4 bedroom detached house for sale

Unexpectedly Back On The Market
Village life in the most private of settings; this high specification home situated on the edge of the desirable village of Yarwell offers space inside and out, for even the largest of families.

This superbly constructed home is built of local limestone and situated at the end of a private drive which serves a handful of other individual quality homes including the original farmhouse.

The property is unique in its offer, it’s a bright modern spacious family home with all of the advantages of village life but with enormous privacy and very unusually, some land.

Overlooking its own land to the south, amounting to two acres in all, Tollfield House is a fantastic family home for those that love the outdoors. The current owners have over the years managed the land as parkland, a wildflower meadow and most recently have used the land for their own horses - there are endless opportunities for this easily managed land.

The property falls inside both the Oundle and Stamford school catchment areas and is just a 15 minute journey to Peterborough station with its fast trains direct into London Kings Cross, perfect for commuting to London in under 50 minutes.

The current owners have made significant improvements adding an expansive kitchen/dining room and creating a stylish home filled with light.

The accommodation is set over two floors.

The storm porch, with stone seats to either side, opens to the hall, which has a useful cloaks cupboard. Karndean flooring runs into the guest cloakroom, adjacent. Double doors open to the drawing room, which is a superb size and has windows to the south and east. The wood burning stove set into the stone fireplace, makes a cosy focal point.

Across the hall, the snug or family room has a window over-looking the grounds.

The study is fitted with a comprehensive range of furniture, along with a high-speed internet point.

The dining room is partially open to the kitchen creating a huge, sociable living space, for family life. Bi-fold doors open fully to bring the garden into the house.

The kitchen is beautifully fitted with wall and base units with marble work-surfaces
and inset double sink with Quooker boiling tap. The electric Aga (a negotiable extra) provides the cooking facility and other appliances include a dishwasher, a fridge and a freezer. Casual meals can be had at the breakfast bar.

The utility room is set adjacent and offers plenty of space for appliances, boots coats and the family pets.

The first-floor landing is approached via stairs from the hall. There is an attractive view across the village. The walk-in airing cupboard and drying room provides good storage.

The principal bedroom suite enjoys a dual aspect with views over the village and the fields beyond . The dressing area has fitted furniture and then leads on to the en suite which has a double width shower, wash basin and WC.

The guest bedroom overlooks the garden and paddocks. It has a built-in wardrobe and also an en suite shower room. Bedrooms three and four are also comfortable double rooms and each has a wardrobe. They have use of the beautifully appointed family bathroom with Porcelanosa spa bath, wash basin, WC and shower.

Tollfield House stands at the end of the private drive. A five bar gate opens onto extensive gravelled parking more than sufficient for a large family and all guests! The double garage stands beside the house and has an Electric Vehicle charging point. A gate opens to the south-facing, landscaped terrace, that spans the front of the house. Steps rise to the main lawn. Both the parking and the terrace are well lit with feature lighting.

Gated side access leads to the rear garden and terrace, which is beautifully planted with a number of maturing shrubs and trees, affording great privacy. There is access to the rear terrace from the family dining room.

The main land is to the south of the house and divided into three paddocks and an orchard. Mature trees provide areas of shelter in each of the paddocks. A field shelter and stable is set within a corral with post and rail fencing. The top paddock is planted as an orchard with several varieties of fruit trees. A gate leads out on to a footpath offering immediate access to the beautiful surrounding countryside. The land is well fenced and maintained.

Tenure - freehold

EPC Rating - Band D

Council Tax Band G

Local Authority - North Northamptonshire Council.

Services - Mains water, drainage and electricity. Oil-fired central heating.