Upper Harlestone, Northamptonshire, NN7

MOST ATTRACTIVE DETACHED PERIOD PROPERTY STANDING IN A QUIET BACKWATER OF THIS SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION HAVING GOOD SIZED GARDENS WITH DOUBLE GARAGE Frears Cottage is a charming period detached stone cottage, offered to the market for the first time since being purchased from The Althorp Estate in 1978. This presents a rarely available opportunity to enjoy the character and lifestyle in this peaceful conservation hamlet. The property has been sympathetically renovated and extended, providing flexible accommodation. Many rooms are multi aspect all with leaded light windows, ledged doors and bespoke joinery throughout with period style column radiators throughout. A particular feature is the exposed cruck frame supporting the thatched roof. Rosemary tiles clad the extension with mellow Northamptonshire stone below. The detached garage was built from local bricks. The main entrance hall has understairs cloaks cupboard, whilst to the right is the open plan kitchen/breakfast room, with the kitchen area being recently refitted with a range of handmade oak units with contrasting marble worktop, inset double Belfast sink and attractive range cooker. A stable door leads into the rear garden, further features include exposed ceiling timbers and brickwork with steps up to the breakfast area. The original corner fireplace houses a log burning stove with adjacent window seat. The dining room is located off the Hallway with dual aspect leaded windows to front and rear, exposed ceiling timbers and open fireplace with dog grate. A ledged door leads into the Sitting room, again enjoying a dual aspect to the front and rear with feature stone fireplace, inset open fire and doors leading into south facing conservatory overlooking the garden. From the Sitting room, steps lead down to the Kitchenette, Utility and Cloakroom. Further access leads to the impressive Family room which forms part of the extension, with semi vaulted ceiling and French windows opening to the rear garden. The central brick fireplace with inset log burning stove and herringbone timber floor add to the charm of this spacious room. On the first floor the landing has access to the main bedroom with en suite shower room leading on to the dressing area and further access to the loft storage space. There are two further bedrooms to this floor and a family bathroom with roll top bath, high level W.C. and wash hand basin. OUTSIDE The property stands on a landscaped plot of 0.24 acres with gardens to the front and rear adjoining open countryside. The front of the property is approached through a timber latched gate, laid to lawn with various flower and shrub borders with access to the side leading to the rear gardens. At the rear is a good sized patio area with views to the garden, predominantly laid to lawn with various flower and shrub borders and further access through to kitchen garden with brick block paths, various flower and shrub borders with maturing trees. There is access leading down to the double garage with twin timber doors and loft storage area above, including parking for several vehicles. Of particular note is the detached outbuilding which could provide a variety uses but currently offers an office area with wood burning stove, shower room with cloakroom and garden room with views towards the garden. PROPERTY INFORMATION Services: The property has mains, drains and water. Heating is provided by oil fired system to radiators. Local: Authority: West Northamptonshire Council Tel: 0300 126 7000 Outgoings: Council Tax Band F £3,250 for the year 2024/2025 EPC Rating: F Tenure: Freehold Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Jackson-Stops Tel. 01604 632991