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"The Old School House is a beautiful detached Grade II listed former village primary school which was built in 1841 and has been lovingly restored to a high standard by the current owner. This charming period property overlooks the village church in the sought after village of Podington and comprises stylish living accommodation throughout using natural materials in a calming palette of bare lime plaster and Farrow & Ball paint finishes. The property must be viewed as it oozes charm and sophistication with a wealth of original features mixed with contemporary pieces transforming it into a stunning but functional family home full of personal touches and character.

The property is entered through the original period wooden double doors complete with a pull doorbell into a small lobby opening into a wide and spacious reception hall perfect for entertaining with wooden floorboards, bare lime plaster finishes, high skirting boards, painted ceiling beams and cast iron radiators.

On the left is a stunning living room which has the original arched windows to the front overlooking the church and to the rear overlooking a courtyard. This room is light and airy and has wooden floorboards, bare lime plaster finishes, high skirting boards, cast iron radiators and an elegant marble fireplace with an open fire.

To the right of the hall are two bright double bedrooms both with wooden floorboard and original arched windows.

At the rear of the reception hall is a large oak archway leading to a small inner hallway with stairs to the upper floor on the right and a superb family bathroom with period style fittings and a free standing roll top bath on the left.

Prepare to be wowed by the kitchen dining room which embodies a country style aesthetic in a relaxed welcoming atmosphere comprising a double butler sink, limestone flagstones, a range of reclaimed oak farmhouse style wood units and a pantry unit. The kitchen is flooded with natural light flowing through newly installed Crittall style steel windows offering timeless elegance. French doors on the right open into a walled courtyard garden which feels like an extension of the house and is adorned by potted plants. A single barn door to the left opens into a second courtyard garden edged with oak sleepers, shingle stones and a space for entertaining.

On the upper floor the main bedroom has a boutique hotel vibe with an eaves style ceiling, fitted wardrobes, Crittall style windows and natural sisal flooring, the feature of this room is the stunning free standing copper and tin bath sat atop a reclaimed wooden pedestal and resting beneath a beautiful original oriel window. Adjacent to the bedroom is a luxurious en suite shower room with marble tiles, a drench shower and period sanitary fittings, there is also access to a large loft room which has the benefit of listed building consent and planning permission to build two large additional rooms and on suite bathrooms.The seller has replaced windows which were part of the application but the buyer should carry out searches to satisfy themselves that enough work has been carried out for planning permission to remain in place. Plans are held if required.

The Old School House sits on a quiet lane overlooking the village church of St Mary s which dates back to the 13th century. To the rear there are two separate south west facing low maintenance patio gardens and lovely sun traps, one of which benefits from a storage shed.

Podington lies in open countryside on the Northants Bedfordshire border is approximately 5 miles from the A45 and Wellingborough mainline train station, with trains leaving every half an hour into London St Pancras and taking around 50 minutes. The property is surrounded by lovely walks and is within catchment for Sharnbrook Academy, a respected secondary school. Other excellent private schools such as Wellingborough School are within a reasonable driving distance. Nearby Amenities Santa Pod, a favourite for racing enthusiasts is located just outside the village. Rushden Lakes is around 15 minutes from the property and has a large Waitrose and good retail and recreation facilities. The historic market town of Olney is situated about 15 minutes away and Harrold Country Park is within a ten minute drive.
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