Description
A stone built six bedroom property dating back to the early 1600's, with retained character features, a separate two storey outbuilding, enclosed parking and a garage. Originally The Chequers Inn, the property was converted to residential use in 1959. It has 3,179 sq. ft. of accommodation over three floors which includes an internal porch and entrance hallway and a 15 ft. sitting room with a marble fireplace and Rayburn open fire. The back porch has a Belfast sink and work surface, and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer, and has a separate cloakroom to the side. Wood block flooring continues through the hallway to the dual aspect L shaped family room which has an Inglenook fireplace, exposed beams and a bay to the front. Doors lead to stairs to the cellar and the first floor. The breakfast/dining room has a bay to the side with a window seat, and a door to the kitchen.
On the first floor the principal suite has a dressing room and an en suite bathroom. There are three further double bedrooms and a four piece family bathroom and two further double bedrooms on the second floor.
Kitchen The kitchen has a comprehensive range of wall and base units with wooden work surfaces incorporating a stainless steel sink and drainer with a mixer tap. There is a walk-in pantry with shelving, space for a dishwasher and a fridge/freezer, and a Rangemaster cooker.
Garden and Outbuildings Gated access leads to the block paved yard which leads to the garage and the outbuilding. There is a raised seating area for outside dining. The walled garden on two tiers allows privacy and has lawned and gravelled areas, a pond, herb garden and flower beds. There are also mature shrubs and fruit trees. The outbuilding, which was the original stable and coach house, has a store room attached and a former hay loft above.
Situation and Schooling Spratton is located approximately 7.1 miles north to the town of Northampton. The village has a primary school, post office and village shop, church, village hall and a public house. The property is in catchment for Guilsborough Academy; other secondary schools are at Moulton and Northampton and Spratton Prepatory school is on edge of the village. There is good access to the M1 and the A14 and train services from Northampton and Long Buckby.
