Grove Farmhouse

High Street, Great Doddington, Northamptonshire, NN29 7TQ

Asking Price

£1,400,000

Property Highlights

Grade II listed 17th century former farmhouse
Five bedrooms
Three bath or shower rooms
Reception hall, sitting room and dining room
Kitchen/breakfast/family room, boot room and utiity room
Approx 2.6 acres of land with a vineyard
Panoramic views over the Nene Valley and Summer Leys Nature Reserve

Property description

A Grade II listed 17th century five bedroom former farmhouse with a three bedroom annexe cottage with approximately 2.6 acres of land and panoramic countryside views.

The property and annexe has just over 6000 sq. ft. of versatile accommodation which is split into the farmhouse with five bedrooms having over 3,900 sq ft of accommodation comprising; entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen/family room, dining room, office, cloakroom, utility room and boot room on the ground floor. On the first floor are the principal bedroom, dressing room and en-suite and bedroom two with en-suite. On the second floor three further bedrooms and a shower room. The annexe has two reception rooms, utility study, kitchen and cloakroom on the ground floor and on the first floor is the principal bedroom with dressing room and en-suite, two further bedrooms and a bathroom. The plot has over 2.6 acres with enclosed gated parking and a south easterly facing garden, vineyard and orchard at the rear of the farmhouse with views over the Nene valley and the Summer Leys Nature Reserve. The gated entrance leads into a courtyard with plenty of off road parking.

Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Room

The kitchen/breakfast/family room has a high vaulted ceiling with exposed A frames, triple aspect windows with far reaching views, and a door to external steps down to the courtyard. The kitchen has a range of bespoke Walnut units including a larder/breakfast cupboard. Granite worksurfaces incorporate an inset sink and drainer. There is also an island unit which provides additional storage and has an induction hob. Other integrated appliances include a warming drawer, a combi microwave and oven, and a dishwasher. There is also a larder fridge.The breakfast/family area has space for a table and chairs and soft seating. There is also a feature log burning stove.

Reception Rooms

The sitting room has an exposed ceiling beam and ornate coving, wood flooring, original shutters to windows and a feature fireplace with a carved surround and an inset log burning stove. There are glazed double doors to the terrace in the rear garden for al fresco dining and entertaining. The dining room also has wood flooring, and has dual aspect windows, with shutters, to the courtyard and to the rear with views over the surrounding countryside.

Outside

The property is accessed via an archway with electric wooden gates to a courtyard which has paved areas with space for seating. There is an extensive gravelled parking area in the centre. An opening gives vehicular access to the rear where there is a paved and gravelled terrace spanning the rear of the farmhouse with ample space for a barbecue, seating areas, and dining tables for al fresco relaxation and entertaining. Steps down from the terrace lead to a lawned area with mature trees. This area also houses some photovoltaic solar panels.

Situation and Schooling

Great Doddington is located between Northampton and Wellingborough and overlooks the Nene Valley and the Nature Reserve of Summer Leys. The village has a church, a shop, a public house, and a village hall. There are recreation fields for football etc. and a play park. There is a pre-school nursery and a primary school. The property is in catchment for Wollaston Secondary School with alternative schools available in Wellingborough.

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