Top End, Pytchley

"The Dower House"
This exceptional Grade II listed detached residence has been presented to an excellent standard both inside and out.  Discreetly positioned on the periphery of this sought after village, the wonderful gardens are beautifully presented enjoying a good degree of privacy with manicured lawns, mature plantings and a sweeping private driveway with car port and double garaging.  The significant interior has been greatly enhanced by the present owners resulting in a meticulous finish throughout which includes a reception hall with Chinese slate flooring which extends in to the guest cloakroom and a substantial free flowing kitchen/dining/family room by “Bells of Northampton” complimented by a range of Miele appliances which combines to create the perfect social living space. There is a utility room, study and separate living room both with feature fireplaces and bedroom four.  The drawing room commands an elevated position on the first floor with vaulted ceilings, exposed timbers and the warmth of a gas fire with a substantial picture window providing the perfect vantage point from which to admire the garden, whatever the weather.  The three double bedrooms include a palatial master bedroom with dressing room and sumptuous en suite, the guest bedroom also has built in wardrobes and an en suite and the third double bedroom has exclusive use of the principal shower room. The beautiful European thatch was renewed in September 2021 with the sealed unit double glazed windows and modern central heating provide efficient living.  Pytchley has immediate access to lovely rural walks, with a picturesque Church and village Pub/Restaurant. Wellingborough and Kettering Mainline Railway stations connect to St Pancras International in under an hour, and Oundle, Wellingborough and Spratton independent schools are within an easy reach.  An outstanding home and setting

- Gas central heating.
- Security alarm system with 24-hour monitoring (subject to subscription)
- Grade II listed
- Entrance Hall with Chinese slate flooring, exposed stone elevation, wall and ceiling timbers, stairs rising to first floor, fabulous, glazed corner section with door leading out to the garden
- Guest cloakroom -  featuring a low-level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, ceramic tiled splashback, useful storage cupboard, recessed downlights, continuation of the Chinese slate flooring
- Kitchen/Dining/Family Room – A significant room which is a wonderful entertaining space with a bespoke kitchen by Bells of Northampton, two separate sinks with monobloc tap and spray attachment set within a Corian work surface with integrated drainer to one, Miele oversized twin ovens, microwave, steam oven, coffee machine, warming drawer, and four ring induction hob, attractive exposed timbers, ceramic tiled flooring flows through to the dining/family room which is flooded with natural light from a variety of windows which also afford wonderful views over the gardens
- Utility  Room - enjoying range of base and eyelevel cupboards, single ceramic bowl and drainer, monobloc tap, rolled work surface, integrated washing machine and tumble dryer, boiler cupboard housing the central heating boiler and a pressurised water system
- Study - enjoying an exposed red brick fireplace with electric multi fuel burner, Oak flooring, attractive deep silled windows to both the front and rear elevation
- Living Room -  a lovely room enjoying a feature fireplace with a living flame, coal effect burner, exposed ceiling beams, French doors leading to the garden
- Bedroom Four -  a versatile room offering a multitude of uses enjoying a dual aspect with windows to both the front and side. Currently utilised as a double bedroom
- Upstairs a split-level landing partially enjoys American Oak flooring with period doors leading to the substantial master bedroom, with a continuation of the American Oak flooring, flooded with natural light and enjoying a dual aspect. This substantial double room has raked ceilings with exposed timbers, a walk-in dressing room with a bank of fitted wardrobes and also a sumptuous ensuite with low-level WC, twin Villeroy & Boch wash hand bowls with monobloc tap set on an Oak vanity unit, roll top bath set on Oak plinth with centrally mounted monobloc tap, complete with handheld shower attachment, there is also a separate double sized shower enclosure with mains shower with rainmaker showerhead and separate handheld attachment, ceramic tiled splashback, recessed down lighters, chrome heated towel rail and Amtico flooring. The second bedroom is also a significant double sized bedroom with built-in wardrobes and drawers as well as a wonderful corner feature window with lovely views over the garden. There is also a dressing area with built-in wardrobe and a further sumptuous ensuite bathroom with low-level WC, pedestal wash and basin with monobloc tap, roll top bath and Oak style plinth with monobloc tap and handheld attachment, corner shower enclosure with mains shower, recessed down lights, chrome heated towel rail and Amtico flooring. The third bedroom is also a generous double with built-in wardrobes with exclusive use of the shower room with low-level WC and wash and basin set with vanity unit with storage, corner, shower enclosure with main shower, ceramic tiled splashback, recessed downlights.
- The drawing room also occupies the first floor, commanding an elevated position with wonderful views of the garden from a picture window. The scale of the room is amplified by vaulted ceilings and impressive exposed timbers benefitting from the warmth of a gas fire

Outside the wonderful grounds are beautifully kept. A gravel driveway is flanked by stone pillars and leads to a substantial gravel area with parking for four/six cars. To the side, double timber gates lead to a specialist curved covered carport. A flagstone pathway is flanked on one side by lawn and planted borders and stonewalling on the other extending to the front door. A flagstone patio to the front is the perfect vantage point from which to admire the beautiful architecture of the cottage and the wonderful garden. The frontage is very private set behind established hedges with a manicured lawn and beautifully kept planted borders, home to box hedging, established trees and plantings. The rear garden is equally impressive with split level paved patios perfect for garden furniture and alfresco entertaining. A shaped lawn is surrounded by beautifully kept floral, shrubbed and planted borders, to the head of the garden is a covered Pergola which is perfect for all weather outdoor living. The garden also contains a shed and also a wonderful summer house which is the perfect all weather garden retreat. A double garage accessed from the side of the house via an electric up and over door, complete with both power and light and useful overhead storage space. A combination of brick and stone walling as well as timber fencing enclose the garden

EPC Rating: Exempt  COUNCIL TAX: G

Kitchen/Dining/Family Room - 13.61m x 4.57m (44'8" x 15'0")

Study - 4.39m x 4.34m (14'5" x 14'3")

Living Room - 4.98m x 4.5m (16'4" x 14'9")

Snug/ Bedroom Four - 5.0m x 2.70m (16'5" x 8'10")

Cloakroom - 2.92m x 1.88m (9'7" x 6'2")

Utility Room - 3.76m x 1.42m (12'4" x 4'8")

Drawing Room - 8.33m x 4.47m (27'4" x 14'8")

Bedroom 1 - 5.21m x 4.9m (17'1" x 16'1")

Dressing Room - 2.36m x 1.52m (7'9" x 5'0")

Ensuite - 3.28m x 2.64m (10'9" x 8'8")

Bedroom 2 - 4.14m x 3.02m (13'7" x 9'11")

Bedroom 3 - 4.17m x 3.63m (13'8" x 11'11")

Bathroom - 2.74m x 1.96m (9'0" x 6'5")

Shower Room - 3m x 1.73m (9'10" x 5'8")