A SUPERB FAMILY HOME OFFERING SUBSTANTIAL LIVING ACCOMMODATION IN A HIGHLY DESIRABLE VILLAGE LOCATION.

Great Houghton House is an exceptional Grade II* listed period property offering extensive and versatile family living accommodation in excess of 6,000 sq. ft. The property is believed to have origins dating back to the 17th century with later alterations taking place in both the 18th and 19th centuries.

Great Houghton House underwent a sympathetic modernisation and refurbishment program by a respected local developer around 17 years ago, creating a wonderful family home offering an effective mix of both traditional and contemporary living spaces arranged over three floors.

Constructed of Northamptonshire stone under a predominantly slate roof, the property boasts numerous period features to include the wonderful one storey closed porch dating to 1830 with castellated parapets. An inspection is highly recommended in order to fully appreciate the size, standard and location of the accommodation on offer.

On the ground floor a main entrance door provides access to an impressive reception hall with original tiled flooring and decorative cornice and picture rail. This area enjoys a dual aspect which immediately provides a feeling of both light and space which continues throughout the main living areas.

Adjacent to the reception hall is a secondary inner hallway with main staircase providing access to the first floor accommodation. Beyond the secondary hallway there is a large reception room currently used as a gym, together with a sitting room with fireplace and connecting door to a store room and laundry room beyond. The principal living accommodation is accessed from the main reception hall which opens out on to a wonderful kitchen, dining and living area with Travertine flooring extending throughout. The 'snug' area includes a wood burner fire set to inglenook style fireplace with open plan design extending to the kitchen and dining areas.

The kitchen area comprises stylish curved central unit with granite worktop surfaces inset sink, Smeg oven and hob with extractor canopy above along with a with a Bosch dishwasher. Further features are a prep area, gas fired Aga and additional appliances to include a steam oven, Smeg conventional oven and microwave and a utility area. Connecting doors provide access to a grand and spacious drawing room featuring fireplace with carved ornate mantle surround and impressive large bay window providing views over the formal landscaped gardens and grounds to the rear. There is also an original fitted oak library unit with shelving and cabinets.

Adjacent to the drawing room you enter a stunning orangery/family room with central lantern light and four sets of double doors providing access to the rear gardens. This area also features Travertine flooring, recessed lighting and is accessed through glazed folding doors from the drawing room. Further features to the ground floor include smaller hall with shower/wet room off internal access to the double garage and staircase rising to a spacious office/studio area.

FIRST FLOOR

An extensive landing provides access to the principal bedroom accommodation which comprises four bedrooms which include a main bedroom suite with en suite four piece bathroom suite. There is also a further en suite to bedroom two, along with his and hers walk-in dressing cupboards serving the main bedroom suite. In addition to the en suite facilities there are two house bathrooms.

SECOND FLOOR

The second floor comprises of two areas, each accessed by their own separate staircases and jointly provide further bedroom accommodation or rooms for alternative uses. Two of these bedrooms benefit from an adjacent three piece bathroom suite.

OUTSIDE

The property is approached through twin remote controlled electric gates under an impressive stone pillared entrance with lantern lights. This in turn leads to a largely gravelled frontage and courtyard area providing off road parking for multiple vehicles and featuring clipped hedges, topiary, wisteria, and climbing roses. The formal gardens are a notable feature to the property are situated to the rear, being landscaped and largely laid to lawn with well stocked flower and shrub borders, topiary and clipped hedging. There are two paved terrace areas ideal for outside entertainment and alfresco dining along with a summerhouse and BBQ area.

LOCATION

The village of Great Houghton lies approximately 3 miles south east of Northampton town centre, just of the A428. In the village there are two public houses, a church, village hall, together with a well regarded primary school in the nearby village of Little Houghton. There is state secondary schooling close by with private educational establishments to include Northampton High School for Girls, and Wellingborough School also with sensible driving distance.

The village is well placed for communication links to include the A45 which links up to the M1 motorway at junction 15. Train services are available in Northampton into London Euston with journey times of around one hour with further services available from Wellingborough station into London St Pancras with journey times of around 50 minutes.

PROPERTY INFORMATION

Services: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are connected.

Local Authority: West Northamptonshire Council
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Outgoings: Council Tax Band “G”
£3,589.68 for the year 2023/2024

EPC Rating: Exempt

Tenure: Freehold