For Sale8 Bedroom House in Ravenstone Lane, Horton, Northamptonshire, NN7£1,950,000

SUBSTANTIAL PERIOD RESIDENCE OCCUPYING AN IDYLLIC POSITION TOGETHER WITH SELF-CONTAINED WING AND OUTBUILDINGS SET WITHIN MATURE GARDENS AND GROUNDS. Manor House is a wonderfully positioned period property affording stunning countryside views set within formal gardens and grounds, in all approaching 2.5 acres. Having been In the same family's ownership for the past 77 years or so, Manor House is located within the former grounds of Horton House (since demolished), the site of Queen Catherine Parr's family home. The origins of Manor House date back to the early 18th century as recorded on an historic estate map for Horton House though the property benefitted from a substantial later addition in the 19th century. While it is recognised that the main proportion of the property is now in need for extensive modernisation and improvement the property offers a rare opportunity to purchase a fine period property which includes a fully self-contained wing known as "Manor House Cottage" which provides well maintained and comfortable, three bedroomed living accommodation. An inspection is essential in order to fully appreciate the situation, versatility and potential of accommodation on offer. MANOR HOUSE On the ground floor an entrance porch with double doors provides access to the main hall with stairs rising to the first floor landing. There are three main reception rooms comprising former drawing room with open fireplace and attractive dual aspects with large bay window to the main front elevation. Also accessed from the main hall is a second reception room with open fireplace and attractive dual aspect with an inner hallway providing access to the former library, a ground floor shower/cloakroom and fourth reception room. The inner hallway in turn leads to the former dairy, scullery and two compartment cellar. The main house also includes a kitchen/breakfast room with fitted base and eye level units and retains the old bread oven. On the first floor a tiered landing provides access to five bedrooms to include a main bedroom with en suite bathroom comprising bath, wash hand basin and W.C. Also accessed from the main landing is the house bathroom comprising bath, wash hand basin and W.C., a further separate toilet and former kitchenette. MANOR HOUSE COTTAGE On the ground floor an entrance hall with stairs rising to the first floor landing provides access to a sitting room with dual aspect and wood burner fire. Beyond the sitting room is a dining room with open fire place. In addition, there is an attractive farmhouse style kitchen/breakfast room with solid fuel fired Rayburn, fitted units and central island unit. Adjacent to the kitchen/breakfast room is a utility/boot room and a cloakroom with wash hand basin and toilet. On the first floor there are three further bedrooms and a four piece bathroom suite comprising roll top bath, wash hand basin, W.C., shower cubicle. OUTSIDE Manor House is approached along a wonderful tree lined avenue, which in turn leads to double wrought iron gates and stone pillared entrance leading to the main courtyard and frontage to the property. The gardens in part are landscaped and largely laid to lawn with flower and shrub borders which includes a further lovely, landscaped cottage garden to Manor House Cottage to include a water feature, terrace and gazebo. The main house gardens comprise of lawned garden areas, well stocked with flowers and shrubs, mature trees and a vegetable patch. There are numerous wild garden areas with the formal gardens area being again largely laid to lawn with further mature trees, flowers and shrubs retained by a ha-ha to the eastern and southern boundaries abutting attractive countryside. OUTBUILDINGS The outbuildings comprise two main structures. A former stable barn which incorporates five loose boxes and a tack room along with the old milking barn and cowshed. In addition, there is a standalone garage and car port with the outbuildings in total approaching 2,800 sq ft. PROPERTY INFORMATION Services: Water and electricity connected (currently a shared supply). Twin septic tank system with secondary catch pits. Oil fired heating. Local Authority: West Northamptonshire Council Tel. 0300 126 700 Outgoings: Council Tax: Manor House Band G £3,692.00 for the year 2024/2025 Manor Cottage Band D £2,215.20 for the year 2024/2025 EPC Rating: F Tenure: Freehold