House For Sale £1,650,000
This impressive and extensive family home is set back and nestled in wonderful private parkland grounds in the heart of the sought after village of Sywell. The ground floor is incredibly spacious with a large reception hall, featuring a wide ornate carved oak staircase and extensive oak flooring throughout the hall. There is an inner hall with a stunning spiral second staircase, dining hall and family sitting room. Double doors lead into the inner hall and kitchen with a central island/breakfast bar and 4 metre wide bi-folding doors to open out onto the vast patio area spanning to the generously sized sitting room which would make a great music or games room. There is a utility room, study and ground floor cloakroom.
The first floor also has 5 very spacious double bedrooms all with ensuite bathrooms and a 6th bedroom currently used as a dressing room but could easily become a nursery or home office.
Outside there is a delightful turning circle driveway and parking for multiple vehicles with an integral double garage, an outbuilding with scope to become an annex or possible holiday let subject to necessary permissions.
A sweeping driveway leads you from the road to the private security gates with intercom/video entry. As you pass through the gates you drive past the fabulous 2 storey outbuilding which offers scope to convert/extend and renovate this into something very special. The driveway follows around to the large gravelled frontage which leads to the pillared entrance porch. As you enter the front door there is a useful entrance lobby, perfect for removal of shoes and coats, with a door to the cloakroom and a further door leading through into the large reception hall. You are welcomed with a view of the feature staircase which has a vestibule at the top and a tall window to the side aspect. A door and steps lead down into the amazing family sitting room which has a roof lantern giving that orangery/conservatory feeling and double patio doors to the glorious garden. Double doors lead into the dining hall which features a wood burning stove inset into a marble back fireplace and hearth with an ornate mantel and surround. The kitchen, with a walk in pantry, has a generous range of wall and base units, granite work tops including a large central island fitted with units both sides and also a breakfast bar. Built in neff appliances include double oven, hob, extractor, dishwasher and fridge. The highlight of this room is the 4 metre wide bi-folding doors leading onto the patio, which is a superb area for entertaining guests. From the kitchen, via double doors, you can access the family room/games room which also leads out onto the patio area. Double doors into the inner hall takes you to the second staircase which has white spiral stairway adjacent to a tall window ascending to the bedrooms. Further doors from the hall lead you to the study, with its bespoke fitted furniture and utility room (which has space for washing machine and tumble dryer). There is access from the utility room door to the outside and the double garage which houses the two boilers and hot water tanks.
The first floor has an enormous principal bedroom with a Juliette balcony and custom made to measure fitted wardrobes spanning one entire wall. Adjoining is a four piece bathroom ensuite with a Bronte jacuzzi whirlpool bath, wet room style walk in double shower, WC and twin sinks and fully tiled throughout. Across from the principle bedroom is a further large room which is currently used as a dressing room, being fully fitted with wardrobes and drawer units with the potential to be a 6th bedroom if required. Bedroom 2 has an access door to the vestibule landing and also has an adjoining four piece bathroom ensuite, with a freestanding bath and walk in double shower, WC and hand basin. There are a further 3 double bedrooms each benefiting from an ensuite bathroom.
The property has been presented to a very high standard, with a host of desirable features - Including deep cornices, ceiling roses, stylish skirting and architraves and coving frieze work remain, maintaining the original period character of the property which was built in 1928. There is high quality oak flooring and matching internal oak doors.
There are two boilers to serve the central heating system, and they are both housed in the garage. The double garage has an electric remotely operated door. The gates to the front of the property are electric, and there is a security intercom/access system fitted.
Outside the property the woodland grounds surround the property, with access path down both sides. The front garden has a beautiful 2 storey Tudor style outbuilding with double wooden doors and unique windows to front, side and rear with an access door towards the rear. It sits nicely to the side as you drive past and approach the turning circle to the house which has a focal stone hexagon in the centre with a substantial tall stone planter as a centrepiece. There is parking for multiple vehicles on the large driveway. To the rear it is mainly lawned and fully enclosed by mature trees and shrubs. There is a substantial paved patio area providing the perfect setting for watching the sunset behind the trees. Surrounding the patio there is built in lighting and the current owners have a large hot tub tucked up on the corner. Parkside sits on a 3.64 acre plot of trees and mature shrubs and there are a couple of woodland paths for children to explore and ample room to play and have many adventures. There is of course scope for plenty of further additions such as tennis courts, swimming pool, or further extension if required, subject to necessary permissions.
Parkside is set back in a secluded position on Ecton Lane in the popular village of Sywell which is situated approximately 5 miles from Northampton. Local facilities include a Parish Church, Public House, Playing Field and Sywell Primary school. Secondary education is at nearby Moulton School, together with Northampton Grammar school in the village of Pitsford. The Overstone Park Golf Course and Leisure Club stands on the outskirts of the village and is also the location for the Overstone Park Preparatory School.
The village is well placed for communications being close to the A45 which provides access to junction 15 of the M1 motorway. Train services are available from Wellingborough with journey times into London St Pancras around 50 minutes, Kettering with journey times into London St Pancras around 55 minutes together with Northampton, journey times into London Euston around 1 hour.
International air travel is available at East Midlands Airport, Birmingham, Stansted and Luton.
More comprehensive shopping facilities are available in the nearby centres of Northampton and Wellingborough together with out-of-town superstores.
Sporting and recreational activities are well catered for in the area. Sailing and fishing at Pitsford Reservoir and Sywell Country Park provides a popular walk from the village. As well as Sywell Aerodrome, Aviation Museum and the Art Deco styled Aviator Hotel. Sywell boasts one of the best General Aviation Airfields in the United Kingdom with a 1,268 metre concrete runway.
This property includes:
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Superior detached home and grounds
3.64 acre woodland plot
5/6 double bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms
Double Garage with turning circle driveway
Over 5100 sq ft of Accommodation
Marketed by EweMove Sales & Lettings (Northampton North) - Property Reference 41906
The first floor also has 5 very spacious double bedrooms all with ensuite bathrooms and a 6th bedroom currently used as a dressing room but could easily become a nursery or home office.
Outside there is a delightful turning circle driveway and parking for multiple vehicles with an integral double garage, an outbuilding with scope to become an annex or possible holiday let subject to necessary permissions.
A sweeping driveway leads you from the road to the private security gates with intercom/video entry. As you pass through the gates you drive past the fabulous 2 storey outbuilding which offers scope to convert/extend and renovate this into something very special. The driveway follows around to the large gravelled frontage which leads to the pillared entrance porch. As you enter the front door there is a useful entrance lobby, perfect for removal of shoes and coats, with a door to the cloakroom and a further door leading through into the large reception hall. You are welcomed with a view of the feature staircase which has a vestibule at the top and a tall window to the side aspect. A door and steps lead down into the amazing family sitting room which has a roof lantern giving that orangery/conservatory feeling and double patio doors to the glorious garden. Double doors lead into the dining hall which features a wood burning stove inset into a marble back fireplace and hearth with an ornate mantel and surround. The kitchen, with a walk in pantry, has a generous range of wall and base units, granite work tops including a large central island fitted with units both sides and also a breakfast bar. Built in neff appliances include double oven, hob, extractor, dishwasher and fridge. The highlight of this room is the 4 metre wide bi-folding doors leading onto the patio, which is a superb area for entertaining guests. From the kitchen, via double doors, you can access the family room/games room which also leads out onto the patio area. Double doors into the inner hall takes you to the second staircase which has white spiral stairway adjacent to a tall window ascending to the bedrooms. Further doors from the hall lead you to the study, with its bespoke fitted furniture and utility room (which has space for washing machine and tumble dryer). There is access from the utility room door to the outside and the double garage which houses the two boilers and hot water tanks.
The first floor has an enormous principal bedroom with a Juliette balcony and custom made to measure fitted wardrobes spanning one entire wall. Adjoining is a four piece bathroom ensuite with a Bronte jacuzzi whirlpool bath, wet room style walk in double shower, WC and twin sinks and fully tiled throughout. Across from the principle bedroom is a further large room which is currently used as a dressing room, being fully fitted with wardrobes and drawer units with the potential to be a 6th bedroom if required. Bedroom 2 has an access door to the vestibule landing and also has an adjoining four piece bathroom ensuite, with a freestanding bath and walk in double shower, WC and hand basin. There are a further 3 double bedrooms each benefiting from an ensuite bathroom.
The property has been presented to a very high standard, with a host of desirable features - Including deep cornices, ceiling roses, stylish skirting and architraves and coving frieze work remain, maintaining the original period character of the property which was built in 1928. There is high quality oak flooring and matching internal oak doors.
There are two boilers to serve the central heating system, and they are both housed in the garage. The double garage has an electric remotely operated door. The gates to the front of the property are electric, and there is a security intercom/access system fitted.
Outside the property the woodland grounds surround the property, with access path down both sides. The front garden has a beautiful 2 storey Tudor style outbuilding with double wooden doors and unique windows to front, side and rear with an access door towards the rear. It sits nicely to the side as you drive past and approach the turning circle to the house which has a focal stone hexagon in the centre with a substantial tall stone planter as a centrepiece. There is parking for multiple vehicles on the large driveway. To the rear it is mainly lawned and fully enclosed by mature trees and shrubs. There is a substantial paved patio area providing the perfect setting for watching the sunset behind the trees. Surrounding the patio there is built in lighting and the current owners have a large hot tub tucked up on the corner. Parkside sits on a 3.64 acre plot of trees and mature shrubs and there are a couple of woodland paths for children to explore and ample room to play and have many adventures. There is of course scope for plenty of further additions such as tennis courts, swimming pool, or further extension if required, subject to necessary permissions.
Parkside is set back in a secluded position on Ecton Lane in the popular village of Sywell which is situated approximately 5 miles from Northampton. Local facilities include a Parish Church, Public House, Playing Field and Sywell Primary school. Secondary education is at nearby Moulton School, together with Northampton Grammar school in the village of Pitsford. The Overstone Park Golf Course and Leisure Club stands on the outskirts of the village and is also the location for the Overstone Park Preparatory School.
The village is well placed for communications being close to the A45 which provides access to junction 15 of the M1 motorway. Train services are available from Wellingborough with journey times into London St Pancras around 50 minutes, Kettering with journey times into London St Pancras around 55 minutes together with Northampton, journey times into London Euston around 1 hour.
International air travel is available at East Midlands Airport, Birmingham, Stansted and Luton.
More comprehensive shopping facilities are available in the nearby centres of Northampton and Wellingborough together with out-of-town superstores.
Sporting and recreational activities are well catered for in the area. Sailing and fishing at Pitsford Reservoir and Sywell Country Park provides a popular walk from the village. As well as Sywell Aerodrome, Aviation Museum and the Art Deco styled Aviator Hotel. Sywell boasts one of the best General Aviation Airfields in the United Kingdom with a 1,268 metre concrete runway.
This property includes:
- 01 - Entrance Hall
1.5m x 2.68m (4 sqm) - 4' 11" x 8' 9" (43 sqft)
Enter the secure front door and shelter from the elements as you slip on your shoes and coats in the cosy entrance hallway. There is a small window to front aspect and doors leading into reception hall and cloakroom. - 02 - Cloakroom
1.5m x 1.7m (2.5 sqm) - 4' 11" x 5' 6" (27 sqft)
Fitted with modern white low level w/c and hand wash basin and tiled floor. Small uPVC double glazed window to front aspect. - 03 - Reception Hall
5.16m x 5.97m (30.8 sqm) - 16' 11" x 19' 7" (331 sqft)
Featuring a wide ornate carved oak staircase and extensive oak flooring. There is also a large understairs cupboard.
Tall windows to the front and side aspect.
Double glazed doors lead into the inner hall and dining hall. Door also leads in family sitting room on a slightly lower level. - 04 - Family Room
7.08m x 5.09m (36.1 sqm) - 23' 2" x 16' 8" (388 sqft)
This is stunning room has views of the garden from all aspects enhanced with a roof lantern, five large windows and a set of patio doors leading out to the garden. Oak flooring and steps up to double glazed doors leading into the dining hall and door leading back to reception hall. - 05 - Dining Hall
7.31m x 5.16m (37.7 sqm) - 23' 11" x 16' 11" (406 sqft)
Featuring a wood burning stove inset into a marble back fireplace and hearth with an ornate mantel and surround provide a real focal point to this room along with the large bay window to the rear aspect. Oak flooring and original features to the walls. A door lead into the kitchen or double doors back into the family room or reception hall. - 06 - Inner Hall
3.35m x 8.11m (27.1 sqm) - 10' 11" x 26' 7" (292 sqft)
Doors leading to Study, Utility Room, Sitting Room and double glazed doors into the Kitchen. - 07 - Kitchen
5.24m x 5.23m (27.4 sqm) - 17' 2" x 17' 1" (294 sqft)
Your eyes are drawn to the bi-folding doors and patio area on entering the kitchen and beyond of the tree lined garden.
The kitchen is very well appointed with a range of matching wall, base and tall units, with integrated fridge, neff electric double oven, gas hob and extractor. There is a central island with units both sides providing further storage and work surface. A bowl and half sink inset into the granite work surfaces with integrated dishwasher below and also a breakfast bar to one side. Tiled Floor and double glazed doors into the sitting room or back to the inner hall or door back to the dining hall. Door also leads to a walk in pantry. - 08 - Pantry
1.43m x 3.08m (4.4 sqm) - 4' 8" x 10' 1" (47 sqft)
A very spacious walk-in pantry, equipped with a range of shelving, providing handy food storage for the keen chef and entertainer! Large enough for an additional fridge/freezer. - 09 - Sitting Room
5.55m x 7.25m (40.2 sqm) - 18' 2" x 23' 9" (433 sqft)
This room has double patio doors leading out to the patio area and also double glazed doors back to the kitchen or door leading into the inner hall. A large window to the side aspect. This room is large enough to take a piano or pool table. - 10 - Study
3.16m x 3.76m (11.8 sqm) - 10' 4" x 12' 4" (127 sqft)
A stylish and inviting room with window to front aspect. - 11 - Utility Room
3.11m x 2.15m (6.6 sqm) - 10' 2" x 7' (71 sqft)
Door leads to access the front driveway and further door to provide access into the double garage. Fitted with some tall units for coat storage and fitted base units for shoe storage, a single bowl sink, space for washing machine and tumble dryer. Tiled Floor - 12 - Landing
4.43m x 5.78m (25.6 sqm) - 14' 6" x 18' 11" (275 sqft)
The galleried landing is very spacious, and has the benefit of a tall window to the side aspect and smaller windows to the front and rear aspects. Stand back to admire the vestibule area. There is a large cupboard for linen and suitcase storage.
Doors lead to adjoining bedrooms 2 & 3 and onto the inner lobby/landing area. - 13 - Inner Lobby
11.93m x 1.23m (14.6 sqm) - 39' 1" x 4' (157 sqft)
This leads to the second staircase, a stunning spiral staircase taking you back down to the inner hall and sitting room. There are two small roof lights above the staircase and also two larger roof lantern style along the inner lobby. Doors leading to Bedrooms 4,5 and the Master suite. - 14 - Master Bedroom with Ensuite
5.49m x 6.64m (36.4 sqm) - 18' x 21' 9" (392 sqft)
This is a very spacious room with Juliette Balcony and a window to rear and side aspect. Custom made fitted wardrobes the full length of the room and door leading to ensuite bathroom. - 15 - Ensuite Bathroom
2.46m x 4.34m (10.6 sqm) - 8' x 14' 2" (114 sqft)
This room has had no expense spared, it is completely fully tiled from floor to ceiling and has a wet room style walk in double shower with rainfall shower. A Bronte jacuzzi whirlpool bath, twin sinks and low level WC. - 16 - Dressing Room
3.51m x 5.56m (19.5 sqm) - 11' 6" x 18' 2" (210 sqft)
Adjoining the master bedroom is a dressing room which could easily be a nursery or home office or even bedroom 6. It it fully fitted with built in wardrobes to the length of one wall and drawer units to the width of another. With two windows to both side and front aspects. - 17 - Bedroom 2
3.16m x 4.51m (14.2 sqm) - 10' 4" x 14' 9" (153 sqft)
An impressive room with three windows to the front aspect. There is a door leading onto the vestibule area and also a door into the ensuite bathroom. - 18 - Ensuite Bathroom
3.36m x 4.53m (15.2 sqm) - 11' x 14' 10" (163 sqft)
This is an impressive large second ensuite with a 4 pc suite of a freestanding bath and walk in double shower, low level w/c and hand wash basin. Quality tiling surrounding the shower unit. - 19 - Vestibule
2.75m x 1.17m (3.2 sqm) - 9' x 3' 10" (34 sqft)
Lovely to admire the view of the ornate staircase and a lovely space for reading a book, for music practice or even to sing. - 20 - Bedroom 3
4.25m x 5.16m (21.9 sqm) - 13' 11" x 16' 11" (236 sqft)
Another impressive room with large bay window to the rear aspect. Doors leading to a dressing area and ensuite bathroom. - 21 - Dressing Room
2.5m x 2.21m (5.5 sqm) - 8' 2" x 7' 3" (59 sqft)
A small window to side aspect this room could accommodate a dressing area or large walk in wardrobe. - 22 - Ensuite Bathroom
2.25m x 2.33m (5.2 sqm) - 7' 4" x 7' 7" (56 sqft)
This is the first of three ensuite's all with matching bath suites and tiling. A 'P' shaped bath with shower over and glass screen, low level w/c and hand wash basin. - 23 - Bedroom 4
5.13m x 3.26m (16.7 sqm) - 16' 9" x 10' 8" (180 sqft)
A good sized double bedroom and door leading to ensuite bathroom. Window to rear aspect. - 24 - Ensuite Bathroom
2.25m x 2.63m (5.9 sqm) - 7' 4" x 8' 7" (63 sqft)
This is the second of three ensuite's all with matching bath suites and tiling. A 'P' shaped bath with shower over and glass screen, low level w/c and hand wash basin. - 25 - Bedroom 5
4.53m x 4.44m (20.1 sqm) - 14' 10" x 14' 6" (216 sqft)
A good sized double bedroom and door leading to ensuite bathroom. Two small low windows and two small roof lights to front aspect. - 26 - Ensuite Bathroom
2.27m x 1.8m (4 sqm) - 7' 5" x 5' 10" (43 sqft)
This is the third of three ensuite's all with matching bath suites and tiling. A 'P' shaped bath with shower over and glass screen, low level w/c and hand wash basin. - 27 - Double Garage
5.9m x 5.62m (33.1 sqm) - 19' 4" x 18' 5" (356 sqft)
Electric door provides convenience and practicality, fitted with power and lighting and home of the boilers and hot water tanks. There is a side access door leading out to the front of the house and driveway turning circle. Also a further door to access the utility room and back into the main house. - 28 - Outbuilding
5.21m x 3.93m (20.4 sqm) - 17' 1" x 12' 10" (220 sqft)
This has two wooden doors to open into a two storey opportunity to convert into something very special, it has a small staircase to the rear and unique windows to the front, side and rear of the building. There is also a smaller access door to the rear which opens underneath the staircase. - 29 - Garden
Double electric security gates provide a secure and impressive approach. Stunning landscaped gardens surround this property, with a vast sweeping lawned area and a range of mature trees and shrubs. To the front is a sizeable turning circle driveway and access paths down both sides to the rear garden. To the rear is a substantial patio area which has outdoor lighting in the small wall surrounding it. Please note, all dimensions are approximate / maximums and should not be relied upon for the purposes of floor coverings.
Additional Information:
Marketed by EweMove Sales & Lettings (Northampton North) - Property Reference 41906
