7 bedroom detached house for sale

A charming, unlisted period farmhouse offering a rare opportunity for modernisation throughout, sat within approx 4.2 acres of gardens, outbuildings and paddocks, with more land available. Description Overstone Farmhouse, dating back to 1870 is a charming, unlisted, farmhouse, offering a rare opportunity for modernisation throughout, sat within 4.2 (approx) acres of gardens, outbuildings, grounds and paddocks. The accommodation is generously proportioned and well-organised, set out over three floors, with an externally accessed cellar. Dating back to 1870, the property retains an abundance of period features including exposed beams and traditional fireplaces. Outside, the grounds wrap around the property providing a private setting. Outbuildings provide scope to be converted into garaging, secondary accommodation, stables or as a buyer might require, subject to the usual planning permissions. The property is a fantastic opportunity to create a unique country home tailored to an individuals requirements and needs. Ground Floor Accommodation: Set behind private gates, with a large driveway with turning sweep within spacious, private gardens. Overstone Farm House is a substantial, unlisted Victorian farmhouse which dates from circa 1870. The accommodation retains the grace, proportions and elegance of the Victorian era, whilst needing complete rennovation and modernisation throughout. Arriving at the front door, the impressive porch and front door opens into a wide and welcoming entrance hall, complete with limestone flooring, providing access to the principal reception rooms to the front of the property. The symmetrical sitting and drawing room provide generously proportioned reception rooms with high ceilings and bay windows, complete with the original shutters. Leading into the heart of the home, the hallway provides ample space for a dining area or additional reception room, as required. The hallway connects the formal reception spaces to the hub of the home, situated to the front of the property. The kitchen is fitted with a range of modern units, providing ample storage, with space for appliances. There is ample room for a dining table and chairs, creating the perfect space for family entertaining. The sitting room is spacious and nicely proportioned with an impressive fireplace, enjoying views over the gardens and outbuildings to the front of the property. Completing the ground floor is a useful utility with room for storage and appliances, and a W.C. First Floor Accommodation: The stairs ascend from the dining hallway to the first floor, the generously proportioned landing is flooded with natural light and provides access to the spacious and well-organised bedroom accommodation. Situated to the front of the property, bedroom one is a sensational, generously proportioned bedroom which enjoys views over the gardens and grounds from dual aspect windows. A dressing room with sink, provides the perfect opportunity to create an en suite bathroom. Bedrooms two and three are generously proportioned double bedrooms, with bedroom two enjoying views over the front of the property complete with fitted wardrobes and a sink, and bedroom three complete with a dressing table, sink and dressing room with potential to be fitted with a bathroom suite. Bedrooms four and five are both double bedrooms, along with two family bathrooms, are fitted with contemporary suites, and a separate W.C. completing the first floor. Stairs ascend from the Eastern elevation to the second floor, where a further two rooms provide space for additional bedrooms or bathrooms as required. Gardens, Grounds and Outbuildings: Outbuildings: When approaching the property, to the right hand side two symmetrical outbuildings create a private courtyard which could be adapted into additional parking, providing access to the outbuildings. One barn is currently set out with five stables, and two areas of covered storage, whilst the other barn provides generous storage. Both outbuildings benefit from period features including exposed beams and cobbled flooring, providing character and charm. These buildings could be converted into secondary accommodation, garaging, further stabling or a gym with a central courtyard, subject to the usual planning permissions. Situated to the rear of the property, an arched barn and courtyard provide a very private, and secure space creating the perfect area for a swimming pool and pool house, garaging, secondary accommodation or a gym, subject to the usual planning permissions. Completing the selection of outbuildings is the useful store and outside W.C., accessible from the rear courtyard. This barn provides a secure screen from the buildings behind and provides the opportunity to adapt the space as required with close proximity to the main property. Location Nestled into the heat of Northamptonshire’s picturesque countryside, Overstone village offers a blend of rural charm and modern convenience. Just a short distance (8 miles) from the centre of Northampton, this sought after village setting makes the perfect rural setting whilst remaining well connected to key amenities and transport links. There are several well rewound schools in the area with Overstone Park offering a combined primary and secondary school and Sywell C of E Primary School. Weston Favell Academy, Northampton Academy and Northampton School offer secondary education which Northampton School for Boys, Northampton School for Girls and Northampton High School provide independent secondary options with Kimbolton (21.5 miles), Stowe School (26.6 miles) Oundle (27 miles) and Uppingham (24,5 miles) accessible. Overstone is well positioned within a great selection of road and rail connections. The A43 connects Northampton to Kettering (10 miles), whilst the A428 provides direct access to Bedford (22 miles). The M1 is found approx 10 miles to the south of Northampton. London St Pancreas is easily accessible via Wellingborough Train Station within 60 minutes, Kettering Train Station within 70 minutes and Northampton Train Station providing access within 80 minutes. Square Footage: 4,873 sq ft Acreage: 4.2 Acres Additional Info Gardens, Grounds and Outbuildings: When approaching the property, to the right hand side two symmetrical outbuildings create a private courtyard which could be adapted into additional parking, providing access to the outbuildings. One barn is currently set out with five stables, and two areas of covered storage, whilst the other barn provides generous storage. Both outbuildings benefit from period features including exposed beams and cobbled flooring, providing character and charm. These buildings could be converted into secondary accommodation, garaging, further stabling or a gym with a central courtyard, subject to the usual planning permissions. Situated to the rear of the property, an arched barn and courtyard provide a very private, and secure space creating the perfect area for a swimming pool and pool house, garaging, secondary accommodation or a gym, subject to the usual planning permissions. Completing the selection of outbuildings is the useful store and outside W.C., accessible from the rear courtyard. This barn provides a secure screen from the buildings behind and provides the opportunity to adapt the space as required with close proximity to the main property. Overstone Farm House is well positioned within its 4.2 acres (approx.) of gardens and grounds. Approached via the private gated driveway the property sits back away from the village lane, Sywell Road, benefiting from wrap around views over its own gardens and grounds, with parkland vistas. The majority of the garden is situated to the front of the property, beyond the sweeping driveway that arrives at the front door. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with a range of mature trees (TPO’s are applicable) providing a private, nicely screened location. A ‘ha-ha’ marks the change from gardens to the orchard paddock, which is a secure, 2.5 acre (approx) paddock which is planted with a range of fruit trees. A second paddock is situated to the right hand side of the driveway, measuring approx 0.4 acres. A rear courtyard is accessible from the back door in the rear hallway, which provides space for alfresco dining and entertaining, well screened by a useful outbuilding. Additional Information: Services - Mains water and electricity is connected. Oil fired central heating is connected. A private drainage system will need to be installed by a purchaser. Agents Note - - An additional 4 acres (approx) is available by separate negotiation, shown as Lot 2 on the plans. - The landowners will require an overage to be agreed in relation to the land, the details of which will be negotiated at the appropriate times. - The cellar is accessed via an external access. - Tax is payable on the site.