Church Lane, Cransley, Northamptonshire, NN14

A CHARMING WELL PRESENTED PERIOD FARMHOUSE WITH ATTRACTIVE AND EXTENSIVE COURTYARD RANGE OF VICTORIAN OUTBUILDINGS IN GROUNDS OF JUST OVER 2 ACRES The launch of Old Lodge Farm to the market offers a rare opportunity to acquire an attractive stone farmhouse in a pretty, sought after village with traditional courtyard range of barns offering potential, along with adjoining orchard and grass paddock. The Grade II Listed farmhouse dates to the late 17th Century with later alterations and is constructed of squared ironstone with a limestone dressing under a cedar shingle roof. Lovingly restored, the house enjoys a timeless charm yet has been adapted to provide for the needs of modern 21st century family living and entertaining. The Farmhouse and range of Victorian outbuildings wrap around a central south west facing courtyard garden which enjoys total privacy and the perfect setting to relax and entertain in. The outbuildings also offer great potential and planning permission and listed building consent has already been granted for conversion of the north west section to create an independent two bedroomed barn conversion. For those looking for equine facilities there are four good sized stables in the courtyard overlooked from the farmhouse and served by a pretty grass paddock backing onto Cransley Wood and totalling 1.50 acres. The property is extremely well placed to ride out onto a network of bridleways and country lanes. Old Lodge Farm is a real lifestyle property and its full qualities and attributes can only be fully appreciated on making the commitment to view. THE FARMHOUSE The oak front door opens into a porch with inner glazed door leading to the oak floored reception hall currently used as a sitting area with Clearview wood burner standing in the brick fireplace. A dogleg staircase rises up to the first floor and doors lead to the main reception rooms and kitchen/breakfast room. The sitting room has a very cosy feel with inglenook fireplace housing another Clearview wood burner and lying off is a study overlooking the courtyard garden and adjoining a cloakroom. The dining room enjoys a double aspect and links to the conservatory and is a great room for entertaining with attractive cast iron decorative fireplace and full height corner cabinet. The conservatory enjoys wonderful views over and direct access into the courtyard. The kitchen sits on the front of the property overlooking Church Lane and features a bespoke fitted shaker kitchen with matching island unit. The cream oil fired aga provides cooking facilities supported by electric companion with four ring halogen hob. Additional integral appliances include Bosch fridge and dishwasher. Adjoining the kitchen is the breakfast room and a limestone floor runs through these two rooms and into the bespoke fitted utility/boot room with part glazed stable door opening onto the courtyard. This room benefits from fitted oak units with enamel butler sink, recessed shelving and wine store along with two walk-in cupboards, one for coats and boots and the other housing the plumbing for both washing machine and dryer. Beyond the boot room is a vaulted games room with engineered oak flooring and enjoying attractive views over and direct access into the courtyard via French doors. In the corner is a sewing room/small study area. At the far end of the property on the ground floor is a vaulted guest bedroom suite with en suite shower room and a loft ladder provides access to mezzanine storage area. FIRST FLOOR The landing runs along the rear of the house with all bedrooms radiating off. The master bedroom benefits from a full run of fitted wardrobes with dressing area and large en-suite bathroom with full height corner cupboard. The three remaining double bedrooms are served by a recently refitted family shower room along with a very useful storeroom and an airing cupboard houses the hot water cylinder with slatted drying shelves. OUTBUILDINGS Lying to the rear of the house and centred around a lawned courtyard are a range of traditional outbuildings constructed of both stone and brick. In the northern corner is an open fronted party/entertaining barn with covered gym area. Running in a westerly direction are adjoining storerooms and workshop which currently benefit from planning permission and listed building consent to convert into a self-contained two bedroomed barn conversion. Lying on the western side of the courtyard is the brick stable block comprising four stables along with fifth stable currently housing the oil tank. Running along the front are two further storerooms and single garage, fronting onto Church Lane. COURTYARD, GARDEN AND PADDOCK The courtyard is a real suntrap being south and west facing with seating areas edging the lawn. Double gates on the front open to reveal gravelled drive and block paved parking area. The front garden is enclosed behind railings with area of lawn dissected by blue brick path leading to the front door. To the west of the stable block and benefitting from vehicular access off Church Lane is the kitchen garden/orchard edged on two sides by mature hedgerow boundaries and providing access to aluminium greenhouse and further machinery store. Fruit trees include apple, pear, plum and cooking apple. The fenced grass paddock is accessed from the top of the orchard, and backs onto Cransley Wood and enjoys wonderful views out over open countryside and back to the parish church. The paddock also has the benefit of vehicular access over neighbouring land belonging to The Old Rectory. PROPERTY INFORMATION Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage connected. Oil fired central heating to part of the farmhouse along with electric storage heating. Broadband Speed: Gigaclear fibre broadband connected. Local Authority: North Northamptonshire Council Tel. 0300 126 3000 Outgoings: Council Tax Band "G" £3,533.99 for the year 2023/2024 EPC Rating: Exempt Tenure: Freehold Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Jackson-Stops Tel: 01604 632 991