a weighing machine, winding hole and traditional canal pubs. Set off in any direction and you'll find unspoilt countryside, tranquil lanes, pretty villages and wild flowers and birds to watch and enjoy. The village primary school offers a small and friendly environment with other primary and secondary schools in the local area.

Stoke Bruerne is ideally situated near the A508 and A5 providing good access to the A43, M1 and M40. Train stations at and offer services to Euston with journey times of around 35 minutes. Just over 4 miles way is the vibrant market town of Towcester which boasts independent shops and facilities from fresh foods, gifts, jewellery, accessories and clothes to delicious food on offer from the great restaurants and cafes. Sporting activities in the area include golf at Whittlebury Hall & Woburn, sailing at Caldecote Lake, watersports at Willen Lake, indoor skiing and snowboarding at the Snozone in Milton Keynes, horse racing at Towcester and of course motor racing at the world famous Silverstone race circuit!

Ground Floor First Floor Entrance hall with original flagstone floor, sitting room, Master bedroom with fitted wardrobes, two further double bedrooms, study/bedroom four, kitchen/dining room with bespoke bedroom four/study and family bathroom. ‘Chalon’ fitted kitchen incorporating double oven, LPG gas hob, and teak work surfaces, inglenook fireplace in dining area with oil fired Aga, pantry, cloakroom and utility room. Rookery cottage is fitted with hardwood double glazed windows throughout.

Outside The property stands on a mature plot with double gates opening onto the large driveway with ample off road parking and garage access. Inside the garage, some of the space has been used to create a glass fronted home office. Above the garage is a large self contained annexe.

The landscaped gardens are mainly laid to lawn with a feature pond and mature borders containing shrubs and trees. An underground rainwater storage container has a traditional working hand water pump connected. To the side of the property is a small courtyard area containing the garden shed under a sedum roof. There is a large open porch area outside the back door.

Viewing Strictly by prior appointment via the selling agents. Contact: 01327 353575.

Fixtures and Fittings Only those items in the nature of fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. Other items are specifically excluded. None of the appliances have been tested by the agents and they are not certified or warranted in any way.

Services The following services are connected to this property: electricity, water and drainage. None of the above services have been tested and purchasers should note that it is their specific responsibility to make their own enquiries of the appropriate authorities as to the location, adequacy and availability of mains water, electricity, and drainage services.

Local Authority Council: 01327 322322

Council Tax Band – G

EPC This property is Grade II listed therefore EPC information is not required.

Howkins & Harrison Every care has been taken with the preparation of these Sales Particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. In all cases, buyers should verify matters for themselves. Where property alterations have been undertaken buyers should check that relevant permissions have been obtained. If there is any point, which is of particular importance let us know and we will verify it for you. These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. All 98a Watling Street, Towcester, Northamptonshire NN12 6BT measurements are approximate. The Fixtures, Fittings, Services & Appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Photographs are provided for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included in the sale. Plans are provided for general guidance and are not to scale. Telephone 01327 353575 Email [email protected] Web howkinsandharrison.co.uk Facebook HowkinsandHarrison Twitter HowkinsLLP Instagram HowkinsLLP