KEY FEATURES

Ash Tree House is a beautifully restored detached period property, believed to have been constructed in 1620. It offers a wealth of original features which have been lovingly restored, including a magnificent Elm staircase, original bread oven, salting cupboard in an inglenook fireplace, exposed beams and lead mullion windows. This handsome Northamptonshire stone house, located in the conservation heart of the village, is one of Braunston’s prime period properties and features in the local history book and on the illustrated Timeline displayed in the village church.

The house offers 3 storeys of accommodation incorporating 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 receptions rooms, conservatory, cellar and kitchen/breakfast room. The property has mature south facing gardens with off road parking and garaging.

Ground Floor

The property is entered via a large original timber door into a hallway with original parquet flooring and an Elm Jacobean style staircase rising to the first floor. The hall divides the two reception rooms. To the right is the sitting room which has a small pane window overlooking the front and rear window with stone mullions overlooking the rear gardens. The room has attractive ceiling cornicing, a window seat, exposed floor boards and a fire place with cast iron surround with tiled cheeks, raised hearth and a timber mantle. To the left of the entrance hall is the formal dining room, which is dominated by the charming inglenook fireplace. This room also has a small pane window to the front with window seat, plate display shelves and a decorative china cabinet. The inglenook has a variety of exposed brick work including the hearth and an iron stone surround whilst there is a large, salting cupboard to the left of the fireplace. From the entrance hall a door gives access to the cellar which has two large chambers with power and lighting and is a useful storage area and excellent wine cellar, there is also a pump and new extractor fan. The inner lobby has an oak part glazed door to the side parking areas, travertine flooring and a door leading to the cloakroom which has a side window, wash hand basin, built in corner cupboard, exposed beam and low level WC. Across the lobby is the utility room having a side door, large cupboard space, and plumbing for a washing machine, tumble dryer outlet and a ceramic tiled floor.

The kitchen/breakfast room has been re-fitted with a range of Fraser James hand built wooden units and granite work surfaces. There is a Villeroy and Bosch double ceramic Belfast sink with mixer tap, integrated fridge, dishwasher and additional space for an upright fridge/freezer. The Sandyford range has 3 rings and 4 ovens. Behind the range is the original, baker’s oven with feature lighting. There are windows to either side, exposed beams, LED downlighters and travertine flooring. Steps lead down to a beautifully crafted orangery, that has been constructed in recent years. It provides a modern under floor heating system and two access points to the gardens and terrace.

First Floor

The first-floor landing has a small pane window to the front and two large double bedrooms either side of the landing. Bedroom One has the original exposed Elm floorboards and leaded mullion windows overlooking the rear garden and a small pane window to the front. The room has an original period fireplace with cast iron surround and hearth and mantle. Across the landing the second double bedroom has a small pane window to the front, exposed beams and leaded mullion windows to the rear. This room benefits from a custom made built in double wardrobe with hanging rail and shelving. Two further good sized bedrooms are located to the rear of the property, one facing the side lawns which has exposed beams and a built in cupboard space, whilst the adjacent room has a side window and built in cupboard space with shelving and also housing the hot water cylinder.

This floor is completed by a family bathroom and separate shower room, both which have been re-fitted to a high standard. The bathroom has a panelled bath with telephone style shower attachment with shower screen, pedestal wash hand basin and a variety of decorative panelling. Two wall lights, radiator heating, tiled floor and opaque side window. The shower room has also been re-fitted with a corner shower cubicle, contemporary style wash hand basin with vanity unit, mixer tap as well as a low-level WC, tiled floor, two wall light points, heated towel radiator and opaque side window. An original door leads to the second staircase.

Second Floor

The second floor landing has access to under eaves storage and roof void, with exposed beams and original doors leading to Bedrooms Five & Six. The sixth bedroom is a double room with leaded stone mullion windows to the side and exposed A frame timbers. Across from here is a large family bathroom with two mullion windows either side of the chimney breast. It is a four piece suite comprising: roll top bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC and shower cubicle with electric shower. Bedroom Five is generously proportioned and has exposed ceiling beams and outstanding views across the gardens and countryside beyond.

Front Garden, Garage & Parking

The property has a well stocked fore garden with low brick wall and low topiary style hedging leading to the timber entrance door via a path. The imposing front elevation is very attractive having been built in Northamptonshire Ironstone. Adjacent to the fore gardens is a partially block paved driveway that leads to the double garage having an up and over door, power and light connected. There is parking for 2 vehicles.

Rear Garden.

The south facing rear gardens have a large, raised patio with timber-built pergola providing some shade from the sun. Timber double doors give access to the garage which houses the oil-fired central heating boiler. Sitting on an elevated position the gardens have a high degree of privacy with mature trees and established borders. The side gardens have two large timber sheds which have three Yew trees close by and is laid mainly to lawn with a variety of borders. There are two sets of steps leading from the patio areas, one leading to a path which runs down the side of the garden next to an original well which provides an additional water supply for the gardens. There is a large lower lawn which has a pond with stone surround. The dove cote is a particularly attractive feature, surrounded by a variety of mature trees and shrubs. The rear of the garden has delightful views of the rear elevations and raised patio.