A beautiful farmhouse with a delightful garden and a range of traditional outbuildings with scope for conversion, set within a popular village, close to Oundle.

The Property

Dating back to the mid-1600s, Messuage Farmhouse is a beautifully preserved Grade II listed home, rich in character and perfectly suited to modern family living. Constructed from local limestone and crowned with a beautifully thatched roof. Nestled on a generous third-acre plot in the heart of this sought-after village.

The property has been carefully maintained and thoughtfully modernised over several decades, with the huge benefit of extensive barns offering generous storage and garaging. They present significant potential for conversion into an annex, home office, studio, or leisure space, subject to the necessary consents. With power, water and mains drainage, already connected, they represent an exciting opportunity to shape the property to suit evolving lifestyle needs.

As is traditional in village homes, the main entrance lies to the rear, opening into a welcoming hall with a shelved pantry and utility area, ideal for country living. From here, the heart of the home unfolds, a spacious farmhouse kitchen, fitted with Corian work surfaces, a classic Belfast sink and integrated appliances, it offers both functionality and style. The electric Aga sits proudly within the original inglenook fireplace, creating a warm and inviting focal point for family gatherings.

The adjacent dining room, with dual-aspect windows, opens seamlessly onto the garden, perfect for alfresco meals or evening drinks.
An inner hall featuring beautiful 16th-century panelling leads to two further reception rooms. The snug is an atmospheric retreat, complete with wood flooring, a window seat overlooking the garden and a wood-burning stove set within a characterful inglenook. The main sitting room is wonderfully proportioned, with windows to both front and rear, wooden flooring, and a handsome stone fireplace, an inviting setting for both quiet evenings and social gatherings.

Upstairs, two separate staircases add to the home’s charm and practicality. The principal bedroom enjoys views to front and rear, fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room. A second landing provides access to three further double bedrooms and a single bedroom, along with a family bathroom featuring both bath and shower, and a separate WC.

Outside, the lifestyle appeal continues. A gated driveway leads to a spacious gravelled yard with ample parking. Immediately behind the house, a sheltered sunken courtyard garden provides a private and peaceful spot for afternoon relaxation. Beyond lies a paved garden with rockeries and shrub beds beside a pond, an idyllic setting for evening sunshine.

The wider grounds wrap around the barns and include an extensive lawn bordered by mature hedging and fencing, leading to a beautifully tended vegetable garden with raised beds, fruit trees and a greenhouse, perfect for those seeking a more self-sufficient, outdoor-focused way of life.
Messuage Farmhouse is, above all, a home to be lived in and enjoyed, a rare combination of historic charm, adaptable accommodation, and inspiring outdoor space, set within a quintessential village setting.

Location

Lower Benefield is a charming and highly regarded village, centred around three farms and surrounded by attractive countryside. With a strong sense of community, the village centres around the well-used village hall. Benefield Cricket and Social Club in Upper Benefield offers a friendly venue for both sports and social activities, as well as making it a valued part of village life.

The historic town of Oundle lies approximately three miles away and offers a range of family run businesses, shops and restaurants set around the old marketplace. There is an excellent choice of schooling in Oundle, both state and private.

The village is served by the X4 bus route, providing a regular and convenient service between Peterborough and Northampton, with stops in Benefield for easy access to nearby towns. More extensive facilities are available in Peterborough and Corby including main line rail links to King’s Cross and St Pancras.

Services Mains electricity, water & drainage Oil-fired central heating. Fibre broadband available.

Council Tax Band G.

EPC - Exempt Listed Grade II. Tenure Freehold, with vacant possession.

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