Property description

An impressive Georgian stone farmhouse built sometime between 1830 and 1850, having recently undergone a full renovation and refurbishment programme. Large dining kitchen, three reception rooms and cellar. Five bedrooms, two en-suites and a family bathroom. Outbuildings and meadow with open countryside views beyond - whole approx. 2 acres.

SITUATION
White Lodge is situated mid-way between Rushton and Pipewell and is surrounded by stunning countryside. Set within the old bounds of Rockingham Forest, Pipewell is a sought after conservation village which is steeped in history dating back to the 12th Century. It is said to be one of the smallest hamlets in Northamptonshire and holds the smallest church building, known as the Abbey Church of St Mary, which was built in 1881 and the Grade II listed Pipewell Hall built in the 1600's.In nearby Rushton are the popular Thornhill Arms public house, Rushton Hall, a luxury hotel & Spa and English Heritage's Triangular Lodge. There is a local primary school, village hall and cricket club providing a good local community. East Carlton Country Park, just 3 miles north of Pipewell and situated on the edge of the beautiful Welland Valley, provides open parkland walks.There are a number of market towns nearby providing shopping and leisure facilities with Market Harborough of particular note to the west boasting a theatre, supermarkets including Waitrose, as well as a range of boutique shopping, restaurants and bars. More extensive and mainstream amenities can be found in Northampton and Leicester, whilst Corby to the east has an international swimming pool, theatre, soon to be opened cinema and Europe's leading skate park Adrenaline Alley. The nearby Kelmarsh Hall and Rockingham Castle are both open to the public with a range of events on throughout the year such as jazz nights, painting workshops, International Horse Trials and Country Shows. As well as the country pursuits that can be enjoyed in the surrounding countryside, the home of Northampton Sailing Club is close by at Pitsford Water for water sports enthusiasts. There is a wide selection of state and independent schooling in the area including the local primary school in Rushton, preparatory schools at Maidwell and Pitsford, together with secondary schooling also available at Pitsford. Several well regarded public schools are close by in Wellingborough, Northampton, Oundle, Uppingham, Oakham and Stamford. Communication links are excellent, with the A14 providing direct access to the M1 which in turn gives access to the M69, M6, M42 and M45. East Midlands Airport is accessed via junction 24 of the M1 with Birmingham Airport via junction 6 of the M42. The East Coast Mainline train service to London St Pancras runs from Corby, Market Harborough and Kettering in approx. 1 hour.

DESCRIPTION
White Lodge, formally part of the Rushton Hall Estate, is an impressive Georgian stone farmhouse built sometime between 1830 and 1850. The property has recently undergone a full renovation and refurbishment programme by the current owners, offering a peace of mind that rarely comes with period properties. Entering through the front door into the stunning hallway, a door leads into the dining room, historically utilised for the shooting party luncheons from Rushton Hall, with high ceilings, feature fireplace, original tall skirting boards and impressively large dual aspect sash windows. The wonderfully spacious and light filled drawing room again boasts a feature fireplace and large bay window with fully refurbished original shutters. A further door from the hallway leads to the dining kitchen with bespoke cabinetry, space for range cooker, solid wood and granite work preparation surfaces and triple aspect windows and doors leading directly to the gardens and outdoor entertaining areas. This room in turn leads through to the dual aspect family room with original beamed ceiling. The utility room beyond and W.C complete this part of the house. Steps from the hallway lead down to the fully refurbished cellar, currently utilised as a work space and storage. The main staircase rises to the first floor where the master bedroom takes advantage of the stunning bay window to the front elevation with dressing room and en-suite shower room. Two good sized bedrooms both with dual aspect windows, a further bedroom with en-suite shower room. Of the four remaining double bedrooms, two have dual aspect windows and one has an ensuite shower room. The family bathroom, with bath and shower, make up the first floor accommodation.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached through double gates across a large gravelled driveway with mature trees and gardens laid to lawn with shrubbery borders on either side. The driveway gives way to parking for several vehicles and leads to the attractive timber outbuilding providing carriage house and garage/store. A further brick built outbuilding allows for additional accommodation/office space to the rear of the property whilst the formal garden is to the side with direct access points from the main house leading onto a stone entertaining area and lawned garden. Beyond this area is a stunning natural wildflower meadow of approximately 1.7 acres, secured and bounded by both hedging post and rail fencing and currently mown to provide for pathways winding through the natural vegetation, all with an open aspect across the surrounding countryside. This area provides a natural habitat for all kinds of wildlife including brown hares and a variety of birds. It has potential for a variety of uses and could be reverted to paddock if necessary. Additionally, there are two small stone outbuildings to the rear and a wooden shed to the front of the property.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Services: Mains Electricity & Water. Drainage - Water Treatment Centre. Heating - The property also benefits from an air sourced heat pump system providing all its heating and hot water with a pay back incentive until 2022. Please contact Agent for further information. Local Authority: Kettering Borough Council. 01536 410333Council Tax Band: FTenure: FreeholdEPC Rating: FPlot size: Whole just over 2 acres

Property Features :

• IMPRESSIVE GEORGIAN STONE FARMHOUSE
• CIRCA 1830 - 1850
• SUPERB RENOVATION AND REFURBISHMENT
• LARGE DINING KITCHEN
• THREE RECEPTION ROOMS