great brington, northampton

60 MAIN STREETGreat Brington | Northamptonshire | NN7 4JB

Fine & Country Northampton

Tel: +44 (0)1604 [email protected]

Fine & Country

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60Main60 MAIN STREET“We’ve been here three years, having being attracted not only by the character of the property but also by the village, which is very pretty and is in an excellent location.”

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A stunning and rarely available detached stone and partly thatched Grade II Listed period

home, situated in the heart of the highly sought after village of Great Brington.

The property dates back to the 15th Century, and retains many original feature characteristics

of its period of origin, including exposed beams, deep silled leaded light windows, many with

window seats, ledged doors throughout and inglenook fireplace. The present owners have

continued to improve the property during their residence, including enlarging the superb

‘heart of the house’ kitchen breakfast room, which contains a range of hand made solid wood

cabinets, and a focal point of three oven Aga with adjacent freestanding electric stove. The

remaining accommodation on the ground floor comprises sitting room with large inglenook

with wood burner, together with dining room with stone fireplace.

A former attached stable has been incorporated into the accommodation and features high

vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers. Whilst currently used as an office, with stairs leading to

a mezzanine guest bedroom, this area could also if combined with the adjacent ground floor

shower room be suitable for use as annexe accommodation.


On the first floor the light and airy master bedroom has en suite bathroom facilities

together with a set of stairs leading to a second floor dressing room. There are

three further double bedrooms and family bathroom with Victorian style roll top

bath and separate shower.

Outside, the present owners have further improved the property by conversion

of a brick stable into a stunning garden room, with bi-fold doors, log burner and

stripped pine floors. Two patio areas provide ample opportunity for al fresco

dining and enjoying the very private, west facing and tranquil gardens. There is

gated parking in front of a triple garage, with electric up and over doors and steps

leading to further mezzanine area. This could also provide a further conversion

opportunity, subject to necessary planning consents etc.

Accommodation

The property is accessed through a charming painted oak door, which leads into

the ‘heart of the house’ kitchen breakfast room. This light and airy room has been

fitted with a contemporary range of floor and wall mounted cabinets, including

pantry, with hardwood work surfaces incorporating an underslung Belfast sink with

mixer taps. The focal point of the kitchen is the three oven Aga, adjacent to which

stands a Stoves cooker with double oven and four ring ceramic hob. Additional

integrated appliances comprise fridge and freezer together with dishwasher. There

are further storage cupboards, standing underneath a useful breakfast bar, ideal for

informal eating. There is polished limestone flooring, exposed ceiling beam and

leaded light windows to front and rear, the former incorporating a window seat. A

stable door leads out onto the sun terrace and doors provide access to both the

sitting and dining rooms together with stairs to first floor accommodation.

The focal point of the sitting room is the attractive inglenook fireplace, with log

burner set onto a quarry tiled hearth, exposed stone work and bressumer. There

is modern oak flooring exposed ceiling beams, leaded window to front and further

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A door provides access to a staircase which leads to the master bedroom under which is a storage

cupboard. The dining room again has windows to front and rear, with modern oak flooring and

exposed ceiling beam. The focal point is an attractive stone fireplace with quarry tiled hearth, A door

leads to a corridor providing access to the remaining ground floor rooms. The shower room has

a quarry tiled flooring, a suite of W.C wash basin set into a vanity cupboard of reclaimed pine and

circular shower cubicle. There is tiling to splash areas with a further cupboard providing plumbing

for a washing machine and space for tumble drier. A door leads to the sun terrace. At the far end

of the house is the office/family room. Converted from a former stable, this area has high vaulted

ceilings with exposed purlins and ceiling timbers, leaded light windows to front and rear and striped

pine floor. Stairs lead to mezzanine Bedroom five which has velux window to rear and again

exposed purlins.

First Floor

On the first floor stairs lead up to the landing from the kitchen, ledged doors provide access to all first

floor rooms. The master suite has secondary stairs from the sitting room, has exposed ceiling beam,

fitted cupboard and leaded light windows to front and side. There is an en suite comprising W.C

washbasin and panel bath with mixer shower. A door leads from the bedroom to stairs rising to a

further area currently used as a dressing room. There are exposed timbers a hatch door into further loft

storage and window in gable end. There are three further double bedrooms each with exposed timbers

together with family bathroom with W.C wash basin and Victorian style roll top bath with ball and claw

feet. There is a corner shower exposed beam and window overlooking the rear.

Outside

The property stands behind a combination of picket fencing, stone walls and hedging. A personal gate

leads to short path giving access to the front door. The remainder of the front garden has attractive

shaped borders and a small area to lawn. To one side of the house double gates provide access to

gravelled vehicular parking space in front of the garage. A door leads to the rear garden.

The attractive rear garden faces in a westerly direction and offers a high degree of privacy. Immediately

behind the property is a shingled area with low level wall and Yorkstone style path leading to a very

private and secluded sun terrace. Steps lead up to a further sun terrace, ideal for al fresco dining, with

low level wall and with direct access provided into the garden room. The remainder of the gardens are

largely laid to shaped lawns with pretty flower and shrub borders and featuring a magnolia tree and large

apple tree. At the bottom of the lawn is a picket fence with a gate to a further area with raised vegetable

beds. Behind the garage is a greenhouse and the oil storage.


This charming Grade II Listed stone built five bedroom family home, which is partly

thatched in Norfolk Reed and benefits from a

separate garden room and a detached triple

garage, is set in a good sized garden in the highly

sought-after village of Great Brington. “We’ve

been here three years, having being attracted

not only by the character of the property but also

by the village, which is very pretty and is in an

excellent location,” explains Sharon.

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insight “There’s a footpath into Little Brington, which is home to the local primary school and another good pub,”

adds Nigel. “We walk for miles in the surrounding countryside

with our dog. Through the churchyard, you can access walks with

lovely views of the Althorp Estate and its deer. Yet the village is

conveniently placed, just three miles from the M1 and about seven

miles from Northampton, while Long Buckby station is handy for

commuting into London.”


“The house was originally two separate thatched cottages with a tiled stable to one side, so there are two staircases” says Sharon. “The former stable has a vaulted

roof and comprises an office and living space below with a

mezzanine bedroom above – it’s useful for guests as it has access

to the adjacent ground floor shower room. The thatched part of

the property has four first floor bedrooms and a family bathroom.

The en suite master bedroom also has stairs going up to a second

floor dressing room.”


“We’ve enlarged the kitchen and breakfast room by taking out a recently built internal wall, so it’s now open plan,” continues Nigel. “We also had an electric stove installed alongside

it for summer use. Other changes have included putting new wooden floors in the living room and the dining room, installing a wood-burner in the living room’s inglenook, and opening up the dining room

fireplace. At the back of the property and separated only by a patio, we’ve converted another old stable into a garden room, which has double doors on the house side and two sets of triple-folding doors on

the other,” says Sharon. “It makes a great separate living space. Beyond that is a very manageable garden, which has a lawn with an apple tree, herbaceous borders and boundary hedges and, at the far end,

a vegetable garden with raised beds. We will miss everything about living here – the house, our friends and the village community – but we are relocating to Cornwall.”


Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 17.03.2015

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Garden Room

Renovated by the present owner and currently used as a

garden room this building offers flexibility of use ranging

from outside office to occasional guest bedroom. This

extremely light and airy room has a set of bi-fold doors

opening out onto one of the sun terraces. There is a

vaulted ceiling, exposed timbers and stripped pine flooring

and a log burning stove set onto a slate hearth.

Garage

The triple garage has an electric up and over door. There is

a vehicle inspection pit, a range of storage cupboards with

work surface over and plumbing for washing machine. Steps

lead up to a mezzanine area providing plentiful storage.

The garage offers scope for creating additional conversion,

subject to the usual consents. Mains water, drainage,

electricity are connected. Heating is provided by oil fired

boiler, located in the kitchen.

Location

60 Main Street is situated in the heart of the village of

Great Brington. Recorded in The Doomsday book and

widely regarded as one of the county’s most sought

after villages, Great Brington is positioned in attractive

undulating countryside in close proximity to the historic

Althorp Estate, the ancestral home of the Earls Spencer

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The village is located on the western side of Northampton

and with easy road links to the north and south via the

M1 motorway and A14. Train services are available from

Long Buckby along with both Rugby and Northampton

providing train services into London Euston in around one

hour. Within the village there is a village post office as

well as the parish church of St Marys and The Althorp

Coaching Inn and restaurant. Golf is available in the form

of Northamptonshire County Golf club and sailing and

water sports on both Hollowell and Pitsford Reservoirs

together with sport centres in both Daventry and

Northampton. Given the rural location there are some

lovely walks and excellent riding in the area.

Local shopping is available in nearby Kingsthorpe, with

more extensive shopping in Northampton, Daventry and

Rugby. Primary schooling is located within the sister village

of Little Brington and secondary education at Moulton.

Private schools are located in Spratton, Pitsford, Maidwell

and Upton. Public schools at Rugby and Wellingborough.

Directions

From Northampton, take the A428 in a north westerly

direction, passing through Duston and the village of

Harlestone. Continue along the A428 with the Althorp

estate boundary wall on the left hand side. Just before the

bridge take the turning on the left, sign posted to Great

Brington. Upon entering the village, fork left just past the

parish church onto Main Street where the property can be

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Viewing Arrangements Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on 0845 603 2825

Local Authority

Daventry Telephone: 01327 871100

Council tax band: G

Viewing Arrangements

Strictly via the vendor’s sole agents Fine & Country on (01604) 309030.

Website Address

For more information visit the property’s unique website address; www.fineandcountry.com/50032487

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 5.30 pm

Saturday 9.00 am – 4.30 pm

Agents Notes

All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance

only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures,

fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given and that

they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be

inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed

on the brochure.


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Street60 MAIN STREET“We will miss everything about living here, the house, our friends and the village community, but we are relocating to Cornwall.”


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