4 bed detached house for sale

Whilton, Northamptonshire NN11

This truly outstanding detached 17th Century period stone house stands in an enviable edge of village location with south facing walled gardens and countryside views. The stylish interior has been much improved by the present owners to include bespoke cabinetry and joinery by Fraser James and Jackson Stone and decorated throughout in a fresh contemporary style with four/five bedroomed accommodation over three floors including a master suite and two bathrooms. The three reception rooms each contain a wealth of period features and the 21 foot long Fraser James kitchen/breakfast room opens directly to the rear garden. Externally there is a detached double garage and the plot extends to approximately 0.24 of an acre.

Accommodation

Ground Floor

Reception Hall (2.72m x 2.72m (8'11 x 8'11))

The fully panelled hall has bespoke fitted bench seating with basket alcoves and boot cupboards under together with coat hooks and shelving over fitted out by Jackson Stone and provides a useful anti room to the main house.

Dining Room (6.15m x 4.67m (20'2 x 15'4))

A natural lime stone floor beneath a beamed ceiling, the focal point of the room is the inglenook fireplace with a cast iron log burner in front of a herringbone brick back support beam over. The stylish solid oak staircase has integrated tread lighting to the first and second floors. There is a bespoke glass fronted under stairs wine cellar also by Fraser James with oak wine bins and concealed LED lighting.

Sitting Room (4.60m x 3.25m (15'1 x 10'8))

A through room with shuttered panel glazed windows to front and rear elevations there is a range of bespoke fitted bookcases to one wall with built in cupboards.

Family Room (4.55m x 3.68m (14'11 x 12'1))

Linking the dining room to the kitchen this room also has a beamed ceiling over herringbone engineered oak floor, bespoke fitted wall cabinets and shelving by Fraser James together with a wall mounted TV and sound bar media unit.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room (6.50m x 3.84m (21'4 x 12'7))

Fitted by Fraser James with floor and wall cabinets with polished Quartz work surfaces incorporating twin bowl underslung Belfast sink, Neff eye level oven and microwave, integrated dishwasher and wine cooler. There is an Everhot range cooker standing within an inglenook alcove and a central island unit with breakfast bar and polished Quartz surface. The cabinetry includes a housing for an America style fridge/freezer and the breakfast area has French doors opening to the rear terrace and south facing garden beyond.

Utility Room (3.71m x 2.69m (12'2 x 8'10))

Extensively fitted with floor and wall cabinets including broom cupboard and shelved storage cupboards there is a Belfast sink and plumbing for automatic washing machine and tumble dryer. The utility has a lime stone floor with a stable type door opening to the rear terrace and garden.

Cloakroom (1.83m x 1.12m (6'0 x 3'8))

Panelled dado and white suite of pedestal wash basin and WC with high level cistern.

First Floor

Landing (4.70m x 1.80m (15'5 x 5'11))

The central landing houses the staircase rising to the first floor with oak handrail and steel balustrade with LED thread lighting. Panelled doors lead to:-

Master Bedroom Suite

Private Landing (3.89m x 1.37m (12'9 x 4'6))

With leaded light stone mullioned deep sealed window there are doors leading to:-

Bedroom One (4.32m x 3.71m (14'2 x 12'2))

Vaulted ceiling there is a two casement dormer window to the rear elevation and a leaded light mullioned window to the side. This room contains a range of fitted wardrobes to one wall with mirror fronted doors, shelving, hanging space and fitted drawers with oak iterior and LED lighting by Jackson Stone.

Shower Room Ensuite (2.79m x 0.99m (9'2 x 3'3))

With ceramic tiled shower cubicle with rain shower, WC with concealed cistern and bracket wash basin. There is a mirror fronted cabinet and vertical heated towel rail. A door leads to:-

Dressing Room Ensuite/Bedroom Five (3.12m x 2.97m (10'3 x 9'9))

With window seat and two casement window to the rear elevation.

Bedroom Two (3.58m x 3.56m (11'9 x 11'8))

Also with a range of fitted wardrobes to one wall with mirror fronted doors and door operated LED internal lighting. Also by Jackson Stone. There is a window seat and two casement window to the rear elevation.

Bathroom (2.08m x 1.68m (6'10 x 5'6))

With a white suite of shower/bath with integrated shower over, glazed screen, vanity wash basin and WC. This room has a ceramic tiled dado, shuttered window and vertical heated towel rail.

Second Floor

Landing (2.62m x 1.37m (8'7 x 4'6))

With exposed purlin timber and panelled doors leading to:-

Bedroom Three (3.40m x 3.20m (11'2 x 10'6))

A double bedroom with exposed purlin timbers, vaulted ceiling and a two casement shuttered dormer window to the rear elevation.

Bedroom Four (3.53m x 3.02m (11'7 x 9'11))

With vaulted ceiling and two casement shuttered window to the rear elevation.

Bathroom (1.85m x 1.68m (6'1 x 5'6))

With a white suite of shower/bath with glazed screen, vanity wash basin, WC with concealed cistern and vertical heated towel rail. Heritage roof light.

Outside

The Manor House is approached from Manor Lane through electrically operated wrought iron gates set on twin stone pillars with moulded pediments and gate leading to ample parking and turning space to the rear of the house but in front of the detached double garage block where there is also a covered bin/log store.

Double Garage (5.74m x 5.31m (18'10 x 17'5))

Constructed of stone with a pitched roof approached through electrically operated up and over door and with light and power connections and a closed staircase leading to a loft over.

Gardens

Standing mostly to the south east and south of the house and approached by a deep Indian lime stone terrace surrounded by low level box and Lavender hedge there is also external lighting and external water tap. The gardens are largely laid to lawn surrounded by stone walls and there is a children's soft play area standing within a park railed fence. To the south side of the garden there is another railed enclosure and established hedging creating a small orchard containing a number of mature fruit trees and providing an enclosed herb garden. There is also a concealed oil storage tank.

Planning

The property is Listed Grade II as a Building of Architectural or Historic Interest and consent was granted to replace wood framed windows with Heritage double glazed units to the original part of the property and standard double glazing to both extensions.

Services

Main drainage, water and electricity are connected. Central heating is through radiators from an oil fired boiler also providing domestic hot water.

Council Tax

West Northamptonshire Council - Band D

Local Amenities

Surrounded by Althorp Estate Farmland the village is well placed for ease of access to the A5/Watling Street and the M1 motorway at junction 16. The Grand Union canal runs nearby and there are ample employment opportunities in Daventry, Rugby, Northampton and Coventry. Great Brington is nearby with the Althorp Coaching Innand a primary school at Little Brington. Long Buckby station is located approximately 4 miles to the east providing services to Birmingham and London whilst Rugby station provides fast connecting services on the West Coast Mainline.

How To Get There

From Northampton proceed in a westerly direction along the A45 Weedon Road passing Sixfields and heading towards the M1 junction 16 signposted to Daventry. On leaving the town on the dual carriageway take the right hand turning to the village of Harpole and proceed through the village heading in a northerly direction along Upper High Street. At the junction with Roman Road turn left signposted towards Nobottle and proceed into open countryside through the hamlet of Nobottle and passing the village of Little Brington. Continue straight on signposted towards Whilton. On approaching the village take the first turning right signposted into the village and the next right into Main Street. Follow the road down the hill passing St Andrews Church and then at the next junction with Brington Lane turn right into Manor Lane where the property stands on the left hand side.

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