Summary - 4 SYWELL NORTHAMPTON NN6 0BQ
3 bed 2 bath Character Property
Elegant Grade II cottage with gardens, parking and outbuildings in sought-after Sywell village.
Grade II listed stone cottage dating from 1860 — listed status restricts alterations
Extended and tastefully presented with exposed brick fireplace and oak flooring
Three bedrooms, bathroom and separate shower room — 905 sq ft (approx)
Large private garden, summer house, greenhouse and established planting
Block-paved driveway for three cars, EV charging point and off-street parking
Useful barn/laundry room and two separate workshops for storage or projects
External sandstone/limestone walls assumed uninsulated — insulation may be needed
Secondary glazing present; mains gas boiler heating, fast broadband
Folly Cottage is a Grade II listed stone and brick character home, extended and presented with period charm opposite the village hall and church in Sywell. The house offers a sitting room with an exposed brick fireplace and multi-fuel burner, a kitchen/breakfast room that incorporates original stone walling, three bedrooms and separate bathroom and shower room — all arranged over two stories. The property includes useful outbuildings (barn/laundry and two workshops) and private, well-stocked gardens.
The plot is a genuine asset: a block-paved driveway for three cars with an EV charging point, large private garden with summer house and greenhouse, plus off-street parking. Broadband is fast and local schools are well regarded, making the cottage suitable for village life or a commuter household with Wellingborough rail connections nearby. Heating is by mains gas boiler and radiators, and glazing is secondary.
Important practical points: the Grade II listed status means alterations will require listed-building consent and can restrict updates. The external walls are original sandstone/limestone and assumed to be uninsulated, so thermal upgrades will need specialist listed-building approaches. The house is a comfortable, characterful size at about 905 sq ft — appealing as a cottage with versatile outbuildings but not a large family home.
Overall, this cottage will suit buyers seeking a well-presented period home in an attractive village setting who accept the responsibilities of a listed property. The large garden, parking and workshops add useful flexibility, but anyone planning major renovation or insulation work should factor in the time, cost and consent requirements associated with listed status.
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