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Wakerley Road, Harringworth | NN17 3AH Offers in Excess of £575,000 Wakerley Road, Harringworth | NN17 3AH Offers In Excess Of £575,000 Architect designed and restyled four bedroom characterful stone cottage with a Garde II Listed Barn modern flair and a contemporary feel. There is an impressive open plan sitting Conversion room with vaulted ceiling, wood burner and dining area, country-style kitchen, Four Bedrooms In Excess of 2000 ft laundry room and pantry, 2 ground floor bedrooms and family bathroom, first floor gallery landing, single bedroom, large store room, shower room and Garage & Driveway Parking master bedroom suite. Outside there is a pretty cottage garden to the front and NO CHAIN to the rear is a wonderful entertaining terrace, raised lawn area and summer house. There is also a single garage and driveway parking. Property description The combination of different wood grains from the Granary Cottage is an elegant retreat on the beams, doors and floor add warmth, interest and texture to this wonderful, contemporary space and the Rutland and Northamptonshire borders and a bespoke oak staircase with sleek glass balustrade adds relaxing place to escape to. a further striking feature to the room. Follow the leafy lanes that twist and turn beneath Back into the main entrance hallway, walk past the front The Welland Viaduct and discover the clean lines door and locate the two ground floor double bedrooms and gleaming glass of Granary Cottage, a and guest bathroom. With walls and ceilings painted in beautiful, Grade II listed, architect designed barn off-whites to maximise light while retaining a feeling of conversion nestled in the arms of Harringworth – warmth, both bedrooms enjoy soothing views across a conservation village and gateway to the terrace and garden. There is plenty of space in the Northamptonshire and Rutland. bathroom for a bath with a shower neatly fitted at one end. WELCOME LIGHT & BRIGHT You can choose to park on the gravel driveway where there a three spaces, or at the front of the cottage or Take the stairs to the first floor galleried landing and pull into the single garage. To your right is a small front you are met with a wonderful, flexible space that allows garden set with mature shrubs and trees, follow the you to define the area as your needs change; be that a path to the front door. relaxing reading space, children's play room or TV den. Just off here and through the archway is perfect for a STEP INSIDE single bedroom or home office with a large storage space at the other end that is ideal for further Welcome guests into the main entrance hallway, or conversion (subject to local planning permission). conveniently step straight into the breakfast kitchen where an ancient oak ceiling beam stretches over the Back to the galleried landing and there is a large country style kitchen. Wooden doors bring warmth to shower room. Here, a sleek effect is achieved with this room, complimented by the creamy coloured contemporary tiling and a large, walk-in shower. cupboards and traditional range oven. Throw open the stable door and admire the roses that frame the pretty The master bedroom suite is a wonderful have and the doorway and provide natural colour and perfume to made for rest and relaxation. Light streams in with tempt you out into the garden. plenty of windows and there is even a cosy wood burner for romantic evenings in. The luxurious, spa Back inside, the purpose built laundry room has been quality bathroom has a double basin unit and bath with cleverly designed and converted to utilise one half what shower. was a double garage with a range of matching cupboards and units and a lockable wine store/pantry. STEP OUTSIDE Walk back through the kitchen and into the impressive The pretty cottage garden has a delightful collection open plan sitting room that flows effortlessly into the plants and flowers, to include; traditional, scented, dining area. With full height, gleaming, glass windows English roses on the terrace and makes it the perfect and large patio doors that open onto the sheltered spot to sit with a freshly brewed coffee and a good terrace you will be struck how light and airy the room is, book, or you can take the stone steps onto the raised but appreciate how this room will perfectly suit our lawn area and perhaps enjoy an early evening G&T in changing English seasons with an impressive wood the summer house with open fields stretching behind. burner and cosy underfloor heating fitted beneath the smooth wooden floor. WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT THE HOUSE: OUT AND ABOUT: Having been architect designed throughout, Granary Harringworth is a small conservation village in north Cottage has all of the modern convenience and east Northamptonshire, three miles from Uppingham features we demand for a busy life with the charm and 11 miles from Stamford. It lies in the valley of the and character of a traditional English stone cottage. River Welland close to the border with Rutland and is And what's more, the home is nestled in the heart of overlooked by the Welland Railway Viaduct. a delightful village with the countryside and local Harringworth has a thriving community spirit with wildlife on your doorstep. many social, special interest and fund raising activities. The church, village hall, local inn and riding stables are at the heart of the community. Tenure Freehold Council Tax Band Band F = £2,463 per annum Viewing Arrangements Strictly by appointment Contact Details Stamford Office Agents Note: Whilst every care has been taken to prepare these sales particulars, 7 Red Lion Street Stamford they are for guidance purposes only. All measurements are approximate are f or Lincolnshire general guidance purposes only and whilst ev ery care has been taken to ensure PE9 1PA their accuracy, they should not be relied upon and potential buy ers are adv ised to 01780 484 554 recheck the measurements 01572 723 377 www.upp-property.co.uk [email protected] @upp-property .
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