6 bedroom detached house for sale

A STUNNING 17TH CENTURY HOUSE SET IN DELIGHTFUL WALLED GROUNDS IN THE HEART OF THIS PICTURESQUE VILLAGE WITH RURAL OUTLOOK

This fine historic Grade II* Listed stone built house dates back to the late 17th century and like many period houses, has been altered and extended in the Georgian period. On one of the gable ends has a date stone engraved with 1694.

The Manor House enjoys a prominent position lying in the heart of the village and set back from the High Street with views westwards over undulating rolling countryside and the County Town of Northampton in the far distance.

Enclosed predominantly behind stone boundary walls, this charming period property has been extremely will maintained by the current custodians and is presented in a very sound condition both externally and internally. In recent years it has benefited from being upgraded and modernised yet still retains all its period character with sash mullioned windows, working wooden shutters along with attractive working fireplaces.

The flexible accommodation is laid out over four floors and offers excellent entertaining rooms with six double bedrooms on the two upper floors.

Complementing The Manor House, is the attractive detached stone barn which clearly offers potential to be converted into a self-contained annexe, subject to obtaining the relevant planning and Listed building consents.

The delightful grounds surround The Manor House on all sides and are divided into rooms with strategically placed seating and entertaining areas.

A viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the quality and setting of the house and the lifestyle opportunities on offer.

GROUND FLOOR

The oak front door opens into the reception hall with all principal reception rooms radiating off and an original oak staircase rises to the upper floors with separate staircase to the lower ground floor.

The panelled drawing room with its exposed wooden floor enjoys a double aspect with views over the walled garden and paved seating terrace. All three windows have window seats and two have working wooden shutters with the focal point of the room being the white marble fireplace.

The sitting room benefits from a triple aspect with wood burner having pride of place in the stone inglenook fireplace. Situated conveniently next to the kitchen is the exposed wooden floored dining room with inglenook fireplace housing a wood burner and to one side is a full height Butler’s pantry.

The stunning kitchen/breakfast room has a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and features a bespoke kitchen by renowned local firm - Fraser James of Daventry. The units adorning the walls along with the island unit provide an abundance of storage along with an extensive island breakfast bar. The black four ovened Aga is complemented by electric Neff oven and four ring induction hob. There is an integrated dishwasher and recess for the full height fridge/freezer with two cupboards having plumbing for both washing machine and dryer.

Off the reception hall is a cloakroom and a door reveals steps down to the lower ground floor offering extensive cellar space divided into three rooms with middle cellar housing the two central heating boilers. One of the cellars is ideally suited for the laying down of fine wines.

FIRST FLOOR

The principal bedroom has a spacious feel with commanding views over the garden and out across open farmland and the Nene Valley. Remaining in the room is the original cast iron fireplace and adjoining is the en suite bathroom with matching exposed wooden floorboards. There are two further double bedrooms on this floor served by a well appointed and equipped part panelled bathroom with separate part glazed corner shower cubicle. One of the bedrooms is currently used as a dressing room.

SECOND FLOOR

Three further vaulted double bedrooms lie on this floor with one currently used as a home office. All three of the rooms are served by a part tiled bathroom and off the landing is the walk- in airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder with external pressure pump and wooden slated drying shelves.

TRADITIONAL BARN

Accessed off the gravelled drive and to the west of Manor House, is the attractive traditional two storeyed barn constructed of stone under a slate roof. Originally designed as a coach house with stabling it has been repurposed to provide an oversized double garage on the ground floor along with the former stables now utilised as a workshop and storeroom. The original wooden stable partition remains internally.

A wooden staircase gently leads up to the first floor which has been converted to provide a gym and separate games room served by a cloakroom. With electricity and plumbing already on this floor, there is clearly potential for the accommodation to be converted into a self-contained annexe if required, subject to obtaining the relevant consents.

GARDEN AND GROUNDS

The mainly walled garden and grounds are a pure delight and offer the perfect environment for both entertaining and unwinding from the stresses of modern life. The main garden is south and east facing with views across to the tower of St. Mary Magdalene and are mainly laid to lawn and edged by mature herbaceous borders. In the southwestern corner is a circular box parterre vegetable garden with raised beds and in the corner is a gravelled seating area with wooden pergola. The climbing Clematis and Passiflora offer dappled shade in the summer months. Lying closer to the house is a southwest facing Indian stone seating terrace part enclosed behind stone walling and mature Yew hedging with archway and steps leading down to further gravelled box parterre which in turn leads back to the gravelled drive.

On the northern side is a further lawned area edged by privet hedging with stone path leading to one of the panelled entrance doors.

LOCATION

Ecton is a pretty conservation village lying to the east of the county town of Northampton and The Manor House is within walking distance of village amenities including a primary school, public house and The Worlds End Hotel with its gastro pub. There is also a village hall which holds regular social events and groups include dance and Pilates classes. The village also has a monthly magazine highlighting forthcoming events.

The village is surrounded by attractive open countryside with access to a network of public footpaths and bridleways along with country lanes for the walking, riding and cycling enthusiasts. It is also within a short distance of both Sywell and Pitsford Reservoirs offering a variety of leisure activities.

Close by is the village of Earls Barton with its vibrant market square with artisan shops and for more extensive shopping and leisure facilities, one looks to the county town of Northampton, Milton Keynes and Rushden Lakes shopping village. Local shopping facilities are also available at Weston Favell Centre which is less than a three mile drive away.

Ecton is very well placed for access to the A45 which connects to both M1 and A1 and there are main line railway stations at Northampton to London Euston and Wellingborough to St. Pancras International all within the hour. For European and international travel, Luton and Birmingham airports are within 50 miles of the property and slightly further afield is Heathrow at 75 miles.

The area is very well served for schooling of all ages both state and private. In the private system is close to Spratton Hall Preparatory school and Wellingborough School with the renowned public schools of Oundle, Uppingham, Oakham, Stowe and Rugby all within an hour’s drive of the property. There is a primary school in the village and secondary schooling is available in Wellingborough and Northampton and the property is in the catchment area for Weston Favell Academy.

PROPERTY INFORMATION

Services: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are connected. Gas fired central heating to radiators.
EV car charger – 7 kw

Broadband: Gigaclear fibre broadband available

Local Authority: North Northamptonshire Council
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Outgoings: Council Tax Band G
£3,832.41 for the year 2025/2026

EPC Rating: Exempt

Tenure: Freehold

Rights of way: The property enjoys a shared right of way over the tarmac drive owned by the Ecton Estate.