Wellingborough, Northamptonshire

Bank Farm House, 100 Thrapston Road Finedon | Wellingborough | Northamptonshire | NN9 5HL

KEY FEATURES Bank Farm House Bank Farm House is a substantial detached stone-built period former farmhouse, situated on the outskirts of the sought-after village of Finedon. The property boasts beautiful landscaped gardens, a double garage with a workshop and is surrounded by the most glorious open countryside. Bank Farm House is accessed via an impressive entrance with electric gates opening to a sweeping driveway which leads down to the house, the initial part of the driveway is shared with one other property. At the end of the driveway is a large circular parking area with access to a double garage and workshop plus a further covered parking area.

On entering you are greeted by a wide and spacious entrance hallway with a guest cloakroom, on the left is the first of four impressive reception rooms, it’s a superb room ideal for entertaining with a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and a stone fireplace with wood burner. The sitting room is a delightful room with exposed stone walls a vaulted lantern ceiling and bi folding doors that open onto a stunning Japanese style water garden, this room also has a shower room so could be used as bedroom if required. At the rear of the hallway is an oak panelled study/library with fitted bespoke bookcases. The entrance hallway opens into a large sitting area/reception hall with a fireplace and oak staircase to the upper floor. The last of the entertaining rooms is a wonderful oak panelled dining room, it’s a great size room ideal for family dining. Lastly, we have the kitchen/breakfast room which is fitted with a range of quality bespoke units with integrated appliances, there is a large breakfast area in a deep bay window and a separate utility room.

On the first floor there are five bedrooms, the main bedroom is a good size with a separate dressing room and en-suite shower room, a large guest bedroom with en-suite, plus three further bedrooms and a family bathroom.

This stunning home sits in gardens of approximately 0.45acre with a large lawned garden overlooking adjoining fields, the enclosed Japanese style water garden with ornamental bridge and walled patio plus a vast forecourt with covered areas ideal for outside entertaining. There is a detached double garage with workshop plus a further store room above.

Finedon is close to the A45 with access to the M1 and A14, facilities include a library, church, primary school and a small country park. Rushden Lakes with extensive shopping facilities and Wellingborough station are close by.

SELLER INSIGHT When we came across the property back in 1998 it was almost completely derelict, and the garden could only really be described as a field so it wasn’t the prettiest property,” says the owner. “It had been purchased by a developer some months before and he was right at the beginning of the redevelopment process. At that time our three children were in their late teens and we’d been searching for a substantial family home that could comfortably accommodate us all and one that, going forward, could be a hub for large family get-togethers and celebrations. Despite its rather sorry state we could see that, once finished, Bank Farm House would tick all of those boxes, and I have to say that after twenty-five very happy years here it most definitely has.”

“Because the developer was right at the beginning of the renovation process we were able to put our stamp on the finished article by tweaking the layout to make it more open, and we also chose all of the fixtures and fittings. In more recent years we’ve future-proofed it further by adding a lovely bright garden room with adjacent wet room on the ground floor, which could double up as guest accommodation, and we also revamped the kitchen. As well as installing sleek new units, we added a beautiful semicircular bay window with floor-to-ceiling windows, which is where we have our large, circular dining table – we have a very elegant formal dining room, but whenever the family comes to visit they’d all much rather squeeze around the kitchen table!”

“The garden is another gorgeous feature, and developing it has been a real labour of love. Initially we enlisted the help of a garden designer to give us a few pointers, but we did all of the hard work ourselves. We added a beautiful pond with a little bridge, we have a huge open lawn and we’ve created a number of pretty places where we can sit out, relax and entertain. It’s a stunning space, and from it we enjoy glorious and ever-changing views out across the neighbouring farmland.”

“The dining room is an elegant space for entertaining, the main sitting room is beautiful, as is the garden room, and the kitchen has always been a really warm and welcoming hub of family life…

It’s impossible to choose a favourite.”

“For us the location has been absolutely superb, and it’s somewhere we’ve been able to enjoy the best of both worlds. We have mile upon mile of rolling countryside quite literally on our doorstep; Rushden Lakes, which has a fantastic range of shopping and leisure facilities is only a ten-minute drive away, and from nearby Wellingborough train station it takes under an hour to travel into London.”

“The setting is definitely a standout feature, and both the house and garden have been designed to make the very most of it. Each room enjoys a different outlook, and in the garden we’ve created lots of seating areas, some overlooking the fields, some overlooking the garden or the pond…

Wherever you are, there’s always something beautiful to look at.”

“This has been the most wonderful family home; it’s been well loved and well looked after,” says the owner. “However, it’s crying out for a new family to fill it. What will I miss? Absolutely everything, but the time is right to move on.”* * These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

Council Tax Band: G Tenure: Freehold

£850,000 Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Copyright © 2023 Fine & Country Ltd. Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg No. 04018410. VAT Reg No: 754062833. Head Office Address: 5 Regent Street, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 2PE. Printed

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