Stacey House, 39 Back Lane, Hardingstone, Northamptonshire, NN4 6BY

Stacey House, 39 Back Lane, Hardingstone, Northamptonshire NN4 6BY

Guide Price: £875,000

Listed Grade II, Stacey House is an elegant, beautifully proportioned period dwelling with accommodation over three floors, dating back to the late 18th century, with a wealth of character and original features, occupying delightful well tended gardens of around 0.7 of an acre. Offered for sale for the first time in 60 years, in the heart of Hardingstone village.

Features Substantial Grade II listed family home

Accommodation of around 4000 sq ft

Fine reception hall

Two reception rooms

Two kitchens & pantry

Cellar

Seven bedrooms & two bathrooms

Stunning walled gardens of 0.7 of an acre

Former stables

Many original character features

Location The charming conservation village of Hardingstone is on the southern edge of Northampton, approximately two miles in distance from the town centre. This thriving village is

equipped with two public houses, a post office, hairdressers, shop, church and primary school. Northampton High School for girls and Waitrose are also within a short distance.

M1, Junction 15 - approximately 3 miles, Milton Keynes - 17 miles Towcester - 9 miles

Northampton Castle train station with a direct link to London Euston taking approximately one hour. One of Northamptonshire’s hidden treasures is the 900 year

old and recently restored Delapre Abbey which is situated within a short distance from Stacey House amongst formal gardens, woodland & the orangery cafe, the Abbey is a popular day out and also a venue for weddings, events and

conferences.

Stacey House has a long and distinguished history with the oldest documented history dated 1799, which described the division of the homestead into three lots in 1784. This may be the time when the three storey Georgian façade was built. After this Stacey House was referred to comprising the house, stables, coach house, coal house, rooms over the former barn, greenhouse, gardens, orchard and shrubbery. This is all visible today. The property passed to Elizabeth, widow of John Weston, and she leased it to Catherine Castle in 1804 who later married Edward Bouverie of Delapre Abbey. Both women were connected with Edward which may have been scandalous at the time.

Stacey House has been lovingly maintained and cared for by the current family for the last 60 years, offering a wealth of original character features, set in delightful, mature walled gardens of 0.7 of an acre.

Stacey House is a unique property and there are many original features with hidden treasures not only inside the house, but also in the gardens, including the old copper “boiler” in the coal house, for washing clothes when servants lived at the top of the house; and the boiler for heating the greenhouse. The woodland area and the pond provide a magical place for childhood adventure, and a place of quiet tranquility to sit at any time of the year. The front lawn was a tennis court and the posts are still there. Inside the house, there are many original fireplaces; the old bell pull in the servant’s room with push buttons in various rooms; original washstands and the gas mantle in the bathroom converted to electricity; the labyrinth of pantries that remain cool all year round; and the cellar.

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Every care has been taken with the preparation of these Sales Particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. In all cases, buyers should verify matters for themselves. Where property alterations have been undertaken buyers should check that relevant permissions have been obtained. If there is any point, which is of particular importance let us know and we will verify it for you. These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. All measurements are approximate. The Fixtures, Fittings, Services & Appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Photographs are provided for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included in the sale. Plans are provided for general guidance and are not to scale.

Viewing Strictly by prior appointment via the agents. 01604 823456.

Fixtures and Fittings Only those items in the nature of fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. Other items are specifically excluded. None of the appliances have been tested by the agents and they are not certified or warranted in any way.

Services None of the available services have been tested and purchasers should note that it is their specific responsibility to make their own enquiries of the appropriate authorities as to the location, adequacy and availability of mains water, electricity, gas and drainage services.

Local Authority Northampton Borough Council Tel: 01604-837837

Council Tax Band - G

Energy Performance Graphs The property is exempt - Grade II listed.