Location

The conservation village of Brigstock offers a range of daily facilities, including mini-market, public houses, a primary school, doctor’s surgery and cricket club, with a Country Park nearby.

More extensive facilities are available in the Georgian Market Town of Oundle (seven miles), which offers a range of independent and national name shops, businesses and restaurants set around a traditional market place.

Well placed for commuters, the village had excellent connection with the A14 at Thrapston is six miles south, with Cambridge 42 miles east, and the A1 at Stilton 16 miles east. Mainline East Midlands Train commuter rail services to London St Pancras from Corby (five miles) and Kettering (nine miles), from 46 minutes.

There is a great choice of schooling, with Laxton Preparatory and Oundle Schools in the local market town, and Kimbolton, Oakham, Uppingham, Stamford and Wellingborough Schools, all within a 20 mile radius of the village.

Description

Dating from 1820, this unlisted detached cottage is deceptively spacious and enjoy fantastic rural views to the front and rear. Constructed from brick and slate, the property was extended in 2010 and has been renovated beautifully by the current owner, set within the charming conservation village of Brigstock.

The accommodation comprises four bedrooms, two bathrooms and two reception rooms over three floors including a large farmhouse style kitchen with ample room for a large dining table. The garden benefits from wonderful views out over the open fields.

Across the threshold, a convenient porch way welcomes guests through into the large kitchen diner. With ample storage and space for a large dining table, the room is filled with natural light and has wonderful views to both front and back. With integrated dishwasher, there is space for both the Rangemaster Oven (not included within the sale) and a stand-alone fridge/freezer. The limestone tiles continue through to the open plan dining room, currently used as a snug by the current owner which benefits from bifold doors that open out on the decked terrace.

Next to the kitchen can be found the sitting room with well-portioned space, perfect for family life and entertaining, complete with a wood burning stove. Completing the ground floor is a WC.

Ascending to the first floor, the well-proportioned principal bedroom benefits from extensive views and a shower en suite. Bedrooms two and three are serviced by the well-appointed family bathroom with free-standing bath.

Bedroom Four is located on the second floor, providing a flexible space which could also be used as an office space.

Outside:
Bi-fold doors open onto a private terrace where there is space for a dining table and chairs. Steps lead down to a lawned area, with raised vegetable beds. The south facing garden enjoys sensational rural views over the neighbouring field, often grazed by cows.