Old, Northamptonshire

HARRINGTON HOUSE

This fantastic five bedroom family home was built in 2011 and is located in the heart of the Northamptonshire village of Old.

Harrington House offers over 4000 sq. ft. of flexible living accommodation with a bright and spacious kitchen/dining room/family room, a large double aspect living room with a log burner, a separate dining room, an office and so much more!

The plot is approximately 1/4 acre and is very private and secure. There’s a beautiful, landscaped garden, with a lawn, growing area of raised beds and greenhouse, an arbour, summer house and spacious garden patio, together with a triple garage and ample driveway parking. Harrington House comes to the market with no onward chain.

Ground Floor

When entering this home, you’re immediately greeted by the stunning entrance hall which is incredibly spacious and light. To the left hand side, you’ll find the office/ playroom, the WC and the large living room which features a lovely log burner and French doors to the garden.

To the right hand side of the entrance hall, you’ll find the traditional dining room and a hallway leading to the wonderful, well designed open plan kitchen/dining room/ family room.

The beautiful bespoke fitted kitchen boasts granite worktops, a large island with oak worktop and cupboards below, an integrated dishwasher, a Range cooker and space for an American style fridge/freezer. This room is so bright and spacious, perfect for entertaining and family life. Two sets of French doors lead on to a large terrace which is great for al-fresco dining, and then to the garden. A utility room can be found just off the kitchen which offers bespoke fitted units and granite worktop, as well as additional access to the garden and space for two under counter appliances.

Seller Insight

Harrington House is a superb, modern property in the heart of Old. For the present owners Andy and Melanie, it has been an amazing family home. They were thrilled to discover the newly built house in 2011 and immediately knew that its generous space, over three floors, would be ideal for all aspects of their busy and growing family. This turned out to be true as they have enjoyed twelve happy years in this home and beautiful garden.

The family have used and appreciated every aspect of the home and garden which has a welcoming and positive ambience throughout. Melanie says they have loved the spacious rooms, which are flooded with natural light, where they can gather as a family and entertain their wider family, and friends, on special occasions.

The kitchen is the daily hub of the home for chatty mealtimes or sinking into comfy settees to chill out, with the garden as a charming background. The lounge is an all year room, where the log burner fire creates a cosy winter retreat, whilst also being a sunny summer spot for quiet down time with doors opening on to the garden. Every room has a perfect balance of style and great comfort.

It is a house that is at its best when full of family and friends. Melanie will cherish the photographs of the wider family all sitting on the main stairs, especially at Christmas time, and of summer entertaining in the garden. These are lasting memories of happy times.

Andy says for him the home office embodies the sense of a fantastic house in a great location. In the room’s calm surroundings, he can work, and savour the tranquil view toward the war memorial, village green and on to the pub and the church. It is a quintessential English country village view, and at such times he feels there can be no place better to be. In addition to this, it’s less than 1 hour commute from Kettering to St Pancras International station for his days in London.

Both Melanie and Andy maintain hybrid working patterns so having two home offices is a luxury they have enjoyed and will be enormously beneficial to a working couple.

The easily maintained garden was designed and created in the spring of 2013 and has opened bi-annually for Old Open Gardens weekend. It is full of seasonal colour, enjoys a well maintained selection of shrubs providing structure through the seasons and is a delightful place to wander, relax, sit, and follow the sun. The garden benefits from its own micro-climate within the beautiful walled garden area. The pleasure culminates on the patio which during the afternoon becomes a total sun trap where you can delight in secluded peacefulness, punctuated only by the distant, muted sounds of a cricket match. It is an oasis of calm, and you also have the option of retreating under cover to the delightful summer house to further enjoy the outside space.

Old is an active village with an excellent pub, church community, and village charities. The family have valued the depth of community life, and breadth of village activities, that have something for everyone.

Northampton, the County town, and the market town of Market Harborough with good schools, restaurants and shops are both within easy reach. Whilst Northamptonshire enjoys a central UK location to explore the beautiful surrounding countryside and is within easy access to explore the counties beyond.

Melanie and Andy say Harrington House is a great family home in a lovely position and they are certain that whoever lives there next will love this super property as they have done, with their family, for over a decade.*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owners 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.

First Floor

From the entrance hall, the stunning split staircase leads to the first floor which benefits from a large double aspect galleried landing. The main bedroom is incredibly spacious and boasts an en-suite shower room with double sink and fitted storage. Bedroom 2 is a fantastic size and has access to the Jack-and-Jill four piece family bathroom. Bedrooms 3 and 4 are both great double bedrooms and the current owners use the former as a second home office.

Second Floor

Stairs from the first-floor landing lead up to the spacious 5th bedroom which includes a bedroom area and a separate sitting/playroom area. This bedroom currently has its own sink, fitted unit and WC but there’s more than enough space to create a larger shower room.

Outside

A gated driveway providing privacy and security leads past the house to the triple garage where there is ample parking. The current owners have beautifully landscaped the gardens which now offers a large terrace from the kitchen/diner/family room, an allotment/growing area with four oak raised beds and a wooden greenhouse, as well as a large lawned area with mature shrubs and trees. This lawned area boasts a lovely summer house and a spacious terrace which is the perfect sun trap in the afternoon and at the end of the day. The plot is approximately ¼ acre and is very private and secure.

Location

Old is a popular historic village, with a vibrant community of clubs and activities, that’s surrounded by beautiful countryside and offers a village pub, a modern village hall overlooking the cricket green, community centre, and St Andrew’s church, with a primary school in the nearby village of Walgrave.

Further state and independent preparatory schooling can be found in Pitsford, Spratton, Maidwell and Guilsborough.

The UK leading co-educational independent schools of Oakham, Oundle, Rugby and Uppingham are all within a commutable distance of this family h ome.

The village is well located for City commuters with the nearest mainline station in Kettering offering direct trains to London St Pancras International station in as little as 47 minutes. Further nearby stations in Northampton and Market Harborough also offer direct trains to London Euston or St Pancras International. There’s also convenient access to the A14 which leads to the A1, M1 and M6.

Services

Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage.

Tenure Freehold

Local Authority

West Northamptonshire Council

Council Tax Band H

Viewing Arrangements

Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on 07393997427

Website

For more information visit www.fineandcountry.com/uk/northampton

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday 9.00am – 5:30pm

Saturday 9:00 am – 4.30pm

Sunday By appointment only

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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. Printed 15.05.2023

MARIE FRITZ ASSOCIATE AGENT

Fine & Country Northampton

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