2 bed cottage for sale

The Hollow, Stanwick, Northamptonshire NN9

Magenta Estate Agents are delighted to present this charming two-bedroom cottage, beautifully blending traditional character with modern comforts. The home features a welcoming kitchen with Shaker-style cabinets and oak worktops, a utility room, a cosy living room with multi-fuel stove, and a light-filled conservatory opening onto a west-facing courtyard garden. Upstairs, two double bedrooms and a stylish shower room complete the accommodation. Outside, landscaped front and rear gardens with patios, pergolas, and a shed offer easy maintenance and outdoor enjoyment. Ideally situated, the property is within walking distance of excellent village amenities, combining charm, style, and convenience in one delightful home.

Key features:

·Character features including exposed beams and stone walls
·Traditional kitchen with oak worktops and built-in appliances
·Separate utility room
·Living room with multi-fuel stove
·Light-filled conservatory with fully insulated roof
·Two double bedrooms
·Stylish refitted shower room
·uPVC double glazing and gas radiator heating
·Energy-saving solar panels
·Courtyard gardens to the front and rear
Ground floor


Kitchen/breakfast room Enter the cottage via a composite front door into the charming kitchen, featuring a characterful exposed beam. The kitchen is fitted with a timeless range of pale cream Shaker-style wall and base units, complemented by oak worktops. Further comprising a stainless-steel sink and drainer unit behind which is a tiled shelf with painted wooden shelving above – ideal for recipe books and display. Built-in appliances include an electric oven and ‘Neff’ induction hob with concealed extractor fan over. The ‘Ideal’ gas boiler is discreetly housed within a wall unit. There is also space and plumbing for a slimline dishwasher, along with under-counter space for a fridge and freezer. A stable-style door to the rear provides access to the courtyard garden while a ledged and braced door leads to:

Inner hall Stairs rise to the first-floor landing, with ledged and braced doors providing access to the utility room and living room. The flooring is finished in durable engineered oak.

Utility room The utility room affords space for coats and outerwear, along with space and plumbing for a washing machine. It features a tiled floor and a front-aspect window allowing natural light. It also offers the potential to add a downstairs toilet.

Living room Beautifully proportioned, the living room is both cosy and inviting, centred around a striking brick fireplace with the welcoming warmth of a multi-fuel stove. Within the fireside recesses are decorative yet practical shelving, ideal for books and display. Further features include a charming window seat, exposed beam, engineered oak flooring, an understairs storage cupboard, and both front- and rear-aspect windows. A uPVC double-glazed door leads to:

Dining conservatory The light-filled conservatory now benefits from a fully insulated roof with Velux roof window that has transformed this versatile room into a comfortable, all-season space to enjoy all the year round. French doors open onto the west-facing courtyard garden.
First floor


Landing Ledged and braced doors access the bedrooms and shower room.

Master bedroom A neutrally decorated double bedroom with a radiator and front-aspect window overlooking the courtyard garden.

Bedroom two An additional double bedroom benefiting from a built-in wardrobe offering hanging and storage space, access via a fitted ladder to the roof space with upgraded insulation, radiator and a front-facing window.

Shower room The shower room is beautifully styled with a crisp white suite comprising a pedestal wash basin and WC, complemented by a sleek corner shower enclosure with coordinating wall tiling. A patterned tiled floor adds subtle character, while a front-aspect window enhances light, creating a fresh, coastal-inspired retreat.
Outside

To the front of the property lies a beautifully landscaped garden, featuring a west-facing paved patio ideal for enjoying the afternoon and evening sun. A striking raised bed, edged with railway sleepers, is thoughtfully planted with a delightful mix of perennials and evergreens, including geums and roses. Further enhancements include a stylish metal pergola, a neatly arranged wood store, a discreet covered area for bin storage, and a convenient weatherproof outdoor socket. There is also the benefit of off-street parking accessed via a shared driveway.

Equally as charming and characterful as the cottage itself, the rear garden is thoughtfully designed to balance ease of maintenance with visual appeal. A private block-paved patio provides an ideal space for outdoor dining, complemented by an adjoining pergola with climbing plants offering welcome shade during the warmer months. Enclosed by wooden fencing to either side and a stone wall to the rear, the garden also features a second paved terrace positioned in front of a painted wooden shed, creating an additional seating area. Steps framed by banked, rockery-style planting lead up to a gate, offering convenient pedestrian access onto Newbridge Lane.

Agent’s notes: We understand that The Hollow is a private road and has not been adopted by the local council. The owners of 3 The Hollow are understood to benefit from a pedestrian right of way over the footpath within the front garden of 2 The Hollow, with a fair proportion of any necessary maintenance costs payable. Prospective purchasers are advised to have their legal representative verify these points.