Back Lane, Ringstead, Kettering, Northamptonshire

'Aspirational Homes' from Magenta Estate Agents showcase a superlative cottage believed to date back to around 1880. Charming period features including exposed beams and stone walling juxtapose effortlessly with more contemporary fixtures and fittings; all the hallmark of a truly unique home.

The picturesque village of Ringstead is home to Kinewell Lake, a local nature reserve. Ringstead further boasts a number of local amenities including an excellent post office, hairdressing salon, The Axe & Compass pub, fish bar, and primary school. Its proximity to Raunds and Thrapston affords access to an even wider range of facilities and easy access to all the major roads and motorways, including the A45 and A14, which link to the M6, M1, A1 and M11.

Nearby Stanwick Lakes affords extensive play areas to keep families entertained, acres of wide open spaces and paths, a café and visitor centre. The multimillion-pound development of Rushden Lakes, an exciting retail, leisure and tourism destination, has now welcomed a multiplex cinema, soft play facility, adventure golf and some exciting new restaurants.

Mainline train services operate from Kettering, Wellingborough and Corby to London St. Pancras International.
Wellingborough 10 miles, Kettering and Oundle 11 miles, Northampton 20 miles (distances approximate)

The Addingtons Pre-school: Ofsted Grade 1 (Outstanding)
Ringstead Church of England Academy: Ofsted Grade 2 (Good)
Raunds Manor School and Sports College for children aged 11-19 years: Ofsted Grade 2 (Good)
Wellingborough School: independent school serving children aged 3-18
Kimbolton School: independent school serving children aged 4-18
Oundle School: co-educational independent school serving children aged 11-18

GROUND FLOOR

Step through the vibrantly painted entrance door into the characterful hallway which affords a warm period welcome with features including exposed ceiling beams, stone wall reveal, natural wooden staircase rising to the first-floor landing, and quality flooring with authentic oak finish. A radiator and side-aspect uPVC double-glazed window complete the hall. Oak doors lead to all ground-floor rooms.

Lounge

5.34m x 4.00m (17' 6" x 13' 1")(plus door recess) Sit back, relax and soak up the natural light which floods into the capacious lounge; at its heart an impressive brick-built fireplace with warming wood stove. Also with feature exposed ceiling beams, accent wall lighting, two radiators, TV point, front- and side- aspect uPVC double-glazed windows, and side-aspect uPVC double-glazed French doors which open out to the garden.

Dining/Family Room

6.30m x 3.62m (20' 8" x 11' 11") Another excellent-sized reception room enjoying a focal-point brick fireplace with tiled hearth and cast-iron fender, exposed ceiling beams, built-in storage cupboard, wall light points, built-in window seat, wall niche, radiator, TV point, and side-aspect uPVC double-glazed windows which afford the room ample natural light.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

5.00m x 3.00m (16' 5" x 9' 10") The charming kitchen is fitted with a range of pale cream wall and base units with rustic wooden work surfaces over, further comprising under-cabinet task lighting and feature glazed cabinet with interior lighting, ceramic double bowl sink unit with mixer tap, tiling to splashbacks, built-in Stoves 5-ring gas hob with brushed-steel splashback and chimney extractor hood over, built-in Bosch electric double oven, integrated dishwasher, space for microwave, breakfast bar, grey vertical radiator, side-aspect uPVC double-glazed window overlooking the garden, exposed ceiling beam, recessed ceiling downlights, USB sockets, wooden stable-style door leading to the garden.

Utility Room

Historically, believed to have been home to a cobbler's workshop, the utility room is now fitted with a range of pale cream wall and base units with wooden worktops over, further comprising an under-counter dog 'bedroom' with wall heater, wall-mounted Worcester boiler, telephone point, radiator, front-aspect uPVC double-glazed window.

Cloakroom

Of a good size, the cloakroom is fitted with a vanity cabinet with oak countertop and circular basin, tiled splashback, low-level WC, solid wooden flooring, exposed beam, radiator, rear-aspect uPVC obscure double-glazed window.

FIRST FLOOR

Stairs rise up from the hall to the spacious landing which is light and airy and features exposed beams, stone wall reveals, natural wooden balustrade, circular uPVC double-glazed window, radiator, loft access, built-in cupboard, side-aspect uPVC double-glazed windows, quality flooring with authentic oak finish which continues into the bedrooms.

Master Bedroom

5.38m x 3.00m(max narrowing to 2.27m(min) (17' 8" x 9' 10"max 7'5"min) The dual-aspect master bedroom affords USB sockets, painted exposed brick chimney breast, loft access, front- and side-aspect uPVC double-glazed windows, folding oak door to:

En Suite

The crème de la crème of en suites: functional, fun and fabulous. A natural stone basin graces a bespoke corner cabinet with 'pebble' handle, opposite which is a corner WC. A large walk-in shower enclosure houses a thermostatic shower tower panel with luxurious rainfall shower and inset body massage jets. Further comprising tiling to the full ceiling height including a feature wall niche with contrast mosaic tiling, extractor fan, grey radiator, shaver light, tiled floor.

Bedroom Two

3.60m x 2.85m (11' 10" x 9' 4") A characterful double bedroom benefiting from exposed beams, grey vertical radiator, built-in eye-level cupboards providing useful storage space, USB socket, and side-aspect uPVC double-glazed windows.

Bedroom Three

3.52m(max) x 2.80m(max) (11' 7"max x 9' 2"max) Another double bedroom enjoying a feature exposed ceiling beam, grey vertical radiator, USB socket and side-aspect uPVC double-glazed window.

Bedroom Four

2.23m x 1.70m (7' 4" x 5' 7")(plus corridor) A dual-aspect bedroom with a radiator, TV point and front- and side-aspect uPVC double-glazed windows.

Family Bathroom

Luxuriate in the family bathroom which is fitted with a white suite comprising a low-level WC, side-fill corner bath with Mira electric shower over, folding shower screen, wall tiling to water-sensitive areas with contrasting mosaic border tiling, vanity unit with tiled countertop and circular glass basin with tiled splashback, extractor fan, heated towel rail, side-aspect uPVC obscure double-glazed window.

OUTSIDE

Access to the cottage is via a large block-paved driveway which provides ample off-street parking for several cars and in turn leads to the double garage. A paved footpath leads to either of two painted wooden gates providing pedestrian access to the principal garden, and to a smaller paved garden located to the opposite side of the property where a fragrant herb garden draws you enticingly to the main entrance door.

You, along with your family and friends, will enjoy and cherish every peaceful moment in the principal garden, whether dining on the patio in the heat of the midday sun, relaxing under the stars with a glass of wine in hand, or soaking in the stress-relieving hot-tub (available under separate negotiation). To the rear of the garden is a contemporary garden office, the perfect space for your working day, away from the hustle and bustle of the house. Also within the garden are an outside tap, weatherproof socket and greenhouse.

Double Garage

With up-and-over doors, power and light connected, eaves storage space, courtesy door to the garden.

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