Helmdon Road, Weston, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12

Characterful period cottage in a desirable South Northamptonshire village.

Description

Crown Cottage is a charming period property set in the much sought-after village of Weston. Having been sympathetically restored and improved by the current owners and presented to a high standard, the property retains a wealth of character features. It also offers a unique opportunity with further potential, benefitting from planning permission for a rear kitchen/dining room extension.

A generous entrance hall includes useful storage and leads to an impressive sitting room offering a substantial space, with exposed stone wall, wood-burning stove, exposed beam ceiling and sliding door into the garden. There is a separate dining room with exposed beam ceiling and a bespoke kitchen. There is also a ground floor WC and utility cupboard.

The property benefits from planning permission for a single storey, kitchen / dining room extension (WNS/2022/1903/FUL)

A spacious principal bedroom features dual aspect windows and in-built wardrobes. The first floor also includes another charming double bedroom with removable wooden panelling, a generous family bathroom and a characterful landing with versatile study area.

The second floor provides a further generous double bedroom, with recently replaced Velux windows with an en-suite shower room. The property also includes a large, insulated, walk-in loft.

A gated driveway leads to an adjoining double garage and a large single garage.

The enclosed cottage garden, which offers ample space for alfresco dining, is low maintenance with further potential.

The property benefits from optical fibre high speed broadband.

Location

Weston is a rural village situated in the countryside of the ‘Golden Triangle’ in South Northamptonshire. Amenities in Weston and the adjoining village of Weedon Lois include The Crown Inn public house, primary school, C of E church, Baptist chapel, village hall, playing field. The thriving village communities of both villages also offer everything from amateur dramatics to WI, film club, horticultural society, playgroup, yoga and inter-village sports events.

The nearby market town of Towcester provides for more extensive requirements including boutiques and Tesco, Aldi and Waitrose supermarkets. Banbury, Milton Keynes and Oxford offer further facilities.

Communication links include the M40 (J11) about 9 miles and M1 (J15a) about 13 miles. The A43 dual carriage way links M1 and M40 (J10). Mainline train services from Banbury to London/Marylebone from 55 minutes and from Milton Keynes to London/Euston (from 35 minutes).

State schools include St Loys (Weedon Lois, primary), Chenderit Comprehensive (Middleton Cheney), Sponne School (Towcester) and Northampton School for boys. Preparatory schools include Carrdus (Overthorpe), Winchester House (Brackley), St. John’s Priory (Banbury) and Beachborough (Westbury). Public schools include Northampton High for Girls, Bloxham Public School and Tudor Hall (Bloxham, girls) and Stowe.

Sporting and leisure activities include motor racing at Silverstone (6 miles); leisure centre at Towcester; golf at Farthingstone, Cherwell Edge, Whittlebury and Stowe; theatre at Milton Keynes and cinema multiplex at Northampton.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,808 sq ft



Additional Info

Mains water, electricity and drainage. Electric central heating.

The property benefits from planning permission (WNS/2022/1903/FUL).

The neighbours have access rights over the driveway. The property is located in a Conservation area, but not listed.

The property has optical fibre high speed broadband.