West Street, Earls Barton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6

A Grade II listed 18th century former farm house, situated in a conservation area in the thriving village of Earls Barton, within walking distance of all its many amenities. This detached five bedroom house over three floors, offering versatile accommodation with a wealth of original features, as well as a detached studio, double garage, workshop, ample parking and enclosed gardens. The property is accessed via a gravel driveway with parking for multiple cars and access to a detached garage with power and light. The house retains character features including stone and stripped wood floors, fireplaces, exposed beams and window shutters. There is approximately 3,237 sq. ft. of accommodation which has been sympathetically improved by the current owners.

On the ground floor, the entrance hall has flagstone flooring, and stairs to the first floor with understair storage. There are four reception rooms and a kitchen/breakfast room. Off the entrance hall is a utility room with a GCH boiler and access to a cloakroom and a pantry/cold store with back door access to the garden. On the first floor there are five double bedrooms, two of which are also accessed via secondary stairs from the rear hall. There are two shower rooms and a bathroom. Additionally, there is a loft room which is accessed via a staircase from bedroom three.

FURTHER INFORMATION
This distinguished period home retains a wealth of original character features, beautifully preserved throughout. The principal reception rooms, including the sitting room and office (formerly the dining room), benefit from impressive original full-height shutters that remain in excellent working order, together with original panelling within the window recesses. The family room also features original functioning shutters, complemented by a charming window-seat recess. The elegant Georgian heritage of the house is evident in the magnificent original main staircase, while the secondary staircase showcases attractive Arts & Crafts balustrading dating from the 1920s, reflecting the period of its addition. Further Arts & Crafts details can be found in the interior doors, skirting boards and fireplace within Bedroom 4. Original internal doors and period door furniture have been retained throughout the main house.
The front entrance hall is enhanced by original flagstone flooring, while the rear entrance hall, accessed from the driveway, features an original natural stone floor, believed to be black limestone. Several bedrooms also benefit from carefully installed bespoke secondary glazing, with original panelling preserved within the front window recesses of Bedrooms 1 and 2. Also wide stripped floorboards in Bedrooms 1,2 and 5. A notable addition to the property is The Studio, a sympathetically converted barn renovation completed in 2008. The conversion thoughtfully retained the original internal walls and impressive A-frame structure, while the attractive cobbled pathway leading to the building further enhances its character and appeal. The gardens boast mature trees and beautifully arranged, with slate patios adjoining the house, part-walled and part-fenced boundaries, numerous external power points and water taps, and a dedicated cut-flower garden behind the garage featuring an automated irrigation system. The raised vegetable beds incorporate embedded watering hoses for ease of maintenance. Practicality has been carefully considered throughout. The insulated workshop is dry, powered and suitable for a variety of uses, while the fully insulated garage benefits from power, a plumbed-in dehumidifier and two skylight windows. Modern connectivity is also provided, with Cat 5 Ethernet ports installed in the family room, garden room, Bedroom 5, The Studio and the garage, offering excellent home-working and multimedia capabilities.

LOCATION
Earls Barton is a thriving and highly sought-after Northamptonshire village situated to the east of the county town of Northampton. Rich in history and community spirit, the village offers an excellent range of amenities including highly regarded primary schooling, public houses, independent shops, small supermarket, post office, cafés, a medical centre, library and a vibrant market square at its heart. The village also benefits from a wide range of clubs, societies, and regular community events, creating a strong and welcoming atmosphere.
Surrounded by attractive rolling countryside, Earls Barton provides excellent opportunities for walking, cycling and outdoor pursuits, with an extensive network of public footpaths, bridleways and quiet country lanes nearby. The Nene Valley Way is in walking distance as is Earls Barton Marina and café on the waterfront. The village is also conveniently located for access to both Sywell and Pitsford Reservoirs, which offer a variety of leisure and water sports activities.
For more extensive shopping, leisure and entertainment facilities, the nearby towns of Northampton and Wellingborough are easily accessible, along with Rushden Lakes shopping and leisure complex and Milton Keynes further afield. Additional everyday shopping facilities are available at Riverside Retail Park and Weston Favell Shopping Centre, which lies within a short drive. Earls Barton is particularly well placed for commuters, with excellent road links via the A45 connecting to the M1, A14 and wider motorway network. Mainline railway services are available from both Wellingborough and Northampton, providing regular services to London St Pancras International and London Euston respectively, with journey times of an hour or less. For international travel, Birmingham, Luton and East Midlands airports are all readily accessible.
The area is well regarded for schooling in both the state and private sectors. Earls Barton has its own primary school and secondary education is available nearby in Northampton and Wellingborough. Independent schooling in the area includes Wellingborough School, Spratton Hall and Northampton High School, while renowned public schools such as Oundle, Uppingham, Oakham, Stowe and Rugby are all within convenient driving distance.