Summary - THE OLD BAKEHOUSE THE GREEN ABTHORPE TOWCESTER NN12 8QP
5 bed 3 bath Cottage
Spacious period home on the green — ideal for family living and character seekers.
Grade II listed late 17th-century thatched stone cottage
Overlooks picturesque village green and church
Five double bedrooms, three reception rooms, three bathrooms
Approx. 2,350 sq ft with mature enclosed gardens
Two single garages, driveway parking, outbuildings/workshop space
Thatched roof and listed status mean specialist maintenance and restrictions
Very slow broadband despite excellent mobile signal
Council tax level noted as expensive
A late 17th-century Grade II listed stone cottage set directly overlooking Abthorpe village green and church. The Old Bakehouse offers a traditional cottage layout across approximately 2,350 sq ft with five double bedrooms, three reception rooms and three bathrooms — well suited to family life or those seeking a spacious period home in a quiet village.
Interior character is strong: exposed beams, flagstone floors, an inglenook with original bread oven and several feature fireplaces give the house authentic period charm. There is a practical kitchen/breakfast room, utility and cloakroom, plus versatile reception spaces that can adapt to home working or hobby use. Gardens are mature and fully enclosed, with a large plot that includes two single garages, driveway parking and useful outbuildings for workshop or studio space.
Important practical points: the property is Grade II listed so alterations will be restricted and require consents, and the thatched roof and period fabric will bring ongoing maintenance responsibilities and specialist insurance considerations. Broadband speeds are very slow here despite excellent mobile signal. Council tax is described as expensive; prospective buyers should budget for running and upkeep costs.
For families the village setting is peaceful and well served by nearby good and outstanding schools, village amenities and countryside walks. For buyers attracted to character and provenance, this house offers rare scale and position on the green, but it is best suited to those prepared for listed-building ownership and the maintenance that accompanies historic thatch and stone construction.
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