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A distinguished village home with outbuildings and wonderful garden
The Old House is a distinguished Grade II listed house of considerable character, set within the heart of Helmdon, in South Northamptonshire. On the market for the first time in over 20 years, it offers elegantly proportioned accommodation and wonderful private gardens extending to a total of about 0.6 acres.
The property includes a wealth of character features, including exposed beams and has been significantly enhanced by the current owners, with further potential for an annex (subject to planning).
The spacious ground floor includes a dual aspect sitting room with woodburning stove, a music room and a separate dining room with an impressive open fireplace and period bread oven. This leads onto a dual aspect, farmhouse style kitchen with a window seat and space for a table, an island unit and an Aga. This leads to a useful utility area and WC. There is also a charming snug providing a valuable extra living space.
Accessed via a private staircase is a charming principal / guest bedroom suite with an en-suite shower room. An additional staircase provides access to the rest of house and opens onto a large landing / office area. A double bedroom with window seat benefits from a large en-suite bathroom with separate bath and shower. A further double bedroom and bathroom complete the first floor.
The second floor provides a spacious study / family room with storage and a separate WC. This leads onto two further double bedrooms, both with storage, creating an ideal space for guests or children.
To the front of the property is a paved driveway providing off-street parking. There is a separate outbuilding, which is currently used as a home office.
The driveway leads to a versatile barn, which adjoins the house, brimming with potential for those seeking additional accommodation or a creative space. Currently used for storage and a gym, the barn has previously had planning permission for conversion into a one bedroom annexe (S/2014/0138/FUL).
The garden is a true highlight: spacious, mature and thoughtfully planted. It offers large spaces of lawn, a generous terrace with views across the garden, fruit trees and a vegetable garden. It makes the ideal space to wander, to grow, to entertain and to simply enjoy the changing seasons.
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It's rare to find such a spacious home and beautiful garden in a central village location. I think this much loved family home is an exciting opportunity.
Catherine ScandrettProperty agent