Description
Dating back to the 17th Century, this charming and characterful converted barn is privately situated within the hamlet of Heathencote, yet within easy reach of the historic market town of Towcester. Extending to approximately 1,683 sq ft, the accommodation has been extensively and sympathetically restored to a high level and presents full of charm; to include a kitchen/dining room, sitting room, family/dining room, utility/boot room and cloakroom, study, four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The property enjoys an enclosed south/westerly facing garden, a double garage, and gated driveway parking.
Heathencote - Heathencote is a historic rural hamlet conveniently close to the market town of Towcester's many amenities including shops, bars and restaurants, primary and secondary schools, doctor and dentist surgeries and a leisure centre.
There is good access to the main arterial roads including the M1 motorway at junction 15a, the M40, A5 and A43 with train stations at Milton Keynes and Northampton offering services to London Euston with journey times of around 35 minutes and 50 minutes respectively.
Sporting activities in the area include rugby, hockey, tennis, netball and cricket at the nearby Towcestrians Sports Club, golf at Silverstone and Whittlebury Hall, water sports at Draycote Water, Pitsford and Hollowell Reservoirs, and of course the world famous motor racing at Silverstone. Spa facilities are available locally at Whittlebury Hall and Fawsley Hall.
Ground Floor - Entrance hall with cloakroom, leading to the stunning kitchen/dining room recently refitted to include a range of units and integrated appliances. From the kitchen is the cosy sitting room, with a feature fireplace and wood burning stove, and French doors leading to the patio and garden beyond. There is a further family/dining room, also with a feature fireplace and wood burning stove, parquet flooring and French doors leading to a patio seating area at the front of the property. Off the entrance hall is also a utility/boot room with ample storage and a doorway to the garden.
First Floor - The first-floor landing has vaulted ceilings with velux windows and a storage cupboard. The master bedroom benefits from an en-suite shower room and built in wardrobes. There are three further bedrooms, one of which is currently used as a dressing room, and a family bathroom.
Outside - The property is privately situated within Heathencote, approached by a gated gravel driveway providing access to the double garage. At the front of the property is a sheltered patio seating area.
The south/westerly facing garden is fully enclosed offering a high degree of privacy, mostly laid to law with mature shrubs and borders, with two patio seating areas. A doorway from the patio leads to the useful outbuilding, currently used as a home office, and another doorway provides access from the garden into the garage, which benefits from power and lighting.
Local Authority - West Northamptonshire Council
The Forum, Moat Lane
Towcester, NN12 6AD
Council Tax Band - Band - F
Viewing Arrangements Tow - 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. Oil fed boiler.
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.
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.
