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" This charming double fronted period cottage stands in an enviable semi rural location on the edge of the popular village of Great Brington. The property has been the subject of a sympathetic renovation programme by the current owners including a magnificent kitchen/breakfast room with a vaulted ceiling, having been converted from an adjoining barn. The gardens are also a particular feature being of a good size and enjoying a superb rural aspect over the Althorp Estate and beyond. The accommodation comprises entrance hall, cloakroom/bathroom, lounge with dining area, family snug, study area and kitchen/breakfast room with utility room. On the first floor there are four bedrooms and a recently re-fitted bathroom suite. Externally there is off road parking for several vehicles and the property further benefits from oil fired central heating.

LOCAL AMENITIES . Within the village of Great Brington, there is a Post Office/General Store, the Althorp Coaching Inn Public House, the Parish Church of St. Mary the Virgin, the village reading room and recreation ground. Local schooling is at the Brington Primary School at nearby Little Brington, with secondary education at the Bugbrooke Campion Co-educational County School. References to schools should not be taken to mean that the property concerned is within the school catchment nor that the schools mentioned have places available. SERVICES Main drainage, water and electricity are connected. Central heating is through the Sandyford range cooker which also provides the domestic hot water. There are TV and telephone connections, continuation of which are subject to the usual supplier regulations. (None of these services has been tested). COUNCIL TAX Daventry Council Band - ? per annum
AWA Water Charge - ? per annum
VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS By prior appointment through Richard Greener Estate Agents DOI . NP 08092010/5617 ENTRANCE HALL . Approached by a timber stable door, there is a built-in cloaks cupboard, a slate floor and a radiator. CLOAKROOM . Fitted with a suite comprising a three quarter panelled bath with an electric shower above, a vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and low level WC with concealed cistern. There is half timber panelling to walls, coving to ceiling and a radiator. LOUNGE/DINING ROOM 7.06m(23'2'') x 4.67m(15'4'') maximum This attractive principal reception room has a brick feature fireplace with an inset wood burning stove and a timber mantel above, there is a flagstone hearth and is further complemented by oak flooring and exposed timber beams. There are four wall light points, double French doors leading to the rear garden, a further door leading to the side (unused) and a wall light point. DINING AREA . SNUG 3.38m(11'1'') x 3.20m(10'6'') With an ornate cast iron bread oven and a timber shelf above, there is a tiled hearth, coving to ceiling, a window and door to the front and a radiator. STUDY 3.78m(12'5'') x 3.28m(10'9'') With stairs rising and turning to the first floor, there is a range of built-in cupboards with stripped pine doors, a window to the rear and dichroic ceiling spotlights. Radiator. KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 5.64m(18'6'') x 3.96m(13'0'') This most attractive room, having been converted from a former detached barn, now has an attractive vaulted ceiling and a range of pine base and eye level cabinets with contrasting granite work surfaces incorporating a twin bowl deep enamel butler sink unit with swan neck mixer above. A Sandyford range cooker, with twin hot plates and double ovens with an extractor fan above, provides heating, hot water and cooking functions to the property. Further features include slate flooring, Velux rooflights, dichroic spotlights and an integrated dishwasher. French doors lead to the rear garden and a further latched door leads to:- UTILITY ROOM . With eye level cupboards, work top surface areas, a Velux rooflight, plumbing provided for a washing machine and slate flooring. LANDING With dichroic spotlights. MASTER BEDROOM 3.28m(10'9'') x 3.25m(10'8'') An attractive principal bedroom has a vaulted ceiling and exposed purlin and A frame, there is a window overlooking the front and a range of built-in wardrobes providing extensive hanging and storage space. Radiator. BEDROOM TWO 3.35m(11'0'') x 3.25m(10'8'') Having a range of built-in cupboards with stripped pine doors and latched braces providing useful storage. There are exposed ceiling timbers and a radiator. BEDROOM THREE 2.84m(9'4'') x 2.57m(8'5'') With a built-in wardrobe with double pine ledged and braced doors, there are exposed ceiling timbers, a window to the rear and a radiator. Access is provided to the loft. BEDROOM FOUR 2.77m(9'1'') x 2.29m(7'6'') Fitted with a range of wardrobes with pine, ledged and braced doors, there are exposed ceiling timbers, a window to the side and a radiator. BATHROOM 2.90m(9'6'') x 2.24m(7'4'') Having recently been re-fitted with a suite comprising a oak panelled corner bath with mixer shower and telphone handset above, a corner shower cubicle with mixer shower valve, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. There is a small built-in cupboard, dichroic ceiling spotlights and a chrome heated towel rail. GARDENS . The gardens are a particular feature of this property set on a hilltop position with far reaching views over the Althorp Estate and beyond. The gardens are laid mainly to lawn with several maturing fruit and shrub borders including feature pergola patio areas and a timber garden shed. The gardens back onto and adjoin open countryside. REAR VIEW . HOW TO GET THERE . From Northampton proceed in a north westerly direction along the A428 Harlestone Road, signposted towards Rugby. Continue through Harlestone Firs and through the village of Lower Harlestone and then on passing Althorp Park. On approaching the Althorp Station bridge, turn left where signposted to Great Brington and proceed up the hill to the village. On entering the village take the first right into Whilton Road and the property can be found on the right hand side with a For Sale board erected. ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING . ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT . Email: sales@richardgreener.co.uk
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