5 bedroom detached house

If you like a property with a wealth of history and period features yet is perfect for modern living then Pine Trees Farmhouse could be the property for you. An improved Grade II listed 18th century stone five/six-bedroom detached property with five/six reception rooms and a drive that can easily accommodate eight or more vehicles. Pine Tree Farmhouse offers much versatility beyond family living as it could be utilised as an Airbnb or would be ideal for a residence with offices, ideal for the home-working generation.

The property, built in circa 1700, is believed to have originally been a coaching inn and later a farmhouse. It was altered and extended circa 1800, and improved with greatly throughout by the current owners including the creation of a magnificent large kitchen/diner with a stunning vaulted ceiling. It could be said this is the perfect house for hosting parties.

The original front door opens into an entrance porch which has original flagstone flooring and double doors to the hallway. The hall also includes flagstone flooring, stairs to the first floor and a ground floor cloakroom. To the left of the hall is a sitting room has a bay window to the front aspect and a fireplace fitted with a wood burning stove. Next to this is a good-sized snug which also has a bay window and an inglenook fireplace.

To the right from the hall is the cosy dining room with underfloor heating with two windows to the front aspect, one with a window seat, and a timber fireplace fitted with a very efficient wood burning stove, perfect for winter entertaining. The room is open plan to the vaulted kitchen which is a new addition, converted from the original dairy and previous kitchen. Adjacent to the dining room is a boot room (perfect for dogs) and a utility room.

Kitchen

This bright and airy room is simply stunning and is truly the heart of the home. The kitchen is fitted with a giant central island with seating for four people and includes floor based and wall mounted cream units with contrasting high quality dark granite work surfaces. There is a butler sink with a Franke hot tap and integrated appliances including TWO dishwashers (with eye catching ‘dirty’ and ‘clean’ indicator signs), a Rangemaster cooker with a ceramic hob, a double oven, with Rangemaster extractor hood above, a Combi microwave/oven and a warming drawer. There is space for both beer and wine fridges. An original door accesses the walk-in pantry. There are also double doors to the rear garden and double doors to the side garden. There is a series of four electrically automated Velux windows to the vaulted roof and underfloor heating throughout which also runs into the dining room.

First and Second Floor – Unrivalled Versatility

There are four rooms on the first floor, all with views to the front aspect. One room is currently used as a large bedroom with the remaining three rooms used as an office, a games room and a gym. On this floor there is a four-piece family bathroom with a jacuzzi bath and a shower/steam cabinet, and a separate cloakroom. On the second floor the master bedroom has fitted wardrobes, bedroom three is dual aspect and, along with bedrooms five and six, has views across the fields beyond the village to Salcey forest. On this floor there is a three-piece family bathroom with a shower/steam cabinet, and a separate cloakroom.

The Gardens

Access to the property is via a gravelled driveway leading off to the front of the house where there is parking for eight cars. There is potential for a garage to the side of the drive entrance (subject to planning). A gate leads to the practical and landscaped side garden with pathways and patio areas as well as flower and shrub borders. There is a large summer house, perfect for housing a hot tub, and a garden shed. A wrought iron gate opens into the rear walled garden which is paved to provide an enclosed and private dining and entertaining area. Further double gates lead back around the side of the house to the front garden.

Village Life and Local Amenities

The popular village of Hackleton has an excellent sought-after village primary school, a public house serving excellent food, a shop with post office, and a park; all within easy walking distance of the house. Hackleton is within 5 miles of Northampton for most other amenities such as Waitrose and Dobbie’s Garden Centre with café which are a seven-minute drive away, as is Salcey forest. Northampton station is a 15-minute drive way with access to London. Caroline Chisholm secondary school is the catchment school and is approximately 2 miles away. Private schools locally include Spratton Hall and Maidwell Hall preparatory schools, Northampton High School for Girls, and Wellingborough School. Public schools nearby are Oundle, Uppingham, and Oakham.

This is a simply stunning well-priced home that needs to be viewed to appreciate the flexibility, space and quality the property offers.
Council tax band: G