SELLER INSIGHT

Occupying an enviable tucked-away location in the charming canalside village of Stoke Bruerne is The Mill House, a lovely four-bedroom detached family home that boasts a large garden and beautiful countryside views.

“I’d say that over and above everything else it was this gorgeous setting that proved to be the biggest selling point when my partner and I initially came across the property fourteen years ago,” says the owner. “It sits right at the end of this very quiet country lane, and the gardens overlook virtually nothing but rolling countryside. However, I can stroll into the village, which has a couple of cosy pubs and a museum with a very nice café, and it takes just a matter of minutes to drive to Milton Keynes, Northampton and the gorgeous little market town of Towcester so it’s definitely a place that offers the best of both worlds.”

“The original part of the house is thought to date back to the 14th/15th century and, as the name would suggest, it began life as the village mill. However, over time the building has been extended and modernised and is now a lovely big family home. It’s very light and bright throughout, particularly in the ‘newer’ part, with lots of windows that overlook the garden and surrounding farmland. And in the sitting room, which forms the oldest part of the building, there are some lovely features such as exposed beams and the large inglenook fireplace, so there’s a really nice m ix of old and new.”

“The garden is another lovely feature, and because of the position of the property it’s all very peaceful and private. The majority is laid to lawn, but there are a number of patio areas where I can sit out and enjoy the view, and along the boundary is a little stream, which is home to ducks that return year after year to make their nest in our log store. It’s an idyllic spot, and when I’m sitting out there looking out across the garden to the countryside beyond I feel as if I’m miles from anywhere.”

“It’s very hard to pick a favourite room. The lounge is very cosy when it’s cold and miserable outside; the large kitchen/diner is a lovely place to be, particularly when the French doors are open on a hot summer’s day, and I love spending time in the sunroom because it has such lovely views… As I said, it’s very hard to choose just one.”

“I love the rural aspect of the location. The fact that all I can see is fields and trees, and I can step out of my frond door and go for lovely long walks with my dog. However, at the same time I have everything I need within easy reach.”

“Outside there’s a large garage and also a stable block, which we used for hobbies and storage. It’s a very solid building with a fairly new roof and it’s connected to both the water and electricity so it could be used for just about anything.”

“I’ve had fourteen very happy years in this house; it’s been a wonderful home,” says the owner. “I’ll miss the peace and tranquility of the setting, the stunning views, my lovely neighbours and the fantastic sense of community within the village.”*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.