House For Sale £1,000,000
No upper chaijn. Ivydene is an exceptional extended, non-listed, village period stone under slate property that exudes charm and character and has the most wonderful feeling of light and space. It has been lovingly modernised to exacting standards throughout yet retains numerous features characteristic of its period of origin. The property is believed to date from the 17th century with accommodation extending to around 3,900 sq ft. On the ground floor there are five reception rooms including a playroom/gym, a spacious drawing room with inglenook fireplace and of particular note is the 450 sq ft family kitchen with hand crafted cabinetry and ample space for informal dining and seating. The six bedrooms are over two floors and include a superb master suite with dressing and sumptuous en suite. The second floor also includes a sitting room. Outside are delightful walled gardens with spacious sun terrace. Beyond the garden and accessed from Church road there is a four bay garage block and gated parking and turning for numerous vehicles.
Location
The well appointed village of Braunston is situated on a hill above the A45 and the Grand Union Canal/Oxford Canal. The village contains several pubs (The Boathouse, The Admiral Nelson, The Plough, and The Wheatsheaf), a village shop with Post Office facilities, a fish and chip shop, hairdressers, a butchers and a primary school. The village Church in Braunston is the All saints church, the spire on the church building is a landmark from both road and waterways and attracts many visitors. The Braunston Marina is a very beautiful and popular location and hosts several boating events each year. There's an excellent bus route and the village has a great activities to take part in. This sought after village sits on the Northamptonshire/Warwickshire border and is excellently positioned for the A45 road links.
Ground Floor
The entrance hall features chequer board quarry tiled floors and stairs to the first floor. An oak ledged door, which also run throughout the property leads into the impressive drawing room. The focal point of the room is the superb inglenook fireplace with exposed stone and brickwork and solid fuel stove. There are dual aspects including window seats and two sets of French doors leading to the sun terrace. The dining room also has exposed beams and double sided fireplace with log burner shared with the adjacent and cosy snug. The light and airy “heart of the house” family kitchen includes a range of part painted oak cabinets with granite surfaces and double under slung sink. There is a Mercury range cooker (lpg hob) and space for fridge freezer and plumbing for dish washer. A centrally located island unit provides further storage, double ended breakfast bar and circular sink. The kitchen is spacious enough to provide ample space for informal dining and seating and there are twin sets of French doors leading into the garden. Beyond the kitchen is a further reception room, a utility, WC and spacious playroom/gym with vaulted ceilings. These areas could be adapted into annexe accommodation.
First Floor
The landing has ledged doors to all first floor bedrooms, exposed timbers and a door and stairs to second floor. The superb master suite features a dressing area, vaulted ceiling with two window seats overlooking the garden and further high level window set into exposed gable woodwork. The contemporary style en suite comprises WC, twin wash basins, double shower cubicle and large spa bath with side mixer taps. There are limestone tiled walls and Amtico flooring. The guest bedroom is equally spacious with high ceilings, dual aspect windows and is situated adjacent to a refitted bathroom with WC, wash basin, double ended bath and double shower cubicle. There are two further double bedrooms on this level, one of which has an en suite shower room.
Second Floor
Partially glazed stairs rise into a wonderful sitting room again with exposed timbers and floors. There are sloped ceilings, doors to both bedrooms and large Velux window. The two bedrooms each have Velux windows, with bedroom six also featuring gable windows set into timbers and views over roof tops towards the countryside.
Outside
The pretty walled garden has a full width spacious sun terrace, ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining. There is a stone retaining wall and steps leading to the larger area of garden which is largely laid to lawn with planted borders, a garden pond and greenhouse. A path leads down the garden past an attached store which houses the boiler to five bar gates. Beyond the gates is a spacious parking and turning area accessed via gates from a shared drive accessed from Church road. A purpose built garage block with four electric roll up doors. There is power and lighting connected and stairs from one bay leads to a room/storage area.
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire Council
Angel Street
Northampton
Tel: Council Tax Band - E
Services
None of the 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.
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 warranted in any way.
Viewing
Strictly by prior appointment via the selling agents. Contact Tel:
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.
Floorplan
Howkins and Harrison provide these plans for reference only - they are not to scale.
Location
The well appointed village of Braunston is situated on a hill above the A45 and the Grand Union Canal/Oxford Canal. The village contains several pubs (The Boathouse, The Admiral Nelson, The Plough, and The Wheatsheaf), a village shop with Post Office facilities, a fish and chip shop, hairdressers, a butchers and a primary school. The village Church in Braunston is the All saints church, the spire on the church building is a landmark from both road and waterways and attracts many visitors. The Braunston Marina is a very beautiful and popular location and hosts several boating events each year. There's an excellent bus route and the village has a great activities to take part in. This sought after village sits on the Northamptonshire/Warwickshire border and is excellently positioned for the A45 road links.
Ground Floor
The entrance hall features chequer board quarry tiled floors and stairs to the first floor. An oak ledged door, which also run throughout the property leads into the impressive drawing room. The focal point of the room is the superb inglenook fireplace with exposed stone and brickwork and solid fuel stove. There are dual aspects including window seats and two sets of French doors leading to the sun terrace. The dining room also has exposed beams and double sided fireplace with log burner shared with the adjacent and cosy snug. The light and airy “heart of the house” family kitchen includes a range of part painted oak cabinets with granite surfaces and double under slung sink. There is a Mercury range cooker (lpg hob) and space for fridge freezer and plumbing for dish washer. A centrally located island unit provides further storage, double ended breakfast bar and circular sink. The kitchen is spacious enough to provide ample space for informal dining and seating and there are twin sets of French doors leading into the garden. Beyond the kitchen is a further reception room, a utility, WC and spacious playroom/gym with vaulted ceilings. These areas could be adapted into annexe accommodation.
First Floor
The landing has ledged doors to all first floor bedrooms, exposed timbers and a door and stairs to second floor. The superb master suite features a dressing area, vaulted ceiling with two window seats overlooking the garden and further high level window set into exposed gable woodwork. The contemporary style en suite comprises WC, twin wash basins, double shower cubicle and large spa bath with side mixer taps. There are limestone tiled walls and Amtico flooring. The guest bedroom is equally spacious with high ceilings, dual aspect windows and is situated adjacent to a refitted bathroom with WC, wash basin, double ended bath and double shower cubicle. There are two further double bedrooms on this level, one of which has an en suite shower room.
Second Floor
Partially glazed stairs rise into a wonderful sitting room again with exposed timbers and floors. There are sloped ceilings, doors to both bedrooms and large Velux window. The two bedrooms each have Velux windows, with bedroom six also featuring gable windows set into timbers and views over roof tops towards the countryside.
Outside
The pretty walled garden has a full width spacious sun terrace, ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining. There is a stone retaining wall and steps leading to the larger area of garden which is largely laid to lawn with planted borders, a garden pond and greenhouse. A path leads down the garden past an attached store which houses the boiler to five bar gates. Beyond the gates is a spacious parking and turning area accessed via gates from a shared drive accessed from Church road. A purpose built garage block with four electric roll up doors. There is power and lighting connected and stairs from one bay leads to a room/storage area.
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire Council
Angel Street
Northampton
Tel: Council Tax Band - E
Services
None of the 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.
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 warranted in any way.
Viewing
Strictly by prior appointment via the selling agents. Contact Tel:
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.
Floorplan
Howkins and Harrison provide these plans for reference only - they are not to scale.
