83, Midland Road, Thrapston, NN14 4JS

**guide price £425,000 - £475,000** **be sure to watch the video to see everything this lovely home has to offer** * A remarkable home dating back to approximately 1830, built for the owners of Smith & Grace * Over 2,560 sq ft of beautifully proportioned accommodation * Four double bedrooms and two bathrooms * A spectacular 37ft entertaining space created by opening the original concertina doors * Rich in original character, with sash windows, feature fireplaces and period detailing throughout * A private gravel driveway with parking for at least four vehicles * Mature, walled gardens offering rare privacy in the centre of a thriving market town * An exciting opportunity to continue the sympathetic update and create a truly exceptional family home Some houses have history.

Others have presence. This remarkable former coach house has both.

Built in 1830 for the owners of the renowned Smith & Grace engineering company, this is a home that still carries the quiet confidence of its past.

Tucked away at the end of private gravel drive creates a sense of arrival that few town properties can match. By the time you reach the house, the pace of life has already slowed.

Inside, period architecture takes centre stage.

Elegant sash windows flood the rooms with natural light, original fireplaces provide focal points throughout, and the generous proportions speak of an era when homes were built to last for generations rather than decades.

Every room has a story, but together they offer something even more valuable - the chance to create the next chapter. One of the most memorable features is the way the house opens up for entertaining.

In the main reception room original concertina doors open out to create an impressive space stretching almost 37 feet.

It's easy to picture Christmas and entertaining with family and friends or simply a lazy Sunday afternoon.

The dining room continues the home's character with its handsome fireplace, while the kitchen retains its traditional heart with a brick fireplace and has been recently refitted in keeping with the character of the property.

Upstairs, a striking fireplace on the landing serves as another reminder that homes of this calibre were designed with beauty in every corner.

The principal bedroom enjoys a dual aspect overlooking the gardens and benefits from its own en-suite, while there are 3 further double bedrooms.

Outside mature brick walls wrap around the gardens, creating a wonderfully private sanctuary that feels worlds away from everyday life despite being just moments from the town centre.

Thrapston remains one of East Northamptonshire's most desirable market towns, combining independent shops, cafés, restaurants and riverside walks with excellent everyday convenience.

Commuters are particularly well served, with Kettering and Wellingborough both within easy reach, providing fast rail services to London St Pancras in around 50 minutes.

Families will appreciate excellent schooling nearby, including Thrapston Primary School, Prince William in Oundle, alongside an outstanding selection of respected independent schools in Oundle, Uppingham, Oakham and Rugby.

Homes with this level of provenance, privacy and potential rarely become available. This is far more than a house. It's a piece of Thrapston's history waiting for its next custodian