GUIDE PRICE £345,000 19 UPPER NR OUNDLE | PE8 5AN

19 Main Street, Upper Benefield, Nr Oundle, , PE8 5AN.

A picturesque Grade II listed cottage within grounds exceeding quarter of an acre

and with the additional benefit of distant rural views.

Location: Upper Benefield is a popular village approximately 5 miles to the West of Oundle. The village boasts a cricket club and active social scene. There are a number of footpaths and bridleways leading from the village over the gently rolling neighbouring countryside. Regular bus services run through the village connecting Peterborough to Milton Keynes, via . Oundle offers a range of traditi onal, family run shops, businesses and restaurants set around the historic market place. There are excellent schools too. More extensive facilities as well as main line rail travel are available in Kettering, Corby and Peterborough.

The Property: Constructed of squared coursed limestone under a Collyweston slate roof, this large two bedroom cottage is of early eighteenth century origin with a late twentieth century extension. There are numerous period features to include exposed beams and a pair of very ea rly timber plank latch doors, an inglenook with salt cupboard and small period corner cupboard. There is scope, subject to the required consents, to develop the property further. The cottage has come to the market for th e first time in approximately 25 yea rs and is available with no upward chain.

Accommodation

Reception Hall: A lovely bespoke oak staircase and balustrade rise to the main bedroom and en-suite bathroom. A multi paned glazed door affords views over the garden and farmland to the south. Doors to kitchen and bathroom. Boiler cupboard housing replacement LPG fired boiler. Cloaks cupboard. Windows to front and side.

Kitchen: 10' x 8' (3.05mx 2.44m) Fitted with a range of pine units comprising single drainer sink unit with mixer taps and space below for washing machine and dishwasher. Further base and high level units provide ample work and storage space. Integrated double oven, ceramic hob and extractor unit, space for fridge/freezer. Exposed beams to the ceiling, ample tiled splash areas. Window to the front. Door to the dining room.

Dining Room: 13'9" x 7'10" (4.19mx2.39m) Period plank door to the sitting room. Exposed beams to the walls and ceiling. Window to the front. Door to the conservatory.

Exposed stone work to one wall.

Sitting Room: 15'9" 13'10" (4.8m4.22m) Large inglenook with bressumer and open chimney breast. Period salt cupboard to one side of the recess and corner cupboard. Window to the front, double glazed window to the rear with traditional seat below from which to view the distant woodlands. Enclosed staircase to left of fireplace with storage cupboard below. Door to the front porch which is currently being used as a study.

Conservatory: 14'5" x 5' (4.39m x 1.52m) Of timber and glazed construction upon a low stone wall. Door to the rear garden. This useful addition provides uninterrupted views across neighbouring fields and open countryside to the south.

Bathroom: Fitted with panel bath with electric shower unit over, Wc and wash basin inset to vanity unit with cupboards beneath. Tiling to all walls. Double glazed window to the rear.

First Floor Landing: 10'5" minimum x 10' minimum (3.18m x 3.05m) Exposed elm floor boards. Double glazed window to the side. Exposed beams. Door to Wc and further door to the second bedroom. A large landing with scope to use as a study or temporary bedroom.

Separate Wc: A low level Wc.

Bedroom 2: 11'1" x 9'8" (3.38mx 2.95m) Window to the side aspect. Pedestal wash basin. Exposed elm floor boards and beams. Extensive storage space in the lower eaves.

Main Bedroom: 18'8" x 11'2" (5.69m x 3.4m ) Accessed directly from the oak stairs in the reception hall. A pair of double glazed windows with distant southerly views toward Banhaw, Spring and Fermyn Woods on the horizon. Eaves storage and hanging space. Access to the loft space. Door to the en-suite bathroom. Dimensio ns include the stairwell and en-suite bathroom.

En-Suite Bathroom: A four piece suite comprising panel bath, corner shower with electric shower unit, Wc and wash basin inset to vanity unit. Ample tiled splash areas. Double glazed window to the side.

Outside: The property is situated toward the centre of its quarter acre plot behind an established hedge. The gardens are mostly lawn with numerous well stocked flower and shrub borders including many established plants. Fully enclosed by a combination of post & rail fencing, hedges and timber panel fences. There is a concrete drive providing considerable off road parking and leading to a single detached brick built garage. The garage 17'1" x 8'7" (5.21mx 2.62m ) is accessed via an electric up & over door, there is power and light connected and a personnel door to the side, giving access to the rear garden. The rear elevation of the property faces due south and via the adjacent paved terrace, allows maximum benefit of available sunshine. There is a large timber shed providing excellent work space with power and light connected. A timber summer house with electric light provides handy storage. Adjacent to the rear boundary is a field of permanent pasture with open farmland beyond and distant ancient woodland.

Services: Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected. Heating is via an LPG fired boiler.

Council Tax: Band D, Payable £1433.75

Energy Performance Rating: Exempt – Listed Building.

Tenure: Freehold. Local Authority: East Northants District Council, Tel 01832 742000 Viewing: Strictly by appointment with the agent, Woodford & Co, Tel 01832 274732

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