Detached house for sale in Wappenham Road, Helmdon, Brackley NN13

Dating back to 1735 and Grade II Listed, the property is constructed of natural stone beneath a slate roof. Over the years the property has been updated and extended to provide well-proportioned accommodation arranged on three floors.

Lilac Farmhouse combines all the traditional charm and character associated with a property of its era along with the convenience of modern living. Features of the property include exposed beams, purlins, joists and A Frames; some original Elm doors, floorboards and flagstones; wooden double glazed windows and oil fired heating to radiators. There is an Inglenook fireplace with a multi-fuel stove in the Dining Room and a wood burning stove in the Drawing room. A hand-made fitted farmhouse kitchen features an aga and other fitted appliances including a dishwasher. There is a recently re-fitted family bathroom and a separate large shower room fitted with a modern white suite.

Outside

The property sits gable end to the Wappenham Road with a gated access providing off road parking for several vehicles and a pathway to the main front entrance. There is a delightful walled garden with deep well stocked flowering borders and a gravelled seating area in the Orchard along with mature trees, shrubs and fruit trees. There is access through to the main garden which is principally laid to lawn with two sheds, a greenhouse, wildflower along with lightly wooded areas, a pond, productive vegetable garden, soft fruit area and further seating places. The garden has fields on two boundaries and in total circa 0.67 of an acre.

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.