House For Sale £1,150,000
This very substantial former vicarage has been much improved and extended by the present owners and the property offers accommodation well in excess of 4,000 square feet including six bedrooms, three bathrooms, a shower room and an en suite to the master bedroom. On the ground floor there are four principal reception rooms, a superb vaulted ceiling kitchen/breakfast room with an attached snug/cinema area. In addition there is an east wing which may prove suitable for use by a dependant relative. There is an integral double garage and ample off road parking space and the house stands in established lawned gardens containing a variety of tall mature specimen trees and extending in total to approximately one third of an acre.
Accommodation
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall (11'0 x 8'10 (3.35m x 2.69m))
Approached through double leaf doors the hall has a vaulted ceiling with exposed purlin timbers over a ceramic tiled floor running through to the main reception hall. There is a cloaks recess with cupboard.
Reception Hall (21'9 x 9'1 (6.63m x 2.77m))
Located in the centre of the house and giving access through to the conservatory, the kitchen and dining room and with a further door to:-
Staircase Hall (13'0 x 7'4 (3.96m x 2.24m))
With the stairs rising to the first floor, doors to the principal reception rooms and a door to:-
Cloaks/Shower Room (8'3 x 7'4 (2.51m x 2.24m))
With a Travertine floor and a white suite of ceramic tiled shower, pedestal wash hand basin and WC.
Drawing Room (15'10 x 13'4 (4.83m x 4.06m))
With a Herringbone parquet floor beneath a corniced ceiling this room has an open hearth Minster stone fireplace with a two casement window to the side elevation and french doors opening to the conservatory. Glazed doors lead to:-
Dining Room (15'0 x 12'1 (4.57m x 3.68m))
Also with a Herringbone parquet floor and with french doors opening to the conservatory.
Family Room (17'8 x 11'10 (5.38m x 3.61m))
Again with a Herringbone parquet floor and Minster stone fireplace there is an alcove recess, TV point and five casement bay window to the front elevation.
Study (11'8 x 11'3 (3.56m x 3.43m))
With a Herringbone parquet floor and range of fitted shelving and three casement window to the front.
Conservatory (22'8 x 11'6 (6.91m x 3.51m))
A two part room with a Travertine floor beneath a pitched glazed roof with central cooling fan and column radiators, there are windows and french doors opening to the south facing terrace and gardens. Double leaf glazed doors lead to:-
Kitchen/Breakfast Room (37'8 x 14'2 (11.48m x 4.32m))
A superb room with a two part ceiling vaulted above the kitchen with Velux roof lights. The kitchen area is fitted with farmhouse style floor and wall cabinets with polished granite work surfaces incorporating twin bowl ceramic sink units and dresser cupboards. There is a large larder unit with Monogram stainless steel American fridge/freezer with ice maker and wine racks either side and the focal point is the gas fired Aga Range Cooker which has two range hobs, two gas hobs and four ovens. There is an island unit, doors to the rear garden and a sitting area with wall mounted TV point and access to a walk in pantry measuring 8'6 x 4'7. The back stairs lead to the first floor.
Rear Hall (28'5 x 5'0 (8.66m x 1.52m))
Leading to the east wing of the house which may be suitable for use by a dependant relative. There are windows to the rear elevation and a further door leading to:-
Boiler Room (9'4 x 4'7 (2.84m x 1.40m))
Housing two of the gas fired boilers and the mains pressure unvented hot water cylinder, internal door to the garage.
Summer/Second Kitchen (14'0 x 8'7 (4.27m x 2.62m))
With Shaker style floor and wall cabinets with polished granite work surfaces, Belfast sink and Neff low level electric oven with four place ceramic hob and an integrated fridge. This room has a vaulted ceiling with Velux roof light and connects the rear hall with the games room and there is access to:-
Laundry Room (12'0 x 8'6 (3.66m x 2.59m))
With fitted store cupboards with shelving, a Belfast sink with drainer, plumbing for washing machine and point for tumble dryer and an additional Glow-worm boiler.
Games/Cinema Room (18'0 x 13'7 (5.49m x 4.14m))
With a high vaulted ceiling this room has a brick inglenook mock fireplace (there is no flue), a range of built in cupboards, wall mounted TV point and a door to:-
Bathroom En Suite (9'4 x 8'8 (2.84m x 2.64m))
With a white suite of roll top bath on ball and claw feet, quadrant shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin, WC and vertical heated towel rail.
First Floor
Main Landing (16'8 x 7'4 (5.08m x 2.24m))
Approached by the principal staircase and with roof void access hatch and doors to:-
Bedroom Two (15'8 x 11'10 (4.78m x 3.61m))
With an open hearth cast iron fireplace with pine mantle, built in wardrobes and casement windows to the rear and side elevation.
Bedroom Three (12'10 x 11'10 (3.91m x 3.61m))
With built in wardrobes, window to side and a further window with views of the village and Parish Church.
Bedroom Four (12'0 x 7'3 (3.66m x 2.21m))
With a window to the rear elevation and interconnecting door to:-
Bedroom Five (12'0 x 7'4 (3.66m x 2.24m))
Currently used as a dressing room with built in wardrobes and window to rear elevation.
Bathroom Two (9'1 x 5'9 (2.77m x 1.75m))
With a white suite of shower bath with integrated shower and screen, pedestal wash basin, heated towel rail.
Bedroom Six (12'0 x 9'2 (3.66m x 2.79m))
With a three casement window to the front and a range of built in wardrobes with shelving and hanging space.
Wc (7'1 x 5'2 (2.16m x 1.57m))
With a white suite of pedestal wash hand basin and WC.
Inner Landing (14'2 x 7'11 (4.32m x 2.41m))
Standing at the head of the back staircase and with doors to the master bedroom suite, bathroom two and WC.
Bathroom One (8'11 x 6'10 (2.72m x 2.08m))
With a white suite of panelled bath with mixer tap, pedestal wash hand basin and ceramic tiled dado, Velux roof light and shaver socket.
Wc (6'11 x 4'9 (2.11m x 1.45m))
With a white suite of pedestal wash hand basin and WC. There is a Velux roof light.
Master Bedroom Suite
Bedroom One (19'1 x 19'0 (5.82m x 5.79m))
A spacious room with a low vaulted ceiling and five casement window to the front elevation with views over the village towards the Parish Church. A large archway opens to:-
Shower/Bathroom En Suite (18'6 x 10'6 (5.64m x 3.20m))
With an open sided shower with twin shower heads, roll top bath on ball and claw feet, WC and pedestal wash basin. There is a heated towel rail and a four casement window to the rear elevation.
Outside
Parkwood House is approached through a five bar gate leading onto a circular gravel drive in front of the house and integral garages giving ample off road parking and turning space. The front garden has automatic lighting that comes on at night and is laid to lawn and there is a mature Laurel screen hedge with a row of tall mature Sycamore trees and Silver Birch. Other specimen trees include Corsican Pine and a Holm Oak.
Double Garage
Two garages interconnecting with up and over doors, light and power connection and internal door to the boiler room.
Gardens
Standing mostly to the south and west of the house, the rear garden is approached by a York stone terrace with a step up to the south facing lawns which are bounded by well stocked flower borders containing a variety of mature trees and established shrubs. There is ample screen hedging, close boarded and park rail fencing. On the west side of the house there is a pergola walkway and privet hedging and double leaf wrought iron gates lead back to the front drive. Specimen trees at the rear of the house include Horse Chestnut, Cherry, Spruce and Yew.
Services
Main drainage, gas, water and electricity are connected. Central heating is through radiators from a Vaillant gas fired boiler with domestic hot water from a separate Glow-worm boiler through a mains pressure unvented hot water cylinder. There is an additional Glow-worm boiler for servicing the east wing of the house. The property is fitted with a video entry phone system and closed circuit TV system with nine cameras and a fire alarm system.
Council Tax
Wellingborough Borough Council - Band G
Local Amenities
Grendon is a popular former Estate village to the east of Northampton adjacent to the Castle Ashby Estate. Within the village of Grendon there is a Church of England Church, and there is a Public House as well as the Grendon Lakes water ski club and restaurant. Primary education is at the Grendon ce Primary School and secondary education is at Wollaston School. Private education for boys and girls is available at Wellingborough, Bedford and Northampton School for Girls.
How To Get There
From Northampton proceed in an easterly direction along the A45 Nene Valley Way to junction 10 which is the exit for Earls Barton. Come off the dual carriageway and at the roundabout turn right and come back over the flyover leading into the Grendon Road which in turn leads into Station Road. Follow the road across the River Nene and on towards the junction with the Whiston Road. Turn left again signposted towards Grendon and proceed into the village along Station Road. At the junction of Church Way and Manor Road turn right into Manor Road and follow this road towards the junction with Eastern Way where there is a turning on the right hand side which leads into the entrance to Parkwood House.
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Accommodation
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall (11'0 x 8'10 (3.35m x 2.69m))
Approached through double leaf doors the hall has a vaulted ceiling with exposed purlin timbers over a ceramic tiled floor running through to the main reception hall. There is a cloaks recess with cupboard.
Reception Hall (21'9 x 9'1 (6.63m x 2.77m))
Located in the centre of the house and giving access through to the conservatory, the kitchen and dining room and with a further door to:-
Staircase Hall (13'0 x 7'4 (3.96m x 2.24m))
With the stairs rising to the first floor, doors to the principal reception rooms and a door to:-
Cloaks/Shower Room (8'3 x 7'4 (2.51m x 2.24m))
With a Travertine floor and a white suite of ceramic tiled shower, pedestal wash hand basin and WC.
Drawing Room (15'10 x 13'4 (4.83m x 4.06m))
With a Herringbone parquet floor beneath a corniced ceiling this room has an open hearth Minster stone fireplace with a two casement window to the side elevation and french doors opening to the conservatory. Glazed doors lead to:-
Dining Room (15'0 x 12'1 (4.57m x 3.68m))
Also with a Herringbone parquet floor and with french doors opening to the conservatory.
Family Room (17'8 x 11'10 (5.38m x 3.61m))
Again with a Herringbone parquet floor and Minster stone fireplace there is an alcove recess, TV point and five casement bay window to the front elevation.
Study (11'8 x 11'3 (3.56m x 3.43m))
With a Herringbone parquet floor and range of fitted shelving and three casement window to the front.
Conservatory (22'8 x 11'6 (6.91m x 3.51m))
A two part room with a Travertine floor beneath a pitched glazed roof with central cooling fan and column radiators, there are windows and french doors opening to the south facing terrace and gardens. Double leaf glazed doors lead to:-
Kitchen/Breakfast Room (37'8 x 14'2 (11.48m x 4.32m))
A superb room with a two part ceiling vaulted above the kitchen with Velux roof lights. The kitchen area is fitted with farmhouse style floor and wall cabinets with polished granite work surfaces incorporating twin bowl ceramic sink units and dresser cupboards. There is a large larder unit with Monogram stainless steel American fridge/freezer with ice maker and wine racks either side and the focal point is the gas fired Aga Range Cooker which has two range hobs, two gas hobs and four ovens. There is an island unit, doors to the rear garden and a sitting area with wall mounted TV point and access to a walk in pantry measuring 8'6 x 4'7. The back stairs lead to the first floor.
Rear Hall (28'5 x 5'0 (8.66m x 1.52m))
Leading to the east wing of the house which may be suitable for use by a dependant relative. There are windows to the rear elevation and a further door leading to:-
Boiler Room (9'4 x 4'7 (2.84m x 1.40m))
Housing two of the gas fired boilers and the mains pressure unvented hot water cylinder, internal door to the garage.
Summer/Second Kitchen (14'0 x 8'7 (4.27m x 2.62m))
With Shaker style floor and wall cabinets with polished granite work surfaces, Belfast sink and Neff low level electric oven with four place ceramic hob and an integrated fridge. This room has a vaulted ceiling with Velux roof light and connects the rear hall with the games room and there is access to:-
Laundry Room (12'0 x 8'6 (3.66m x 2.59m))
With fitted store cupboards with shelving, a Belfast sink with drainer, plumbing for washing machine and point for tumble dryer and an additional Glow-worm boiler.
Games/Cinema Room (18'0 x 13'7 (5.49m x 4.14m))
With a high vaulted ceiling this room has a brick inglenook mock fireplace (there is no flue), a range of built in cupboards, wall mounted TV point and a door to:-
Bathroom En Suite (9'4 x 8'8 (2.84m x 2.64m))
With a white suite of roll top bath on ball and claw feet, quadrant shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin, WC and vertical heated towel rail.
First Floor
Main Landing (16'8 x 7'4 (5.08m x 2.24m))
Approached by the principal staircase and with roof void access hatch and doors to:-
Bedroom Two (15'8 x 11'10 (4.78m x 3.61m))
With an open hearth cast iron fireplace with pine mantle, built in wardrobes and casement windows to the rear and side elevation.
Bedroom Three (12'10 x 11'10 (3.91m x 3.61m))
With built in wardrobes, window to side and a further window with views of the village and Parish Church.
Bedroom Four (12'0 x 7'3 (3.66m x 2.21m))
With a window to the rear elevation and interconnecting door to:-
Bedroom Five (12'0 x 7'4 (3.66m x 2.24m))
Currently used as a dressing room with built in wardrobes and window to rear elevation.
Bathroom Two (9'1 x 5'9 (2.77m x 1.75m))
With a white suite of shower bath with integrated shower and screen, pedestal wash basin, heated towel rail.
Bedroom Six (12'0 x 9'2 (3.66m x 2.79m))
With a three casement window to the front and a range of built in wardrobes with shelving and hanging space.
Wc (7'1 x 5'2 (2.16m x 1.57m))
With a white suite of pedestal wash hand basin and WC.
Inner Landing (14'2 x 7'11 (4.32m x 2.41m))
Standing at the head of the back staircase and with doors to the master bedroom suite, bathroom two and WC.
Bathroom One (8'11 x 6'10 (2.72m x 2.08m))
With a white suite of panelled bath with mixer tap, pedestal wash hand basin and ceramic tiled dado, Velux roof light and shaver socket.
Wc (6'11 x 4'9 (2.11m x 1.45m))
With a white suite of pedestal wash hand basin and WC. There is a Velux roof light.
Master Bedroom Suite
Bedroom One (19'1 x 19'0 (5.82m x 5.79m))
A spacious room with a low vaulted ceiling and five casement window to the front elevation with views over the village towards the Parish Church. A large archway opens to:-
Shower/Bathroom En Suite (18'6 x 10'6 (5.64m x 3.20m))
With an open sided shower with twin shower heads, roll top bath on ball and claw feet, WC and pedestal wash basin. There is a heated towel rail and a four casement window to the rear elevation.
Outside
Parkwood House is approached through a five bar gate leading onto a circular gravel drive in front of the house and integral garages giving ample off road parking and turning space. The front garden has automatic lighting that comes on at night and is laid to lawn and there is a mature Laurel screen hedge with a row of tall mature Sycamore trees and Silver Birch. Other specimen trees include Corsican Pine and a Holm Oak.
Double Garage
Two garages interconnecting with up and over doors, light and power connection and internal door to the boiler room.
Gardens
Standing mostly to the south and west of the house, the rear garden is approached by a York stone terrace with a step up to the south facing lawns which are bounded by well stocked flower borders containing a variety of mature trees and established shrubs. There is ample screen hedging, close boarded and park rail fencing. On the west side of the house there is a pergola walkway and privet hedging and double leaf wrought iron gates lead back to the front drive. Specimen trees at the rear of the house include Horse Chestnut, Cherry, Spruce and Yew.
Services
Main drainage, gas, water and electricity are connected. Central heating is through radiators from a Vaillant gas fired boiler with domestic hot water from a separate Glow-worm boiler through a mains pressure unvented hot water cylinder. There is an additional Glow-worm boiler for servicing the east wing of the house. The property is fitted with a video entry phone system and closed circuit TV system with nine cameras and a fire alarm system.
Council Tax
Wellingborough Borough Council - Band G
Local Amenities
Grendon is a popular former Estate village to the east of Northampton adjacent to the Castle Ashby Estate. Within the village of Grendon there is a Church of England Church, and there is a Public House as well as the Grendon Lakes water ski club and restaurant. Primary education is at the Grendon ce Primary School and secondary education is at Wollaston School. Private education for boys and girls is available at Wellingborough, Bedford and Northampton School for Girls.
How To Get There
From Northampton proceed in an easterly direction along the A45 Nene Valley Way to junction 10 which is the exit for Earls Barton. Come off the dual carriageway and at the roundabout turn right and come back over the flyover leading into the Grendon Road which in turn leads into Station Road. Follow the road across the River Nene and on towards the junction with the Whiston Road. Turn left again signposted towards Grendon and proceed into the village along Station Road. At the junction of Church Way and Manor Road turn right into Manor Road and follow this road towards the junction with Eastern Way where there is a turning on the right hand side which leads into the entrance to Parkwood House.
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You may download, store and use the material for your own personal use and research. You may not republish, retransmit, redistribute or otherwise make the material available to any party or make the same available on any website, online service or bulletin board of your own or of any other party or make the same available in hard copy or in any other media without the website owner's express prior written consent. The website owner's copyright must remain on all reproductions of material taken from this website.
