High Street, Blisworth, NN7

Details:
Situated in the heart of Blisworth, this well-presented Grade II listed cottage, believed to date from the sixteenth century, is constructed of hewn limestone and ironstone beneath a steeply pitched tiled roof, with two brick chimney stacks serving open fireplaces in both principal reception rooms. A sympathetic late twentieth-century extension to the rear provides additional accommodation while preserving the property's traditional character.

Internally, the cottage offers two double bedrooms, two generously proportioned reception rooms-each with distinctive fireplaces-a large galley-style kitchen, bathroom, and separate cloakroom.

Externally, the property benefits from off-road parking to the front and an enclosed rear garden that has been thoughtfully landscaped. A raised terrace enjoys a sunny aspect, ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining, with steps leading down to a lawn bordered by established shrubs and perennials. A circular stone well with a gabled tiled canopy and chain pulley provides a charming focal point, while a row of trained pear trees climbs trellising along the limestone boundary wall to the rear. Two timber garden sheds offer practical storage solutions.

Features:
Grade II listed stone-built cottage
Two double bedrooms
Two reception rooms, both with open fireplaces
Well-fitted galley-style kitchen
Landscaped garden with circular stone well
Off-road parking to the front
Situated in the heart of Blisworth village

Local Authority: West Northants Council
Council Tax: Band D
EPC: N/A
Services: Electricity, Gas, Water, & Drainage
Broadband: Ultra-Fast Broadband Available: Up to 1000Mbps download speeds

Location:
Blisworth is an attractive village situated approximately five miles south of Northampton and four miles north of Towcester. It is well-placed for commuting, with excellent road links to the A43 and M1 motorway (Junction 15) providing convenient access to London, Birmingham, and the wider motorway network. Northampton railway station offers regular direct services to London Euston and Birmingham New Street.

Blisworth retains much of its old-world charm, characterised by period stone cottages, a historic church, and the Grand Union Canal, which runs through the village. The canal towpaths offer excellent opportunities for walking, cycling, and leisurely recreation, with the Blisworth Tunnel and nearby Stoke Bruerne providing points of interest for those keen to explore the area's waterways heritage. An annual Canal Festival, hosted by the village, draws visitors from across the region.

The property lies to the north of the village centre and backs onto the West Coast Main with pleasant front aspect countryside views.

Local amenities include a village shop incorporating a post office and news agency, a doctors' surgery, and two well-regarded public houses, The Royal Oak and The Walnut Tree Inn. Blisworth Community Primary School serves the village and its surrounds, whilst secondary schooling is available at the Elizabeth Woodville School in Roade. A variety of independent and grammar schools in Northampton and surrounding areas are also accessible.

Accommodation:
Entrance Hall
The property is accessed via a traditional panelled door with decorative top light, opening into an entrance hall laid with practical quarry tile flooring. Exposed ceiling joists add visual interest, and traditional butt and bead panelled doors with Suffolk latches provide access to a useful storage cupboard, which houses the modern combination boiler.

Bathroom
Fitted with a two-piece suite comprising a ceramic wash hand basin with pedestal and chrome mixer tap, together with a panelled bath featuring a chrome mixer tap, shower over, and a hinged tempered glass screen. The quarry tile flooring continues from the entrance hall, while the walls are finished in a light blue emulsion with ceramic tiling to splashback areas. Exposed ceiling joists provide a subtle feature, and a frosted casement window to the rear elevation allows for natural light and ventilation.

Cloakroom
Fitted with a modern close-coupled WC, this space benefits from natural light provided by a top-hung casement window. The quarry tile flooring continues from the entrance hall, and the walls and ceiling are finished in a neutral décor.

Kitchen
A wide, galley-style kitchen fitted with a comprehensive range of base and eye-level units, providing ample storage and worktop space. The quarry tile flooring incorporates occasional decorative insets, and the ceiling features exposed joists. A one-and-a-half bowl sink with drainer and chrome mixer tap is positioned beneath a large timber casement window overlooking the rear patio. Built-in appliances include a two-door electric oven, four-burner electric hob with extractor hood and light over, and a two-door fridge freezer. There is also space and plumbing for a washing machine, tumble dryer, and dishwasher. A full-panel stripped pine door leads through to the dining room.

Dining Room
Forming part of the original two-unit sixteenth-century cottage, the dining room is rich in character. A substantial inglenook fireplace, complete with original niches set into the stone surround, features a quarry tile hearth with a freestanding open fire grate and an impressive hood above. Exposed chamfered beams and joists to the ceiling further reinforce the room's historic appeal, while the floor is finished with a soft loop-pile carpet. There is ample space to accommodate a dining table and chairs, making this an inviting setting for family meals, with a window seat beneath the two-unit timber casement window and a useful niche providing storage for coats and boots.

Sitting Room
A generously proportioned and tastefully decorated reception room with a traditional feel, incorporating exposed ceiling beams and joists, complemented by white plastered walls and neutral loop-pile carpeting. The focal point of the room is a classic open fireplace with decorative arched metal insert, a timber surround and mantelpiece, and a stone hearth. This dual-aspect space benefits from good natural light, with two windows to the front elevation and a two-unit timber casement window to the rear overlooking the patio and garden. A flight of open-tread stairs, finished with loop-pile carpet and incorporating a quarter landing, rises to the first-floor accommodation.

First Floor Landing
The landing features vaulted ceilings with exposed purlins and rafters and loop-pile carpeting. The space is complemented by slatted, ledged and braced doors fitted with Suffolk latches, leading to the first-floor bedrooms.

Bedroom One
A spacious double bedroom with a vaulted ceiling, located to the right-hand side of the property. The room is finished with white emulsion walls and a neutral cut-pile carpet and is currently arranged as a twin bedroom, though it would serve equally well as a principal bedroom. Natural light is provided by a top-hung casement window to the front elevation. A recessed niche to the right-hand side offers useful storage space, with additional perimeter space to accommodate freestanding furniture.

Bedroom Two
Positioned to the front left-hand side of the property, this further double bedroom features part-exposed trusses and purlins to the vaulted ceiling. A traditional casement window to the side elevation provides natural light, and the floor is finished with a neutral cut-pile carpet.

Grounds
Front Aspect
The cottage fronts directly onto High Street and presents an attractive façade of hewn limestone and ironstone, complemented by traditional timber casement windows. The steeply pitched roofline is enhanced by raised parapet gables and brick chimney stacks, characteristic of the village's architectural vernacular. A dropped kerb provides vehicular access to a macadam parking bay, from which a timber gate leads through to the enclosed rear garden.

Rear Aspect
The rear garden is a particularly appealing feature of the property, offering a sheltered and sunny aspect. A generous paved terrace adjoins the kitchen, providing an ideal space for outdoor dining and entertaining. Beyond, a gently stepped transition leads to a lawn, which offers room for recreation. The well-maintained perimeter borders are stocked with an established variety of shrubs and perennials, creating seasonal interest and a sense of enclosure.

Positioned to the rear of the garden are two useful timber garden sheds, providing practical storage. The boundaries are formed principally of attractive limestone walling, complemented in parts by upper trellising and trained pear trees along the right-hand side. A notable feature is the circular stone well with gabled canopy and chain pulley, lending historical character and charm to this delightful garden setting.

Important Notice:
Whilst every care has been taken with the preparation of these Sales Particulars, complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed, and they do not constitute a contract or part of one. David Cosby Chartered Surveyors have not conducted a survey of the premises nor tested services, appliances, equipment, or fittings within the property and therefore no guarantee can be made that they are in good working order. No assumption should be made that the property has all necessary statutory approvals and consents such as planning and building regulations approval. Any measurements given within the particulars are approximate and photographs are provided for general information and do not infer that any item shown is included in the sale. Any plans provided are for illustrative purposes only and are not to scale.

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