Northants, Leics &amp; Rutland


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<p>Briary Cottage is located in the sought-after village of Paulerspury, just a few minutes drive from Silverstone Circuit and within easy commuting distance of Milton Keynes.  </p>



<p>Buying agent Rachel Johnson of <a href="https://www.stacks.co.uk/stacks-northamptonshire/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stacks Property Search</a> told us: “I always get excited when I can see potential in a property beyond the initial ‘kerb appeal’ of a featured online listings photo.&nbsp;Whereas some might be put off by the thatched roof, there’s so much more to this as a package that you’re ahead of the game if you didn’t scroll straight past this one “</p>



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<p>We couldn&#8217;t agree more. This 3-bedroom, Grade II Listed 17th century house, sits in around half an acre of gardens, which is pretty special for a thatched cottage, but there&#8217;s more. You also get a large, unlisted barn that comes already complete with planning permission to convert, as well as planning to build an additional detached 3-bedroom house in what is currently the orchard. Ok, now we&#8217;re talking.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-upstairs-downstairs">Upstairs, downstairs</h2>



<p>So what exactly do you get for your money? The cottage itself has 1980 square feet of internal floor space, which includes three double bedrooms, two bathrooms (plus two additional cloakrooms), a large, open plan kitchen/diner, an office/snug and a living room. </p>



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<p>Absolutely bursting with character, there are gorgeously chunky exposed oak beams in most of the rooms, an inglenook fireplace with original bread oven and a Shaker style kitchen with a range cooker, granite countertops and a wine fridge (big bonus), perfectly blending traditional style with modern convenience.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-room-to-expand">Room to expand</h2>



<p>The two-storey barn has planning in place to convert it to a one bedroom annexe with office space, though planning was originally granted to convert and extend the barn to create a 3-bedroom house so you could even go bigger. This could be a fantastic asset for extended family or, as Silverstone is less than five miles away, could even be used as a holiday let with a potential income stream. Not to be sniffed at, especially as the planning also allows the creation of a new access to serve all three properties and provide off road parking.</p>



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<p>The conversion of the barn and construction of the detached 3-bedroom house in the orchard were both part of a larger planning application which has already been implemented, meaning that planning is now valid indefinitely, so you can really take you time on this one if you don&#8217;t have ready cash down the back of the sofa. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-outdoor-living">Outdoor living</h2>



<p>Briary Cottage boasts stunning wrap-around gardens, so if you&#8217;re looking to keep hold of all that outside space rather build on it you&#8217;ll benefit from well-manicured lawns, vibrant flower beds, a lovely orchard, a lapa gazebo with hot tub and charming patio areas, ideal for al fresco dining or summer <em>soirées</em>. Plus there&#8217;s also a gated driveway with secure  off-road parking.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-location-location-location">Location, location, location</h2>



<p>Conveniently located near the market town of Towcester, there are excellent schools and transport links close by. Paulerspury has a lovely pub, The Barley Mow, a primary school with pre-school, a village hall, a recreation ground with play equipment, a doctor&#8217;s surgery and a church. Whittlebury Park Hotel and Spa is only a few minutes away and offers one of the UK&#8217;s best championship golf courses as well as the 3 rosette Murray&#8217;s restaurant for fabulous fine dining. </p>



<p>There&#8217;s no shortage of choice when it comes to schools, with nearby independent options including, <a href="https://northantsleicsrutland.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/winchester-house-school-brackley/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Winchester House</a>, <a href="https://northantsleicsrutland.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/beachborough-school-nr-brackley/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Beachborough</a>, <a href="https://bucksoxon.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/akeley-wood-school/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Akeley Wood</a>, <a href="https://bucksoxon.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/thornton-college-milton-keynes-review/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Thornton College</a>, <a href="https://northantsleicsrutland.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/northampton-high-school-northampton/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Northampton High School</a> and <a href="https://bucksoxon.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/stowe-school-buckinghamshire-review/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stowe School</a>.</p>



<p>The property is perfect for commuters with easy access to Oxford, Milton Keynes and Northampton. The train station in Milton Keynes will bring you directly to London Euston in approximately 35 minutes.</p>



<p>Altogether, Briary Cottage offers a rare combination of period charm, modern convenience, desirable location and bags of potential, making it a perfect family home in the heart of Northamptonshire’s beautiful countryside.</p>



<p>Can you guess the price? Comment below with your guess before heading the listing on <a href="https://bydesignhomes.com/properties/3-bedroom-house-house-for-sale-in-lumber-lane-paulerspury-towcester-nn12/296645" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">By Design Homes</a> to find out more.</p>



<p>If you&#8217;re still searching for your dream property, get in touch with Rachel Johnston at <a href="https://www.stacks.co.uk/stacks-northamptonshire/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stacks Property Search</a>. </p>


Property flirt! A pretty thatched cottage with barn conversion potential

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