Listed for £875,000
December 26, 2023
Sold for £650,000
2006
*ANNEXE POTENTIAL* *NO ONWARD CHAIN!*
Are you in search of a truly exceptional character property to call your own? Look no further than this stunning non-listed, 19th-century family home located in the sought-after village of Guilsborough!
The Tower House comes to the market with no onward chain and offers just over 4000 sq. ft. of flexible living accommodation. There are 5/6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 5/6 reception rooms, a beautiful mezzanine study and an office. One of the reception rooms on the ground floor could be turned into a 6th bedroom/studio/gym as it has its own en-suite shower room. There's also the potential to convert a wing of the house into an annexe as it has its own separate access. This home has the most wonderful kitchen/diner with log burner making it perfect for family life and for entertaining.
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When entering this home, you're greeted by the lovely entrance hall which leads you to the snug/music room to to your left. The hallway then brings you past the door to the rear garden, the downstairs cloakroom and the utility room which offers space for a washing machine and a tumble dryer. At the end of the hallway, you'll find the incredible kitchen/diner with mezzanine which is perfect for family life and for entertaining. The current owners renovated this room in 2014, creating a wonderful blend of original features and modern/contemporary style. There is also underfloor heating and a stunning feature log burner. The kitchen is from Bell in Northampton and boasts beautiful granite worktops and multiple integrated appliances including a Neff dishwasher, a wine fridge, a Quooker hot tap and a Range cooker. There is also a pantry with pull out drawers and space for an American style fridge/freezer. French doors open onto the outdoor patio which is perfect for alfresco dining.
To the right of the entrance hall you'll find the cozy and spacious living room which boasts a stunning inglenook fireplace with log burner. Sliding doors open onto the outdoor patio. Leading off the living room is the large foyer with display fireplace. This room offers access to the rear garden and first floor as well as the stunning garden room which is flooded with natural light. French doors from the garden room open onto the garden making this a fantastic room in the summer. There is also another reception room just of the foyer which could be turned into the 6th bedroom/studio/gym as it has its own en-suite shower room. *The foyer, garden room and extra reception room offer flexible living accommodation which could be turned into an annexe/independent studio as it has its own separate access.
Stairs from the entrance hall lead up to the first floor which boasts 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a mezzanine study and an office (the office could also be used as an extra bedroom). The spacious main bedroom offers built-in wardrobes and an en-suite shower room. This bedroom also leads to the stunning mezzanine which is currently used as a study. Bedroom 2 has a newly renovated jack-and-jill en-suite shower room. A second staircase by bedroom 2 and 3 lead down to the toyer.
This charming semi-detached home offers you the privacy and seclusion that you desire, while still being conveniently located within walking distance of schools, shops, doctor's surgery, pubs and restaurants. The house is located at the end of a long, private driveway and offers ample parking and a workshop. The gardens are mainly located at the front of the property and are very private. There is smaller walled garden at the back of the property which is very secure and perfect for younger children and pets.
The property sits on an impressive plot of just under 0.5 acre, providing ample space for outdoor activities and enjoying the peaceful surroundings.
Guilsborough is a beautiful village that’s surrounded by countryside and boasts an array of amenities such as a pub, a village shop with post office, a church, a hairdresser and a doctor's surgery. There’s also a pre-school and primary school in the village as well as Guilsborough Academy. Many fantastic independent schools can also be found nearby including Spratton Hall, Maidwell Hall and Rugby. The village offers great road links to the A14 and M1 and the train stations in Long Buckby (5.9 miles), Northampton (11.5 miles), Market Harborough (11.7 miles) and Rugby (12.7 miles) are easily accessible and offer direct trains to London in approx. an hour.
Extra Information: Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired heating. Construction: Ironstone and brick-built property under a slate and ridge tiled roof Local Authority: West Northamptonshire Council Council Tax Band: G - £3,776.40 for the year 2024/2025
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