A delightful stone and thatch cottage, with beautiful gardens and overlooking the church, in the heart of a conservation village.

A charming “Apethorpe Estate” cottage, occupying a delightful position within the village and enjoying attractive views towards the church. Believed to date from the early 20th century, the cottage is constructed of pitch-faced, dressed stone beneath a hipped thatched roof and sits within a designated Conservation Area.

The property offers a wonderful sense of character and simplicity, complemented by surprisingly generous proportions. The notably high ceilings and abundance of windows create a light and airy feel throughout, while the layout provides both flexibility and practicality.

The house is entered via an open-fronted porch with a quarry tiled floor. A bespoke timber door opens into the entrance hall, from which the principal reception rooms are accessed. The sitting room is positioned to the front and enjoys views over the garden, with a period-style fireplace providing an attractive focal point, flanked by fitted cabinetry.

A door leads through to an inner lobby, where there is a useful utility/pantry cupboard along with additional storage. This in turn opens to the dining room, a charming space with a feature internal window looking through to the kitchen, and a door leading out to a courtyard area, which houses the external boiler. An opening leads into the kitchen, which is fitted with a range of wall and base units with work surfaces over, with space for the usual appliances. A cloakroom is discreetly positioned off this area.

Also accessed from the hall is an office/third bedroom, with a window overlooking the side garden and an under stairs cupboard.
Stairs rise from the hall to the first floor landing, which is naturally bright owing to a window. There are two well-proportioned double bedrooms, along with a large family bathroom and additional storage room. The principal bedroom enjoys a picture window framing particularly attractive views across the village and towards the church.

Externally, the cottage sits behind an attractive walled front garden, with a hand gate opening onto a shared pathway serving the adjoining cottage and No. 1’s front door. The gardens extend to 0.25 acres and are mainly arranged to the front and side, featuring a generous lawn interspersed with a variety of fruit trees. The side garden is a particular highlight, enjoying sunshine throughout the day and into the evening, along with delightful views towards the church, creating a peaceful and private setting.

Location

Apethorpe is mentioned in the Doomsday Book and later evolved around the Grade I listed Apethorpe Palace. The village sits above the banks of the Willow Brook and many footpaths radiate from the village into the surrounding countryside. The village has a superb gastro pub, The Kings Head, which under new management is fast gaining a great reputation. In addition, there is an active tennis club with two courts. King's Cliffe (1 mile) provides a general store, primary school and sport and recreation facility. Oundle lies about 6 miles to the south and provides a wide range of businesses, shops and restaurants set around a traditional Market Place. Stamford (9.5 miles) and Peterborough (14 miles) are within easy driving distance with the latter providing fast trains to London King's Cross from 48 minutes.

Services
Mains water & drainage via Anglian Water, mains electricity and Oil-fired heating.

Tenure
Freehold, with vacant possession.

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire Council

Council Tax - Band D
EPC – Band D

Viewings
A pleasure, but strictly by appointment with Woodford & Co. Telephone 01832 274732. [email protected]