This exceptionally handsome Grade II listed Georgian farmhouse, which boasts approx five acres of gardens and breathtaking countryside views, occupies a coveted location in the glorious Northamptonshire countryside.

Description

This exceptionally handsome Grade II listed Georgian farmhouse, which boasts approx five acres of gardens and breathtaking countryside views, occupies a coveted location in the glorious Northamptonshire countryside. Ivy House is a substantial and impressive home that has been thoughtfully extended and updated over the years. Extending to over 7500 sq ft on approx 5 acres, with its elegant dimensions, Ivy House is an impressive and imposing home with a mix of character and modern features.The property has been meticulously maintained to preserve some original features and characters, upon entering the home you are greeted by an impressive entrance hall with a mix of flagstone flooring and solid wood flooring providing access to the ground floor accommodation. The reception rooms are well presented and offer space for all living and entertaining needs. The formal dining room is hugely characterful and features exposed beams, gorgeous solid wood flooring and a huge inglenook complete with an open fire and the original bread oven. It s a very elegant room and ideal for formal get-togethers.The real heart of the home is the kitchen/breakfast room with central island with bar stalls surround and seating booth with adjoining family room that gives direct access onto the patio and gardens beyond. Upon entering the kitchen there is a drink preparation area comprising of a range of wall and base units, offering versatile storage, with under-counter integrated fridge & freezer & granite counter-top. The underfloor heated limestone flagstone flooring continues up a short flight of steps, extending throughout the kitchen and breakfast area.The kitchen offers wall and base hand-painted cabinets with granite counter tops and integrated appliances, including: full-length fridge, full-length freezer, two AEG electric fan ovens, two AEG microwave & grills, Bosch dishwasher, Kuppersbusch 4-ring electric hob with additional wok hob-ring and down-draft island extractor fan and AEG crockery-warming drawer - in addition to the inset stainless steel sink/drainer with Grohe boiling water tap. The family room features vaulted ceilings, exposed beams & brickwork and doors leading to the rear garden making this the perfect kitchen, living dining area.The leisure and entertaining complex is a wonderful additional feature of this property which has been thoughtfully planned by the current owners, this space now offers all luxury amenities which include an indoor swimming pool with full bifolding doors opening to the patio, gymnasium, sauna and and shower facilities. There is also an entertaining suite with dual aspect views of the grounds and doors leading to a side patio.The first floor bedroom accommodation is equally generous, the principal bedroom boasts a large ensuite bathroom, two walk in dressing rooms, spacious bedroom with a delightful bay window enjoying views of the rear garden and countryside beyond. Additionally on this floor there are two further bedrooms and a jack and jill bathroom.The second floor comprises three well proportioned bedrooms, one of which offers an ensuite and a further family bathroom.Gardens and GroundsThe gardens and grounds are a key feature of this property. Ivy House is approached by a long sweeping driveway off Old Road via electronically operated security gates with entry phone system. From here a drive leads you through the green outlook and opens to reveal the property, a central water fountain welcomes you to the front aspect of the home where there is ample parking for multiple cars. The driveway also splits to provide direct access to the garage and additional parking. Lying to the south of the house the grounds include a spacious entertaining patio and loggia that is delightfully private and ideally suited to relaxation and entertaining whilst being situated next to the indoor swimming pool and leisure complex. From the wonderful patio, the well maintained and manicured lawns extend to c6 acres. The gardens are a delight and offer many areas of enjoyment. The grounds themselves are completely enclosed, benefiting from expansive rural views to several aspects.The traditional Georgian terrace is comprised of sandstone tiles and balustrade, with steps leading down to the main lawn. The raised koi pond offers an attractive focal point, with a blue slate water feature.The main house benefits from external lighting, external water supply and full external CCTV monitoring system. It is also pre-wired with Cat-6 Rako wiring system suitable for intelligent lighting.The property is connected to mains utilities (electricity, water, sewers and drainage) and benefits from LPG for heating and hot water.

Sellers Story

The location was a huge selling point when we initially came across Ivy House Farm, says the owner. The house is outstandingly beautiful, but the setting is like a little slice of paradise. It s peaceful and private, the views are just lovely in all directions, and yet at the same time we can walk into the village, it takes just a couple of minutes to drive into Daventry and the local transport links are excellent so we can get just about anywhere with relative ease. In short, we enjoy total and utter peace and seclusion, but without any sense of isolation. The house was originally built c1830 and when we bought it back in 2007 it was in great condition structurally, but it was crying out for a bit of an update. Over time we ve redecorated every room, but very sympathetically and in keeping with the style and sense of history of this lovely old building. We ve also relocated and refurbished the kitchen to create a fabulously large family-and-entertaining space which is much more modern in terms of design and therefore a nice contrast to the rest of the house and we also added bi-folding doors which open out onto a pretty terrace. The house retains a lot of gorgeous period features so it has every bit of its Georgian grandeur, but the changes we ve made have made it much more conducive to modern family life. One of the things that I particularly love about the house is the fact that practically every room faces out towards the garden and those stunning countryside views, and the garden itself is just lovely, continues the owner. We have a vast patio terrace, from which steps lead down to an expansive lawn that s edged with beautiful trees and shrubs, and right at the very end is a little folly that serves as a really attractive focal point. It s such a tranquil space, a lovely place to be, and during the summer months it s absolutely bathed in sunshine. It s definitely something I m going to really miss when we leave. Each room has its unique character and charm, but the large open-plan kitchen, dining and living room is definitely one of my favourites. It s a functional yet very stylish room and it s a great space for a big get-together, and during the summer months when the bi folds are pushed back, everyday life can spill out onto the terrace. This is definitely a place where we ve been able to enjoy the best of both worlds. Our immediate surroundings are so quiet and exceptionally picturesque, and yet we have the peace of mind of knowing that everything we need is just a stone s throw away. I m going to miss absolutely everything about both the house and this stunning location, says the owner. I ve no doubt that its new owners will love living here.

Location

The village of Braunston offers many local amenities and boasts idyllic walks along the Oxford and Grand Union canals and amongst stunning countryside views. The village contains several pubs -The Boathouse, The Admiral Nelson, The Plough, and The Wheatsheaf. Well positioned for transport links to A45, A5, M1 and M6If you need a train, Rugby (6 miles) and Long Buckby (5 miles) provide excellent services - 50 minutes to London Euston.