The Pump House, Cransley

The Pump House, Cransley

Birklands Hallaton, LeicestershireThe Pump House, Cransley, Northamptonshire , NN14 1PRKettering 3 miles (London St Pancras 50 minutes) A14 (A1/M1 Link) 2.5 miles,Market Harborough 12 miles, Northampton (London Euston 1 hr) 13 miles.(All distances approximate)An Imaginative conversion of the former Pump House to Cransely Reservoiroccupying a charming rural setting.DescriptionEntrance Hall, Cloakroom, Drawing Room, Dining Hall, Kitchen, Three/ FourBedrooms to include Guest Suite currently incorporating Living Area and StudyArea, Shower Room, Two En Suites, Landscaped Gardens and Grounds, DetachedDouble Garage. In all the plot extends to around 0.5 acres (0.202 ha)SituationThe Pump House is located in a charming rural setting between the villages of Great Cransley andThorpe Malsor. Communication links are good with easy access to the A14 (A1/M1 Link Road) togetherwith train services at Kettering (London St Pancras) and Northampton (London Euston) with journeytimes of 50 minutes and around 1 hour respectively. Comprehensive shopping facilities to includenumerous superstores are available in Kettering which is situated approximately three miles to theeast of Cransley. There is a convenience store in the nearby village of Broughton and public housesclose by in Loddington and Great Cransley. Educational facilities include private schooling at Oakham,Wellingborough, Oundle, Uppingham, Rugby, and Northampton Grammar School in Pitsford togetherwith preparatory education at Spratton Hall and Maidwell Hall. Both state, primary and secondaryeducation is also well served in the area to include a primary school in Great Cransley and Loddington.Cransley Reservoir provides a sailing club and fishing and there are also a number of attractive walksand bridle ways in the area.The PropertyThe current owners have lived at The Pump House for around ten years during which time they haveembarked on an extensive improvement programme and general cosmetic overhaul of the property,the results of which can clearly be seen when visiting the house. The Pump House offers both spaciousand versatile family living accommodation positioned in a delightful private and mature rural settingin close proximity to Cransley Reservoir. An inspection is highly advised to fully appreciate both thedesign, extent and location of accommodation on offer.Features of Particular Note:-8 Spencer Parade, Northampton, NN1 5AATel: 01604 611930 Fax: 01604 611935Email: enquiries@kingwest.co.uk www.kingwest.co.ukLand & Estate Agents Commercial Town Planning & Development ConsultantsOffices - London Huntingdon Northampton Market Harborough Stamford• Imaginatively designed and characterful living accommodation offering a light and airy feel throughout.• Impressive Drawing Room with vaulted ceiling, wood burner stove set to carved stone mantle andsurround. Attractive feature bay window / recess area. Main Hall and galleried areas with further highvaulted ceiling and exposed timbers.• Hand built bespoke kitchen comprising central island unit with inset butler sink, granite and woodenwork top surfaces. Space and plumbing for dishwasher, range cooker with extractor canopy above,stable door providing access to the secluded decked outside seating area ideal for alfresco dining,vaulted ceiling, fitted corner cupboard providing additional storage .• Spacious guest suite which could provide further bedroom accommodation if required, or additionalreception room currently used as further living space to include study area, ground floor shower/utilityroom and sitting room area with coal effect gas fire set to carved stone mantle and surround anddouble doors providing access to the rear garden.• Fitted wardrobes and en suite facilities to both the master bedroom and bedroom two.• Wonderful mature gardens and grounds.These particulars are intended as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of facts.Your attention is drawn to the important notice at the end of this text.

OutsideThe private grounds are approached through a double wooden electric gated access with centralgravelled driveway flanked by laid to lawn formal gardens with mature trees, flower and shrubborders.To the front of the property is a large gravelled area providing parking space for numerousvehicles and access to a detached double garage.To one side of the property flows a highlypicturesque stream flanked to the west by woodland.To the rear of the property is a further gardenarea largely laid to lawn with well stocked flower and shrub borders, paved patio area and adjacent‘secret garden’ with seating area abutting the stream.The property benefits from outside lanternlighting to both the rear and front of the main house.DirectionsFrom the north exit the A14 at junction 7 following the signs for Kettering continuing past the TravelLodge. Take the first right into Gipsy Lane and almost immediately turn right again signposted ThorpeMalsor. Proceed along this road and take the second left signed Cransley and Thorpe Malsor and thenext left signed Cransley. The Pump House will be seen towards the bottom of the hill on the righthand side. From the south proceed in a northerly direction along the A43. At the Mawsley/ Broughtonroundabout turn right returning southwards on the A43 taking the next left signed Broughton.Proceed through the village of Broughton along the Northampton Road and turn left into CransleyHill. Proceed out of Broughton continuing to Great Cransley passing the Three Cranes Public House onthe left hand side. Take the next right hand turn into Northfield Road. Continue along Northfield Roadturning left into Eagle Lane and The Pump House can be seen on the left hand side.Tenure and PossessionThe property is for sale freehold with vacant possession upon completion.Fixtures and FittingsAll items are normally designated as tenants fixtures and fittings are specifically excluded from thesale unless mentioned in these particularsLocal AuthorityKettering Borough CouncilTel: 01536 410333OutgoingsCouncil Tax Band GCostings for 2011/2012: £2,384.67The property may only be inspected by prior appointment through the offices of King West.

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