Positioned in the heart of an Oundle village that’s renowned for its strong community and historic architecture, this period home is the true meaning of the term ‘chocolate box cottage’. Lovingly maintained and improved over the years, this home offers a wonderful village lifestyle, whilst being just a couple of miles from Oundle.
GROUND FLOOR
Stepping inside, you’re greeted by a charming living area that’s bursting with character. There’s a dual aspect and plenty of features such as exposed stone walls, timbers, a quaint bay window and a stunning fireplace. There’s a comfortable amount of space here for having separate living and dining areas.
The kitchen has been updated by the current owners and has a glorious vaulted ceiling. There’s a range of appliances fitted into spacious cabinetry, that are topped with quartz surfaces and the space is filled with natural light from windows that overlook the garden.
Beyond the utility hall is a tastefully fitted 4-piece bathroom suite that has a freestanding bath, shower enclosure and ample space for storage.
FIRST FLOOR
Upstairs, the principal bedroom is an excellent double room. It has a generous amount of bespoke fitted storage and benefits from views over the rear garden.
Bedroom two is a versatile room and sits across the landing, which is well-suited as a guest room or independent home office. A well thought out addition on the first floor is the cloakroom which serves both bedrooms.
OUTSIDE
The rear garden has been beautifully designed and maintained, and is one of the standout features. It has multiple spaces for relaxing, entertaining and pottering.
LOCATION
Polebrook is a village in Northamptonshire and evidence suggests it dates back to 400 BC originally consisting of many farms. It has a traditional thatched country village pub called The Kings Arms and is located just outside the town of Oundle. Clark Gable was stationed at RAF Polebrook during the second world war, the airfield is now disused but remains part of Polebrook culture.
Oundle is a quintessentially English market town with a population of around 6,500, sitting amidst the rolling countryside of Northamptonshire’s picturesque Nene valley. Oundle has “a conservation area” with Georgian and Jacobean architecture, idyllic riverside setting. Oundle is well equipped with schools and services as well as independent shops, pubs and restaurants. It is the home of a weekly market and monthly farmers markets and the setting for many festivals throughout the year.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Tenure: Freehold
Services: Mains water, electricity, oil and drainage connected.
Broadband: Ultrafast broadband available to the property.
Local Authority: North Northamptonshire Council (Tel. ).
Council tax band: C
EPC rating: Exempt (Grade II listed)