luxury houses with reception room for sale Olney, United Kingdom

Bruin House is a picture-perfect stone built, Grade II listed, 18th century, part thatched, cottage and former post office dating from the early 1700's and located in sought after Potterspury village. This beautiful, deceptively spacious, period family home has been much loved and improved over the years and retains many superb original features throughout. The house is steeped with charm and character yet very comfortable with modern comforts and deceptively spacious rooms ideal for entertaining, it has also been recently professionally re-thatched. The charm of this beautiful home literally starts at the oak front door, on entering you are greeted by a wide and inviting central hallway with a stone flagged floor, beams and an oak staircase, there is also a handy guest cloakroom. On the left is the first of two impressive reception rooms, this bright dining room is a lovely size for family entertaining, it has a window to the front overlooking the terrace and garden, a polished wood floor and a period style fireplace. Tucked away in the corner of the room is a utility room. From the dining room a door leads through to the main reception room which has a box bay window to the front again overlooking the terrace and garden, an ornate marble fireplace with bespoke fitted bookcases and cupboards on either side and a polished wood floor. On the right of the hallway and to the front of the house is a spacious study. The heart of this home has to the superb open plan kitchen/family/breakfast room which has a wonderful traditional country feel with a range of bespoke units with solid oak work surfaces, a central island and plenty of space for a family breakfast table. This superb room has masses of period features with original beams, a terracotta tiled floor and an impressive original inglenook fireplace that now houses an Aga plus also a separate electric Aga, there is a further fireplace at the dining end of the room. Adjacent is a separate prep kitchen with plenty of extra cupboards and storage and with access to the front garden. On the first floor is a spectacular landing with exposed beams, exposed brick wall, linen cupboard and a second staircase leading down to the family kitchen. The main bedroom suite is on the left and at the far end of the house, it is a really good size with window to the front and feature corner fireplace, there is a dressing area with a range of fitted wardrobes and a luxurious en-suite shower room with under floor heating. There are a further two double bedrooms at this end, one overlooks the front garden and the second is a lovely bright guest room. On the right of the central landing and in the older part of the house are are a further two double bedrooms, these rooms have masses of period features and character. The larger double bedroom has a superb period fireplace, oak floorboards and windows to the front with a window seat and to the rear, there is also an en suite bathroom. The second bedroom is another good size double with window to the rear overlooking the garden The main family bathroom has a corner bath and a shower cubicle. Outside the property, double gates open onto a vast gravelled driveway with parking for at least 10 vehicles, the garden is walled with rambling roses, wisteria and flowering shrubs, there is a large paved sun terrace ideal for outside dining and south west facing so catches the sun all day. Attached to the main house is a former stone barn with full height double doors, it has a mezzanine floor above offering substantial storage. There is a further oak framed three car space carport with a garden storage room. To the rear of the house and driveway is a delightful walled garden, completely private and again another sun trap, it has a large lawn with mature fruit trees, there is an oak framed home studio/garden room with two sets of glazed doors, this would make a perfect home office/gym or hobbies room. Pottersbury is quietly located just off the A5 within easy reach of Milton Keynes, Towcester and Stony Stratford. It has a thriving village shop/post office, two public houses and a sports and social club. The ‘outstanding’ highly rated John Hellins primary school is in the village. Secondary education is available in nearby Deanshanger. The A5 offers easy access to Milton Keynes and train station with direct trains to London Euston taking just 30 minutes. There is good access to the M1 motorway at junction 15a and also to the M40. Sporting activities in the area include golf at Whittlebury Hall and of course motor racing at the world famous Silverstone race circuit! Tenure: Freehold | Council Tax Band: F | EPC ordered Services, Utilities and Property Information Tenure – Freehold Council tax band: F Grade II Listed - The property is Grade II listed, denoting a building of particular architectural or historic interest, and alterations may require Listed Building Consent. Property Construction – Local stone, part thatched, part slate Electricity Supply - Mains Water Supply - Mains Drainage & Sewerage – Mains Heating – Gas Central Heating Broadband - FTTP Broadband connection available - we advise you to check with your provider. Mobile Signal/Coverage – Some 4G and 5G mobile signal is available in the area - we advise you to check with your provider. Parking - Garage for: 2 cars. Driveway for at least 10 cars

Harwood House is an imposing, detached, family house that has been beautifully renovated, substantially extended and modernised throughout whilst retaining many superb period features. The house which sits on a prominent south-west facing corner plot on this sought after road was built in 1926 for a notable show manufacturer, it was designed in the Arts & Crafts style and still retains superb period features including parquet floors and fireplaces. On entering through the original solid oak front door you are greeted by a lobby area leading through to the main hallway with coats cupboard and a guest cloakroom. On the right is a superb reception room with a leaded glass bay window to the front and corner bay window overlooking the side garden, beams and an impressive minster stone fireplace set into an inglenook style recess. Next is the dining hall which again is another superb room brimming with character which includes a mellow parquet wood floor, beams, a tiled Arts & Crafts original fireplace with wood burner and leaded glass window to the side with views of the garden, a turned staircase leads to the upper floor. Accessed from the dining hall is a further spacious reception room again with leaded glass bay window and period features including a superb fireplace with Delft tiles. On the left of the main hallway the feel of the house becomes more contemporary with a vast open plan, split level, family kitchen/dining and family room. The sitting area is a good size with window to the front overlooking the front garden, it has a contemporary style living flame electric fire inset into the wall and feature inset mood lighting. This opens into a bright and spacious kitchen/breakfast room which is fitted with an extensive range of sleek white wall and base units with integrated appliances, there is a breakfast area with French doors opening to the walled courtyard. There is a separate utility room. From the main sitting area steps lead down to a further family room which is lovely bright room with a vaulted ceiling and glazed doors leading to the rear garden. On the first floor there is a long central landing with access to all the bedrooms. There are two bedroom suites. The first suite is at the rear of the house and has a tiled fireplace and windows to the side and rear, there is a fully fitted dressing room and a smart en suite shower room. The main suite is an exception room with a leaded glass bay window to the front with views towards St Matthews Church, there is a fitted dressing room and a luxurious en suite bathroom with shower. There are a further two double bedrooms and a luxurious family bathroom with a fee standing roll top bath and a shower cubicle plus a separate cloakroom. On the upper floor are a further two rooms, one has a fitted cabin bed and the other is currently used as a gym. To the front of the house there is gated off street parking with access to the garage. To the side of the garage stairs lead up to a self contained studio annex with kitchenette and a shower room, this is a great space and ideal for extended family use or a superb home office suite. The garden to the front is fenced with secure intercom gated access, it has an abundance of mature shrubs and trees creating privacy. To the side of the house is a a more formal garden with large lawn, patio area with shrubberies and mature trees, there is also a great view of the spire of St Mathews Church. To the rear there is a further fenced garden with two decked patio areas and summer house, this garden is a lovely suntrap, it leads through to a further part covered courtyard area which is at the rear of the kitchen and is a lovely spot for relaxing. The Drive is a sought after road with a pleasant mix of substantial period homes and is well located with local shops just minutes away, two parks and within easy access to the railway station for commuters. Freehold | Council Tax G | EPC C Services, Utilities & Property Information, Tenure: Freehold. Council Tax: Band G Local Authority: Northampton EPC Rating: C Services: Mains electric, gas, water & drainage. Heating: Gas central heating. Broadband: Full fibre broadband available, we advise you to check with your provider. Mobile signal: 5G available in this postcode, we advise you check with your provider. Parking: Garage & off-street parking. Special notes: There are restrictive covenants on the title, please contact us for more information.