Description
A delightful 400 year old semi-detached Grade II Listed Norfolk reed thatched cottage set on the outskirts of the sought after village of Blisworth. Offering a wealth of character and original features, the cottage has two rooms on the first floor with an en-suite and a ground floor bathroom, a spacious sitting/dining room, kitchen, and a utility room. The cottage further benefits from a garden and productive kitchen garden, useful outbuildings, and ample off-road parking.
Blisworth - The village of Blisworth is situated approximately six miles south of Northampton town centre. Local amenities include a shop, post office, doctor's surgery, excellent pre-school playgroup, nursery, primary school and The Royal Oak Public House. There is also a Baptist chapel and a Church of England parish church. The Grand Union canal runs through Blisworth which is lovely for walks.
Road communications are excellent with access to the A43 to Oxford, Junction 15a of the M1 and access to the A508 and Junction 15 of the M1. Train stations can be found at Northampton and Milton Keynes offering services to London Euston.
Sporting activities in the area include golf at Whittlebury Hall & Woburn, sailing at Caldecotte Lake, watersports at Willen Lake, indoor skiing and snowboarding at the Snozone, Milton Keynes, and of course motor racing at the world famous Silverstone race circuit!
Ground Floor - Enter through a small hallway into the sitting/dining room with original beams and an open fireplace and French doors leading to the garden beyond. The kitchen has a range of bespoke fitted units and an original inglenook fireplace. Beyond the kitchen is a bathroom and a utility room.
First Floor - Upstairs is the large master bedroom with original beams leading to a good-sized tandem second room with an en-suite complete with a superb power shower.
Outside - Set behind a low stone wall, a footpath runs to the front door through the well-stocked cottage garden. A further footpath leads to the driveway, offering ample parking and in turn leading to the garden. The kitchen garden features two greenhouses and a potting shed plus apple and plum trees. At the top of the driveway there is a large shed and a summerhouse.
Over the back fence, the allotment seasonally yields strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and vegetables.
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.
Services - The following services are connected to this property :
Mains gas, electricity and water. Drainage via cesspit.
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.
