4 bed detached house for sale

The Old Granary, Stoke Bruerne NN12

A stunning barn conversion in a courtyard setting approached via a shared private gated driveway. This is a unique character property that provides spacious and comfortable family living and is presented in immaculate condition throughout. With off street parking for several cars and a double garage to the rear of the property the courtyard is accessed under an archway where the two entrances are easily accessible. One entrance stable door leads through a utility and boot room to the kitchen . This has a large central island with a granite worktop and magnetic induction hob with a feature extractor above. There is a range of shaker style units providing ample storage and integral full height fridge and separate freezer. There are two conventional ovens, a steamer oven and a combi microwave oven. The ceiling is vaulted with exposed beams and there is electric underfloor heating beneath the porcelain tiles and a breakfast seating area. The utility room has plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer and a cupboard housing the gas boiler. The kitchen leads through to a dining room which has wood floors which extend throughout the entire ground floor. It is a double aspect room with an exposed stone wall and space for an additional sofa area. This room leads on to the hallway which can be entered by a front door from the garden at the courtyard side of the house. There is a downstairs WC and two entrances to either end of the L-shaped reception room. The main sitting room area is square shaped and spacious with a feature brick fireplace with a wood burning stove and fitted shelving to either side and also double aspect. There is a further study/reading room overlooking the garden through patio doors. On the first floor there is a very generous landing and four double bedrooms. The master bedroom has an ensuite shower room and fitted wardrobes. There are also fitted wardrobes to two of the other bedrooms.

Outside, the garden to the front of the house is mainly laid to lawn with shrub and flower borders and a large patio area as well as a gazebo with a climbing wisteria. There is plenty of space for entertaining and a barbeque and there is a side access gate to the patio. At the rear, there is a pretty closed garden with raised vegetable and flower beds, a seating area and greenhouse.

Schooling and Situation
The property falls within the catchment area for several highly regarded state schools and is also well placed for access to a number of independent options. School transport links are available from the village to several of the nearby schools. These include Elizabeth Woodville School in nearby Roade (secondary), Quinton House School in Upton (independent, co-educational from nursery to sixth form), Northampton High School in Hardingstone (independent girls’ school), and the well-regarded Northampton School for Boys (state grammar-style). For younger children, Stoke Bruerne has its own village primary school.
The property is situated on the edge of the picturesque canalside village of Stoke Bruerne, known for its charming towpath walks, historic setting and welcoming community. The village offers amenities including two public houses, a primary school, a popular canal-side restaurant, a well-regarded cricket club, and the National Waterways Museum.
Stoke Bruerne is ideally located for road and rail connections, with the A508 and A5 nearby, giving easy access to the A43, M1 and M40. Train stations at Milton Keynes and Northampton provide regular services to London Euston, with journey times of approximately 35 and 50 minutes respectively.
Just over four miles away, the vibrant market town of Towcester offers a wide range of independent shops, cafes and restaurants, as well as everyday amenities. The local area also offers excellent leisure opportunities including rugby, tennis, cricket and hockey at Towcestrians Sports Club, golf at Silverstone and Whittlebury Hall, and motor racing at the world-famous Silverstone Circuit.

Council tax band G

EPC rating D

Gas mains supply and septic tank sewerage.