Detached house for sale in Wappenham Road, Helmdon NN13

Constructed in 1902 of local Helmdon stone and brick with a distinctive architectural style that emerged at the turn of the 20th century, with an asymmetrical facade, projecting front bay and porch adding visual interest.

The property boasts decorative internal features such as picture rails, dado rails, stained glass, large windows, and decorative timber work. The rooms feature high ceilings, reflecting the changing attitude of the era towards space and comfort.

A welcoming entrance has internal doors leading off to all ground floor rooms and a staircase leading to the first floor. Each of the reception rooms feature open fireplaces, each with exposed wooden floorboards. The kitchen, which is located at the rear of the property is fitted with a range of fitted units complimented by wood effect worktops and a ceramic tiled floor. It also includes an electric range cooker. With lpg hob and extractor hood.The dining area of the kitchen features a fireplace with a log burner. A utility room with plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine, leads from the kitchen with an adjacent shower room and access to a sunroom/gym. The latter has flexibility to be used in a variety of ways including as an office or annexe.

On the first floor there are four bedrooms, each with an original fireplace and picture rails. The three largest bedrooms enjoy a view across open countryside to the front elevation and there is potential to create an en-suite shower room. There is a separate bathroom with a white three piece suite.

Outside

Set back from the road behind a low retaining stone wall with wrought iron railings, the property has a private driveway providing off road parking for several vehicles and leads to a detached double garage. There are lawned areas to each side of the drive, complimented by mature shrubs and trees.

Situation

Helmdon lies on the South Northamptonshire & Oxfordshire borders to the north of Brackley. Amenities in the village include a public house, primary school and pre-school. The village has numerous social clubs as well as popular annual events. More extensive amenities can be found in the market towns of Brackley and Towcester where you will find supermarkets including Waitrose, pubs, restaurants, a weekly market and boutique shops. Further afield are the towns of Banbury, Northampton and Milton Keynes.

Additional Information

Council Tax Band G - West Northamptonshire District Council. Mains drainage, water and electricity. Oil fired heating.