Cottage for sale in The Green, Creaton, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN6

This wonderful property presents a rare opportunity to own a characterful family home, located on the much sought after and desirable village green of Creaton. The property offers generous sized rooms throughout, spreading over three floors and brimming with character features throughout. Outside you are spoilt for choice when it comes to chilling out and relaxing. Firstly there is a private courtyard garden, and an additional outdoor space providing parking, access to an outbuilding/garage and further private seating area.

As you approach the property from the front, you are welcomed by a fully enclosed entrance porch, providing shelter from the elements. As you enter into the first reception room you can immediately tell you are in for a treat. This room is currently used as a dining room, and has a large inglenook style fireplace with a cast iron stove providing a lovely focal point and plenty of warmth during the cooler months. There is a door to the living room, which enjoys open views of the village green to the front aspect, and a further fireplace with wood burning stove as well as an exposed stone feature wall. The kitchen enjoys views of the private enclosed courtyard and is located to the rear of the property and is accessed from the rear lean-too, which has doors to the garden and both reception rooms. From the kitchen you will find access to the utility/boot room, where a further door leads you to the ground floor cloakroom/shower room.

A delightful winding staircase leads you to the first floor, where you will find a very generous sized family bathroom with feature claw-foot bath and a large Double bedroom with window seats to both front and rear aspects. From the landing there is an additional door hiding the staircase leading to the second floor, where there are two further rooms. The current owners use both rooms as bedrooms, and each have velux style windows to the front aspect, where you can enjoy far reaching views of the village green and countryside beyond.

As you step outside from the lean-to you enter a very private and tranquil courtyard setting, perfect for relaxing after a hard day at work. There is gated side access and steps from the courtyard lead you up and into a large workshop/garage. There is driveway parking, which is accessed from the side/rear of the property and from a private road that leads from the village green. Here you will find more outdoor space for relaxing with friends and family. There is also adjoining the garage a further covered area which lends itself to further development subject to the necessary permissions.

With its idyllic and beautiful surroundings, this lovely characterful home in Creaton is A must view property for those seeking a peaceful lifestyle in the countryside.

Creaton is a small village in the Daventry district of the county of Northamptonshire right next door to the Cottesbrooke Estate. About eight miles north west of Northampton and sits on a ridge above a valley on the A5199 between Northampton and Leicester. Along with its large sloping Green in the centre of the Village, Creaton has attractive views over the surrounding open countryside you are spoilt for choice with walking in the local area and directly from your doorstep visiting local hospitality spots along the way. It has its own award winning Post Office and community village shop supporting locally sourced products. A preschool offering forest school activities, restaurant, village hall, playing field and churches of two denominations, one hosting weekly coffee mornings and various community clubs and activities are held in the village. Doctors surgeries at nearby Guilsborough & Brixworth. Primary schools in either Spratton or Guilsborough with secondary education also available at Guilsborough Academy. Private schooling is also available at Spratton, Maidwell and Pitsford. There are regular bus services to Northampton & Market Harborough along with regular local shopper hopper bus services.

For local shopping a visit to the Heart of the Shires is a must, along with Beckworth Emporium. For high street shopping, larger supermarkets, restaurants and leisure facilities, the nearest main towns are Northampton (8.5 miles) Market Harborough (10 miles) or Rushden Lakes Retail Park (16 miles) Commuting links in the area are excellent with the A14 dual carriageway approximately 7 miles to the north which links to the M1/M6 interchange. Main line train services are available to London St Pancras from Wellingborough, Kettering and Market Harborough with journey times of around 1 hour together with train services into London Euston from Northampton.

Entrance Porch

0.73m x 1.08m - 2'5” x 3'7”
Entrance Porch with double French style doors, providing shelter from the elements as you step inside. A door leads to the first reception room.

Dining Room

4.25m x 4.12m - 13'11” x 13'6”
A room full of character! Exposed beam, wooden parquet flooring, feature inglenook fireplace with Cast Iron stove, stairs to first floor with under stair storage cupboard. Doors lead to living room and lean-to lobby at the rear.

Living Room

4.25m x 3.89m - 13'11” x 12'9”
A wonderful room, with a very cosy feel. Window to the front aspect enjoying views of the village green. Feature fireplace with wood burning stove. Doors to dining room and lean-to rear lobby.

Rear Lobby

2.53m x 1.05m - 8'4” x 3'5”
A bright and airy lobby, with windows overlooking the enclosed courtyard. Doors lead to outside, and it offers connections with Kitchen and both reception rooms.

Kitchen

3.53m x 3.1m - 11'7” x 10'2”
The kitchen enjoys views over the rear courtyard, and has storage units with inset sink. The gas fired boiler is wall mounted, and there is a brick feature cooker surround with extractor over. There is space/plumbing for a dishwasher too. An opening leads through to the boot room/utility.

Boot Room

2.83m x 1.11m - 9'3” x 3'8”
A useful room for storing shoes/coats, with plumbing for washing machine providing a useful additonal utility space. Door leading to ground floor cloakroom with shower cubicle.

Shower Room

2.29m x 1.5m - 7'6” x 4'11”
Cloakroom with corner fitted shower cublcle. Window to side courtyard aspect.

First Floor Landing

3.2m x 1m - 10'6” x 3'3”
Accessed via the winding stairs from the dining room - there is a futher staircase, behind a latched door, that leads to the second floor. Doors lead to family bathroom and principle bedroom.

Family Bathroom

3.19m x 3.7m - 10'6” x 12'2”
A very sizeable room, with claw foot bath, vanity wash basin and low level w/c. Window seat to the front aspect. There is a good sized airing cupboard in the corner of the room too.

Bedroom 1

4.3m x 3.95m - 14'1” x 12'12”
A very good sized double room, with windows to both front and rear aspects. There is also a feature fireplace to add to the appeal of this light and airy room.

Bedroom 2

4.05m x 3.63m - 13'3” x 11'11”
Accessed via stairs from first floor, this impressive size room, currently used as bedroom 3 by the present owners, has a large roof light and window to the side aspect. Additional storage is available in the eaves storage, with access door to front aspect.

Bedroom 3

3.93m x 3.63m - 12'11” x 11'11”
A large double bedroom with roof light to front aspect. Door leading to eaves storage.

Double Garage

4.85m x 5.85m - 15'11” x 19'2”
This large barn/garage makes for an ideal workshop. Steps from the courtyard garden lead you to a side door for access. There are two wooden doors to the front of the building to provide access for vehicles.

Barn

4.8m x 4.6m - 15'9” x 15'1”
An open fronted barn with roof over - perfect for further development subject to necessary permissions.

Courtyard

Fully enclosed and private courtyard to the rear with gated side access. This wonderful outdoor space provides the ideal spot for chilling and relaxing at the end of a busy day. Stairs lead up to the garage/workshop with door providing access.

Rear Garden

The rear garden is accessed via a private driveway, and is entered via a large wooden gate. There is a good sized gravel area providing plenty of parking, and access to the garage/barn. There is a well maintained mature garden area providing additional outdoor space for entertaining and relaxing with friends and family.