The Avenue, Flore, Northamptonshire, NN7

AN EXTENSIVE PERIOD PROPERTY TO INCLUDE ANCILLARY ACCOMMODATION COMPRISING THE FORMER STABLE BLOCK TO FLORE HOUSE.

Huntershields is a substantial period home forming part of the original former stable block to Flore House. The principal buildings date back to 1830 although it is believed that the site has earlier origins. In addition to the main dwelling and living accommodation, Huntershields includes ancillary accommodation the most substantial of these being ‘The Barn’ which is currently let. These buildings provide potential for a number of uses together with further opportunities to modernise and develop subject to gaining the necessary planning and building consents. Also together with the swimming pool complex, the buildings currently provide a notable income stream to the owner. The property has served as a number of uses in previous times to include a private family residence and more recently a wellness retreat. We are also advised by the owners that the property has been granted C3/C2 use thereby extending the further options of use for the property. An inspection is highly advised in order to fully appreciate the position, layout and versatility of accommodation on offer.

The main house comprises an entrance hall with slate tiled floor and principal staircase rising to the first floor landing with shower/cloakroom off. Adjacent to the hall there is currently a bedroom suite with en suite shower room with a further connecting door from the hall to the main sitting room. The sitting room includes exposed floorboards, an open fireplace, period fanlight windows and affords an attractive aspect to the inner courtyard area. Beyond the sitting room there is a separate dining room which provides access to a kitchen which currently comprises a range of fitted base and eye level units and an adjacent utility/laundry room and walk-in pantry.

On the first floor, a main landing area provides access to six bedrooms, two of which provide en suite facilities. There is also a house bath/shower room comprising shower cubicle, W.C. and wash hand basin.


ANCILLARY ACCOMMODATION/BUILDINGS

In addition to the main residence the property provides extensive outbuildings and ancillary accommodation known as the North and South Wings in all approaching a further 6,000sq.ft. These buildings offer further bedroom and recreational accommodation and provide potential for a number of uses to include multi-generational occupation, domestic office or as entertainment and self-contained additional living space complementing the main house. There is an indoor swimming pool with changing room facilities together with timber cabins and smaller outbuildings which are largely used as Airbnb/bed and breakfast accommodation.

OUTSIDE

A private driveway leads to the main entrance to Huntershields and an enclosed forecourt area which provides extensive off road parking for a number of vehicles. There is a central inner courtyard/garden with further laid to lawn family garden areas and patio areas offering a high degree of privacy and ideal for outside entertainment and alfresco dining. The property sits in an attractive, private setting benefitting from a high wall retained boundary.

LOCATION

The popular village of Flore is situated approximately seven miles to the west of Northampton and provides useful amenities; more extensive amenities can be found in the neighbouring county towns of Northampton and Daventry. Secondary schooling is available at Campion School in Bugbrooke and private schools in the area include Northampton School for Girls, Pitsford School, Spratton Hall, Quinton House and Rugby. There is also a primary school in the village of Flore. The property is well placed for communication links being approximately two miles from the M1 (Junction 16) with train services available from Northampton into London Euston with journey times of around one hour along with Milton Keynes providing journey times into London Euston in around 45 minutes.

PROPERTY INFORMATION
Services: All main services are connected to the property. Gas radiator and electric heating.

Broadband: Ultrafast broadband available

Local Authority: West Northamptonshire Council
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Outgoings: Council Tax Band G
£3,884.98 for the year 2025/2026

EPC Rating: D

Tenure: Freehold

Agents Note: Given the multi occupancy nature of the property access to all the ancillary living accommodation may be restricted on occasions during viewing appointments.