4 bedroom detached house

Rural setting with views and paddock grazing.

Description

Astwell Park Barn is believed to have origins dating back to the 1800’s and is thought to have been part of a working farm until the late 1980s. Constructed of stone beneath a slate roof, the barn was converted in the early 1990s and lends itself perfectly to family life, country pursuits and entertaining.

Various period features were introduced to the property at the conversion stage including fireplaces with woodburning stove, window seats, exposed beams, pine and rubberwood floor. These combine with what were at the time modern additions and improvements including double glazing, white bathroom fittings, wooden flooring, oil central heating and vaulted ceiling kitchen/breakfast room.

The property offers generous ceiling heights, ample natural light all creating a feeling of space. At 2,794 sq ft (gross internal) this is a spacious home with potential to create further living accommodation out of the double garage (subject to the relevant consents) and scope to modernise.

The property benefits from generous reception rooms laid out on the ground and first floors as well as bedroom one. The first floor layout lends itself to the incoming purchaser re-configuring the rooms to create another bedroom and possibly a further bathroom, subject to the relevant consents.

Key to this lovely home is the rural setting, lovely views, paddock grazing and stabling. So this will certainly be of interest to families with equestrian pursuits; green fingered gardeners; those with dogs or just looking for the outdoor “good life”.

There are lovely level gardens laid to lawn with various trees and a number of vegetable gardens. There is the original enclosed farmyard to the rear that could be turned to garden or more entertaining space.

There is a lovely stone barn comprising three stables and tack room. Beyond the garden is the paddock grazing with hedge and fenced boundaries, and field shelter. Water is located in the paddock near to the stables.

In all about 5.88 acres.

Astwell Park Barn is the most idyllic setting for families wanting space and outdoor life.

Location

Astwell Park Barn is situated in picturesque, rural countryside, along a single track lane, between the villages of Helmdon, Wappenham and Syresham in South Northamptonshire. Set in an elevated position it enjoys some lovely views.

Amenities in the villages of Helmdon and Syresham include a parish church, primary school, village shop, reading room and public house. The nearby market towns of Brackley and Towcester provide for more extensive facilities including supermarkets, doctor’s surgeries, banks and schools. Locally, Banbury, Northampton and Milton Keynes offer more expansive retail, cultural and sports opportunities.

Primary Schools in Helmdon, Weedon Lois and Syresham. Senior state secondary education is found in Brackley and Middleton Cheney. Independent preparatory schools include Winchester House (Brackley) and Beachborough (Westbury), senior public schools include Stowe, Tudor Hall (girls), Bloxham School, Akeley Wood, Thornton College (girls) as well as Northampton High School (girls).

Communication links include M1 (J15a) about 13 miles and M40 (J11) about 17 miles away. The A43 dual carriage way links M1 and M40 (J10).

Mainline train services from Milton Keynes, about 17 miles, (London/Euston from 33 minutes) and Banbury (London/Marylebone from 56 minutes).

Sporting activities in the area include golf at Northampton County Golf Club, Farthingstone, Middleton Cheney and Buckingham; motor racing at Silverstone; theatre at Oxford, Milton Keynes and Stratford upon Avon.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,794 sq ft


Acreage: 5.88 Acres

Additional Info

AGENTS NOTE: A public footpath crosses the property. Contact selling agents for further information.

Council Tax Band - G