An impressive village home situated down a private driveway in the heart of this popular Northamptonshire village.
Introduction - The Stone House was constructed during Post War Britain in local stone and sits beautifully set back from the main road within the village tucked away in just under half an acre of formal gardens. The property offers extensive accommodation including five bedrooms, family bathroom, master bedroom with en-suite shower room whilst on the ground floor there is a drawing room, reception hall/dining room, study/snug, a refitted bespoke kitchen, utility room, wine store and boiler room. Outside there is a private gated driveway that leads to a large gravelled parking area, a tandem garage and glorious south facing gardens to the front. The house has the provision of oil fired central heating and double glazed windows, together with a very useful attic room the property offers over 3,500 ft of versatile accommodation.
Accommodation Summary -
Ground Floor - The timber entrance door leads to an impressive dining hall with double glazed windows that overlook the front garden, there is a panelled staircase leading to the first floor, under stairs storage cupboard and doors that lead off to the study/snug, kitchen/breakfast room, drawing room and cloakroom. The cloakroom has a low level WC, wash basin and an obscured glazed window to the rear aspect. The drawing room has a large double glazed bay window with window seats overlooking the attractive fore gardens, there are two double glazed windows that overlook the rear, two recessed shelving areas and a beautiful fireplace with Italian marble surround and hearth. The large study overlooks the rear gardens with two double glazed windows, there is a variety of built in bookcases and electric fire with surround. The impressive bespoke fitted kitchen has double glazed windows taking advantage of the views across the front garden, there is a variety of built in appliances including a dishwasher, fridge, freezer, Neff microwave and also a double Neff oven and warming drawer. There is a Neff four ring induction hob with extractor hood above, stainless steel sink and drainer with splashback. A door leads to the boiler room which has a floor based oil fired central heating boiler, a glazed door leading to the rear garden, a stainless steel sink and drainer, space for an upright fridge/freezer and a door that leads to the wine cellar and a further door that provides access to the utility area which has plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, sink and drainer, base and wall mounted units and a window to the rear aspect.
Entrance Hall -
Dining Area - 6.61 x 3.51 (21'8" x 11'6") -
Sitting Room - 4.69 x 4.47 (15'4" x 14'7") -
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 6.13 x 3.37 (20'1" x 11'0") -
Utility Room - 3.12 x 2.44 (10'2" x 8'0") -
Utility Area -
Wine Store -
Snug - 4.76 x 4.05 (maximum) (15'7" x 13'3" (maximum)) -
Cloakroom -
First Floor - The landing has a window to the rear and frontage, there is a second staircase that leads to the attic room and then doors that lead off to bedrooms one, two, three, four, five and the family bathroom. The master bedroom has a double glazed window to the front and side aspect. The side aspect in particular takes advantage of the views of the mill and church, there is a door that leads to the en-suite shower room with a double glazed window to the rear, shower cubicle with rainforest style shower, wash basin, vanity unit and an enclosed WC. Bedroom two is at the far end of the first floor and has two double glazed dormer windows to both front and rear, a wash basin and built in cupboard space. Bedroom three is another double bedroom with double glazed window to the front aspect, bedroom four again is another double room with three built in double wardrobes and faces the front aspect with gorgeous views of the garden whilst bedroom five is a single room with views to the rear towards the Warwickshire borders. Neighbouring this room is the family bathroom with a refitted panelled bath with shower, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. There are some built in cabinets and an obscured double glazed window to the side aspect.
Landing -
Master Bedroom - 5.40 x 4.47 (17'8" x 14'7") -
Ensuite Shower Room -
Bedroom 2 - 5.01 x 3.10 (16'5" x 10'2") -
Bedroom 3 - 4.38 x 3.50 (14'4" x 11'5") -
Bedroom 4 - 3.34 x 2.92 (10'11" x 9'6") -
Bedroom 5 - 3.03 x 2.45 (9'11" x 8'0") -
Family Bathroom -
Second Floor -
Attic Room - The second floor has a staircase that leads to the attic room and provides a perfect insulated, storage area that could be easily utilised to create further bedroom space if required (subject to relevant building regulations). There are two original crittal windows with views of the church and mill and a further door that leads to the remaining loft space.
Outside -
Parking & Garages - There is a pea gravel driveway with electric gated entry, this leads to a large forecourt which has parking for several vehicles. To the left of The Stone House is a tandem garage with up and over door which in turn has power and lighting and a further up and over door that provides access to the rear garden.
Front Gardens - The Stone House is set beautifully back from High Street and has a large lawned foregarden with a variety of well stocked shaped borders, there is a laurel hedge shielding the driveway and a large patio area to take advantage of the south facing aspect and a UPVC constructed summer house with double glazed roof and windows.
Rear Gardens - There is a gated side pedestrian access leading down the left hand side of the tandem garage and leads to a private rear garden which is laid mainly to lawn with a paved patio area. There is a gated fence shielding the oil fired storage tank and a large storage shed to the left. The far left hand corner of the garden is a gate that leads to an attractive lawned pathway that slopes down towards Church Road providing attractive views towards Rugby and Dunchurch. The plot in total is 0.43 acre.
Location - The village of Braunston lies on the Warwickshire/Northamptonshire borders providing excellent access to the M1, A14, A5 and the M6. Set on a hill between Dunchurch and Daventry the village occupies a lovely spot and is close to the junction of the Grand Union Canal and Oxford canal with the Braunston Marina close by. The village offers excellent amenities with a village school, a butcher, general shop with post office, hairdresser, garage and a newly established community cafe. There are also four pubs and a fish and chip shop. As well as the excellent road network surrounding the village there are train stations at both Long Buckby and Rugby with high-speed connections to London, Euston in under 50 minutes.
Services - Oil fired heating, mains drainage, broadband and electricity are connected
Local Authority - Daventry District Council
Council Tax Band G.
Viewing Arrangements - Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on .
Opening Hours - Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 5.30 pm
Saturday 9.00 am - 4.30 pm
Agents Notes - All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure.
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