5 Bedroom Detached House For Sale In Northampton

Hillside is an exceptional stone and thatched, non listed cottage that offers a rare combination of traditional cottage features combined with a stunning contemporary interior that is so much larger than expected. This beautiful home also has the added benefit of a detached guest cottage ideal as rental or extra family living space and something seldom found in such a central village setting.

The property has been thoughtfully and extensively extended and modernised by the current owners, blending its wealth of original character with high-quality contemporary finishes to create a stylish and highly liveable village home.

On entering you are greeted by a spacious reception/dining room and immediately struck by the sheer size of this home. The two reception areas are bright and spacious with windows to the front overlooking the village road and tiled floor, the sitting area on the left has a fireplace with wood burner, and on the right the dining area has exposed stone walls. To the rear of the main reception is a further sitting room which is a lovely bright room for family entertaining, it has a tiled floor and a bespoke oak and glass staircase rising to the upper floor and glazed crittal style doors open to the kitchen. To the rear of the sitting room is a guest cloakroom.

At the heart of the home is a superb open-plan kitchen and dining/sitting room, designed for modern living and entertaining. Flooded with natural light from a beautiful orangery style extension, the kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of bespoke contemporary cabinetry with quartz work surfaces, Aga with electric Aga xompanion, quality integrated appliances and a central island and a walk-in pantry/utility. This is a wonderfully sociable and practical space, ideal for both everyday family life and entertaining and leads out to the lovely garden.

On the first floor is a bright and spacious landing with oak floor and flooded with light from a large overhead skylight. The main bedroom is a bright and elegant room with fitted wardrobes and cupboards and a luxurious en-suite bathroom with a free standing bath and a shower cubicle. There are two further double bedrooms both at the front of the house plus a fourth single bedroom which is currently used as an office and is fitted with bespoke cupboards, desk and shelves. A stylish family shower room finished to a high standard completes this floor.

To the side of the main house and completely self contained is the Guest Cottage/barn. It is another beautifully modernised brick built cottage which is ideal as a extra family living space or potential rental. On the ground floor is a spacious reception room although the current owner uses this space as a gym. On the upper floor is a large double bedroom with an exposed brick wall, exposed beams and a Juliet balcony to the rear overlooking the garden and swimming pool. There is a separate fitted kitchen and a smart modern shower room. This barn offers luxurious flexible accommodation for guests, family or home working.

Outside, the property has gates opening onto a paved area that allows parking for a small car, there is also a workshop/storage integral to the barn annex.

The south-west facing garden is a particular feature of the property completely enclosed and offering a high degree of privacy. It has been beautifully landscaped with mature planting and features a large stone paved terrace ideal for outdoor dining, a pizza oven and a heated swimming pool. This lovely haven provides a peaceful and secluded setting that contrasts beautifully with the property’s central village location.

Hillside represents a rare opportunity to acquire a truly special cottage and separate barn annex in one of Northamptonshire’s most sought-after villages.

Tenure: Freehold | Council Tax Band: A | EPC TBC
Services, Utilities and Property Information

Council Tax Band: A
EPC - To be confirmed
Property Construction – Brick and thatched
Electricity Supply - Mains
Water Supply - Mains
Drainage & Sewerage – Mains
Heating – Mains
Conservation - not in an area of conservation
Broadband - FTTP Broadband connection available - we advise you to check with your provider.
Mobile Signal/Coverage – Some 4G and 5G mobile signal is available in the area - we advise you to check with your provider.
Parking: parking for one vehicle

The property is registered at HM Land Registry with Title Absolute. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries regarding any covenants or other matters affecting the title through their appointed conveyancer.