Puxley, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 7QS | Property for sale | Savills
5,415 sq ft(503.07 sq m)
Guide price £1,950,000($2,528,117)

PuxleyTowcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 7QS

  • Sold

Key features

  • Sold in May 2023
  • Character alongside modern living
  • A highly energy efficient property
  • Light and airy principal rooms
  • Lovely rural setting
  • Triple garage and workshop
  • Level enclosed gardens and paddock

Meticulous conversion in a lovely rural setting.

About this property

  • A beautifully converted detached former threshing barn of part stone, part timber clad construction under a slate roof.

    The property is curtilage listed.

    Purchased by the current owners in 2017, it has been comprehensively restored and converted and is now a highly energy efficient property which has retained the character and feel of a barn conversion, all providing the comforts of modern living in a rural setting.

    There is attention to detail throughout particularly the installation of a bespoke kitchen with Leicht fitted cupboards, Siemens appliances, Quooker tap, tiled flooring and feature pendant lighting; painted aluminium framed double glazed units, many of which are ¾ or full height; bespoke white bathroom fittings with heated towel rails; underfloor heating throughout; elegant principal and secondary wooden staircases, both with glazed handrail; galleried mezzanine area ideal for working from home, gym or yoga; air circulation recovery system (MVHR) throughout.

    Key attributes include light and airy principal rooms, impressive vaulted kitchen/breakfast/living room at the core of the property; generous principal and guest bedroom suites; front and rear hallways allow for sub-division, annexe or working from home; drawing room with bespoke electric fire for cosy winter evenings; useful study; two bedroom accommodation zones allowing for family and guest accommodation/annexe or larger home office; generous ceiling heights, plenty of storage throughout; photovoltaic roof tiles supplying power to the entire property; air source heat pumps central heating (under floor) and hot water; excellent decorative order throughout.

    Integral triple garage with electronic up and over steel doors and separate workshop.

    Electric automatic entrance gates open to a shingle covered driveway leading to a central parking and turning area to the front of the property.

    There are level and enclosed gardens to three sides, all laid to lawn hedge and fenced boundaries, herbaceous borders and a variety of trees. Extensive paved entertaining areas to the side and rear. Exterior lighting. Greenhouse and garden store.

    Post and stock proof fenced paddock of about 1.5 acres with separate road access. (Note: This paddock can only be used for agricultural purposes).

    In all about 2.1 acres.

    View payable Stamp Duty for this property

I love the unique style and design of this barn, with breathtaking views and wonderful spacious light rooms.

Sophie GannonProperty agent

Local information

  • Puxley is a hamlet in the West Northamptonshire civil parish of Deanshanger and lies between the villages of Deanshanger and Potterspury. Deanshanger has a village hall, community centre and a library. Other amenities include a playgroup, youth club, primary school, secondary school, parish church, Methodist chapel, post office, public house and two members' clubs (sports and social, Conservative club), pharmacy, hairdresser, various fast food restaurants, and newsagent's shops. On the edge of the village there is a golf and country club, a hotel, an Indian restaurant and a petrol and service station.
  • Potterspury has a thriving village shop/post office, two public houses, a sports and social club and John Hellins primary school.
  • Everyday amenities are close by at the market town of Buckingham (about 9 miles) with Waitrose and Tesco supermarkets. Towcester has Waitrose, Tesco & Aldi supermarkets & many individual stores. More extensive facilities can be found in Milton Keynes and Bicester retail village.
  • Conveniently located with access to both the M1 just east of Milton Keynes and the M40 at Bicester, with intercity rail from Milton Keynes to London/Euston in about 35 minutes. Excellent selection of educational establishments includes the Royal Latin Grammar School and Buckingham school. Independent preparatory schools at Akeley Wood, Beachborough (Westbury), Winchester House (Brackley) and Swanbourne (nr Winslow), with senior independent schools including Stowe School, Akeley Wood and Thornton College (girls).
  • Sporting and leisure activities include golf at Buckingham and Whittlebury; National Trust house and gardens at Stowe; motor racing at Silverstone; cinema and theatre at Bicester, Milton Keynes and Oxford; sailing at Caldecotte Lake; water sports at Willen Lake; indoor skiing and snowboarding at the Snozone in Milton Keynes.
  • All distances and times are approximate.

Additional information

  • Council Tax Band: G
  • EPC Rating: C
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Council Tax Band: G