About this property
Key Features
- Characterful stone-built cottage nestled on a peaceful no-through lane in Great Cransley
- Over 1,580 sq ft of accommodation including 3 double bedrooms and 3 reception rooms
- Stylish kitchen/breakfast room with island seating, exposed beams, and garden access
- Vaulted central reception room with feature fireplace and exposed trusses
- Beautifully landscaped gardens with decked terrace, sun-trap courtyard, and outbuilding
- Gravel driveway and gated access, within easy reach of Kettering and London rail links
Description
Ground Floor
Entry is via a welcoming hallway with a staircase. The ground floor offers a well-sized double bedroom to the front—perfect for guests, multigenerational use, or a home office—with the added benefit of a luxurious shower room nearby, complete with contemporary fittings and natural light.
To the rear, the impressive kitchen/breakfast room is the heart of the home: a bright and sociable space with marble-effect counters, a central island with bar seating, integrated appliances, and cabinetry painted in a classic country style. Timber ceiling beams add warmth and character, while multiple windows and French doors bring the outside in.
Beyond the kitchen, a dining room offers space for family meals and entertaining, flowing into a stunning garden room with exposed stone walls, vaulted ceiling, and wood-burning stove. With glazing on three sides, it offers uninterrupted views of the garden and opens directly onto a private courtyard.
A separate utility room provides useful space for laundry and garden access.
First Floor
Upstairs, the layout is unique and extremely flexible. The staircase leads into a striking vaulted reception room, featuring exposed timber trusses, a brick chimney breast with log burner, and large windows on either side. This central space can be used as a lounge, reading room, or informal family snug, and makes a dramatic architectural statement.
To one end, the principal bedroom is a calm, elegant retreat with fitted storage, exposed stone detail, soft natural tones, and views over the garden. At the other end of the floor, Bedroom 2 is another generous double, flooded with light and perfect as a nursery or guest room.
A second bathroom, stylishly finished with timber detailing, heritage fittings, and a skylight overhead, completes the first-floor accommodation.
Outside
Holly Tree Cottage is wrapped in a blend of gravelled courtyards, lawned gardens, and sheltered terraces. At the rear, a sun-trap courtyard is enclosed by picket fencing and leads onto a landscaped lawn framed by mature shrubs and trees. A decked terrace beneath a pergola offers an ideal spot for al fresco dining, complete with raised planters, a cushioned bench, and ambient lighting.
To the side, a stone outbuilding provides excellent storage or scope for a workshop or home office. The gardens feel calm and secluded, offering multiple spaces to sit, relax, and enjoy the changing seasons.
The front garden is equally attractive, with a gravel driveway, low stone wall, and timber fencing giving the cottage beautiful kerb appeal and privacy from the lane.
Location
Great Cransley is a pretty Northamptonshire village known for its historic stone cottages and welcoming rural setting. The property is well placed for easy access to nearby Kettering (approx. 10 mins by car) with regular trains to London St Pancras in under an hour. The village itself offers peace, community, and proximity to excellent walking routes, countryside pubs, and local schooling.
