Apple Tree Cottage, Raunds

‘Aspirational Homes’ from Magenta Estate Agents present Apple Tree Cottage, a stunning period home formerly the town blacksmiths with the original forge now accommodating the kitchen, utility and family room. Including three well-proportioned reception rooms, sunroom and three double bedrooms, the living space is roomy and versatile, ideal for couples, families, or downsizers. A wonderful home in a sought-after location.

GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE HALL Enter into the hall which affords a warm welcome and an airy feel thanks to the high ceiling. Features include ceiling coving and rose, tiled floor, and a useful understairs storage cupboard. Stairs rise to the first-floor landing while panelled doors lead to the cloakroom, lounge and dining/family room.

CLOAKROOM Fitted with a traditional suite from the Imperial Bathroom Company comprising a pedestal basin, pan and high-level cistern. There is also a built-in meter cupboard.

DINING/FAMILY ROOM 5.87m (19'3") x 4.19m (13'9") An excellent-sized family/dining space where you can enjoy lazy weekend breakfasts, gather together after a day at work, and share meals and drinks on special occasions. Highlights include exposed window lintel beams, oak-effect laminate flooring, and TV and telephone points. An original blacksmith's ledged and braced door leads to:

KITCHEN 4.12m (13'6") x 2.90m (9'6") The kitchen is fitted with a range of cream gloss cabinets with bamboo worktops. Further comprising an enamel-coated sink and drainer unit, tiled splashbacks, space for ‘Belling’ range cooker with brushed-steel splashback, integrated fridge, space and plumbing for dishwasher, oak-effect laminate flooring, feature original barn door leading to:

UTILITY ROOM 3.25m (10'8") x 1.24m (4'1") Fitted with wall and base units, stainless-steel worktop with sink unit, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for under-counter freezer, wall-mounted ‘Worcester’ boiler, feature original 'through the wall' post box, exposed and painted stone walling.

LOUNGE 4.5m (14'9") x 4.5m (14'9") Upon entering the lounge your eyes are drawn to the characterful wood stove which affords the room a comforting ambiance during the colder months. Double doors lead to:

SITTING ROOM 4.5m (14'9") x 3.5m (11'6") Another comfortable reception room at the heart of which is a cast-iron fireplace with tiled hearth. Either side of the fireplace are arched wall recesses ideal for a sideboard or perhaps some bookshelves. Glazed double doors lead to:

SUNROOM 3.5m (11'6") x 2.48m (8'2") Cocoon yourself within this light-filled room and retreat from the hectic everyday life while looking out onto the garden.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING Off the landing is a useful, walk-in storage cupboard. Panelled doors lead to the bedrooms and bathroom.

MASTER BEDROOM 5.88m (19'3") max 3.86m (12'8") min x 4.18m (13'9") max 2.11m (6'11") min. Decorated using a restful colour palette, the dual-aspect master bedroom affords room to sleep, dress, sit and unwind; the wooden flooring complements beautifully. A door leads to:

EN SUITE Comprising a white WC, washstand with countertop ceramic basin, shower enclosure with ‘rainfall’ shower and separate hand shower, shaver point, heated towel rail, and tiled floor.

BEDROOM TWO 4.51m (14'10) x 3.31m (10'10") A good-sized, dual-aspect bedroom with feature cast-iron bedroom fireplace, and exposed and varnished floorboards.

BEDROOM THREE 3.55m (11'8") x 3.39m (11'1") Another well-proportioned double bedroom benefiting from an invaluable walk-in cupboard which with the addition of some long and short hanging rails and a range of drawers and shelves would make a superb walk-in wardrobe. The exposed and varnished floorboards look great against the white walls.

BATHROOM Fitted with a traditional white suite from the Imperial Bathroom Company comprising a pedestal basin, pan and high-level cistern, bath with bath shower mixer over, glass shower screen, wall tiling to water-sensitive areas, and built-in linen cupboard housing the hot-water tank.

OUTSIDE

The driveway affords off-road parking and benefits from outdoor sensor lighting. Wooden gates open onto a good-sized gravelled area offering space for additional parking.

The icing on the cake of this absolute cracker of a home is the enchanting garden which delights the senses at every turn: from the well-stocked, fragrant borders; the gentle rustle of the walk-through willow arch; to the tasty home-grown rhubarb and eponymous apple tree. As well as the well-tended lawns, there are also clearly defined seating areas with various vantage points of the garden including a raised paved seating area with pergola over. Further benefits include a smaller brick-built storage barn, log store, outside water tap, weatherproof socket and outdoor lighting.

BARN The larger brick-built barn was converted a few years ago for use as a home office, now used predominantly for bike and garden storage. There is also access to a cloakroom with WC and wash-hand basin.

EPC rating: to be confirmed