The Glebe House, Isham Road, Pytchley NN14

"The Glebe House"

Striking architecture, substantial wrap around gardens and a beautifully crafted interior are all hallmarks of this substantial, Grade II listed residence dating back to circa 1730.  Discreetly positioned in the heart of the village, the wonderful gardens have been carefully manicured with adjoining orchard, all of which can be admired from the Limestone patio enjoying a Mediterranean feel, the village Church providing an idyllic back drop, a private driveway accessed via double gates provides parking for four cars leading to the garage.  The entrance vestibule opens to the reception hall/library with crafted bespoke shelving, the living room has an elegant fireplace with working fire as does the formal dining room with wood block flooring, both of which have bay windows and period shutters.  The kitchen has an "Everhot" range cooker which flows to the dining/family room in the guise of an orangery with views over the garden.  There is a generous utility/boot room, guest cloakroom and useful basement.  Upstairs seven bedrooms in all are arranged over two floors, to the first floor the principal bedroom has bespoke wardrobes and sumptuous ensuite, the guest bedroom with fitted wardrobes and the third bedroom used as a study, with soothing views over the garden and countryside beyond, there is a shower room and separate washroom.  The second floor can be accessed via two separate staircase which lead to four further bedrooms, perfect for family living.  Limestone flooring, deep skirtings, window shutters, exposed stone elevations and beams amplify the character of this individual home.  Pytchley is between Kettering and Wellingborough and their respective railway lines connecting to London St Pancras in 45 minutes from Kettering train station, a variety of public schools are within easy reach, the village benefits from a primary school, pub and fine rural walks.  Viewing Strictly By Appointment.

- Grade II listed
- Gas central Heating
- Entrance Vestibule - with attractive limestone flooring, useful cupboard for shoe and cloak storage, door to basement, interior doors leading to:
- Reception Hall/Library - complimented by a bespoke range of crafted cupboards and book shelving, the perfect space for relaxing and reading, opening through to the inner hallway with striking sweeping staircase rising to the first floor, useful understairs storage cupboard, interior doors leading to;
- Living Room - with an elegant period fireplace with working fire, cast and tiled inlay with a floral design, decorative surround, slate hearth, bay window with leaded lights and attractive period shutters.
- Dining Room - perfect for formal entertaining enjoying the warmth of working fire with an elegant feature fireplace with marble hearth, cove cornicing, block flooring in herringbone design, wonderful deep skirting boards, bay window with leaded lights and period shutters overlooks the garden
- Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Room - with range of base and eye level cupboards and drawers, one and a half bowl, single drainer, monobloc tap with spray attachment, Oak worksurface with recess for dishwasher, space for fridge freezer, "Everhot" Range cooker, integrated AEG microwave, walk-in pantry, tiled flooring. The kitchen flows to a wonderful breakfast/family room partially in the guise of an Orangery, with attractive limestone flooring, exposed ceiling beams with recessed downlights, a continuation of the limestone flooring, exposed stone elevation, this is a lovely area from which to admire views over the garden.
- Rear Lobby - flooded with natural light from a roof window, attractive limestone flooring, door to driveway, interior door to:
- Guest Cloakroom - comprising of low-level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, attractive panelling, limestone flooring
- Utility Room - with a comprehensive range of base and eyelevel cupboards,  Butler sink with monobloc tap set with an oak worksurface with matching up stand, attractive ceramic tiled flooring, recessed downlights, roof window
- Basement - accessed from the entrance vestibule, benefitting from both power and lighting.  The basement is currently arranged as two separate rooms offering a wealth of storage, window provides natural light to the second room
- Upstairs the first floor features an impressive landing area with bespoke shelving, a useful walk-in cupboard with linen shelving. There is a washroom which features a low-level WC and wash hand basin with attractive wood effect tiled flooring, the shower room has a pedestal wash hand basin, double size shower enclosure with mains shower with rainmaker showerhead and separate handheld attachment. There are three double size bedrooms to the first floor the, wonderful main bedroom features a range of bespoke built in wardrobes, the sumptuous ensuite bathroom features a low-level WC, twin pedestal wash hand basin, slipper bath with centrally positioned monobloc tap complete with shower attachment, separate double size walk-in shower enclosure with mains shower with rainmaker showerhead and separate handheld attachment, attractive ceramic tile splashback, recessed downlights wood effect tiled flooring, period style heated towel rail, the guest bedroom with bespoke built in wardrobes and also a wash hand basin.  The second-floor features four further bedrooms, a generous double room with an array built in wardrobes, further double bedroom an impressive single bedroom and a further double bedroom.  There are two separate staircases leading to these bedrooms offering versatility

A solid timber gate from Isham Road leads to the grounds of Glebe House, steps with stone walling to either side, illuminated by specialist lighting set under a mature blanket of manicured shrubs and trees extending to a further gate, a gravel pathway flanked by manicured lawns and colourful borders to include lavender extends to the front door.  Colourful roses, shrubs and other plantings provide a mature feel, the church spire provides an idyllic backdrop.  To the left of Glebe House, a limestone patio is perfect for garden furniture and alfresco entertaining, a fig tree, colourful plantings and a wonderful rose arch add colour to the garden.  Box hedging with an opening and gravel pathway leads to a kitchen garden, with greenhouse.  Gravel pathways extend across the front of the house with attractively planted borders opening through to an orchard area, home to a variety of fruit trees and a chicken run.   A further pathway meanders through a variety of planted borders to a useful hardstanding offering a multitude of uses, enclosed to three sides by stone walling, also providing access into the back of the utility room.  A private driveway is accessed from Kettering Road via double gates with parking for four cars extending to a garage with double doors, power and light.

 Living Room - 5.89m x 4.67m (19'4" x 15'4")

Dining Room - 5.23m x 4.8m (17'2" x 15'9")

Kitchen - 5.38m x 3.3m (17'8" x 10'10")

Breakfast room - 3.86m x 2.16m (12'8" x 7'1")

Family Room - 3.96m x 2.9m (13'0" x 9'6")

Study - 4.78m x 2.36m (15'8" x 7'9")

Utility - 4.01m x 3.12m (13'2" x 10'3")

Bedroom 1 - 4.88m x 4.75m (16'0" x 15'7")

Ensuite - 4.42m x 3.56m (14'6" x 11'8")

Bedroom 2 - 5.36m x 4.88m (17'7" x 16'0")

Bathroom - 2.57m x 1.35m (8'5" x 4'5")

Bathroom - 2.03m x 1.96m (6'8" x 6'5")

Bedroom 3 - 5.82m x 3.4m (19'1" x 11'2")

Bedroom 4 - 4.44m x 3.4m (14'7" x 11'2")

Bedroom 5 - 4.52m x 3.48m (14'10" x 11'5")

Bedroom 6 - 3.07m x 3.07m (10'1" x 10'1")

Cellar 2 - 4.8m x 4.67m (15'9" x 15'4")

Cellar 1 - 5.13m x 4.65m (16'10" x 15'3")

Garage - 2.74m x 2.44m (9'0" x 8'0")