Station Road, Little Houghton, Northamptonshire, NN7

A SUPERB PERIOD RESIDENCE OFFERING AN EFFECTIVE MIX OF BOTH TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION SET IN WALLED GARDENS AND GROUNDS WITH EXTENSIVE STONE OUTBUILDINGS. The Grange enjoys a prominent position on the edge of this highly desirable village and is set within walled grounds that offer a high degree of privacy and protection. Under the watchful eye of the current owners the property has been sympathetically modernised and renovated to create a stunning family house ideally suited for modern 21st living yet still retaining its timeless charm. Complimenting the main Grade II listed residence are the courtyard range of traditional stone outbuildings which combined offer a further 3,145 sq. ft. of covered accommodation. In particular the current games room with adjoining double car port offer potential to create independent annexe living facilities if so desired, subject to obtaining the relevant planning consents. The mature walled grounds are a pure delight, meticulously maintained and providing a profusion of colour in the summer months. They enjoy a high degree of privacy and a wonderful space to relax and entertain with tiled swimming pool, extensive paved seating and dining areas along with open fronted party barn. A viewing will be essential to fully appreciate the property's setting and the lifestyle opportunities on offer. THE ACCOMMODATION Accessed from off the gravelled courtyard the part glazed front door opens onto a flagstone floored reception hall with all principal reception rooms radiating off. Open to the hall is the sitting which features an integral fireplace with inner stone fireplace housing a Clearview wood burner with recessed storage cupboards and display recesses. Conveniently adjoining is the dining room with exposed floorboards with open stone fireplace with detailed timber surround and mantelpiece. Either side of the front door are two further reception rooms, a family room with fireplace housing an additional wood burner with display/book shelving to one side and cupboards on the other along with a separate home office with recessed book shelving. Lying to the rear of the property is a stunning open plan kitchen/family living area ideally suited for modern day living with stainless steel and glass spiral staircase rising to the rear first floor landing. The bespoke kitchen was designed with entertaining in mind with a run of fitted base and eye level units with matching island unit with stainless steel food preparation areas, double sink with mixer tap, five ring gas hob and breakfast bar. The blue two ovened gas fired aga is supported by Miele conventional fan oven and oven/grill with warming drawer below. The main eastern elevation is partly glazed and overlooks and benefits from direct access into the gravelled courtyard. The two remaining rooms on the ground floor are a fitted utility/boot room and cloakroom. First Floor The wide oak dog leg staircase gently rises to the galleried landing with inner and rear landing off. Running along the roadside are two double bedrooms and two further bedrooms overlook the garden on the western side of the property with views across to the Parish Chruch and all are served by a well appointed family bathroom with separate tiled shower cubicle and full height airing cupboard. The principal bedroom lies in the heart of the house with extensive run of fitted wardrobes with one door opening to reveal the generous and recently refitted en-suite bathroom with raised bath, separate tiled shower cubicle along with a pair of oval sinks and matching full height cupboards. A further vaulted bedroom with adjoining shower room and landing seating area can be accessed directly via the spiral staircase. Second Floor Stairs rise to the two further vaulted bedrooms with one benefitting from an en-suite bathroom with wall mounted shower above. Outbuildings An extensive range of traditional outbuildings lie across the gravelled courtyard and offer flexibility in their use and some could easily be converted into annexed living accommodation subject to planning and in particular the current games room with adjoining double carport. Forming the eastern boundary of the property are the original brick floored stables divided by tack and feed rooms that provide good storage. At the far end is a stone floored barn with original brick feed manger and part divided by two internal timber divisions. At the far end a door reveals the pool plant room, kitchenette with drinks fridge and changing room with shower and wc. Garden and Grounds The property is approached through a large carriage arch with remote controlled five bar field gate opening onto the extensive courtyard gravelled drive with mature magnolia tree sitting on the central island. A stone wall divides the courtyard from the main walled garden with manicured lawn gently falling down to the boundary and in the north eastern corner sits the heated outdoor tiled pool (40ft x 16ft) with electric roller cover. Surrounding the pool is an extensive paved seating area with sunken dining area and the open fronted stone barn offers great covered entertaining space. Running along the western elevation of The Grange is a further seating terrace which gives way to manicured lawn edged by well stocked herbaceous borders. PROPERTY INFORMATION Services: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage connected. Gas fired central heating to radiators. Broadband Speed: Gigaclear fibre broadband has been installed within the village but not currently connected to the property. Local Authority: West Northamptonshire Council. Tel: 0300 126 7000 Outgoings: Council Tax Band "G" £3,748.19or the year 2024/2025. EPC: Exempt Tenure: Freehold