Hill Road, Lower Boddington, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11

A handsome village home with exceptional charm and versatility.

Description

Positioned in the delightful village of Lower Boddington, The Old Post Office is a wonderfully atmospheric period home, that effortlessly blends history, character and contemporary comforts. Believed to date back to the early 1800’s, this charming home has been lovingly and sympathetically improved by the current owners resulting in a home radiating warmth and style.

The ground floor offers a notably flexible and generously proportioned layout. The sitting room is light and elegant with exposed beams, inglenook and open fireplace, also complemented by the snug which benefits from a log burning stove. The kitchen/ breakfast room forms the convivial hub of the home, with its traditional country feel, electric Aga, parquet flooring and charming French doors leading out to the gravelled patio area. Adjacent is the utility/ boot room and larder and the property also benefits from versatile studio/ office space, delightful garden room/ conservatory and a downstairs WC.

Upstairs, the property spans five generous bedrooms arranged over two floors. The principal bedroom features an en suite bathroom, whilst a second en suite shower room supports the bedroom on the second floor. The remaining bedrooms are facilitated by a modern and well-appointed family bathroom. Each bedroom offers its own charm, with varying outlooks and peaceful ambiance.

A particularly attractive feature is the self-contained annexe which was recently converted from a garage. Complete with a fully fitted kitchen, and currently being used as another office space, this versatile space also offers further potential whether as guest suite, holiday let, studio or even multi-generational living (subject to relevant consents).

Outside, the garden is beautifully established. A profusion of flower beds, planters, wisteria, mature trees and fruit trees surround the lawn, while a gravelled patio area provides a perfect setting for alfresco dining and summer entertaining. In addition, at the end of the garden is a decked seating area allowing you to enjoy this private oasis.

Location

Lower Boddington is a charming village located in undulating South Northamptonshire countryside close to the North Oxfordshire and South Warwickshire borders. The village has a variety of bridle ways, footpaths, and country pub The Carpenters Arms. Nearby Upper Boddington includes a primary school, public house, church and village hall with playing field and playground. There is a Coop and doctors surgery in nearby Byfield and more extensive shopping and leisure facilities are to be found in Banbury (10 miles), Daventry (10 miles), Southam (9 miles) and Towcester (15 miles).

Access onto the national motorway system is at Junction 11 (Banbury) for the M40 and Junction 16 (Daventry) for the M1. Train services run from Banbury to London/Marylebone (from 59 minutes) and to Birmingham. Birmingham International Airport is 33 miles away.

Local schools include Boddington Church of England primary and secondary at Chenderit in Middleton Cheney. Private schools in the area Beachborough, Winchester House, Carrdus, St Johns Priory and Warwick Prep for junior and for senior schools Princethorpe, Kings High (girls), Warwick (boys), Kingsley, Tudor Hall Girls, Bloxham (co-ed) and Sibford (co-ed).

Sporting and leisure activities include golf at Hellidon, Staverton and Cherwell Edge; motor racing at Silverstone; Banbury sailing club at Boddington Reservoir; horse racing at Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon and theatres at Stratford-upon-Avon, Northampton and Oxford.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,394 sq ft