6 bedroom house

An Ironstone farmhouse with adjoining two bedroom cottage, a stone barn/workshop, a stone barn garage and orchard. In the centre of a conservation village location with extensive views over open countryside to the south.

SITUATION
Rushton is a village in Northamptonshire located approximately 1.5 miles north-east of Rothwell and 4 miles north-west of Kettering. The village features several listed buildings including Grade II Listed Thornhill Arms Public House and renowned Grade I Listed Rushton Hall Hotel and Spa. The property is located in the centre of the village on the northern side of Station Road and across the road from the pub, as well as a church and the village cricket pitch.

THE PROPERTY
The Manor Farm main house was built circa 1520, with additional sections being added over a 150-year period. The Grade II Listed building, which sits within a conservation area, is built from local iron/sandstone with a Collyweston slate roof. Many original features still remain, wooden beams, sash windows and fireplaces to name but a few, and the adjoining disused cottage to the left is said to display a slotted staircase which is very rare for the area.

The current family have lived in the property since 1930. During this time the property has been used diversely, but currently is used as a successful B&B.

The B&B entrance is located at the back of the property to the left. You enter into a corridor which leads to a dining room and a kitchen to the left and to the right it leads to you the front of the house and the main B&B accommodation. Stairs down to the cellar and adjacent WC can also be found in this corridor. The B&B dining room is located at the front of the house to the right and a study and sitting room are to the left. The main stairs are located next to the dining room and lead to the first floor where there are two bedrooms to the left and further two to the right, and a WC at the back of the house. The main stairs continue up to the attic, where a further two bedrooms can be found, a small kitchenette, shower room and a separate unimproved attic room.

Adjoining the main house to the right is a self-contained two bedroom annexe. The accommodation downstairs comprises an open plan kitchen/lounge area and a shower room. Upstairs are two good size bedrooms.

OUTSIDE
The front garden is mainly laid to lawn with a pond and herbaceous borders and trees. The rear garden contains a small orchard dating back to early 20th century.

OUTBUILDING
The property benefits from a stone built stable / workshop to the north providing two rooms and ample space to store machinery or provide office space subject to the relevant consents.

BED AND BREAKFAST
Separate details can be provided for the B&B operation if there is interest in it as an ongoing concern.

ADDITIONAL LAND
There is an opportunity to acquire additional parcel of pasture land on the southern side of High Street. The land extends to approximately 6.16 acres and is arranged in 5 separate enclosures with stock proof fencing. The land is adjacent to the village cricket pitch, the church and lies in the centre of the village.

EASEMENTS AND WAYLEAVES
A low voltage overhead power line crosses the north-eastern part of the land. All relevant Easements and Wayleaves will be included in the sale in so far as they are owned.

METHOD OF SALE
The freehold of the property is available for sale by private treaty with vacant possession on completion.

SERVICES
The property is connected to mains electricity, water and sewerage. Heating to the property is via two oil fired boilers. There is no mains gas in the village.

VIEWING
Strictly by appointment only - 01536 532376.

REGISTERED TITLES
NN335450 (House)

COUNCIL TAX
Band G - £2,950.93

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Kettering Borough Council
Municipal Offices
Bowling Green Road
Kettering
NN15 7QX
Tel: 01536 410333
www.kettering.gov.uk