Property description
Longwood House is a stunning and truly unique contemporary home in a peaceful rural location surrounded by lovely Northamptonshire countryside with views over Woodland Trust fields. Designed as a striking Modernist-style 'cube' and recently reclad in attractive Canadian Western Red Cedar, the house was built in 2002 and appeared on Channel 4's popular 'Grand Designs' programme, subsequently winning an Architect Design Award and being featured in 'The Observer' magazine, and in 2005 a 'pod' extension increased the living space. The design inspiration for the property was to maximize interior light and to make the most of the splendid rural setting: double height windows along the front façade make the most of the far-reaching views from the living space and the upstairs landing, and further windows in every room fill the house with light throughout the day. The interior has a streamlined design to further increase the feeling of space: floor to ceiling doors sit flush to the wall with concealed handles and a simple white décor enhances the clean lines. The house has been fitted to high standards with use made of natural materials such as wood flooring and also benefits from energy efficient systems such as under-floor heating and an impressive wood-burning stove in the main living zones, as well as double-glazing and tinted glass that minimizes loss of heat. There is an easy flow between the interior and outside spaces with sliding doors opening the living area to a contemporary deck leading out into the garden where sunny lawns border open countryside with splendid views over rolling fields beyond. With its idyllic setting and stunning design Longwood House is a truly unique and impressive 'one-off' property that makes a relaxed and stylish country residence.
THE HOUSE
The house is approached from the road along a long private lane off which a five-bar gate opens into a wide gravelled parking area behind the house. Decking runs along the back joining the two entrance doors and there is outside lighting.
Ground Floor
The Front Door leads to the main house and opens into a Hall with pine floorboards and doors to the Cloakroom and Kitchen.
Cloakroom
This spacious room has a white basin with mixer tap, WC and large storage area with hanging and shelves.
Kitchen, Dining & Living Room - 29' 4'' x 22' 0'' (8.93m x 6.70m)
The main living zone of the house has an open-plan layout to allow every area access to the stunning views. Double height windows reaching up to the roof line flood the space with light and sliding doors open the living and dining room up to the deck outside. The stairs and banister along the galleried Landing have a glass and steel structure with clean lines and the plain walls and décor focus attention on the natural views outside. Under-floor heating runs throughout and the stunning wood-burning stove heats the whole space efficiently. The Kitchen area is simply fitted with a range of wall and base units and a 1½ bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Integrated appliances include a Baumatic range with double electric ovens and five-burner gas hob, plus a dishwasher and under-counter fridge and freezer. A window also looks out to the back of the house.
Snug - 9' 9'' x 9' 9'' (2.97m x 2.97m)
The cosy private Snug is located at the back of the Living Space. A wide internal window is partly screened by fitted shelving in the Living Room and a further window looks out to the back of the house.
Utility Room - 12' 9'' x 6' 1'' (3.88m x 1.85m)
The Back Door opens into a practical Utility Room with vinyl tiled flooring and wall and base units with solid wood work-surface and a Belfast sink with mixer tap.
Study - 13' 1'' x 7' 6'' (3.98m x 2.28m)
Filled with light, this has windows both on the front and back of the house and is quietly located in the side extension.
First Floor - Landing
The stylish staircase leads to the Landing from which there are splendid far-reaching views over the countryside at the front of the house.
Master Bedroom & Ensuite Bathroom - 17' 9'' x 16' 5'' (5.41m x 5.00m)
This impressive room has a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows with a glass Juliet balcony to make the most of the southerly views, and fitted wardrobes with sliding doors concealing hanging and shelving space. A door leads to the Ensuite Bathroom which has a stylish contemporary white Duravit suite comprising bath with mixer tap and overhead shower, basin with mixer tap, WC and heated towel rail.
Bedroom Two - 14' 0'' x 13' 7'' (4.26m x 4.14m)
A lovely room which has windows to the front and back of the house filling the space with light and making the most of the far-reaching views. A range of fitted wardrobes has hanging and drawer space.
Bedroom Three - 9' 10'' x 9' 5'' (2.99m x 2.87m)
A double room with a window to the rear of the house.
Bathroom
With a white Duravit suite comprising bath with mixer tap and overhead shower, basin with mixer tap, WC. A window looks out to the back.
OUTSIDE - Garden
The secluded setting is a particular feature of Longwood House which sits in approximately 0.7 acres of extremely private grounds which border woodland to the back and run down to open countryside at the front. A wide raised deck runs along the garden façade and is the perfect place from which to enjoy the peaceful setting. Fully enclosed by post and rail fencing the grounds are mostly laid to lawn edged with mature trees, whilst hawthorn and laurel hedges line the lane-side. Two five-bar gates open from the lane both into parking area behind the house and into the front garden. In a shaded area to the side there is a small area for vegetable growing and two large wooden garden sheds.
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Property Features :
- A STUNNING CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY RESIDENCE WITH A UNIQUE MODERNIST DESIGN AND SECLUDED GROUNDS WITH
- Appeared on Channel 4´s ´Grand Designs´
- Open Plan Kitchen, Dining & Living Room
- Cloakroom
- Snug