Prince Rupert's Cottage, Clipston

Market Harborough 4 miles (HST to St Pancras International)
Leicester 20 miles, Kettering 13 miles (HST to St Pancras International)
Northampton 15 miles (London Euston)
A14 (A1/M1/M6 link road) 3 miles. (All distances approximate)

The Situation
The attractive sought-after village of Clipston on the Leicestershire/Northamptonshire border has a friendly, active community life with two churches, public house, riding school, pre-school nursery and the well regarded Clipston Primary School. Clipston is close to Naseby and shares parts of the historic battle sites of the 1645 Civil War which saw Cromwell’s ultimate defeat of King Charles 1st.

The town of Market Harborough is some four miles away and contains a comprehensive range of shops, commercial centre, theatre, leisure centre and golf club. The city of Leicester has an extensive array of commercial and leisure amenities and a thriving shopping centre. Water sports are available at Pitsford Reservoir and Rutland Water.

The A14 is approximately three miles to the south with the M1 and M6 to the west providing good motorway connections. Main line rail links from Kettering and Market Harborough to London St Pancras International takes just under the hour, whilst a connection from Kettering is available under the hour. International air travel is available at East Midlands Airport, Birmingham, Stansted and Luton.

The area offers many sought after preparatory schools, Maidwell, Pitsford and Spratton nearby, whilst secondary schools are available at Guilsborough, Rugby, Uppingham, Oundle, Leicester and Northampton.

The Property
Situated in the heart of the village, Prince Rupert’s Cottage is an immaculately presented period home, consisting of a rendered façade beneath a thatched roof. The property retains many original features such as exposed beamed ceilings and exposed brickwork, yet has been sympathetically modernised throughout to a very high standard.

Approached through the main entrance door, you enter the dining room which benefits from a feature decorative fireplace and timber floor. There is space for a dining table and additional breakfast bar seating. With double aspect windows ensuring a light filled space, stairs lead to the Jack and Jill bathroom and second bedroom. From the dining room the breakfast kitchen and sitting room can be accessed. The hand-built kitchen is a particular feature of the property, with floor and wall mounted units, including glass display unit, pantry cupboard with oak shelving and island breakfast bar with corian work surfaces complimenting a copper island surface and hob splashback. With a Belfast sink and instant boiling tap, integrated Neff appliances include refrigerator, dishwasher and induction hob, combi microwave and double oven. The tiled floor benefits from under floor heating which extends to the boot room/pantry which gives access to the rear garden. The sitting room has an open brick inglenook fireplace with a newly fitted log burner and tiled slate hearth, there is a door to the inner hallway leading to adjoining rooms and an under stairs cupboard with a further staircase to the floor landing. The inner hall leads to the shower room, double bedroom with twin aspect windows and laundry room.

To the first floor there is a galleried landing to two bedrooms. There is a study area with storage space and window to the side aspect. The principal bedroom benefits from custom made fitted wardrobes, dual aspect windows and lead into the dressing room which also benefits from custom made fitted wardrobes and in turn lead to the Jack & Hill En-Suite with feature roll topped bath which is shared with a further generously sized bedroom.

Outisde
The private mature lawned garden is south facing and perfect for entertaining during the summer months. The patio allows the mature planting and trees to be enjoyed and offers privacy. A double electric gate and side gate opens to the driveway leading to the garage which benefits from electrically operated garage door, EV charging point and useful storage or possible annexe conversion with parking. There is also a useful brick-built outbuilding for additional storage with window and doors to either side.

Viewing
The property may only be inspected by prior arrangement through King West. Tel: .

Services
None of the services have been tested by the agents.

Local Authority
Daventry District Council

Council Tax
Council Tax Band F

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