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Guilsborough

THE PROPERTY

A CHARMING PERIOD DETACHED HOME SITUATED IN THE CENTRE OF THIS POPULAR VILLAGE WITH A RANGE OF OUTBUILDINGS AND LANDSCAPED GARDENS OF 0.34 ACRES Situated close to the centre of this popular village is this charming period detached character home, believed to date from the 1600's, stands in a landscaped plot of 0.34 acres with a range of outbuildings. Offered with vacant possession, the property has potential for expansion/conversion, and retains much charm and character with exposed ceiling timbers, period fireplaces with log burners, flagstones, and strip pine doors. The property is approached from a private courtyard via a covered porch leading into the entrance hall that has a cloakroom, walk-in cupboard and a useful utility room housing the oil fired central heating leading off it. From the hallway you are greeted by a good size kitchen/breakfast room offering a dual aspect with character exposed ceiling timbers, flagstone floor, and a range of base and eye level cupboards with contrasting worktops. A central feature is the oil fired four compartment Aga and there is plenty of space for a breakfast table. From the kitchen you can access the inner hall, having stairs leading to the first floor, as well as stairs leading down to the useful cellar. The family/dining room, also accessed from the kitchen and with dual aspect has a central period fireplace with wood burning stove. Double doors lead to the recently constructed garden room having bi-fold doors to the rear patio and garden beyond with further access onto the good size sitting room with a feature fireplace and display cupboards. On the first floor the landing provides access to the main bedroom with its en-suite shower room which are located at the rear of the property with views over the garden and courtyard, There are three further bedrooms on this floor, all facing away from the street, and a family bathroom. OUTSIDE The property is approached through electric timber leaf gates which open into a paved rear courtyard that provides off road parking for several vehicles as well as access to a range of outbuildings including the former forge. South of the house and adjacent to the garden room the generously-sized and well-protected rear patio links with steps that lead up to the landscaped grounds which extend to 0.34 acres and provide a large lawn, mature trees and borders, and a nicely-restored glass and brick greenhouse. PROPERTY INFORMATION Services: Oil fired central heating to radiators with the Aga for cooking only. Metered mains water, electricity and drainage. High speed fibre optic broadband available in the village. Local Authority: West Northamptonshire Council Tel. 0300 126 7000 Outgoings: Council Tax Band "E" £2,638.71 for the year 2023/2024 EPC Rating: E Tenure: Freehold Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Jackson-Stops Tel: 01604 632 991