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5 bed Detached House
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Contact:
01327 316880
BR/BA:
5 BR, 4 BA
Location:
Badby, Northants
Description:
Howkins & Harrison are now in receipt of an offer for the sum of 760,000 for Bunkers Hill House, Bunkers Hill, Badby, Northants NN113AW. Anyone wishing to place an offer on the property should contact Howkins & Harrison, 27 Market Square, Daventry NN11 4BH. 01327 316880, before exchange of contracts.
A fine neo-classic Georgian country house offering comfortable family accommodation situated in an idyllic position between historic woodland and the picturesque village.
Accommodation comprises:- Entrance lobby, entrance hall, cloakroom/w.c., drawing room, family room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, 5 bedrooms, 3 en-suites and family bathroom. Indoor swimming pool, twin double garage, outbuilding, gardens of 0.8 of an acre.
LOCATION
The pretty of village of Badby lies nestled amongst hills in a small valley and is formed by a collection of Northamptonshire ironstone houses and cottages alongside the famous Bluebell Woods. It is located north of Banbury and south of the market town of Daventry off the A361 and has no through traffic.
The village has a long history with the first known reference dating from 944AD. Within the village , which centres around a large green, there is a popular primary school and junior school, post office, two public houses and restaurant and a 14th century parish church.
To the edge of the village is the well known ancient Badby Woods which dates back over 700 years and was designated as a site of special interest in 1985. Daventry is approximately 2 miles distant where there are Waitrose and Tesco supermarkets. Banbury is about 14 miles where there is a main line rail service to London taking approximately 55 minutes.
There is a good selection of both state and independent schools in the area including Rugby, Bloxham and Stowe. Sporting facilities include golf at numerous courses including Staverton, Daventry, Farthingstone, Church Brampton and Harlestone, sailing at Draycote Water, horse racing at Towcester and motor racing at Silverstone.
The village is within easy reach of the M1, M6 & M40 motorways.
DESCRIPTION
This fine neo-classical detached country house stands in a private yet convenient position in a charming tree lined garden of about 0.8 of an acre. The property offers well proportioned comfortable family accommodation with
reclaimed period features such as the internal doors and balustrade to the main staircase. There are also a number of interesting design features such as the first floor sun terrace with views across the south facing grounds to Badby Woods beyond. There is a large outbuilding that could be for office or recreational use.
The accommodation in further detail comprises:
ENTRANCE
Heavy hardwood panelled entrance door with double glazed lights to both sides with courtesy light above.
Double glazed windows to front and side. An attractive reclaimed panelled front door leading to:
RECEPTION HALL
Stairs rising to first floor landing with period cast iron balustrade, leading up to a large galleried landing. Double panel radiator. Shelved storage cupboard. Alarm control panel. Panelled door to:
INNER HALL
With circular staircase leading to first floor. Double glazed window to rear aspect. Radiator. Door to:
CLOAKROOM
Comprises white suite of wash hand basin set in hardwood base unit with tiled and mirrored area above. Low level w.c., with cistern enclosed in same oak panelling. Opaque double glazed window to side. Radiator.
DRAWING ROOM 10.16m(33'4'') x 5.06m(16'7'')
(widening at one end to: 6.96m(22'10))
A well lit spacious room situated on two levels with the upper level being the majority of the room. Two double glazed windows to front aspect. Hardwood mantelpiece with tiled hearth, ornate ceiling cornice. Two double panel radiators, TV point, two wall light points. Steps leading down to an area that is presently used as the:
DINING AREA
Wood effect floor, ornate coving and three pairs of French doors with arched lights above all leading to pool side.
FAMILY ROOM 4.81m(15'9'') x 2.59m(8'6'')
Double glazed window to one side and secondary double glazed window to the other. Coved ceiling, double panel radiator.
STUDY 4.84m(15'11'') x 4.80m(15'9'')
Currently used as a study but could easily be used as a second sitting room. The room is well lit with two double glazed windows to front aspect and one to rear. Ample power points, BT point,TV point. Corniced ceiling, recessed ceiling lighting.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 7.74m(25'5'') x 4.15m(13'7'')
(narrowing to: 3.49m (11'5)
Range of high quality hardwood panelled units topped with a solid granite work surface with an inset twin bowl 'Schock' sink unit with single drainer and brass mixer tap above. Range of built-in appliances include five ring halogen hob, electric double fan oven, dishwasher, double width extractor hood with spotlights. Built-in wine rack with glazed display unit. Floor level fan heater. Tiled splash backs and flooring. A very good sized breakfast area which could house most good sized dining tables with double glazed French doors leading from the breakfast area and from the kitchen area on to the rear patio. Corniced ceiling, recessed spotlight ceiling lighting with a central light over the table area in the breakfast room. Door from the kitchen area to:
UTILITY ROOM 3.13m(10'3'') x 2.02m(6'7'')
Excellent range of matching units to the kitchen of the same high quality granite work surface. Single drainer sink unit with brass mixer tap over. Tiled splash backs and flooring. Double glazed window to side aspect. Shelved storage cupboard. Space for a large American style fridge/freezer.
FIRST FLOOR
Galleried landing.
BEDROOM 1 4.90m(16'1'') x 4.87m(16'0'')
A good sized square room with twin double glazed windows to side aspect. Two double panel radiators. Built-in wardrobe with cupboard over. Coved ceiling, TV point, door to
EN-SUITE BATHROOM
As per the other bathrooms in the house, beautifully fitted with a white suite comprising roll top bath standing on claw and ball feet, fully tiled shower cubicle with glass screen, wash hand basin set in oak unit, bidet, low level w.c. Tiling to full height, recessed ceiling lighting, tiled flooring, towel radiator. Double glazed opaque window to side.
BEDROOM 2 4.16m(13'8'') x 3.66m(12'0'')
Built-in double and single wardrobes. Twin double glazed windows to front aspect. Double panel radiator, twin wall light walls, coved ceiling. Carved and panelled door, which leads to:
EN-SUITE BATHROOM
Very well fitted with a white suite of free standing style curved top bath with brass, large headed shower over and shower curtain. Suite of low level w.c., bidet and wash hand basin all set in to the same rather attractive oak panelled unit with a marble surface above. Full height tiling, towel radiator. Double glazed French doors leading on to balcony.
BEDROOM 3 4.01m(13'2'') x 3.03m(9'11'')
(+ door recess)
Double glazed French doors leading on to balcony. Two wall light points, coved ceiling. White pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash back. Double glazed window to side aspect. Folding door gives access to:
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
Fully tiled shower cubicle and low level w.c. Full height tiling, recessed ceiling lighting.
BEDROOM 4 3.10m(10'2'') x 2.61m(8'7'')
Built-in double wardrobe. Double glazed French doors leading on to balcony. Radiator.
BEDROOM 5 3.03m(9'11'') x 2.25m(7'5'')
Built-in double wardrobe. Double glazed French doors leading on to balcony. Radiator.
FAMILY BATHROOM 2.74m(9'0'') x 3.03m(9'11'')
Very well fitted double sized multi-headed shower cubicle with curved glazed screen. Suite of low level w.c., bidet and wash hand basin set in high quality oak fronted unit with marble top. Tiling to half height with full height tiling to shower area. Opaque double glazed windows to side. Towel radiator, tiled floor, recessed ceiling lighting. Panelled door giving access to:
POOL AREA 10.63m(34'11'') x 10.63m(34'11'')
As with all good pool rooms, there is good access from outside and the house but the pool does not dominate the property and the building is an attractive structure built of the same matching London Stock brick as the main house with an electrically operated opening roof. The structure measures 14.0m(45'11) x 7.77m (25'6) and the pool is kidney shaped and measures approximately 10.63m (34'11) in length and at the deep end is some 8ft 6 deep. The pool side is tiled and has got excellent natural light due to three arched full height windows at the far end, three to one side and then three sets of French doors leading to the garden. Four radiators and two high capacity fan heaters make the pool useable all year round. A door leads to:
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CHANGING AREA
With particularly large twin headed shower cubicle, solarium with a 'Sun Around' stand up unit, a twin bench sauna room and cloakroom of low level w.c., and wash hand basin. All have tiled floors. There is also access to the front of the property at the far end of the changing area.
OUTSIDE 19.23m(63'1'') x 3.42m(11'3'')
The property is accessed via twin electrically operated steel gates with full security system with lights to either side, opening on to a large parking area capable of housing several vehicles. To one side there is a good sized twin double garage with twin up and over doors, power and light.
OUTBUILDINGS
Continuing from the DOUBLE GARAGE is a large attached single storey outbuilding which would be ideal for multiple uses measuring approximately 19.23m (63'1) x 3.42m(11'3). there are four double glazed windows and two doors that are currently covered, which could easily be opened up. There is storage room at the far end and there is also access directly in to the garage. This building offers excellent potential for superb annexe accommodation or office accommodation/gym.
REAR GARDENS
Access to the gardens can be gained from both sides of the property with garden store and kennels at one side leading on to the landscaped gardens over several levels with a mixture of hard landscaping and well maintained lawns, attractive and well stocked banked beds with stone retaining walls and steps leading to a lawned area surrounded by mainly deciduous trees with a large raised decked area over looking a recently stocked, shallow pond. The gardens back on to countryside, have a high degree of privacy and extend to about 0.8 of an acre
FLOORPLANS
The floorplans provided in these particulars are for reference purposes only and are not to scale.
EPC
VIEWING
Strictly by prior appointment via the selling agents. Contact 01327 316880.
SERVICES
The following services are connected to this property :
Mains electricity, drainage and water
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.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Daventry District Council
Lodge Road
Daventry
Tel: 01327 871100
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.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
1. These particulars have been prepared in all good faith to give a fair overall view of the property. If any points are particularly relevant to your interest in the property please ask for further information.
2. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good structural condition or otherwise, nor that any services, appliances, equipment or facilities are in good working order. Purchasers should satisfy themselves on such matters prior to purchase.
3. The photograph/s depict only certain parts of the property. It should not be assumed that any contents, furnishings/furniture etc. photographed are included in the sale. It should not be assumed that the property remains as displayed in the photograph/s. No assumptions should be made with regard to parts of the property that have not been photographed. Please ask for further information if required.
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4. Any areas, measurements or distances referred to are given as a GUIDE ONLY and are not precise. If such details are fundamental to a purchase, purchasers must rely on their own enquiries or those which can be performed by their appointed advisers.
5. Where reference is made to planning permissions or potential uses such information is given in good faith. Purchasers should however make their own enquiries into such matters prior to purchase.
6. Descriptions of the property are subjective and are used in good faith as an opinion and NOT as a statement of fact. Please make further specific enquiries to ensure that our descriptions are likely to match expectations you may have of the property.
7. The information in these particulars is given without responsibility on the part of the Sole Agents or their Clients. The particulars do not form any part of an offer or a contract and neither the Sole Agents nor their employees has any authority to make or give any representations or warranty in relation to this property.
MORTGAGE ADVICE
Your home is at risk if you do not keep up the repayments on a mortgage or other loan secured on it.
Property Type:
Single-Family Houses
Amenities:
Parking, Pool
For sale by:
Agent/Broker
Phone:
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