Description
This delightful, Grade II Listed detached cottage is presented in excellent condition throughout and retains many original features. Full of charm, the accommodation includes kitchen/dining room, sitting room, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Outside, the property further benefits from driveway parking and beautifully presented gardens, enjoying views over the paddocks beyond.
Abthorpe - The village of Abthorpe lies some three miles from Towcester and two miles from Silverstone and has a delightful village green, church and Public House. There is good access to the A43, M1 and M40 and train stations at Milton Keynes and Northampton offering services to London Euston with journey times of around 35 minutes.
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.
Nearby primary schools are found in Silverstone and Greens Norton with Towcester having both primary and secondary schools. High speed Broadband is available through the Tove Valley Community Broadband Service.
Ground Floor - Spacious entrance hall, with shower room off, and doorway through to a hallway where stairs rise to the first floor. The kitchen/dining room benefits from a range of fitted units and bifold doors which open to the garden. The sitting room has a feature fireplace and the original staircase, with a doorway to the rear patio.
First Floor - On the first floor, there are two spacious bedrooms, one with fitted wardrobes, and a family bathroom with rolltop bath.
Outside - The property is approached by a gravelled driveway offering ample driveway parking. The pretty front garden is thoughtfully planted, enclosed by fencing, with a footpath leading to the front door.
A gravelled pathway also leads to the side garden, mostly laid to lawn with well stocked borders and two patio seating areas, enjoying views across the countryside. The pathway continues to the rear of the property, where there is a further patio seating area and raised flower beds.
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 services.
Agents Note - Additional information about the property, including details of utility providers, is available on request. Please contact the agent for further details.
Local Authority - West Northamptonshire Council
The Forum, Moat Lane
Towcester, NN12 6AD
Council Tax Band - Band - D
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.
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.
