High Street, Broughton, Kettering

“The Firs”

This substantial stone residence has wonderful striking architectural detail discreetly set in the heart of this desirable village, with wonderful, private wrap around gardens. The substantial accommodation has been upgraded to an exacting standard with a myriad of beautiful period features, complimented by 21st Century upgrades and enhancements. The entrance hall has Minton flooring with period pine doors leading to the bay fronted living room with attractive feature fireplace, the atmospheric formal dining room is a beautiful room, perfect for formal entertaining with the warmth of a living flame gas fire and deep bay window currently home to a grand piano.  The kitchen/breakfast room has been hand crafted by “Hallwood Furniture” with Pippy Oak units, granite worksurfaces and “Lacanche” range cooker as well as ceramic tiling by “Fired Earth”, the utility room has complimenting units with granite tops, with steps leading up to the guest cloak/shower room , there is a versatile family room, with gas fire and a sensational cinema room.  Upstairs there is a principal bathroom and six bedrooms set over two floors, the wonderful master and guest bedrooms with en suite and deep bay windows commanding elevated views of the gardens.  Gas central heating, Heritage style UPVC double glazing and security alarm system compliment the interior.  The gardens are both substantial and established with stone and brick walling as well as manicured lawns and hedging.  A sweeping driveway is accessed via Iroko Hardwood electric gates with covered parking and garaging.  Kettering mainline railway is a short drive away connecting to London St Pancras in less than an hour, Wellingborough, Oundle and Spratton independent schools are within easy reach along with a selection of amenities with in the village.  A very rare opportunity to acquire this most individual home.

- Gas central heating
- Mostly UPVC double glazed windows in a heritage style with period themed monkey tail handles.
- Double doors lead to the entrance porch with Minton flooring and further period door with inset leaded and stained glass over leading to :
- Entrance Hall - a beautiful reception hall with attractive Minton tiled flooring, exposed wall timbers, stairs with detailed balustrade rising the first floor, useful storage area complete with storage cupboard, period pine interior door leading to;
- Living room - enjoying an attractive feature fireplace with marble inlay, hearth and period timber surround, attractive recess with period cupboards below an ideal space for a television, coved cornicing and a wonderful deep bay window looking out to the front.
 - Dining room -an atmospheric room perfect room for formal entertaining with a stunning feature fireplace with cast inlay and granite hearth with living flame coal effect gas fire and decorative surround, picture rail, convenient serving hatch from kitchen, and wonderful bay window currently home to a grand piano, 
- Kitchen/Breakfast room -  enjoying a beautiful bespoke kitchen by cabinet makers " Hallwood furniture" with Pippy Oak cupboards and drawers, twin bowls with monobloc tap and additional pullout spray tap attachment, granite work surfaces, attractive chimney recess with bespoke shelving over, recess for "Lacanche "range cooker with concealed extractor over, integrated dishwasher, Miele steam oven/microwave, discreet recess for television, " Fired Earth"  ceramic tiled splashback and flooring, wall mounted plate rack and fabulous bespoke Welsh dresser in complementing Oak, generous space for breakfast table and chairs, recessed downlighters, fabulous picture window affording views of the lovely garden. An archway opens to a significant utility room with a continuation of the bespoke cupboards with circular bowl and mono block tap, set within a granite worksurfaces, ceramic tiled splash back and flooring, integrated Miele washing machine and tumble dryer and Miele dishwasher, useful glass fronted display cupboard, space for American style fridge/ freezer, impressive drop-down drying rail, recessed downlights,  complimenting bespoke stairway with five steps lead up to:
- Shower room - with Sanitan suite with low-level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, corner shower enclosure with mains shower, ceramic tiled splashback and flooring, period style heated towel rail, airing cupboard housing the central heating boiler and hot water cylinder.
-  Family room - a substantial room with impressive timbers to vaulted ceiling, exposed brick inglenook style fireplace with slate hearth enjoying the warmth of a living flame gas fire, vaulted ceilings with recessed downlights and bi-fold doors to the garden.
- Cinema room - an extremely versatile space offering a multitude of uses with wood effect specialist flooring, vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and inset Soundsystem, recessed downlights, bi-folding doors to the garden.  Specialist cinema and sound system available by separate negotiation.  An electric wall radiator provides heating.
-The first floor features  a beautiful landing with window overlooking the frontage with period pine shutters, period balustrade and handrail, doors leading to the principal bathroom with heritage suite with roll top bath and separate shower enclosure, three double bedrooms can be found on the first floor, the master bedroom with fabulous deep bay window, providing an elevated view of the garden and a sensational ensuite bathroom with separate shower enclosure. The second bedroom is equally impressive commanding elevated views of the garden with a fireplace with tiled inlay, there is also an ensuite with double sized shower enclosure. The second floor features three further bedrooms, two of which are generous doubles with elegant period fireplaces, and a further single bedroom, which makes a great study for home working.
 
"The Firs" is discreetly positioned on the High Street in Broughton, wrought iron railings and complimenting gate provide access to the gravel pathway, which meanders through established hedges, stone and brick walling leading to the deep frontage, which is incredibly private achieved by established plantings. The frontage is laid to lawn with an array of well stocked planted borders, the perfect vantage point from which to admire the wonderful architecture of The Firs.  Gravel areas to the front provide secluded seating areas with gravel pathways extending to the side where there is a lovely ornamental pond with waterfall and specialist lighting provides evening illumination.  A red brick wall with solid gate leads through to the substantial back garden.  A gravel driveway is accessed via electrically operated double Iroko Hardwood gates from Ivydene Terrace with parking for four/six cars, one of which is set under a carport with oversized single garage, which is accessed through double timber doors, with power and light.  Steps lead up to a raised tier of garden which is laid to lawn with lovely slate patio, ideal for furniture and alfresco entertaining, established trees for Summer shade and stonewalling, providing an attractive backdrop.   Manicured hedging can be found to one side, which conceals a lovely kitchen garden with compost area, greenhouse with Grapevine believed to be over 100 years old, producing a strong seasonal crop.  A butler sink with twin taps provide useful outdoor cleaning, as well as a garden WC. There is also a further slate patio to the immediate back of the house, perfect for admiring the garden.