A charming cottage dating back to the 1800s, this chain-free, unique, stone home exudes character while attaining a modern flow perfect for entertaining and day-to-day living. Featuring 4 double bedrooms, 4 reception rooms, a detached double garage and a beautiful garden with views of the viaduct.

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A stone's throw from the Welland Viaduct, in the charming and quiet conservation village of Harringworth, stands Courtyard House. Originally a thatched cottage dating back to the 1800s, and tastefully extended during the 20th Century, this chain-free, stone-built detached home exudes character while attaining a modern flow perfect for entertaining and day-to-day living. Benefiting from four double bedrooms, four reception rooms, detached double garage and a beautiful garden with viaduct views, Courtyard House is waiting for you to call it home.

A WARM WELCOME .
Arriving at the home, you will find ample parking on the driveway or pull into your double garage. Open the pretty arched gate to reveal a beautiful Indian stone courtyard terrace with outdoor lighting and your first glimpse of the historic viaduct. On entering the home, you are immediately welcomed by a light hallway which features an attractive staircase with two side-aspect windows flooding the area below with light, inviting you to unwind as soon as you step past the threshold.

FUNCTIONAL SOPHISTICATION .
Hang up your coat in the cupboard and advance into the oldest part of the home - the sitting room. Here, deep-set windows give nod to
the thick stone walls noticeable throughout, ensuring excellent insulation. The gorgeous inglenook fireplace with sturdy beam above
houses a cosy wood-burning stove - where better to snuggle up together? Other delightful features in this room come in the form of
recessed shelving crowned with an original beam and exposed stone and brickwork, further painted beams, and French doors to tempt you out outside.

To the left, a door continues into a dual aspect study or home office with wooden flooring and lots of natural light - creating a lovely, peaceful spot to work or study from home.

Along the hallway, a spacious dining room with elegant green tones waits to receive your friends and family. Imagine your dining table laid out with lit candles, fine china and gleaming glasses ready for a celebratory meal shared together. Also in the hallway you'll find a cloakroom with basin and lavatory.

THE FAMILY HUB .
Now it's time to discover the bright kitchen breakfast room that's truly the heart of the home - warmed by a four oven, oil fired Aga -
complemented by a matching emerald-green tiled splashback. An internal window from here looks over the adjacent garden room and grants another glimpse of the viaduct.

With space to add a relaxed seating area beneath the courtyard kitchen window, this generous, bright room can easily accommodate a large farmhouse table. In addition to the cosy Aga, the kitchen is further equipped to include an additional electric oven, induction hob with overhead extractor, built-in dishwasher and space to add an American fridge-freezer and washing machine.

A door from the kitchen leads into the garden room, currently used as a playroom. French doors to the terrace invite you to soak up the
evening sun as you watch it slowly set behind the viaduct. Sunsets here are really magical and the night skies very dramatic too!

A small laundry area here by a stable door to the courtyard garden is waiting to be converted into a handy boot room, the perfect place to kick off those muddy boots after a country stroll.

SWEET SLUMBER .
Courtyard House has four double bedrooms, and ascending the stairs from the hallway the first double room can be found directly to your right, where a walkway draws you through a dressing area with built-in wardrobes to a fabulous double benefiting from evening light and views of the viaduct, which stands proud while the seasons change around it.

The next bedroom on the right is a modern and bright double featuring a window that overlooks the side aspect, recessed shelving, and wardrobes, making it a sweet and well-equipped room for children.

The contemporary family bathroom lies straight ahead from the stairs. Following the landing round, you will find another spacious room able to accommodate plenty of furniture - perfect perhaps for a teenager in need of more space.

PEACE AT LAST .
At the end of the landing, step down into the principal suite which offers light retreat with windows to both the front and rear. Now it's
time to take a peep at the beautifully tiled en suite bathroom, where you can indulge in a leisurely soak in the claw-footed roll top bath. There is also a stylish basin unit, separate shower enclosure, heated towel rail and lavatory.

A GLORIOUS GARDEN .
The enclosed, large garden has been beautifully planted and wraps around the home to take advantage of its unique vista. As you enter
from the drive, curved steps and a ramp bring you to a landscaped Indian stone courtyard that joins a sweeping lawn bordered by
flowers, shrubs, fencing, and a majestic cooking-apple tree. Your eyes are drawn to the spectacular backdrop, whilst a small play area
makes a safe place for your little ones to enjoy the outdoor life. A well-stocked garden provides all year colour and a handy storeroom
and loft above the garage make for ease of storing those garden tools and bikes away. With alteration this could make the ideal annexe.

OUT & ABOUT .
The Northamptonshire village of Harringworth lies on the border of Rutland. One of its highlights is the Welland Viaduct (known locally as The Harringworth Viaduct). Whether wrapped in ethereal mist or the haze of a summer's day, it beckons you to come and explore the open countryside around the area. The adventures continue at nearby Rutland Water, where you can play on the water or partake in one of many activities available there.

An array of independent shops, restaurants, cafes and boutiques can be found in the nearby market towns of Uppingham, Oakham and Stamford, with the nearest mainline railway station just under 7 miles away in Corby. The A43 and A47 connect to all the historic and attractive towns and cities this wonderful part of the country has to offer, so you never feel far from the beaten track.

WHAT THE OWNERS LOVE... .
"We love the space, quite location, viaduct views and the flow of our home which has been great for entertaining - especially at Christmas".

THE FINER DETAILS .
Freehold
Constructed in 1800s and since extended
East Northants County Council, tax band F, £2594.60 (2020/21)
EPC rating D
Gas Central Heating
Oil fired Aga
Mains sewage
Conservation area

Ground floor: approx. 106.6 sq. metres (1147.5 sq. feet)
First floor: approx. 95.9 sq. metres (1032.1 sq. feet)
Garage: approx. 25.1 sq. metres (270.3 sq. feet)

Total area: approx. 227.6 sq. metres (2449.9 sq. feet)

LOCAL INFORMATION .
Uppingham 5 miles (11 minutes)
Corby 7 miles (15 minutes)
Oakham 10 miles (18 minutes)
Stamford 12 miles (21 minutes
Kettering 15 miles (27 minutes)

WATCH OUR PROPERTY TOUR .
Let Lottie guide you around Courtyard House with our PJ Unique Homes tour video, also shared on our Facebook page, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter, or call us and we'll email you the link. We'd love to show you around. You are welcome to arrange a viewing or we are happy to carry out a FaceTime video call from the property for you, if you'd prefer.

DISCLAIMER .
Pelham James use all reasonable endeavours to supply accurate property information in line with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008. These property details do not constitute any part of the offer or contract and all measurements are approximate. The matters in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers. It should not be assumed that this property has all the necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Any services, appliances and heating system(s) listed have not been checked or tested. Purchasers should make their own enquiries to the relevant authorities regarding the connection of any service. No person in the employment of Pelham James has any authority to make or give any representations or warranty whatever in relation to this property or these particulars or enter into any contract relating to this property on behalf of the vendor.