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Poppy Cottage Laundry Road Apethorpe, PE8 5DQ £339,950 Poppy Cottage Laundry Road Apethorpe, Oundle, PE8 5DQ £339,950

Built approximately 150 years ago, Poppy Cottage is a Kitchen/Dining Room delightful two‐bedroomed, stone property with a thatched 18'4" x 9'10" (5.6m x 3m) roof, set amidst similarly aged properties in an idyllic setting in The kitchen offers an impressive collection of handmade units, the sought‐after of Apethorpe. fitted by Intone Design Bespoke Kitchens of Oundle, blue in colour, with fabulous Quartz worksurfaces and upstands, This stunningly presented, mid‐terraced property has incorporating a 1.5 bowl sink unit with brass mixer tap over. undergone high quality updating including a hand‐crafted The units, which have cup handles and are soft‐close, include a kitchen with Quartz worksurfaces and a beautiful electric larder, deep pan drawers, and a breakfast bar with seating for Aga, newly fitted bi‐fold doors, new bespoke double‐glazed two people. Integrated appliances include a refrigerator and timber‐framed windows throughout, and a high specification dishwasher. The electric Aga, with extractor hood and lighting fitted bathroom. Both double bedrooms are built in the eaves, over, is just one of the features in this gorgeous room. Newly and the main bedroom has a dressing area. fitted bi‐fold doors draw the eye out to the rear garden, as does the separate window above the sink, both allowing in The good‐sized rear garden is extremely private, and includes plenty of natural light. Additionally, the dining area has a a brick out‐building, which would make an ideal office or large under‐stairs cupboard and ample room for a good size hobby room. table and chairs. Completing the room are ceiling spotlights and solid wood flooring. Approaching the front of the cottage, the visitor is struck by its attractive features of the porch and wood store. This is a First Floor and Landing perfect opportunity to purchase a beautiful country cottage, Carpeted dog‐leg stairs rise from the living room, and the which is not listed, and therefore has none of the potential landing provides access, by way of pine doors, to all rooms and constraints imposed upon it. an over‐stairs cupboard. Loft access is gained by a ceiling hatch. Entrance A lovely A‐framed canopy porch, with wood store either side, Main Bedroom leads to a solid wood front door, with traditional ironmongery, 18'4" x 9'10" (5.6m x 3m) which opens into the living room. This good‐sized double bedroom is situated at the back of the property with views over the garden. Built into the eaves, this Living Room lovely bright room has a dressing area, radiator and generous 18'4" x 11'1" (5.6m x 3.4m) space for a king‐size bed, as well as additional bedroom Many character elements feature in the living room, including furniture. a quarry‐tiled floor, picture rail, pine door cupboards either side of the chimney breast and a stylish cast iron style Second Bedroom radiator. The wood burner will ensure this room is lovely and 10'9" x 11'1" (3.3m x 3.4m) cosy in the winter and a window looks out onto the front Another double bedroom, in the eaves, is positioned at the garden. Open balustrade stairs, with a small under‐stair front of the cottage. An original cast‐iron fireplace with stone cupboard, rise to the first floor and a wooden door leads to hearth features in this room. Ample room is provided for a the kitchen/dining room. double bed and further furniture.

Tel: 01832 272225 Shower Room The delightful small village of Apethorpe is located on the 7'6" x 11'1" (2.3m x 3.4m) edge of old Rockingham Forest amidst rolling countryside. It Contemporary vinyl flooring provides the foundation to this comprises a number of attractive stone‐built houses and light, stylishly designed bathroom with its double shower with cottages, has many historic features, including Apethorpe drencher and glass doors, and metro brick tiling. Additionally, Palace, St Leonard's Church, the War Memorial and preserved the suite consists of a low‐level WC, hand basin and heated stocks. The village also boasts the popular Willow & Brook towel rail. A window to the front aspect completes the room. pub.

Exterior Lovely walks via various footpaths and bridleways can be The front garden is enclosed by picket fencing, with gated found. An easy 1.5mile walk to the beautiful village of Kings access to the path which leads to the front door. There is a Cliffe boasts a fabulous bakery and café selling their own lawned area with established planting in some borders. homemade bread, pastries and cakes.

At the rear of Poppy Cottage is an unexpectedly large back The historic towns of Oundle and Stamford are 6 miles and 9 garden, which is not overlooked at all, but has interesting miles away respectively. The bustling market town of Oundle views over surrounding rooftops. Set on different levels, the has an excellent range of independent shops, cafes garden is mainly laid to lawn with planting, a small vegetable restaurants and public houses. Alongside these, it is home to area, a patio with built‐in seating area, providing the perfect the Stahl Theatre, historic Talbot Hotel and Oundle Public setting for outside entertaining. A good‐sized shed is to be School. and are within a 15‐mile radius of found at the end of the garden. Both the bin store and oil the town and both have excellent road and rail links. tank/wood store are cleverly hidden from view. An outside tap and exterior lighting have been installed. Tenure: Freehold Oil fired central heating A brick‐built outbuilding (2.3m x 3.9m) with a door, window, Council tax band: B power and light provide a useful space for an office or hobby room. This room has a vaulted ceiling, tiled floor and plumbing for a washing machine.

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