4 bedroom country house for sale

A charming character family home of distinction with NO UPPER CHAIN set in an exclusive woodland location close to Pitsford reservoir. 1911 built and subsequently remodelled offering space and light for modern family living with a detached double garage.

Orchard cottage is part mock Tudor and semi detached with Briar cottage only. It provides aprox 2282sq ft (including garage) of tasteful modern family living in a period family home of significant character that has been sensitively updated and extended over time and is believed to have been originally constructed by the Moulton Grange estate as one of two properties for the Chauffeur of the time.

The property feels spacious and light generally, benefits include four double bedrooms, one en-suite, large family bathroom, three receptions, kitchen breakfast room, utility, plus separate down stairs w.c, separate outdoor garden room office, double glazing, full Gigaclear fibre broadband connection, double detached garage with inspection pit, off road parking for multiple vehicles, private south west facing garden. It is ideal for anyone looking to enjoy the best of Northamptonshire countryside living, working from home option and still be connected to village and town amenities with great schools and commuter transport links.

The main gravel drive leads into a turning and parking area for multiple vehicles. With a pedestrian side access door to the garden, the detached double garage has power, light, a double up and over door with separate pedestrian door to the rear, a fully boarded mezzanine and a service inspection pit.

The front door leads into an inner hallway with under stairs storage cupboard with original quarry tile flooring, much of the original woodwork has been carefully retained and restored. Double doors lead into a triple aspect lounge with a beautiful feature fireplace, oak parquet flooring and French window style doors leading out onto the garden.

Stairs lead to the first floor internally and the hall leads through into the dining room with double doors out to the side garden, connecting to an internal snug and down stairs w.c and the dining room also leads out onto the side garden. The internal snug flows seamlessly from the lounge through to a spacious, bright and versatile kitchen breakfast room with a high gloss bespoke fitted kitchen, travertine flooring, polished granite work surfaces with breakfast bar, induction hob and electric oven, fully fitted Hilarys blinds, integrated dishwasher and fridge freezer, a door connects to a separate utility room with the central heating boiler, sink unit and a door leading to the rear garden. The oil fired central heating is connected to a Hive control system. Another double door leads out from the kitchen to the rear garden seating patio area.

On the first floor there is four double bedrooms via a split level landing, three doubles and the family bathroom to one side and one double with the en-suite to the other. One bedroom has a high vaulted ceiling with velux style windows, the main bedroom has fully fitted wardrobes and window seating, the other is to the rear of the property and all have fully fitted carpets. The family bathroom has a large bath, shower cubicle with overhead rain shower and separate detachable shower head, w.c and hand wash basin.

The fourth bedroom is across the split level landing offering a versatile separate suite with a large double bedroom and en-suite shower room with shower, w.c. and hand wash basin.

Outside there is a good sized mature South West Facing garden with two lawn areas, mature trees and shrubs planted into the borders and centrally with charming walk throughs, multiple seating areas with paved patio areas, gravel walk ways, power sockets and water point. There is a separate garden office room with oak parquet flooring, ceiling spot lights and a window overlooking the garden.

A very short walk to Pitsford reservoir itself and close to Pitsford village between Brixworth and Moulton close to Pitsford reservoir. Pitsford is a jewel in the heart of the stunning Northamptonshire countryside. 5 minutes from Moulton College which has public leisure facilities, gym and swimming pool. Minutes to the local pub, very well regarded schools, and is also close to Brixworth village which has important history both ancient and modern with a vibrant, bustling feel and a high quality selection of shops, pubs and restaurants. The property is also close to playing fields in Pitsford and to Brixworth Cricket Club, Brixworth Country Park and Pitsford reservoir with its sailing club, 7 mile circular route and stunning sunsets making it perfect for cycling, dog walking, fishing, swimming, running, and water sports.

Ideal for London commuting it provides excellent access to the A43, A45, A14, M1, M6 and M11. Northampton train station is 6.7 miles (14mins) for efficient commuting into London Euston. Transport links also include the A508 Market Harborough Road, 5 minutes to Kingsthorpe shops, 20 minutes to Market Harborough, 15 minutes to the A14 and there is a good bus service.

Schools locally include Pitsford Independent School (Pitsford Hall), Pitsford Primary School, Bosworth School, Northampton School for Boys, Northampton School for Girls, Northampton Academy, Moulton School and Science College.

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