Helmdon, Brackley

A charming Grade II Listed family home with abundant period features in a desirable village.



Situation
Helmdon is a popular commuter village lying on the south Northamptonshire/north Oxfordshire borders. Amenities in the village include a highly regarded primary school, 13th Century Church, public house, as well as many social clubs with popular annual events. More extensive amenities can be found in the nearby market towns of Brackley, Banbury and Towcester.

Local schools include Magdalen College (Brackley), Winchester House Prep School, Stowe, Akeley Wood and Carrdus Prep School. Mainline train services to London in under an hour can be found at Milton Keynes (Euston), Bicester and Banbury (Marylebone). The A43 dual carriageway gives access to the M40 and M1 Motorways.

Description
The Old Manor is Grade II Listed, and has been in the same family ownership for many years. It is believed to date back to before 1758, and is steeped with original period features and character throughout. The accommodation is well proportioned over three floors, with the possibility of creating a self-contained annexe.

The entrance hall/dining room, has a flagstone floor, and inglenook fireplace, half-panelled walls, and creates a fabulous first impression.

This leads to the kitchen/breakfast room, with Rayburn, wooden floor and window seat overlooking the front. The rear lobby gives access to the adjacent utility/boot room, which is a good size, the cloakroom/wc and access to the garden.

The dual aspect sitting room has a feature inglenook fireplace with woodburner, and access to the garden. An adjacent study area has a staircase to a first floor bedroom with shower room and dressing room. This space has the potential to be used as ancillary self-contained accommodation.

On the first floor there are two bedrooms and a family bathroom with separate wc. On the second floor there are three further bedrooms.

Outside
The garden is a lovely feature, mainly walled and principally laid to lawn with mature shrub and flower borders. There are several seating areas, a small pond, and a terrace to relax and entertain and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
Over the lane there is a detached garage with gravelled parking.

Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property. Heating is via oil.

We understand that the current broadband download speed at the property is around 36 Mbps, however please note that results will vary depending on the time a speed test is carried out. The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 55Mbps (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 27/09/2023). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.

None of the services, appliances, heating installations, broadband, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.

Tenure
The property is to be sold freehold

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire Council.
Council Tax Band F.

Public Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.

Plans and Boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor's agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.

Directions
From Banbury, head east on the A422. At the Middleton Cheney roundabout take the A4525. Continue on this road for approximately 7 miles. Turn left into the village of Helmdon and continue through the village along Station Road and then along Wappenham Road. Turn right onto Cross Lane and The Old Manor can be found on the left after approximately 200 yards.

Postcode – NN13 5QL

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