The Manor, Arthingworth, Market Harborough, Northamptonshire | Guide price £1,900,000 | 10 bedroom House  

Situation

The Arthingworth Estate is situated on the Northamptonshire/Leicestershire border, south of Market Harborough. Rural, yet accessible, the Estate sits on the edge of the village of Arthingworth, about 6 miles from the market town of Market Harborough, which includes a good range of amenities and facilities and a mainline rail service to London St Pancras (from 65 minutes). The town of Northampton is about 15 miles to the south. Junction 2 of the A14 is within 2.5 miles and via the A14 a further 13.5 miles to Junction 19 of the M1. Birmingham Airport is some 40 miles to the west. The Estate is located in an area spoilt for choice with renowned preparatory, public and state schools, including Maidwell, Oundle, Uppingham, Oakham and Northampton High School.

Description

Last on the market in 1944, the Arthingworth Estate is a unique residential and agricultural country estate set in the rolling hills of North Northamptonshire, with two substantial principal houses set in mature grounds and parkland, secondary residential accommodation, commercial offices and a first class farming enterprise. The Estate comprises two principal houses; The new Manor was developed from the original stable block in the 1960s and extended in the early 1990s to form a substantial and attractive property. The house is set within landscaped gardens with views over the parkland to the south. To the east is a 4,000sqft purpose built office block which may be suitable for a number of uses, subject to planning.

Accommodation

THE MANOR The Manor originally formed the stable block to The Old Manor. The property was converted by the present owner in the 1960s, and subsequently in the early 1990s, to create a substantial and imposing property with extensive accommodation over two floors. The house is approached along a drive which splits into two spurs leading up to the two principal residences. The drive winds round to the north front of The Manor, which stands facing south/north with beautiful views over the south facing garden and paddocks. This area is protected by trees from The Old Manor, providing privacy between the encompassing gardens. The Reception Hall with double doors and flagstone floors leads directly to the inner hallway, Drawing Room and Dining Room. The double aspect Drawing Room features attractive bay windows to the south elevation with views over the gardens and parkland beyond. The room has panelling throughout and includes French doors to the west offering a charming view of the sunken garden. The Drawing Room leads to the rear stair hall with built-in drinks and storage cabinets and a door to the southern terrace and gardens beyond. The oak flooring continues through to the Inner Hall and into the Library which includes pine panelling, built-in shelving and a feature fireplace. A corridor leads to the south wing and the back stairs from the front hallway. Off this corridor lies the double aspect Tulip Room including a photographic dark room/walk-in storage cupboard, the Study and the Garden Room. The Study, with built-in shelves, has an open fireplace and glazed door to the terrace and gardens. Accessed from the study and the corridor, the double aspect Garden Room features an open fireplace, bookshelves, oak flooring, sash windows and elegant cornicing. Glazed French doors lead to the southern terrace and gardens. The inner corridor leading down from the front hallway has a WC and a walk-in cupboard. The substantial Kitchen Breakfast Room offers fantastic living and entertaining space. There is a range of fitted floor units with tiled work surfaces and shelving above. The units feature a double stainless steel sink and drainer, Gaggenau fryer and Rosieres two oven cooker whilst the four oven Aga is a focal point of the room. The central island unit includes further storage space and a circular stainless steel sink. The overall seating area is a particular feature of the room offering uninterrupted morning sunlight through its octagonal design. The Kitchen is well serviced by a walk-in Pantry with fitted shelving and a substantial Utility Room with a range of built-in cupboards and glazed wall units along with two stainless steel sinks. At the far end of the Utility Room is the Gun Room with a security door. The well proportioned Dining Room is situated in the northern elevation of the property and features French doors to the western terrace, an open fireplace with doors to either side providing access to the Billiard Room. Off the north wing, there are staff rooms comprising a small Kitchen, Sitting Room and WC together with stairs to the first floor. FIRST FLOOR The main staircase leads up to the split galleried landing and through to the Master Bedroom Suite with his and hers dressing rooms and en-suite bathrooms. The first en-suite bathroom is accessed through a concealed door and includes a panelled bath with marble surround, heated towel rail, hand basin with marble surround, bidet and WC. A door from the bathroom leads into the walk-in wardrobe with fitted shelving and hanging space. The Dressing Room, to the north of the bedroom, includes a range of built-in wardrobes and shelving and provides access to the second en-suite bathroom with panelled bath and marble surround, heated towel rail, hand basin and WC. Bedroom 2 incorporates a range of built-in wardrobes and cupboards and gives access to the en-suite bathroom with panelled bath, heated towel rail, hand basin, bidet and WC. The south facing Bedroom 3 has beautiful views over the gardens and parkland. The en-suite bathroom incorporates a cast iron bath, heated towel rail, hand basin, bidet and WC. The rear landing provides access to Bedroom 4 with west facing views over the landscaped gardens and a range of fitted wardrobes whilst the adjacent Laundry Room incorporates a range of fitted storage cupboards. A Family Bathroom includes a panelled bath, heated towel rail, hand basin and WC. The landing continues up a flight of steps leading to 3 further Bedrooms with fitted wardrobes and cupboards and 2 Family Bathrooms with panelled baths, heated towel rails, hand basins and WCs. From the landing, a door leads to the north wing where there is a Boot Room and 3 further Bedrooms, Family Bathroom and a Shower Room with WC, bedrooms and bathrooms currently forming part of the annexe. OUTSIDE To the rear of The Manor is a range of 8 Garages with electric up and over doors. These have been extended from the old stable block and outbuildings. Two dog kennels with outside runs are located at the edge of the courtyard. A substantial Cellar is located close to The Manor which could be used for a number of purposes but is currently used for general storage. GARDENS AND GROUNDS The front of The Manor is awash with mature creepers and roses which provide an elegant frame to the manicured lawns, enclosed by mature borders and ha-ha to the south. The south facing garden has a substantial lawned area with extending borders of mature shrubs and climbing roses. A York paved terrace area provides a fantastic space for entertaining in the summer months. The west facing side garden features a central pond within an enclosed sunken garden with York paving surrounded by box hedging and shrub borders. Further lawns extend to the north and west interspersed with mature trees and shrubs. To the east of The Manor is an extensive range of greenhouses which have been used in recent years to grow a wide range of roses, fruit and vegetables. The building was previously used as part of a tomato production business in conjunction with a brick packing house to the east, now redundant and used for general storage. The parkland has been grazed on an ad-hoc basis in recent years and provides a beautiful outlook over the rolling land to the south. OFFICES Set away from The Manor and constructed by the current owner in the 1960s, the single storey building of timber construction amounts to approximately 4,000 sq ft. The offices are centred around an open plan reception area with doors leading to a meeting room and a number of smaller offices along with service facilities. The offices may be suitable for redevelopment subject to the necessary planning consents.

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