5 bed detached house for sale

Church Street, Hargrave NN9

Nestled in an elevated position with breathtaking views over rolling countryside, this characterful country residence offers a rare blend of timeless charm and modern luxury. Wonderfully renovated, remodelled, and enhanced to an exceptional standard, this detached home provides over 2,900 sq. Ft. Of versatile living space, perfect for larger or extended families, or anyone seeking a truly beautiful and peaceful rural retreat.

Surrounded by grounds approaching one and three-quarter acres, the property boasts fine formal gardens alongside a delightful spinney and meadowland, creating an idyllic and private sanctuary. The landscape invites outdoor enjoyment and exploration, with nearby bridleways accessible from Brook Street and Nags Head Lane, making it an ideal location for countryside walks, horse riding, and tranquil outdoor activities.

The accommodation is impressively spacious and thoughtfully designed, with five generously proportioned reception rooms offering abundant space for relaxation, entertainment, and family living. The heart of the home is the superbly crafted kitchen and breakfast room, which extends to approximately 21ft by 18ft. Featuring a striking limestone floor, Bianco Antico granite countertops, and bespoke cabinetry, this kitchen is both highly functional and visually stunning, perfect for culinary enthusiasts and social gatherings alike.

With five comfortable bedrooms and four beautifully appointed bathrooms – three of which are en suite – there is more than enough room to accommodate family and guests with privacy and ease. The principal bedroom is a true highlight of this home, boasting a spacious dressing room and its own luxurious en suite bathroom, creating an elegant and restful sanctuary away from the bustle of everyday life. Throughout the property, a wealth of original features and fine detailing imbue each room with warmth and character, blending traditional charm with contemporary convenience.

A double gated entrance leads to a sweeping driveway, offering extensive parking and turning space, complemented by access to a double garage for added security and storage. This grand yet welcoming country house epitomises quality living in a peaceful and rural setting, providing a unique opportunity to acquire a home that balances style, comfort, and countryside tranquillity.

If you are searching for a beautifully presented, characterful residence surrounded by nature, with generous accommodation and superb outdoor space, this remarkable property is ready to welcome you home.

Accommodation In Brief:

Entering the property via the rear hall with Limestone tiled floor, there is a cloakroom/WC – ideal when working or entertaining in the garden - and a practical laundry/utility room which could also serve as a space for muddy boots and dogs!
The fully bespoke kitchen/breakfast room has French doors opening onto the garden terrace and provides a comprehensive array of cabinets with Bianco Antico Granite counters and upstands, inset double ceramic sink and drainer with mixer tap, useful preparation area and appliances to include oven with gas (lpg) hob, granite splashback and extractor hood, additional oven and coffee maker, dishwasher, wine cooler and American-style fridge/freezer. The Bianco Antico Granite topped central island features glazed cabinets and there is also ample space for the granite breakfast table.

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The Limestone flooring has underfloor heating and this extends through the inner hallway with second cloakroom and Oak staircase leading to the first floor, and into the family/TV room which also enjoys French doors which open to the garden.
The generously proportioned, dual aspect sitting room offers a wealth of original exposed timbers and an inglenook fireplace with oak bressummer and tiled hearth, incorporating a wood burning stove. There is ample space for a dining table, if required, along with doors opening to both front and rear gardens.
Through then to the snug also offers a wealth of original exposed timbers and a delightful stone inglenook fireplace with oak bressummer and tiled hearth, incorporating a wood burning stove. With the study adjacent, and spiral staircase to the first floor, this area would make an ideal space for visitors or extended family.

First Floor

The five double bedrooms and four beautifully appointed bathrooms on the first floor are served by two staircases, with the main landing accessed via the inner hall and the secondary landing via the snug.
The exceptional principal bedroom is fitted with a full range of bespoke wardrobes, with a walk-in dressing room and has its own fully tiled bathroom with suite comprising stunning Nickle double-ended ‘slipper’ roll-top bath with wall-mounted ‘waterfall’ taps, large walk-in shower, wall-hung washbasin and WC with concealed cistern.
The second bedroom has both wardrobe space and a charming stone fireplace recess, plus an opening to the adjoining ‘Jack and Jill’ bathroom with roll-top bath, pedestal washbasin and WC. This bathroom is also accessed via the secondary landing and also serves the fifth bedroom. The two additional bedrooms both have private en suite facilities.

Outside

The property is set well back from the road on a gently elevated plot with post and rail fencing and mature trees forming the boundary. A gravelled driveway and five-bar gates give access to the extensive parking/turning space and large detached pantiled garage.
There is a delightful wrap-around paved pathway and terrace providing seating areas and places to enjoy views of the garden and the surrounding rural landscape.
The garden provides a peaceful environment with expansive areas of lawn interspersed with a wide variety of mature trees and shrubs, with post and rail fencing and hedgerow, extensive exterior lighting, wood shed, summerhouse and boiler room.

Note:

The property features gas (lpg) fired central heating with Chrome radiators.
Fitted water softener.

Pantiled Barn/Double Garage

5.60m x 5.60m (18’ 4” x 18’ 4”).

Location

Hargrave is a charming, small village situated within rural Northamptonshire - just off the B645 and close to its borders with Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire – boasting an attractive and varied mix of properties, with the Anglican All Hallows Church at its heart. The larger villages of Raunds (3 miles) and Kimbolton (5 miles) offer a host of local shops, amenities and recreational facilities. The nearby towns of Wellingborough, Bedford and St. Neots offer a mainline commuter service, with the recently upgraded A14, M1/M6 and A45 all in close proximity. The excellent retail and leisure park at Rushden Lakes is about 8 miles away.

Buyers Information

To comply with government Money Laundering Regulations 2019, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers at the point of agreeing a sale. We use the services of a third party and there is a nominal charge for this service. Please note that we are unable to issue a Memorandum of Agreed Sale until the checks are complete.