Description
An exciting opportunity to acquire a stunning, detached former school set in the sought after village location of Blakesley. Occupied by the present owners since its conversion, the property now offers a spacious kitchen/dining room, sitting room with vaulted ceilings, a study, four bedrooms and two bathrooms. There is gated driveway parking for numerous vehicles and a walled garden.
Blakesley - The highly regarded village of Blakesley is located approx. 6 miles from the town of Towcester and approx. 14 miles from Northampton. The village benefits from a pre-school, primary school (Outstanding Ofsted), post office and village shop, church, village hall and a public house. Further primary schools are in the nearby villages of Silverstone, Lois Weedon, Helmdon and Syresham with secondary schools in Towcester and Northampton and a wide range of independent schools in the area catering for all age groups. A school bus runs from the village to Sponne School in Towcester. Other local amenities including major supermarkets and a leisure centre can be found at Towcester.
There is good access to the A5, A43, M1 and the M40. Train services to London Euston are available from Milton Keynes (approximately 35 minutes) and Northampton (approximately 1 hour).
Sporting activities in the area include rugby, hockey, tennis, netball and cricket at the nearby Towcestrians Sports Club, golf at Silverstone and Whittlebury Hall, sailing at Draycote Water, Pitsford and Hollowell Reservoirs, and of course the world famous motor racing at Silverstone.
Ground Floor - Enter through the porch into the entrance hall with access to the spacious kitchen/dining room with French doors onto the patio, a study, a cloakroom, and sitting room complete with vaulted ceilings, arched windows and bi-fold doors leading onto the patio. The ground floor also includes the master bedroom with an en-suite, and there is underfloor heating throughout.
First Floor - Three spacious bedrooms, all of which benefit from fitted wardrobes, and a family bathroom.
Outside - Well situated on Old School Lane, the property is approached by a block paved drive, providing access through wooden gates into the walled garden which includes a gravelled parking area, paved patio, a further gravelled seating area, lawn with flower beds and a garden shed.
Local Authority - West Northamptonshire Council
The Forum, Moat Lane
Towcester, NN12 6AD
Council Tax Band - Band - F
Viewing Arrangements - Strictly by prior appointment via the selling agents, Howkins and Harrison. Tel:01327-353575.
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 warrantied in any way.
Services - The following services are connected to this property :
Mains electricity, water and drainage.
None of the above 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, and drainage services. Oil central heating.
Floorplan - Howkins and Harrison provide these plans for reference only - they are not to scale.
Important Notice - 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.
