4 bedroom detached house

Market Harborough 2 miles (HST London St Pancras International)
Kettering 13 miles (HST London St Pancras International)
Northampton 16 miles (HST London Euston 55 mins)
(All distances approximate)

A late Georgian period Farmhouse set in an elevated village position, extended and fully refurbished to an exceptionally high standard.

The Property
Believed to date to the late 1700s, and enlarged in 1865, Farrer Farm is the former residence of Reverend Richard Farrer and his descendants, to include Louisa and Henry Morgan Vane, who later became Lord of the Manor of Harborough and Bowden in 1867.
In recent years, extensive refurbishment and improvement has been undertaken, with beautiful period features having been carefully restored, and the house further extended to create a wonderful open plan living space ideally suited to contemporary living.
The standard of finish throughout the property is reflective of discerning taste, with the kitchen a tailored creation by Plain English, Fired Earth tiling, traditional cast iron radiators, solid oak parquet flooring, original sash windows and bespoke storage solutions for an elegant, clean finish.
Symmetrical reception rooms are to either side of the entrance hall, which itself has a detailed tiled floor. Both reception rooms have solid oak parquet floors, cast iron radiators, sash windows and fireplaces, with the drawing room having a Chesney wood burning stove inset within a marble fireplace, and the sitting room having a cast iron open fireplace.
From the entrance, an inner hall leads past a generous cloakroom which has finishes by Burlington and Lefroy Brooks, past the stairs down to the basement, and on to the kitchen.
Opened up and extended by the present owners, the living kitchen now offers spacious accommodation, with space for a large, comfortable seating area around the Charnwood log burner, with light entering the space via an original stone mullioned window. The dining area is lit by two large roof lanterns and sits adjacent to large bespoke bi-folding doors that open onto the rear garden. The dining and living areas have an engineered oak flooring with underfloor heating beneath, whilst the kitchen area has original red quarry tiles to the floor.
A white ‘Total Control’ Aga is a centrepiece, surrounding by the custom designed Plain English kitchen units and dresser, offering ample storage with built-in in appliances, and a double bowl Belfast sink with Perry and Rowe taps.
Downstairs, the cellar has been fully tanked and converted, with custom built cupboards creating a discreet utility area with space for washing machine and tumble dryer next to a useful sink. There are further deep storage cupboards with drawers and shelving, and with a window to one end of the room introducing natural light, the room could comfortably be used as a working or craft room.
Returning to the ground floor, the original staircase rises to a wide landing with picture window to the rear enjoying lovely views over trees and the fields beyond the house.
The principal bedroom is of an excellent size, with a fully fitted dressing room and large en-suite shower room, finished with Hans Grohe power shower, white suite and Perry and Rowe taps.
There are three further bedrooms, two of which are doubles, an excellent walk-in airing cupboard and a large bathroom.
The bathroom is finished to a very high standard, with underfloor heated Fired Earth marble mosaic floor in a wet room style, large walk-in showering area with Samuel Heath City Bronze finishings, marble wall tiles, twin sinks also with Samuel Heath finishings, and a Victoria and Albert freestanding bath.

Outside
Parking is to the rear of the property where there is off road parking for two vehicles, plus a garage and oak framed car port with extensive loft storage over. To the front of the house is a lawned and bordered with central path leading to the main entrance.
The rear garden is primarily laid to lawn, with mature herbaceous borders, shrubs and trees giving interest throughout the year. Terracing leads to a wide block-paved seating area adjacent to the kitchen / living room where there is ample space for a table and chairs.
To one side of the property is a large wood store and espaliered beech trees, and to the other, a hidden, block paved side garden which gives access to the front of the property.

Situation
Nearby lies the historic town of Market Harborough with a range of everyday amenities including banks, supermarkets, commercial centre, local farm shop, theatre and leisure centre. It is from here that the main line station connects with London St Pancras International within an hour. Nearby is the famous Foxton Locks on the Grand Union Canal, the arm from the foot of the Locks terminates in Market Harborough basin. The entire nationwide canal system is accessible from here.
Further to the north lies the city of Leicester with a comprehensive range of commercial and leisure facilities. Neighbouring towns include Northampton, Leicester, Uppingham and Oakham.
Communications in the area are excellent. The A6 trunk road connects Leicester and Market Harborough whilst the M1 is easily accessible to the west of Leicester and via the A14 to the south at Catthorpe interchange linking with the M6. International air travel is available at East Midlands Airport, Birmingham, Stansted and Luton.
The area is well known for schooling with excellent primary schools in the area, preparatory available at Great Glen, Maidwell, Spratton and senior at Guilsborough, Uppingham, Oakham, Oundle, Leicester and Rugby. Sporting and recreational activities are well catered for in the area. Close-by is the historic Naseby Battlefield site with Prince Rupert’s viewing platform just outside the village. Golf is at Leicester, Market Harborough, Kibworth and Luffenham. Water sports, including sailing and fishing are available at Pitsford Reservoir, Rutland Water, near Oakham and fishing on Eyebrook Reservoir near Uppingham.

VIEWING
The property may only be inspected by prior arrangement through King West.

SERVICES
None of the services have been tested by the agents.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
West Northamptonshire Council.

COUNCIL TAX
Band G

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