5 bed Detached House

Richard Greener

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£629,950

5 bed Detached House

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BR/BA:

5 BR, 2 BA

Location:

Northampton, Northants

Description:

This very substantial former farmhouse stands in the heart of Ecton village Conservation Area and is known to date from the early 18th Century. The property is Listed Grade II as a building of Architectural or Historic interest and the interior extends to approximately 3,300 square feet, arranged over three floors, providing five bedroomed accommodation with master suite, four reception rooms, a farmhouse kitchen with Aga range cooker, a double garage and an original barrel vaulted wine cellar. The house has been occupied by the present owners since 1981 and over the years there have been numerous improvements and refurbishments including the thatched part of the roof which was replaced in 2008. The property contains a wealth of original character features including exposed beams, an inglenook fireplace and window seats and is offered with no upward chain.

LOCAL AMENITIES .
Within the village there is a Parish Church of St. Mary Magdalen, two Public Houses and Ecton Primary School. Secondary education is available in the nearby town of Wellingborough. The village is well placed for access to a number of public schools including Oakham, Uppingham, Oundle, Rugby and Wellingborough. The village is situated approximately midway between Northampton and Wellingborough and there is access from the south side of the village onto the A45 dual carriageway between the two towns, the same road also giving access to the M1 junction 15 approximately 8 miles distant. References to schools should not be taken to mean that the property concerned is within the school catchmnet nor that the schools mentioned have places available.
SERVICES
Main drainage, gas, water and electricity are connected. Central heating is through radiators from two gas fired boilers, one of which also provides the domestic hot water. The property is fitted with a passive infra red security alarm system and there are Sky TV and Broadband connections, continuation of which are subject to the usual supplier regulations. (None of these services has been tested).
COUNCIL TAX
Wellingborough Council Band - per annum
AWA Water Charge - per annum

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS
By prior appointment through Richard Greener Estate Agents
DOI .
RG 26052010/5530
ACCOMMODATION

GROUND FLOOR

RECEPTION HALL .
Approached through a partly glazed oak door, the hall contains the principal staircase to the first floor with understairs access to the cellar and panelled doors lead to:-
DRAWING ROOM 4.57m(15'0'') x 4.47m(14'8'')
With exposed ceiling beams and window seats to front and rear elevations, this room contains an open hearth fireplace with a cast iron log burner on a slate hearth and with a marble mantel. There is a TV point and a built-in drinks bar and an archway leads to:-
CARD ROOM 3.94m(12'11'') x 2.18m(7'2'')
Connecting directly to the drawing room and with exposed ceiling beams, a two casement window to the front elevation and a door to the dining room.
DINING ROOM 5.18m(17'0'') x 4.57m(15'0'')
With an original York stone floor beneath a beamed ceiling, this room has a wide inglenook fireplace with glazed recesses and contains a cast iron log burner beneath an exposed support beam.
INNER HALL .
Giving access to the kitchen, the study, the library and a door to the rear garden and also containing the back stairs to the first floor.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 4.90m(16'1'') x 4.29m(14'1'')
With an African slate floor and fitted floor and wall cabinets with polished granite working surfaces incorporating a twin bowl Belfast sink unit with mixer tap over. There is a built-in fridge and plumbing for an automatic dishwasher, together with a fitted pine dresser. An inglenook recess houses the gas fired Aga which has two ovens and two hot plates and there are built-in shelved storage cupboards. A window overlooks the driveway and a French door opens to the rear terrace and garden.
UTILITY ROOM 3.71m(12'2'') x 2.95m(9'8'')
With plumbing for an automatic washing machine and points for an American style fridge freezer and tumble dryer, this room contains further floor and wall cabinets with a ceramic four place electric hob which stands beneath a stainless steel extractor hood. There is an original barrel vaulted bread oven and an internal door to the garage, as well as a door to the drive.
STUDY 3.02m(9'11'') x 2.59m(8'6'')
With fitted work station and shelving, TV and telephone points, built-in storage cupboards and a window to the front elevation.
LIBRARY 4.34m(14'3'') x 2.57m(8'5'') maximum
With an extensive range of fitted bookshelves, a window to the front elevation, a door to the games room and a door to:-
CLOAKROOM .
With a white suite of WC and bracket wash basin.
GAMES ROOM 7.82m(25'8'') x 4.06m(13'4'')
Converted from a former barn, this room has a natural oak strip floor beneath a vaulted ceiling with exposed A frame and purlin timbers. There are exposed stone walls and a window and French door opening to the rear terrace and garden.
WINE CELLAR 3.28m(10'9'') x 2.51m(8'3'')
Approached by a stone staircase and with a barrel vaulted ceiling and brick built wine bins.
FIRST FLOOR

LANDING .
With the closed stairs to the second floor and doors to:-
MASTER BEDROOM SUITE

BEDROOM ONE 4.95m(16'3'') x 4.32m(14'2'')
With a boxed beam and windows to two elevations, a door leads to:-
BATHROOM EN SUITE 4.17m(13'8'') x 3.35m(11'0'')
Comprising an ivory suite of corner bath, twin vanity wash basins, WC, bidet and ceramic tiled shower cubicle with quadrant open screen, there are windows to three elevations.
BEDROOM TWO 4.60m(15'1'') x 4.55m(14'11'')
With exposed ceiling beams and a Victorian open hearth cast iron fireplace, there are window seats to front and rear elevations and a door to a closet.
BEDROOM THREE 4.42m(14'6'') x 3.48m(11'5'')
With exposed beams, TV point and a two casement window to the front elevation with drawers under.
BEDROOM FOUR 4.39m(14'5'') x 2.51m(8'3'')
Approached via the secondary staircase, this room has a walk-in closet with hanging space and has a two casement window to the rear elevation.
BEDROOM FIVE 3.66m(12'0'') x 2.16m(7'1'')
Currently used as a nursery and with a two casement window to the front elevation and a door to a closet.
FAMILY BATHROOM 4.42m(14'6'') x 3.58m(11'9'')
Re-fitted in 2005 with a white suite of Victorian style roll top bath on ball and claw feet, pedestal wash basin, WC with concealed cistern and quadrant shower cubicle with Aqualisa shower. There is a vertical heated towel rail, medicine cupboard and a window to the rear elevation.
SECOND FLOOR

ATTIC ROOM 8.23m(27'0'') x 3.35m(11'0'')
Approached via a winding staircase, this room contains exposed A frame and purlin timbers and would make an ideal studio bedroom with a window to the gable elevation. There are light and power connections and a door leads to:-
TANK ROOM 4.67m(15'4'') x 3.43m(11'3'')
Used for attic storage and with two windows to the gable elevation.
OUTSIDE
Rectory Farm House is approached via a tarmaced drive which leads to a private block paved parking and turning area at the rear of the house in front of the attached double garage.
DOUBLE GARAGE 5.92m(19'5'') x 5.23m(17'2'')
Approached through an up and over door and with light and power connections and an internal door to the utility room.
HOW TO GET THERE .
From Northampton town centre proceed in a north easterly direction along the A4500 Wellingborough Road, passing Abington Park, Weston Favell and the Weston Favell Shopping Centre. Continue out of the town passing Great Billing and on into open countryside. On approaching Ecton take the first turning on the right before the Worlds End Public House which leads into Northampton Road and then into the High Street. Continue past the Three Horseshoes Public House and the entrance to Rectory Farm House stands on the right hand side.
REAR GARDEN .
Approached by a York style paved and brick terrace, the garden is largely laid to lawn and is bounded by high stone walls and close boarded fencing. There are a variety of small mature fruit and Holly trees and there are external lighting and water points. The garden faces in a westerly direction.

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Property Type:

Single-Family Houses

Sq feet:

3,300 sq. ft.

Amenities:

Parking

For sale by:

Agent/Broker

Phone:

01604 230222

Posted:

February 16 2011 on Facebook