5 bedroom detached house for sale

"Hunters Manor"

This substantial Grade II listed residence offers striking architecture and is situated in the heart of this desirable village, combining character and period features fused with sympathetic modern enhancements and extensions which have created a fabulous, high specification interior.  The generous reception hall has a striking fireplace, staircase with elegant balustrading to the first floor, there is a generous study/snug, the living room has an Inglenook fireplace and enjoys the warmth of a wood burner and the significant kitchen/dining/family room is a wonderful social space complimented by a bespoke kitchen, Granite worksurfaces and central island flowing to a dining/family room with glazed gable end and two sets of bi-folding doors which seamlessly connects with the outdoors in warmer months.  The utility room has complimenting units, there is a generous boot room and a basement housing the heating/water systems.  There is scope for an annexe area, currently used as a gym.  The fabulous space would make a great bedroom/living area with adjoining wet room.  Upstairs five double bedrooms are arranged over two floors, the first floor with three double rooms all with ensuites, the principal bedroom has a dressing area with sumptuous ensuite bathroom with roll top bath perfect for soaking and watching the inbuilt television, there is also a separate shower enclosure.    The second-floor landing leads to two further double bedrooms and a principal bathroom.  The grounds are impressive, double electric gates flanked by stone pillars lead to the generous driveway with parking for four/six cars, bespoke double garaging and wonderful gardens with manicured borders, well-kept lawns, and natural stone patios, perfect for summer outdoor living.  Kettering and Corby railway lines are within easy reach connecting to St Pancras International in under an hour, a number of state and private schools are within easy reach, the village offers a wealth of amenities along with lovely rural walks. 
Simply Outstanding! 

Main Description

• Gas central heating with period themed radiators, under floor heating to Kitchen/Dining/Family room, utility room and Annexe/Gym.
  - Specialist sealed unit double glazed windows
  - Security alarm system and specialist security camera system.
  - Reception Hall - an impressive space with slate style flooring, attractive fireplace with Flagstone hearth and timber mantle, exposed ceiling beams, recessed down lights, stairs rising to first floor, attractive interior doors leading to:
  - Guest Cloakroom - suite comprising of low-level WC, wash hand basin set in a Quartz work surface with centrally positioned monobloc tap, ceramic tiled splashback, electric shaver point, recessed downlights, chrome heated tail rail.
  - Study/Snug - a substantial room flooded with natural light offering a multitude of uses.
  - Living room - an atmospheric room with an Inglenook fireplace with Flagstone hearth and exposed timber mantle over enjoying the warmth of a wood burner, wood effect specialist flooring, exposed ceiling beams with recessed downlights and attractive shelving to recess.
  - Boot Room - an extremely useful space with a range of base level cupboards with double Butler sink with monobloc tap set within a Quartz work surface with integrated drainer.  Recess for a further washing machine and a large, shelved storage cupboard.  Built in seating area with storage below.
  - Inner Hallway - with specialist flooring, recessed down lighters,  door leading to a generous walk-in storage cupboard, additional door and steps leading down to the basement which offers useful storage, central heating system with pressurised water tanks, central heating boiler, all discreetly positioned out of the way.
  - Kitchen/Dining/Family Room - an exceptional room, perfect for social gatherings with an extensive range of cupboards and drawers, double butler sink with "Quooker" boiling water tap set within a Quartz work surface with integrated drainer, appliances include integrated Neff double oven, microwave and plate warmer, full height fridge and freezer, centre Island with striking Granite top with integrated induction hub with pop-up extractor, breakfast bar, wine cooler, vaulted ceiling with exposed timber and slate style flooring flowing through to the dining/family room with vaulted ceilings, two sets of bifold doors creating an open aperture to the garden and fabulous glazed gable end floods the room with natural light.
  - Utility Room - Complimenting range of base units, sink with monobloc tap set within a Quartz work surface with integrated drainer, tiled splashback, recess for washing machine and tumble dryer.
  - Gym/Annexe - a highly versatile room offering a multitude of uses with a continuation of the slate flooring, vaulted ceilings with exposed timbers and recessed down lights, amplify the scale of the room which is flooded with natural light from windows to two aspects. This room does offer the option to be a self-contained living space with adjoining wet room to include low-level WC, wash hand basin set within a vanity unit, walk-in shower in a wet room design with mains shower and slate style tiled flooring, tiled splashback..
  - Upstairs five substantial double bedrooms are arranged over two floors. The first floor landing has attractive doors leading to three bedrooms all with ensuite, the generous main bedroom with exposed timbers and fabulous exposed stone fireplace with attractive recess, there is an adjoining ensuite bathroom which features a low-level WC, wash hand basin set within a  vanity unit with monobloc tap, ball and claw roll top bath with centrally mounted tap, oversized shower enclosure with rain maker shower head and separate hand held attachment, ceramic tiled splashback and flooring, radiator and towel rail, piped music and  specialist television that can be enjoyed from the bath.  The guest bedroom also has built-in wardrobes and a lovely ensuite shower room,  the third bedroom also has built in storage and an ensuite shower room. The second floor has raked ceilings and exposed beams with useful linen cupboard, interior doors leading to two further double bedrooms and sumptuous bathroom which includes a low-level WC, wash hand base and set with vanity unit, panel enclosed bath with monobloc tap complete with shower attachment, tiled splashback, recessed down lighters, attractive flooring and heated towel rail.

Outside

Outside attractive planted borders are home to a variety of shrubs and plantings.  A cobbled fore garden with stone steps leads up to the front door.  Double electric gates flanked by stone pillars and walling extend through to a large private gravel driveway with parking for four/six cars.  A bespoke timber frame double garage is accessed via twin double opening doors providing useful storage or parking for two cars.  There is overhead storage, and the garage benefits from both power and lighting.  The parking area leads to a natural stone pathway which extends across the back of the house where there are manicured planted borders home to Rosemary and colourful plantings.  A further raised borders is home to fragrant lavender and sculptured plantings.  The pathway leads through to a palatial natural stone patio, which is perfect for garden furniture and outdoor living.  A significant lawned area is flanked by colourful planted borders as well as a further natural stone patio with Pergola over with climbing plant perfect for summer shade.  A combination of timber fencing and evergreen hedging encloses the garden. There is also a bespoke summer house perfect for all weather outdoor living with an adjoining storage shed. The gardens are lovely, the perfect vantage point from which to enjoy the fabulous architecture of this magnificent Home.  Exterior taps and power points can also be found within the garden as well as specialist lighting providing evening illumination.