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KINGTHORN MILLGreens Norton | Northamptonshire | NN12 8BS

Fine & Country Northampton

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An attractive and welcoming country house, with separate ancillary accommodation situated within idyllic and secluded surroundings amidst some of South Northamptonshire’s finest rolling countryside. This generous family home known as Kingthorn Mill was formerly a traditional working corn mill prior to a programme of remodelling in the 1930’s and then being subject to a significant extension in the 1950’s.

The current family have enjoyed their residence at Kingthorn Mill for over a quarter of a Century, during this time they have continually refurbished and improved the property both internally and externally. Of particular note within the main house is a superb Heaven & Stubbs of Adderbury handcrafted and designed kitchen which is complimented by an adjoining light and spacious extended family room which has triple aspect windows overlooking the gardens and grounds. All of the bathrooms have been replaced, a stand out master bedroom suite has been created as well as a contemporary utility converted from an original pantry, replacement boiler, a pressurised hot water system in the main house and updated electrics. The property sits within a beautifully private plot extending to 10.53 acres (4.26ha) combining landscaped gardens and paddocks which are connected by three bridges that cross the River Tove as it meanders through the grounds. In 2007 the well-appointed detached two storey one bedroom Kingthorn Cottage was constructed. Other exterior features include an outdoor swimming pool, hard tennis court, a triple and a single garage, loose box stables and a multi-purpose steel framed building with lean to of 6567sq. ft.overview


step inside

Main House Entrance HallThis impressive flagstone floored and beamed reception hall is entered via an impressive original oak door. A prominent Douglas Fir staircase rises via a half landing with a large feature window to the first floor accommodation. There are two cloak cupboards beneath the stairs.

Ground FloorAccessed via double doors from the hall a 23ft drawing room, with adjoining music room, has multiple windows affording lots of natural light and views over the gardens, a feature fireplace with wood burner stove, original beams and built-in book shelves. Also accessed from the hall via double doors is a separate dining room which has a working fireplace and original built in dressers and book shelves.

The heart of the main house is a contemporary Heaven & Stubbs bespoke designed kitchen with an excellent range of handcrafted base and wall storage cupboards as well as a built-in larder with shelves and drawers all complimented by Caesarstone (engineered quartz stone) work tops, a double Belfast sink with additional Quooker boiling tap and an oak toped central island incorporating pull out waste bins and storage cupboards. Well equipped, there are integrated appliances including a two drawer Fisher Paykel dishwasher, a Falcon range oven with induction hob and extractor hood and two built-in fridge/freezers. A ceramic laid floor runs through an arch to a spacious and light adjoining family room with multiple windows overlooking the gardens and grounds and french doors leading to a covered area with space for seating. This room has identical bespoke design furniture as of the kitchen and includes a dresser unit and a large almost floor to ceiling drawer and cupboard unit which houses an inset television. Inset ceiling spotlights and ceiling fans. There is a small cellar accessed from the kitchen which houses the main house boiler. A secondary staircase between the kitchen and utility leads to the first floor.

Completing the ground floor accommodation is a contemporary flagstone floored utility (formerly the pantry) again Heaven & Stubbs handcrafted with a good range of storage units complimented by an oak work top and a sink. There is also space for three appliances. To one side of the entrance hall staircase you will be able to access a flagstone floored study which leads onto a cloakroom with a refitted white two piece suite.


First and second floors and annexeOn the half landing between the ground and first floor you can access the self-contained annexe. The first floor landing has an airing cupboard, two built-in bookcases and a staircase to the second floor accommodation. The four bedrooms on this floor are all front facing so take full advantage of the views across the garden, grounds and river.

The impressive master bedroom suite has an original working fireplace, three windows and two separate walk-in wardrobes both with handcrafted furniture constructed from oak veneer with solid oak frames. The larger walk-in wardrobe has a combination of single and double hanging, shelves and drawers as well as a full length mirror inset on the inner part of the door. There is a luxurious natural stone floored en suite bathroom with of particular note a deep bath and large walk-in shower. For comfort there are two heated towel rails and an antique style radiator. There is a spacious and attractive second or guest bedroom with two windows, an exposed wooden floor and a feature arch in a dividing wall. This bedroom also boasts a refitted en suite. Both bedrooms three and four are doubles with built-in wardrobes. Bedroom four has a fitted dressing table and shelf unit. The third of the three bathrooms on this floor is for the family and has of particular note a shaped bath with large shower head over and a curved splash screen complimented by floor to ceiling ceramic tiling and for comfort a heated towel rail. On reaching the second floor landing you will find a useful walk-in storage area. There is a playroom or additional sitting room which could easily act as a seventh bedroom sandwiched between two further double bedrooms on this floor all of which have box bay windows and a bathroom. Bedroom five has fitted wardrobes.

The AnnexeThe family run their business from the annexe which is one option available to any new incumbent although the many rooms on offer here could easily be reintegrated into the main house or used as ancillary accommodation. The annexe is accessed either from a pathway at the side of the house to a separate front door or from a door from the main house staircase half landing across a bridge passageway to a first floor landing and w.c where there is a further staircase to a basement floor with external entrance door, cupboard under the stairs, a room housing the compressor unit for the snooker table and a boiler room. This staircase also rises to a second floor well-appointed and spacious flat.

The first floor area has a good sized office with a built-in storage cupboard, working fireplace and feature arch windows as well as a snooker/games room with a wooden floor, cedar panelled walls and full sized snooker table on a hydraulic lift system and retracting light unit and french doors leading to a side patio.

The flat consists of a spacious and light sitting room with open fireplace, feature arch window and eaves storage cupboards, a contemporary kitchen and bathroom and a double bedroom with triple aspect windows and eaves storage cupboards.


This substantial and very attractive country house sits in an enviable and secluded position on the outskirts of the popular village of Greens Norton and close by to the thriving market town of Towcester with its well known racecourse. This truly versatile property which beautifully combines modern family living within the main house, annexe and separate cottage, commercial and/or hobby opportunities with the large barn, stables and land and leisure facilities with a snooker/games room, full size tennis court and outdoor swimming pool all contained within one site.

vendor


Kingthorn Mill is an outstanding property that occupies a beautiful location on the fringes of the pretty village of Greens Norton. The main house began life as a traditional working corn mill, but in the 1930’s it was converted into a handsome dwelling. Over subsequent years the house has been greatly extended and sympathetically renovated and is now a very spacious and beautifully presented family home.

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The family say that Kingthorn Mill has been the most wonderful family home for the past 29 years and they will all be terribly sad to leave. It has been a home that has given them a superb quality of life and one that has provided them with all of the facilities that they could possibly have asked for. They have had the space to expand a thriving family business, a beautiful home in which to entertain friends and family, and have been able to take full advantage of country life.


In addition to the main house the property also boasts a beautifully refurbished annexe, and in 2007 Kingthorn Cottage was constructed. This is a very spacious, detached one bedroom property in which the current owners’ daughter has spent many happy years. Kingthorn Mill is enveloped by 10.53 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds

and paddocks, through which the River Tove gently meanders. The family say that the garden is an incredibly peaceful and secluded place to be, and that there is nothing better than to sit out and listen to the sound of the gently flowing water. As you wander along the bank of the river, which is home to rainbow trout, you might be fortunate enough to catch a

glimpse of a visiting Kingfisher, and just across the ornamental bridge is where the moorhens and mallards choose to nest each year; it is a real slice of paradise.


Main House and Annexe


Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given and that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 18.03.2015

Outbuildings and Cottage


local area

LocationKingthorn Mill is situated on the outskirts of the popular village of Greens Norton which is one of a group of very sought after South Northamptonshire locations that amongst others include Blakesley, Abthorpe, Litchborough and Farthingstone. Greens Norton has a post office/general stores, a butcher and public house. There is also a community centre and village hall, a primary school and health centre. All of these essential amenities serve this thriving community. The village is conveniently located between the M40 to the west and the M1 to the east so offers excellent links to major road and rail networks as well as airports like Birmingham and Coventry. The market town of Towcester is less than two miles away and combines national chain supermarkets Waitrose and Tesco with quality independent retailers. Primary sporting facilities lie with national hunt racing at Towcester, motor racing at Silverstone and premiership rugby at nearby Northampton. The property lies within Grafton Hunt Country.

For families with children of schooling age this area is well catered for with independent schools in Northampton, an independent grammar school at Pitsford, Northampton High School for Girls, the Winchester House School at Brackley, Akeley Wood, Beachborough and Thornton College for Girls. Public schools are at Stowe, Rugby, Uppingham, Bloxham and Oundle.

DirectionsFrom Northampton travel west along the A43. When you reach the major roundabout north of Towcester where the A5 crosses north and south take the third exit following the sign for Greens Norton. Follow the road through the village of Greens Norton until you pick up a sign on your left for Bradden. Proceeding towards Bradden will lead you onto Bradden Road where then you will find Kingthorn Mill on the right hand side.


outside

OutsideKingthorn Mill is set well back from the road behind a high wall with primary access through electric double wrought iron gates leading to a long and sweeping gravelled entrance drive which extends to in front of the house to a wide turning area. In total there are four garages, a triple with individual electric up and over doors and a single. Immediately surrounding the main house there are beautifully landscaped gardens with a tiered water feature and an abundance of trees of various varieties, terraces and a concrete lined outdoor swimming pool in a private and secluded spot behind the property. A further leisure facility comes in the shape of a well maintained full size hard tennis court with close by revolving summerhouse. A natural divide to the extensive 10.53 acre grounds, gardens and paddocks is the meandering River Tove with a pond and a small dam which the water ripples over and gives a tranquil backdrop to all of the outside areas. Crossing the river can be achieved via an ornamental spinney bridge to a wooded area filled with spring bulbs, a secondary drive accessed via secure gates for larger vehicles and visitors and a bridge for moving livestock from one paddock to another. Amongst the numerous outbuildings there is a brick and steel framed general purpose agricultural building with lean-to of 6567 sq. ft. which the family use for their business and which could lend itself for agricultural, equestrian or storage purposes, along with two loose box stables with hard standing in front and set within a small paddock with trees.

Kingthorn CottageSet within the grounds Kingthorn Cottage was constructed only as far back as 2007. This well-appointed and contemporary one bedroom detached two storey dwelling has an open plan design on the ground floor with a spacious kitchen/diner and light and airy sitting room with french doors leading out to a small patio. There is also a useful boot room, utility and cloakroom. On the first floor there is a large double bedroom with feature exposed dressed timbers and American oak fitted wardrobes. Off the bedroom there is a superb four piece bathroom complemented by ceramic tiling and for comfort a heated towel rail. The cottage has its own heating system, rear garden and store.


The family comment that almost everyone who visits conveys their astonishment at just how tranquil and secluded the setting is, and that many simply don’t want to leave. Kingthorn Mill is a truly unique property in

a beautiful yet extremely convenient location, which is a combination that is rarely found.


Viewing arrangements strictly via the vendor’s sole agents Fine & Country on 01604 309030

ServicesMains water and electricity are connected (Three phase to barn one). Central heating is via an oil fired boiler to the main house and a separate oil fired boiler in the annexe. Kingthorn Cottage has an electric boiler. Drainage is via a Klargester system.

Local AuthoritySouth Northamptonshire Council.Council tax band for main house band G and for Kingthorn Cottage band B.The office and snooker room in the main house annexe are subject to business rates.

Right of WayThis property benefits from not having any private or public right of way crossing its land. You will find public footpaths and bridleways nearby when you want to explore the lovely surrounding countryside.

Viewing ArrangementsStrictly via the vendor’s sole agents Fine & Country on (01604 309030).

Website AddressFor more information visit the property’s unique website address www.fineandcountry.com/50032405.

Opening HoursMonday to Friday 9.00am – 5.30pmSaturday 9.00am – 4.30pm


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KINGTHORN MILLMillThe family were hugely excited when they came across Kingthorn Mill as it was not only in the ideal location but it also incorporated a fabulous family home, a separate annexe for the business, a large garden, plenty of land on which to keep their horses, and an array of outbuildings.


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