House For Sale £775,000
The property was constructed in the late 19th Century as a Lodge House to Reservoir House and offers a wealth of charm and character with many period features including stone mullion windows and quoins, deep skirtings, cornices and ceiling roses. Presented in tasteful decorative order the accommodation has generously proportioned rooms and occupies a peaceful rural setting within the grounds of the picturesque Ravensthorpe Reservoir.
Accommodation
Impressive arched entrance door with decorative leaded panes which opens to the large reception hall with Minton style flooring, cloakroom off fitted with a traditional bc Saintan suite comprising vanity wash hand basin, high flush WC and panelling to dado level. Doors to all reception rooms which have engineered oak flooring and comprise a well proportioned sitting room with a rustic brick fireplace, oak mantle and log burner. The family room opens to the gardens and the dining room has windows to the front elevation with original shutters, rustic brick fireplace with log burner and flagstone hearth, fitted book shelving to alcove recesses.
The beautiful kitchen has an extensive range of bespoke, hand painted cabinets with inset Belfast sink and granite work surfaces. Electric Aga with wireless control affording ease of management. Appliances include dishwasher and fridge freezer. Central island unit with cabinets under and granite work surface. Bay window to front providing informal dining space. Marble flooring.
The impressive staircase rises to the first floor landing and the principal bedroom has a range of fitted wardrobes and shower room en suite comprising shower cubicle, vanity wash hand basin, low level WC, porcelain tiled floor with underfloor heating. Chrome designer towel rail.
Three further double bedrooms and family bathroom comprising free standing bath, quadrant shower cubicle, vanity wash hand basin and low level WC. Tiled floor with underfloor heating and chrome designer towel rail.
Outside
The property is approached via double electric gates leading to the shared driveway. Wrought iron railings with brick piers and double wrought iron gates to the front. Gravelled front garden and landscaped garden to the side, laid principally to lawn with colourful and well stocked borders. Entertaining terraces. Driveway with gravelled parking for several vehicles and enclosed paved terrace to the side.
Location
The Lodge is located in the village of Teeton on the edge of Ravensthorpe Reservoir which is a major feature of the village’s landscape. Amenities in the neighbouring village of Ravensthorpe include a shop/post office, public house, playing field, pocket park and woodland. Schooling is provided at Guilsborough or East Haddon Primary Schools, both of which feed into Guilsborough Secondary School. Preparatory education is available at Spratton, Maidwell and Bilton Grange with secondary schooling at Pitsford, Rugby, Oundle, Oakham, Uppingham, Northampton and Wellingborough.
- Northampton Station 9 miles (London Euston 46 mins)
- M1 (Jct 18 North) 9 miles & M1 (Jct 16 South) 12 miles
- Long Buckby Station 5 miles (Birmingham New Street 50 mins & London Euston 67 mins)
All times and distances are approximate
Agents Note: Planning permission (now lapsed) was granted some time ago to erect a garage with accommodation over and adjoined to the house.
Covid-19: Should you wish to arrange a viewing we will be following the Government Coronavirus guidance and would ask you to ensure social distancing is observed at all times to protect all of us. Viewings will be limited to a maximum of 15 minutes and only a maximum of 2 people from the same household are permitted to view. Please bring a face covering as you may not be able to enter the property without one.
For more information please go to the website under Guidance > Government Advice on Home Moving during the Coronavirus Covid-19 outbreak.
Accommodation
Impressive arched entrance door with decorative leaded panes which opens to the large reception hall with Minton style flooring, cloakroom off fitted with a traditional bc Saintan suite comprising vanity wash hand basin, high flush WC and panelling to dado level. Doors to all reception rooms which have engineered oak flooring and comprise a well proportioned sitting room with a rustic brick fireplace, oak mantle and log burner. The family room opens to the gardens and the dining room has windows to the front elevation with original shutters, rustic brick fireplace with log burner and flagstone hearth, fitted book shelving to alcove recesses.
The beautiful kitchen has an extensive range of bespoke, hand painted cabinets with inset Belfast sink and granite work surfaces. Electric Aga with wireless control affording ease of management. Appliances include dishwasher and fridge freezer. Central island unit with cabinets under and granite work surface. Bay window to front providing informal dining space. Marble flooring.
The impressive staircase rises to the first floor landing and the principal bedroom has a range of fitted wardrobes and shower room en suite comprising shower cubicle, vanity wash hand basin, low level WC, porcelain tiled floor with underfloor heating. Chrome designer towel rail.
Three further double bedrooms and family bathroom comprising free standing bath, quadrant shower cubicle, vanity wash hand basin and low level WC. Tiled floor with underfloor heating and chrome designer towel rail.
Outside
The property is approached via double electric gates leading to the shared driveway. Wrought iron railings with brick piers and double wrought iron gates to the front. Gravelled front garden and landscaped garden to the side, laid principally to lawn with colourful and well stocked borders. Entertaining terraces. Driveway with gravelled parking for several vehicles and enclosed paved terrace to the side.
Location
The Lodge is located in the village of Teeton on the edge of Ravensthorpe Reservoir which is a major feature of the village’s landscape. Amenities in the neighbouring village of Ravensthorpe include a shop/post office, public house, playing field, pocket park and woodland. Schooling is provided at Guilsborough or East Haddon Primary Schools, both of which feed into Guilsborough Secondary School. Preparatory education is available at Spratton, Maidwell and Bilton Grange with secondary schooling at Pitsford, Rugby, Oundle, Oakham, Uppingham, Northampton and Wellingborough.
- Northampton Station 9 miles (London Euston 46 mins)
- M1 (Jct 18 North) 9 miles & M1 (Jct 16 South) 12 miles
- Long Buckby Station 5 miles (Birmingham New Street 50 mins & London Euston 67 mins)
All times and distances are approximate
Agents Note: Planning permission (now lapsed) was granted some time ago to erect a garage with accommodation over and adjoined to the house.
Covid-19: Should you wish to arrange a viewing we will be following the Government Coronavirus guidance and would ask you to ensure social distancing is observed at all times to protect all of us. Viewings will be limited to a maximum of 15 minutes and only a maximum of 2 people from the same household are permitted to view. Please bring a face covering as you may not be able to enter the property without one.
For more information please go to the website under Guidance > Government Advice on Home Moving during the Coronavirus Covid-19 outbreak.
