6 bedroom detached house for sale

This charming detached Georgian period stone Country house is prominently situated in the heart of Walgrave village, Northamptonshire. Meticulously refurbished by the current proprietors, the property boasts six bedrooms spread across three floors, complemented by two reception rooms, a games room, a home office, a studio, and a spacious party room, encompassing approximately 4,400 square feet of living space.

Rich in character features, the residence offers a welcoming ambience with generously proportioned open receptions and family areas. The expansive gardens, meticulously maintained, provide a serene backdrop, offering picturesque views from various vantage points around the house. Additionally, discreetly situated at the rear is a wooded paddock, along with a detached stone barn suitable for storage, stabling, and accommodations, accompanied by gated off-road parking capable of accommodating multiple vehicles.

Enhancing the outdoor experience is a splendid party barn, ideal for alfresco dining and entertainment, particularly during the warmer months.

Historical Note - The Dial House derives it's name from the 19th Century stone Sun Dial on the south elevation and the Sun Dial was registered in the 1889 Gatty and Lloyd Edition book of Sun Dials. In the early 20th Century the house was known to be the residence of the Rector of Walgrave Thomas Badcock. The present owners have occupied the house since 2006 and have carried out an extensive refurbishment program.

Services - Mains, drainage, gas water and electricity are connected. Central heating is through radiators from an Ideal Mixer Co gas-fried boiler serving the main house with a secondary boiler serving the games room, office and studio. Domestic hot water is from a Heatrae Sadia Megaflow mains pressure unvented cylinder.

Accommodation -

Ground Floor -

Reception Hall - 5.49m x 3.81m (18'0 x 12'6) - Approach through a part glazed leaded light front door with stone dressed windows either side. There is a boxed ceiling beam over an oak stripped floor and an open hearth Inglenook fireplace with stone back and over mantel. The stairs rise to the first floor and doors lead to:-

Drawing Room - 6.22m x 4.78m (20'5 x 15'8) - A very attractive room with an Inglenook fireplace at the far end with cast iron log burner and secret door to the games room. There is a five casement bay window to the west facing terrace and garden approached through an Alice door and the ceiling is Dentil Corniced with a picture rail.

Dining Room - 8.71m x 4.47m (28'7 x 14'8) - A superb dual purposed room serving as a dining room and secondary sitting room also with an open hearth fireplace with moulded stone mantel. There are boxed ceiling beams and triple sliding sash double glazed shuttered windows, one incorporating a concealed cupboard and an archway gives direct access to the kitchen.

Kitchen/Breakast Room - 7.01m x 3.53m (23'0 x 11'7) - Fitted by Fraser James with painted shaker style floor and wall cabinets with polished granite and hardwood work surfaces incorporating a twin Belfast sink unit, the integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher, concealed waste bin and larder cupboard. There is a four oven gas fired AGA range cooker with two hob plates and two ring electric ceramic hob module with concealed cooker hood over and an archway leads to the breakfast area where there is fitted bench seating and window to side elevation.

Cloakroom - 1.65m x 1.45m (5'5 x 4'9) - With Burlington stand wash basin and WC, there is a Quarry tiled floor and panelled dado's.

Utility/Laundry - 3.05m x 2.26m (10'0 x 7'5) - With further floor and wall cabinets with hardwood work surfaces incorporating shelved storage, Belfast sink unit, plumbing for automatic washing machine, shelved storage and cupboards housing the boiler and hot water cylinder.

Bootroom - 3.63m x 2.62m (11'11 x 8'7) - Approach through a canopy porch at the rear of the house and with ceramic tiled floor this room gives access to the courtyard, parking and outbuildings.

Games Room - 7.95m x 5.23m (26'1 x 17'2) - With vaulted ceiling with exposed A-frame and purlin timbers, there are casement windows and French doors to the courtyard parking and lawns between the house and outbuildings. A door leads to:-

Office - 3.84m x 3.20m (12'7 x 10'6 ) - With an internal door connecting to:-

Studio - 8.10m x 3.76m (26'7 x 12'4) - With vaulted ceiling with exposed A-frame and purlin timbers, there is a boiler cupboard, a door to the courtyard and further French doors leading to:-

Garden Room - 6.55m x 4.93m (21'6 x 16'2) - Again with a vaulted ceiling over a flagstoned floor, there are casement windows to three elevations and the room is heated by a ESSE Ironheart cast iron log burning stove. This room is used as an informal entertaining area and there are doors to the courtyard and to the south facing terrace and gardens.

First Floor -

Half Landing - 3.43m x 2.13m (11'3 x 7'0) - With split staircase rising to the master and principle bedrooms.

Master Bedroom Suite -

Bedroom One - 5.87m x 3.96m (19'3 x 13'0) - A very attractive room with twin three casement Mullioned windows overlooking the south lawns there is a range of built-in wardrobes with shelving and hanging space and a door to:-

Bathroom En Suite - Comprising white imperial suite of roll top bath on ball and claw feet with side mixer tap, ceramic tile shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin. There is a vertical heated towel rail, wall light points and windows to the south facing gardens.

Main Landing - 3.94m x 3.73m (12'11 x 12'3) - In the centre of the house and containing the stairs rising to the second floor there are panelled doors leading to:-

Bedroom Two - 4.32m x 4.27m (14'2 x 14'0) - The highest ceiling with exposed beam, sliding sash window with window seat to front elevation and door to Jack and Jill shower room.

Bedroom Three - 3.91m x 3.73m (12'10 x 12'3) - A very attractive room with two built-in cupboards either side of a sliding sash window with window seat below. There is Alcove recess and open hearth fireplace with regency cast iron hob.

Bedroom Four - 4.32m x 3.86m (14'2 x 12'8) - Also with open hearth cast iron fireplace and sliding sash window with window seat. A door leads to:-

Jack And Jill Shower Room - 2.13m x 1.80m (7'0 x 5'11) - With twin wash basins beneath a fitted wall mirror there is a white suite of WC and ceramic tiled shower cubicle.

Bedroom Five - 4.09m x 2.97m (13'5 x 9'9) - With coved ceiling, twin sliding sash windows to the side elevation and a further window to the courtyard.

Family Bathroom - 2.92m x 2.31m (9'7 x 7'7) - With a white suite of vanity wash basin with cupboards under, roll top bath on ball and claw feet, ceramic tiled and glazed shower suite with Aqualisa shower and WC. There is a shaver socket, heated towel rail and wall light points.

Second Floor -

Landing - 3.35m x 3.12m (11'0 x 10'3) - With exposed purlin timbers and window to rear elevation, an archway leads to an inner landing where there are two storage closets and doors leading to:-

Bedroom Six - 4.04m x 3.68m (13'3 x 12'1) - With vaulted ceiling with exposed A-frame and purlin timbers there is a two casement PVCu window to the front elevation with superb countryside views.

Shower Room - 3.15m x 2.67m (10'4 x 8'9) - Comprising white suite of ceramic tiled shower cubicle, WC and pedestal wash basin. Window to front elevation.

Outbuildings -

Threshing Barn - 14.68m x 5.23m (48'2 x 17'2) - Constructed as stone beneath a slate roof it is a double height barn with an exposed brick floor and an archway to the yard.

Stables - 5.13m x 4.22m (16'10 x 13'10) - Comprising two stalls and currently used as a workshop with light and power connections. There is a door to the rear paddock and orchid.

Logia - 8.26m x 4.29m (27'1 x 14'1) - Approach by a paved barbeque area where there is a Koi Carp pond. The logia has two bays, external lighting and power sockets and is an ideal location for alfresco summer dining.

Outiside - Approach through double leaf electrically operated courtyard gates, there is a private gravelled drive leading to a parking/turning area within the walled courtyard adjacent to which there is an aluminium framed greenhouse adjacent to the outbuildings.

The Grounds - On the western side of the house there is an extensive lawned area which is largely walled and bounded by well stocked flower borders with some fine specimen shrubs and mature Cherry which stands adjacent to a sun terrace accessed from the Drawing Room. Beyond the walled garden there is a small orchid of established fruit trees including cooking and eating Apple, Pear and Plum trees. The grass paddock stretches way beyond the orchard to the rear of the stone barn and contains some fine specimen trees including Holm Oak, Sweet Chestnut, Lime, Oak, Ash, Cherry and Horse Chestnut and at the far end of the paddock there is an expense of wild flower gardens.

How To Get There - From Northampton proceed in a North Eastly direction along the A5123 Kettering Road out of the town along the dual carriageway from round Spinney and the village of Moulton. Continue to the next roundabout junction and take the left-hand turn signposted to Holcot. Upon entering Holcot proceed to the crossroads and turn right and then out of the village signposted towards Walgrave. Upon entering Walgrave along the Holcot Road the Dial House stands on the left-hand side.

Local Amenities - Within the village there is the Church of England Church, a public house and County primary school with secondary education available at Moulton College County School. The village is well placed for access to a number of preparatory and public schools notably Maidwell Hall, Spratton Hall, Northampton High School for Girls, Wellingborough, Pitsford, Oakham, Uppingham, Oundle and Rugby.

Location - Walgrave Village in Northamptonshire exudes quintessential English charm with its picturesque countryside setting and traditional architecture. Despite its tranquil ambience, the village boasts decent connectivity through local transport links. While not directly served by rail, Walgrave Village benefits from proximity to nearby towns like Northampton and Kettering, both of which have railway stations providing connections to major cities like London, Birmingham, and beyond. Regular bus services also connect the village to neighbouring towns and villages, facilitating easy access to essential amenities and broader transportation networks. Within the village itself, residents often rely on cars for daily commuting and errands, given its rural location. However, cycling and walking are popular modes of transportation, thanks to the area's scenic trails and relatively flat terrain. Overall, Walgrave Village offers a tranquil retreat from the urban bustle without sacrificing access to essential transport links for residents and visitors alike.