Byfield, Daventry, NN11

A rural retreat, ripe for renovation with stunning views.

Description

A rare opportunity to acquire a single level living cottage situated in rural location within a courtyard setting, with stunning views, private garden, garage and parking. The house is constructed of iron stone with a pitched tiled roof and has south west facing views over its own gardens and countryside beyond.

The property consists of a kitchen with tiled floor and built in cupboards, with space for a dishwasher and free standing fridge/freezer. Views from the kitchen window over look the rear gardens. There is a separate utility room with space for washing machine and tumble dryer and useful shelving. The sitting room has a stone fireplace and two pairs of dual aspect glass doors leading out onto the terrace and rear garden. This room benefits from the amazing views with room for a dining table and sofas, making it an ideal entertaining space.

There are three bedrooms all taking advantage of the wonderful views. The principal bedroom has its own shower en suite and there is a separate family bathroom with bath and shower.

Outside there is a garage and private parking available, as well as some communal parking. To the front of the property are large raised beds planted with mature shrubs overlooking the courtyard. To the rear of the property there are steps down to the main lawn enclosed by post and rail fencing, bordering open fields.

The property is approached by a long drive leading from the village road to the courtyard. Warner Leys has a right of way over it and the maintenance is shared between Warner Leys, the main farmhouse and three other dwellings. The garage offers secure parking or could be used as useful storage.

Location

Byfield is a thriving village on the borders of south Northamptonshire, north Oxfordshire and south Warwickshire.

The village has good local facilities including a village shop/post office, garage, medical centre, primary school, public house, tennis club, cricket club, bowls club, village hall and parish church.

Nearby market towns of Daventry (Waitrose) and Banbury (Sainsburys and Tesco’s) provide more extensive facilities.

Communication links include the M40 motorway (J11) at Banbury about 9 miles and M1 (J 16) Upper Heyford about 12 miles and intercity rail from Banbury to London/Marylebone peak time about 56 minutes.

Independent schools in the area include prep: - Winchester House, (Brackley), Beachborough, (Westbury), The Carrdus, (Overthorpe) and Bilton Grange (Dunchurch); Public schools are Bloxham and Tudor Hall, (Bloxham), Stowe, Rugby and Princethorpe (Nr Leamington), Warwick and King’s High (Warwick).

Sporting facilities in the area include golf at Hellidon, Tadmarton and Middleton Cheney; horse racing at Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick; motor racing at Silverstone; full indoor sports complexes at Banbury and Daventry; Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon are both within reach for excellent cultural facilities.

Please note all distances and times are approximate.