Charming Cottage with Four Bedrooms, Sunroom, Countryside Views & Driveway Parking – Guilsborough - £395K OIEO

Nestled in an idyllic rural position within the sought-after Northamptonshire village of Guilsborough, Clare Cottage is an enchanting period home offering character, versatility, and superb countryside views. This beautifully updated property provides approximately 1321 sq ft of living space, blending historic charm with modern comforts. No onwards Chain.

Upon entering, you are greeted by an inviting entrance hall with exposed floorboards. The heart of the home features a generous lounge, complete with a cosy log burner, perfect for relaxing evenings. The dining room, featuring new bi-fold doors, offers a delightful outlook and seamless access to the garden, ideal for entertaining. This room also benefits from valuable under-stairs storage.

A beautifully designed kitchen awaits, fitted with contemporary green cabinetry, wooden work surfaces, and integrated appliances including a fridge, freezer, oven, grill, hob, and extractor. A ceramic one-and-a-half bowl sink and a window overlooking the garden ensure a bright and uplifting environment for culinary pursuits.

Leading from the sitting room, an inner hallway provides access to a convenient downstairs WC and a storage room, offering potential for a home office or hobby space. This hallway also features a newly installed front door, adding to the cottage charm and practicality.

The first floor, accessed via stairs from the dining room, leads to three well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom. The bathroom is fitted with a bath with a shower over, WC, and wash hand basin with storage, all complemented by a double-glazed window offering magnificent views.

Bedrooms One and Two both boast generous proportions, retaining character features like cast-iron fireplaces and exposed floorboards. Bedroom One is particularly spacious, featuring fitted wardrobes, an attractive fireplace, a handy sink unit, and a separate shower cubicle, creating a highly functional space with excellent views. Bedroom Three is well-appointed with a built-in wardrobe and views across the fields.

A truly outstanding feature of this home is the first-floor sunroom/studio. With windows to the front and side, and two sets of double doors opening onto a private balcony, this space provides exceptional views over open countryside. It serves as a perfect home office, creative studio, an additional bedroom, or simply a tranquil retreat.

Outside, Clare Cottage benefits from a gravel driveway providing off-street parking for two vehicles. A gate leads to the attractive rear gardens, designed for low maintenance with attractive brickwork and paving, bordered by planted beds – creating a delightful courtyard feel. A large summer house offers additional storage or a peaceful spot to enjoy the outdoors.

Set in a stunning rural location, Clare Cottage offers a peaceful living environment whilst maintaining convenient access to local amenities. Guilsborough provides a strong community feel with an Academy-status secondary school, a well-regarded primary school and nursery, a village shop and post office, a welcoming public house, village hall, and a doctor’s surgery.

Nearby market towns of Market Harborough and Rugby offer a wider range of shopping, leisure facilities, and mainline rail services, with Long Buckby railway station just 6 miles away for direct routes to London and Birmingham. This home truly offers the perfect blend of rural lifestyle and accessibility.

Clare Cottage enjoys an enviable setting close to Hollwell Reservoir and Ravensthorpe Reservoir, both within easy walking distance. These popular local beauty spots provide picturesque countryside walks and water sports facilities, enhancing the lifestyle appeal of this charming home.

Early viewing is highly recommended to appreciate this character-filled home, its versatile living spaces, and exceptional location.

Property Ref LO 0765

Viewing - Strictly by prior appointment through the agents.
Fixtures and Fittings - Only those items considered fixtures and fittings specified in these particulars are included in the sale. Other items are explicitly excluded. None of the appliances have been tested by the agents, and they are not certified or warranted in any way.
Services - None of the services have been tested, and purchasers should be aware that it is their responsibility to make their own enquiries with the relevant authorities regarding the location, adequacy, and availability of mains water, electricity, gas, and drainage.
Every effort has been made in preparing these Sales Particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Buyers should verify all matters for themselves. Where alterations have been made to the property, buyers should ensure relevant permissions have been obtained. If there is any point of particular importance, please inform us and we will verify it for you. These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. All measurements are approximate.

Property Ref LO 0765

Central heating - Electric

EPC Rating F

Local Council - West Northamptonshire Council

Tenure - Freehold

Property ref LO 0765

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