Orlingbury Road, Great Harrowden, Northamptonshire, NN9

A SUPERB PERIOD PROPERTY OFFERING SPACIOUS AND BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED LIVING ACCOMMODATION.

The Manor House is an exceptional Grade II* listed period property offering elegant and extensive family living accommodation predominantly arranged over two floors with further second floor accommodation and extensive attic space.

The property has origins dating back to C13th though largely dates from C16th having evolved architecturally during the both the C18th and C19th featuring sash windows, stone-mullioned windows and original fireplaces. Most recently, during their time at the property over the past six years or so, the current owners have embarked on an extensive, sympathetic modernisation and updating programme of The Manor House which now offers stylish, spacious and comfortable modern living accommodation while remaining true to the original period of the house. One of many wonderful features of the property are the established landscaped formal gardens and grounds, with the plot in all extending to over three quarters of an acre together with the property’s excellent location for access to communication links by both road and rail.

On the ground floor an entrance hall with period tiled flooring leads to a larger reception hall with an impressive main C18th staircase with turned balusters rising to the first floor part galleried landing area. From the entrance hall and main reception hall, access is provided to a ground floor cloakroom together with three main reception rooms. These comprise a sitting room with attractive dual aspect and wood burner fire, a dining room and a further reception room described as a music room also with an attractive dual aspect and an impressive C17 fireplace which features an armorial fireback, being of historic and architectural importance in its own right.

A particular modern feature of the property is a wonderful kitchen/breakfast room installed by Fraser James Kitchens, comprising range of both base and eye level units, marble worktops, a central island unit with breakfast bar further complemented by soft close drawers and recessed lighting. Appliances to the kitchen area include an electric Everhot cooker with induction hob and a Fisher & Paykel twin drawer dishwasher.

Adjacent to the main kitchen area there is an open prep kitchen/utility space which includes a Fisher & Paykel American style fridge/freezer, sink and further fitted units. Beyond, access is provided to a charming family/breakfast room with an integrated wine fridge, media cabinet and stable door to the rear. The kitchen areas feature granite flagstone floors and underfloor heating.


FIRST FLOOR

A principal part galleried landing with feature arched window to the rear with views over the formal gardens provides access to five bedrooms with bedroom five currently used as a study.

The impressive principal bedroom suite includes a dressing area, built in wardrobe space and en-suite shower room of contemporary design comprising wash hand basin set to vanity unit, WC and shower. Bedroom two also includes a dressing area with an en-suite shower room with a further en-suite shower room to bedroom three. The en-suite shower room to the main bedroom can also be accessed from the main galleried landing. From bedroom three, a concealed small landing area provides staircase access to both the ground floor and second floor attic bedroom accommodation.


SECOND FLOOR

Staircase access is provided to a good proportioned attic bedroom with open access to an adjacent toilet comprising WC and wash hand basin. Beyond this area there is an extensive and easily accessible attic/storage space extending to around 600 sq. ft.

OUTSIDE

The Manor House is approached through double electric gates with security entry system which serve Manor House and the neighbouring property, Manor Cottage. To the immediate front of the house there is an extensive gravel frontage providing secure off road parking for multiple vehicles and access to a garage and store.

A particular feature of the property are the wonderful southerly facing formal landscaped gardens and grounds. The current owners have created five distinct areas with the formal gardens comprising beautifully manicured lawn areas and topiary. There is a summerhouses which provides excellent outside entertainment space complemented by further clipped miniature hedging and topiary and a Koi pond with a water feature. Further areas include a kitchen/vegetable garden and a wild garden. There is also a useful machinery and garden store.

The lovely gardens and grounds really need to be walked and experienced in order to be fully appreciated adding a notable lifestyle element to this wonderful home.

PROPERTY INFORMATION

Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage, oil-fire heating with hive system.

Local Authority: North Northamptonshire Council
Outgoings: Council Tax Band “G”
£4,118.00 for the year 2026/2027

Broadband : Superfast broadband available

EPC Rating: Exempt
Tenure: Freehold