Harwood House, 10, The Drive, Northampton, NN1 4SH

Harwood House is an imposing, detached, family house that has been beautifully renovated, substantially extended and modernised throughout whilst retaining many superb period features.

The house which sits on a prominent south-west facing corner plot on this sought after road was built in 1926 for a notable show manufacturer, it was designed in the Arts & Crafts style and still retains superb period features including parquet floors and fireplaces.

On entering through the original solid oak front door you are greeted by a lobby area leading through to the main hallway with coats cupboard and a guest cloakroom.

On the right is a superb reception room with a leaded glass bay window to the front and corner bay window overlooking the side garden, beams and an impressive minster stone fireplace set into an inglenook style recess.

Next is the dining hall which again is another superb room brimming with character which includes a mellow parquet wood floor, beams, a tiled Arts & Crafts original fireplace with wood burner and leaded glass window to the side with views of the garden, a turned staircase leads to the upper floor.

Accessed from the dining hall is a further spacious reception room again with leaded glass bay window and period features including a superb fireplace with Delft tiles.

On the left of the main hallway the feel of the house becomes more contemporary with a vast open plan, split level, family kitchen/dining and family room.

The sitting area is a good size with window to the front overlooking the front garden, it has a contemporary style living flame electric fire inset into the wall and feature inset mood lighting.

This opens into a bright and spacious kitchen/breakfast room which is fitted with an extensive range of sleek white wall and base units with integrated appliances, there is a breakfast area with French doors opening to the walled courtyard.

There is a separate utility room. From the main sitting area steps lead down to a further family room which is lovely bright room with a vaulted ceiling and glazed doors leading to the rear garden.

On the first floor there is a long central landing with access to all the bedrooms. There are two bedroom suites.

The first suite is at the rear of the house and has a tiled fireplace and windows to the side and rear, there is a fully fitted dressing room and a smart en suite shower room.

The main suite is an exception room with a leaded glass bay window to the front with views towards St Matthews Church, there is a fitted dressing room and a luxurious en suite bathroom with shower.

There are a further two double bedrooms and a luxurious family bathroom with a fee standing roll top bath and a shower cubicle plus a separate cloakroom.

On the upper floor are a further two rooms, one has a fitted cabin bed and the other is currently used as a gym. To the front of the house there is gated off street parking with access to the garage.

To the side of the garage stairs lead up to a self contained studio annex with kitchenette and a shower room, this is a great space and ideal for extended family use or a superb home office suite.

The garden to the front is fenced with secure intercom gated access, it has an abundance of mature shrubs and trees creating privacy.

To the side of the house is a a more formal garden with large lawn, patio area with shrubberies and mature trees, there is also a great view of the spire of St Mathews Church.

To the rear there is a further fenced garden with two decked patio areas and summer house, this garden is a lovely suntrap, it leads through to a further part covered courtyard area which is at the rear of the kitchen and is a lovely spot for relaxing.

The Drive is a sought after road with a pleasant mix of substantial period homes and is well located with local shops just minutes away, two parks and within easy access to the railway station for commuters.

Freehold | Council Tax G | EPC C Services, Utilities & Property Information, Tenure: Freehold.

Council Tax: Band G Local Authority: Northampton EPC Rating: C Services: Mains electric, gas, water & drainage. Heating: Gas central heating.

Broadband: Full fibre broadband available, we advise you to check with your provider. Mobile signal: 5G available in this postcode, we advise you check with your provider.

Parking: Garage & off-street parking.

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