Brook House

History and Specification

The property was originally a coaching barn and retains a lot of the original stonework and beams. The vendors have owned the property for 40 years. They added a single storey extension about 12 years ago which created an office which is used for running a business from home but which could be converted into an annexe for extended family or guests if required or could be used for a gym or games room if preferred.The property has timber framed double glazed windows throughout.

Ground Floor

The main front door opens into a hall which has stairs to the first floor and a door to the drawing room. Alternative access is via a side door which leads into a lobby with access to the kitchen/breakfast room and utility room. There is also a door to a side hall which leads to the office. An inner lobby between the kitchen and drawing room has access to a two piece cloakroom.

Reception Rooms

The drawing room has dual aspect windows to the front and rear, exposed beams, and a feature open fire with a stone surround. Exposed wood flooring continues into the adjoining dining room which has dual aspect windows with beams over, an inset display niche, LED spotlights, and a loft hatch.The sitting room is accessed via double doors from the breakfast room. It has a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, an exposed stone wall, a stone fireplace housing a log burning stove, and dual aspect windows and French doors to the garden at the front.

Home Office/Potential Annexe

An opening and steps down lead from the dining room to the extension which was added by the vendors about 12 years ago with care taken to match the new stonework to the original building. The extension comprises a hallway with cloakroom and a main room which measures 19 ft. 10 by 15 ft. 11 and is currently used as an office and storeroom for the vendors’ business. There is travertine floor tiling throughout. The extension has its own entrance door and there is scope to create an annexe here if desired, with provision in the cloakroom to add a shower cubicle if required.

Kitchen

The kitchen has an exposed ceiling beam, and a comprehensive range of handmade solid wood units including glazed display cabinets, display shelving, and pan drawers. The granite worksurfaces incorporate a one and a half bowl sink and drainer under the window which overlooks the garden and stable block to the front. The island provides additional storage including wine racks and tray storage and has a wooden worksurface which incorporates a breakfast bar. There is an integrated fridge in the island and other appliances include a Neff hide and slide oven with warming drawer, an induction hob with extractor over, a dishwasher, and a microwave and there is an additional fridge and space for a wine cooler. Tiled flooring continues into the breakfast room.

Breakfast Room

The kitchen is separated from the breakfast room by a central chimney breast with a fireplace housing a Clearview log burning stove on the kitchen side and a built-in cupboard on the breakfast room side. The breakfast room has a feature alcove with built-in cupboards and shelves, space for a table to seat six, and space for a dresser unit.

Utility/Boot Room

The utility boot room has dual aspect windows to the front, a range of built-in cupboards for coats and shoes, further units with wood block worksurface incorporating a Belfast sink, and space for freezers as well as washing machine and tumble dryer.

First Floor

The landing has a window to the rear and access to a shower room and four bedrooms.

Principal Bedroom Suite

The principal bedroom has a window to the front, built-in wardrobes, and a dressing area with a walk-in wardrobe. The fully tiled en suite has underfloor heating, a window to the front, a jacuzzi bath, double shower cubicle, a WC, and twin washbasins set into an array of vanity storage cupboards and shelves. There is also a built-in linen cupboard.

Other Bedrooms and Bathrooms

There are three further double bedrooms. Two have windows to the front and built-in wardrobes and the other bedroom has a window to the side. These bedrooms share a three piece shower room which has a double shower cubicle with rainwater and standard showerheads, and a vanity washbasin.

Gardens and Grounds

The property is set well back from the road and has approximately 4.66 acres of gardens and paddocks. The driveway is screened by high hedges, and has electric gates. The drive leads to an extensive parking area in addition to the timber built double carport and garage. There is a lawned front garden with established tree and shrub borders, and a wisteria across the front of the house. Double timber gates open to a split level walled area between the house and outbuildings. The lower level has a central block paved area with concrete areas directly outside the stables. Raised stone beds house spring bulbs and shrubs including roses and rhododendrons. Steps lead up to the upper level which has a paved terrace with space for outside dining and entertaining. There is a further block paved area directly outside the extension which could be used as a private garden area for the annexe. This leads to a separate garden area which is currently used for chickens and for growing vegetables.

Equestrian Facilities

The equestrian facilities are all conveniently located within easy reach of the main house and include a 40 x 25 m. fibrelock arena which is enclosed by post and rail fencing. Training mirrors on the arena and the five horse Monarch horse walker next to it are available by separate negotiation if required.The outbuilding opposite the main house has six stone built well-ventilated stables with slate roofs, and there are two further stables in the hay barn which backs onto the stable block and is currently also used to store garden machinery. There is also a tack room which is next to the office and houses the oil fired boilerThere is space to park a horse box, and turnout pens with wood chippings in addition to the paddocks which wrap around the property and are bordered by post and rail fences as well as by a brook.

Preston Deanery

Preston Deanery is a small hamlet with a church and good community connections. It lies 6 miles south of Northampton. Primary schools are in Hackleton and Grange Park (both 2 miles), and secondary schooling is at Caroline Chisholm School (2 miles) and Northampton School for Boys in Northampton. Local private schools include Quinton House, Spratton Hall, Wellingborough School and Northampton High School for Girls. Public schools are at Rugby, Oundle, Uppingham, Oakham and Stowe. There is a Waitrose supermarket in Wootton 2.5 miles away.