Apethorpe

A GREAT FAMILY HOME WITH SPACIOUS ACCOMMODATION, PRIVATE GARDEN & BEAUTIFUL RURAL VIEW, IN A PRIME CONSERVATION VILLAGE

King's Lodge was constructed around 1980, on the site of the former farm to the Manor. The position is wonderful, being within this popular Conservation village but enjoying far-reaching countryside views to the rear. The owners have carefully maintained and updated the house during their ownership, creating a superb and stylish family home with large, light rooms offering a good degree of versatility.

The front door opens to the hall. The guest cloakroom is to one side. The oak floor runs through to the dining room, which has a partially vaulted ceiling. Glazed, double doors lead through to the garden room, which also has oak flooring and a vaulted pine ceiling. There are panoramic views of the garden and the rolling countryside, beyond. Two sets of doors open to the garden.

The living room has great proportions with a variety of layouts possible for sizable furniture. The wood burning stove makes a cosy focal point and patio doors open to the garden and give a great view.

The family kitchen / breakfast room is the hub of the home with space for food preparation, family mealtimes and less formal entertaining. The kitchen area is fitted with an extensive range of wall and base units with granite worksurfaces and inset sink. The controllable electric Aga is a practical and stylish stove. Integrated appliances include a wine fridge, a microwave oven and a dishwasher. The breakfast bar is to one end and then there is ample space for a table and chairs, set beside the patio doors that open to the south-facing terrace. The utility room is adjacent and offers good storage as well as space for the usual appliances, including an American style fridge freezer. A door opens to the garden.

The first floor is approached via stairs from the dining room. The galleried landing provides access to each of the four double bedrooms. The principal bedroom is to one end and enjoys a triple aspect, including a balcony with sliding doors, affording a great view over the countryside. There is storage within the built -in wardrobes. The luxuriously appointed ensuite bathroom offers a bath with hand shower, wash basin and vanity unit, WC and a large, walk-in shower. The second bedroom also has fine views and a stylishly appointed ensuite shower room / WC. The third and fourth bedrooms are each comfortable double rooms and have built-in wardrobes. They have use of the superb family bathroom which offers a full suite and a shower cubical.

The property is approached via a gravelled drive that leads to a parking area in front of the double width garage. This is accessed via an electric up and over door and has power and light connected. A E V charging point is installed next to the porch. The front garden has a shaped lawn with timber summer house and is bordered by a beech & laurel hedges and attractive dry-stone wall. A patio is set beside the doors leading from the kitchen. A path leads to the side of the house where there is a utility / composting area with oil tank and a garden shed. The rear garden has attractive lawned area to the left of the garden room. To one side is a greenhouse and raised bed. A large paved and decked terrace is ideal for barbecues. The garden has superb views over the gently rolling countryside.