THORNBY GRANGE, THORNBY, , NN6 8SJ

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Situation: TO RENT: Thornby Grange stands in an elevated position in open countryside to the £5,000 per calendar month south-west of the village of Thornby and is accessed off a gated road leading from Thornby to . The house has wonderful views over open countryside to the north and east and stands surrounded by its own garden and grounds. THORNBY GRANGE, THORNBY, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN6 8SJ The village of Thornby, which lies about 1 mile away on the A5199 ( to Leicester road), has a Church and a Public House. Northampton about 12 miles. about 10 miles. , about 2 miles distant, has Primary and Secondary Schools, Rugby about 13 miles. Pub/Restaurant, Post Office and shop. Towns within easy reach include (Fast trains to Euston about 55 minutes) Rugby with its West Coast main line station, Northampton, Market Kettering about 16 miles Harborough, Kettering and Milton Keynes. The A14 dual carriageway which links the A1 to the M1 and M6 is only about 3 miles away.

A very substantial Edwardian Country House Private schooling within easy reach includes Public Schools at Rugby, set in a superb position in the Uppingham, Oundle and Stowe and Preparatory Schools at Bilton Grange, heart of Northamptonshire near Rugby, Hall School and Maidwell Hall.

Lobby. Large Reception Hall. 4 Reception Rooms. Conservatory. Kitchen/Breakfast Room and Domestic Offices. Cellars.

7 principal Bedrooms. 4 Bathrooms. Former Billiards Room. 6 secondary Bedrooms. Nursery. Further Bathroom.

Integral double Garage. Two further Garages and Store Rooms. Garden Outbuildings and Greenhouses.

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History: Thornby Grange is thought to date from the end of the 19th Century or the early years of the 20th Century and was fashionably designed at the time in the Queen Anne revival style.

The house was built as a “hunting box” and was reputedly rented for two hunting seasons by the Duke and Duchess of York, later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. The Queen Mother revisited the house in the 1980’s on one of her trips to Northamptonshire.

The layout of the house was designed for entertaining with a grand Reception Hall at the heart of the house, a south and east facing Drawing Room and a former Billiards Room, on the second floor, at the head of the main staircase. The house has ample Bedroom accommodation for family and guests.

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Description: This substantial country house is approached from a drive, off a little used country road, to electrically operated front gates opening to a large gravelled sweep on the north-east side of the house.

The house is entered by a Lobby, off which is the Cloakroom. The Lobby leads to the magnificent Reception Hall with a superb broad oak staircase rising to the two upper floors. Radiating off the Reception Hall are four well-proportioned Reception Rooms, all with fine views over the Garden or open countryside to the north and east, and the Conservatory. There is a large Kitchen/Breakfast Room with Utility Room and Pantry off. Beyond are a number of Store Rooms, a secondary Kitchen, rear Hall and an integral double Garage.

On the first floor, there are seven double Bedrooms and four Bathrooms as well as another Kitchen and Linen Room.

At second floor level, there is a former Billiards Room, designed to take a full sized table, with lantern light above, a Nursery, six secondary Bedrooms and the fifth Bathroom.

Attached to the house are two further single Garages, a Gardener’s Room and WC. Close by are a Potting Shed and other Garden Stores.

The Garden surrounding Thornby Grange is heavily wooded beyond the terraced lawns to the south-west. A Rose Garden lies immediately to the south-east of the house and a terrace runs the length of the south-west side. There are excellent views from the house and garden over open countryside principally to the north and east.

Accommodation: See the floor plans of the house.

Services: The house has mains electricity. Water comes from a shared private spring supply. Central heating is oil fired.

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Directions: From Northampton, take the A5199 north-west via , and then to Thornby. In Thornby and before reaching the Pub, turn left sign to . With a brick wall on the left, bear almost immediately left again and follow this road for about half a mile to a crossroads. Continue straight over the crossroads on to the gated road to West Haddon. Thornby Grange can then be seen over the fields on the right hand side. Continue along the gated road and the drive is the second turning off the right.

Letting Terms: The property will be let on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy for a minimum term to be discussed at an initial rent of £5,000 per calendar month including grounds maintenance.

The Tenant will be required to pay a deposit amounting to the equivalent of five week’s rent.

Furnishings: The property will be let mainly furnished. Prior to letting, an independent Inventory will be prepared.

Council Tax Banding: Band H: £3,232.30. payable to District Council in 2018/19.

Energy Efficiency Rating: Band D: 60.

A full copy of the Energy Performance Certificate is available from the Landlord’s Agents.

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IMPORTANT NOTICES:

(1) Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Fox Bennett in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (“information”) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Fox Bennett nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s).

(2) Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only.

(3) Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. (4) VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice.

Particulars: July 2019 Photographs taken: February 2019

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