Grafton Underwood, NN14

KEY FEATURES:

- No onward chain
- A rural character 19th century stone cottage formerly part of Boughton estate.
- In a picturesque conservation village.
- Backing onto fields and open countryside with unspoiled views.
- South facing garden with stone and slate outbuilding.
- Renovated throughout, ready-to-move-in condition.
- Two Reception Rooms.
- 2/3 bedrooms.
- Village community, Parish, church and village hall groups.

Situated within the sought-after village of Grafton Underwood is this stunning two-bedroom semi-detached property that enjoys unspoiled views overlooking the surrounding countryside. The 19th century property retains many of its original features including the terracotta floor tiles within the porch and dining room, the batten and plank internal oak doors and the original glazed front door. The impressive pitched enclosed porch also features Boughton's crest on the apex.

This charming home has undergone considerable renovation after being purchased directly by the current vendors from Boughton Estate in 2019. As well as recent interior decoration and re-modelling, the property also benefits from a new bathroom, new flooring throughout, a new flat roof and a brand-new oil combination boiler.

Originally the property offered three bedrooms on the first floor, however, both front bedrooms have been combined to provide a large master bedroom with north-facing views of the church spire, although it could easily be converted back into two rooms.

The second bedroom has wainscot panelling with bespoke cabinets built into the chimney-breast alcoves, as well as original now restored larch floorboards. There's ample storage upstairs with two wardrobe cupboards and an airing cupboard. The bathroom is a newly installed suite with brass fittings and herringbone tiling.

Downstairs, the fantastic multi-fuel stove provides for cosy winter evenings in the well-sized front room. An understairs cupboard in the dining provides more storage for the property. The kitchen enjoys a view over the open countryside, with fantastic sunsets and has a stable door into a lean-to currently being used as a pottery studio which ends with a utility room at the back of the house.

Externally the south-facing garden hosts an abundance of plants and trees, with a wonderful cherry that blossoms each spring. There is also a stone and slate outbuilding that features lighting and 13amp power currently used to fire a pottery kiln.

The boundary of the property marks the end of the village and as a conservation area, no further development is permitted, ensuring that there can't be any development in the fields that wrap around the property's garden.

Grafton Underwood is one of a small group of former estate villages associated with the Duke of Buccleuch's estate at Boughton, recorded all the way back in the Domesday Book. The appearance of the village has little changed from its medieval settlement plan, which preserves the relationship of the village with the wider landscape of open fields beyond.

The village brook and ducks that frequent it, along with the cherry blossom trees and friendly community make the village very special. The popular Pig and Waffle public house and restaurant is located a short walk up the village, and there are also two public footpaths, one to the West and one to the East, perfect for ramblers and dog walkers. Situated in the neighbouring village of Cranford is the award-winning Red Lion public house and tea rooms. Brigstock and Geddington are around a five-minute drive from the property, with small convenience stores and desirable primary schools.

EPC RATING: D
COUNCIL TAX BAND: C