Description
This delightful Grade II listed stone cottage sits in the centre of the vibrant village of Greens Norton overlooking the village green. Full of character and charm, and retaining many original features, the cottage benefits from two bedrooms and a bathroom, sitting room with inglenook fireplace, and a kitchen/dining room in addition to a single garage, gardens, an outside store, and a home office, and is presented in a lovely condition throughout.
Draft Details Tow - The details have not yet been approved by the Vendor.
Greens Norton - The highly regarded village of Greens Norton is located approx. 2 miles from the town of Towcester and approx. 11 miles from Northampton. The village benefits from a pre-school, primary school, children's playground, cricket and football pitches, post office, village shop, butchers, medical surgery, 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 along with doctors' surgeries and a number of dentists. There is good access to the A43, M1, the M40 and 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, sailing at Draycote Water, Pitsford and Hollowell Reservoirs, and of course the world famous motor racing at Silverstone.
Ground Floor - The property is entered via a porch leading into the sitting room with an original inglenook fireplace complete with storage cupboards and a bread oven. The kitchen/dining room has range of bespoke units and includes an integrated microwave oven, and a range cooker.
First Floor - Off the spacious landing, there are two bedrooms, and a recently re-fitted shower room. Also, from the landing there is access to the attic which has power and lights fitted, and great potential subject to planning permission.
Outside - The property is approached by a footpath leading to the front porch, and on to the garden which wraps around the side of the cottage.
To the rear of the property, the garden is mostly laid to lawn with a covered terrace area ideal for entertaining. A footpath leads to two outbuildings, one of which is currently used as a home office, the other for storage, and a further path gives access to the garage.
Local Authority - West Northamptonshire Council
The Forum, Moat Lane
Towcester, NN12 6AD
Council Tax Band - Band - C
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 gas, 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, gas and drainage 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.
Agents Note Dav - Additional information about the property, including details of utility providers, is available upon request. Please contact the agent for further details.
