Carr House 53 High St | Harpole | Northampton | Northamptonshire | NN7 4BS CARR HOUSE

“Having looked at more than 60 properties, it was the amazing potential of Carr House which caught our attention 20 years ago,” say the current owners of this well presented detached property. “We could see that it had so many possibilities to become our ideal home.”

Carr House is a very pretty Grade II Listed detached ironstone and thatched house in grounds of approximately three quarters of an acre with a range of stone outbuildings. This former farmhouse dated 1711 but part are believed to be much older retains superb original and period features and is a wonderful family home with much charm. The house is set well back from the road with a large front garden with many mature specimen plants, a gravelled driveway leads to the rear with ample off street parking.

On the ground floor is a welcoming hallway full of period features which leads to an inner hall with superb original staircase. There are four reception rooms with period features and two with fireplaces, the sitting room and study have mullioned windows overlooking the front garden whilst the larger reception/family room is to the rear, the dining room is adjacent to the kitchen/ breakfast room.

Seller Insight

Having looked at more than 60 properties, it was the amazing potential of Carr House which caught our attention 20 years ago,” say the current owners of this well presented detached property. “We could see that it had so many possibilities to become our ideal home.”

“Since then, we have refurbished every room in the house,” the owners continue, “also incorporating one of the outbuildings into the main house and creating a new kitchen complete with AGA, now a sociable space for cooking and entertaining. We converted the attic into extra living space, and converted what was an old pigsty in the garden into a splendid summerhouse. There is further potential to turn another of the outbuildings into a garage workshop to house cars, the property being so convenient for Silverstone racetrack for those with an interest in motoring.”

The garden itself also has much to offer, stretching over ¾ acre. “The garden has three main areas to the front, rear and side of the house,” say the owners, “being mostly laid to lawn and planted with trees. We have a wonderful rosery with beautiful blooms, and a magnolia in the front garden which is just coming into blossom at this Spring time of the year.” The location of the property provides the best of village life, being situated in a charming area of stone houses, of which this is one. “The village itself has various amenities and leisure opportunities,” say the owners, “with Northampton close by for its Rugby and Football clubs, as well as Silverstone racetrack for the motorcar enthusiast. Northampton itself lies just a few miles to the East for further amenities and entertainments.”

“Our favourite rooms, respectively, are our own individual studies, both being very peaceful places to work or to relax with a good book.”

“This house really lends itself to entertaining, with a large lounge perfect for parties. Every year we have friends here from France to celebrate New Year’s Eve with us at Carr House, the house being big enough to house all ten adults and 7 children overnight!”

“There is always plenty going on in the village, with regular events in the village hall, an annual open gardens and fete, not to mention the scarecrow weekend hosted each September in aid of local charities.”

“We have had many happy times here with family and friends, and we shall miss our neighbours very much, many of them having become dear friends over the decades we have spent here.”*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

On the first floor are four double bedrooms and family bathroom, the master has an en-suite shower and dressing room. On the second floor are a further three loft rooms/bedrooms.

Our favourite rooms, respectively, are our own individual studies, both being very peaceful places to work or to relax with a good book.”

To the rear of the house is a superb range of stone barns and outbuildings including a dovecote which subject to planning would easily convert if an annexe or home office were needed, the gardens extend to almost three quarters of an acre with lawn, summerhouse, rose garden and mature trees. LOCATION

Harpole is situated approximately 5 miles west of Northampton, the M1 Junction 16 is less than 2 miles away so ideal for commuters, the mainline train station in Northampton has direct trains to both Birmingham and London Euston both approximately 50 minutes away. Harpole has a village store, two public houses, hotel with restaurant as well as All Saints parish church, Methodist and Baptist chapels, Harpole also has two pre-school facilities and a primary school which feeds into Campion Secondary School which is close by in Bugbrooke, there are also several clubs and community organisations in the village.

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 11.05.2018

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