A delightful stone-built cottage tucked away, with beautiful private south-facing gardens set within a sought-after village.

The Property

Occupying a peaceful position within the sought-after village of Woodnewton, Mews Cottage is an enchanting stone-built period home offering beautifully balanced accommodation, exceptional versatility and an idyllic rural lifestyle. Believed to date from the late nineteenth century, the property has evolved through a thoughtful programme of extensions and improvements, resulting in a home that effortlessly combines timeless character with the comforts of modern family living.

Of particular note is the beautifully restored Grade II listed dovecote annexe, a rare and distinctive addition providing highly adaptable ancillary accommodation, together with the mature south-facing gardens extending to approximately 0.36 acres.

Beyond the entrance porch, the accommodation unfolds with an immediate sense of warmth and character. Exposed stonework, deep-set cottage windows and a soft, neutral palette create interiors that feel both elegant and inviting. To the front of the house, the sitting room provides a wonderfully atmospheric retreat, centred around a wood-burning stove set within a traditional stone fireplace, an ideal setting for winter evenings. Complementing this is the adjoining living room, a lighter and more relaxed reception space with cottage-style windows and timber flooring.

At the heart of the home lies the impressive kitchen/dining room, designed very much with entertaining and gathering in mind. Fitted with solid wood Shaker-style cabinetry, extensive worksurfaces and a central butcher’s block, the space combines practicality with understated country-house style. The recessed Aga provides a striking focal point, while ample space for dining creates a room equally suited to relaxed breakfasts, family celebrations and informal entertaining with friends.

The garden room is a particularly impressive addition, flooded with natural light through its glazed roof and framing beautiful views across the gardens beyond. With generous proportions for both seating and dining, it creates a seamless connection between house and garden and serves as a superb year-round entertaining space.
Further ground floor accommodation includes a cloakroom/WC and a well-appointed laundry room with excellent storage and appliance space.

The first floor provides three generous double bedrooms. The principal bedroom with views down the garden is especially light and airy and benefits from fitted wardrobes together with a recently updated ensuite shower room featuring contemporary fittings, a walk-in shower and electric underfloor heating. The remaining bedrooms are served by a beautifully presented family bathroom, also benefitting from underfloor heating.

Dovecote Annexe

The Grade II listed dovecote annexe is undoubtedly one of the property’s most charming and distinctive features. Lovingly restored, it retains a wealth of original character including exposed stone walls, timber beams and original dovecote alcoves, while offering highly flexible accommodation suitable for guests, independent working, creative studio use or multi-generational living, subject to requirements.

The ground floor provides a comfortable reception space together with a shower room, while an open-tread staircase rises to the mezzanine bedroom above, where vaulted ceilings create an exceptional sense of character and volume.

Outside

Mews Cottage enjoys beautifully maintained south-facing gardens extending to approximately one third of an acre, offering a wonderful sense of privacy and tranquillity. A paved terrace adjoining the garden room provides an ideal setting for outdoor dining and summer entertaining, overlooking the principal lawn and established planting beyond.

Mature hedging, well-stocked borders and thoughtfully arranged seating areas create a succession of sheltered garden spaces, while raised vegetable beds enhance the property’s lifestyle appeal for those seeking a more self-sufficient country way of life.

To the front of the property is ample gravelled parking together with an oversized detached garage.

A separate garden building further enhances the property’s versatility and is currently arranged as two home office rooms with a shower room and log-burning stove, perfectly suited to modern hybrid working requirements.

Location

Woodnewton is one of Northamptonshire’s most attractive and highly regarded villages, set above the Willow Brook and surrounded by rolling countryside and scenic walking routes. Characterised by its handsome stone cottages, historic Church of St Mary and strong sense of community, the village offers an enviable balance between rural charm and day-to-day convenience.
Amenities include the well-regarded White Swan public house, village hall, recreation grounds and an extensive network of footpaths and bridleways through the surrounding countryside.
The nearby market towns of Oundle and Stamford provide an excellent selection of independent boutiques, cafés, restaurants and highly regarded schooling, while fast rail services from Peterborough and Corby offer convenient access to London and the wider region.

Services

All Main Services are connected, oil heating.

Council Tax Band E

EPC Rating E

Viewing Strictly by appointment through Woodford and Co 01832 274732