Long Buckby Wharf, Long Buckby, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6

Detached barn conversion with annexe and equestrian facilities.

Description

Ryehill Lodge Barn combines the charm and character of a barn conversion, with flexible modern living. An attractive and spacious four bedroom home offering versatile use and accommodation including potential annexe space, triple garage, gated driveway with ample parking, paddock, and a four box courtyard stable block, all set in around 4.5 acres to include front and rear gardens and grazing paddock.

A superb lifestyle property suitable for private equestrian use or a self-sufficient ‘good life’ lifestyle, with flexibility for a range of uses.

The heart of the home is the impressive through kitchen and dining room, designed for both everyday living and entertaining. The well equipped kitchen has space for a kitchen island and seating. The dining area retains a wealth of original features and provides a wonderful social space which flows seamlessly through to the sitting room and study. Leading from the kitchen is a spacious boot room and utility area, which provides storage and space for activities associated with an outdoor lifestyle. There is also a convenient WC, and door leading to the integral triple garage.

The welcoming sitting room is full of character, with attractive oak flooring, an impressive fireplace with dual-fuel burner creating a focal point of the room, and patio doors opening onto the rear garden. A separate study provides the perfect work-from-home space and benefits from patio doors leading directly onto the garden, allowing plenty of natural light and pleasant view of the garden whilst working.

The first floor offers four well-proportioned bedrooms (one en suite) and a family bathroom. Bedroom one is an exceptional principal suite featuring an en-suite shower room, built-in wardrobes, additional dressing area, and large window overlooking the paddock and countryside beyond. Bedroom two is a generous double bedroom with the advantage of built-in wardrobes. Bedroom three is another generous double bedroom, with a feature exposed brick wall and roof beam. Bedroom four is a further double bedroom with built in wardrobe, and offers exceptional flexibility from being part of the main house accommodation, or with the option to be utilised independently as part of an annexe.

The family bathroom offers a spa bath with shower over, wc and useful vanity unit for storage.

The versatile living space above the garage offers a shower room, kitchenette area and balcony overlooking the surrounding countryside, making it ideal for a range of uses including home office, home gym, guest suite, additional sitting room, hobby room, or self-contained annexe. This adaptable area enhances the property's versatility and offers scope to meet changing lifestyle needs.

Outside, the property is approached via a gravel driveway with double gates at both ends, providing an impressive arrival and offering off-road parking for numerous vehicles.

The front garden is enclosed by gates, post and rail fencing and mature hedging, with a secluded west facing decking area for outdoors dining and leisure which offers beautiful sunset views.

The rear garden is on a split level, with the upper area laid to grass, and the lower part including a large patio area ideal for outdoor living and entertaining, and an attractive courtyard stable block.

The stables provide facilities for equestrian enthusiasts. They are arranged around a covered yard and comprise four loose boxes of brick and timber construction, with power, light and water, and enclosed double gates leading on to a bridleway offering off road hacking.

Both front and rear gardens offer useful gated access into the paddock for practical day-to-day use. The paddock is well maintained and has a water supply, and suitable for year round equestrian / grazing use.

In addition, there is a substantial triple garage with an electric up-and-over door, together with power and lighting, providing space for vehicles, storage or workshop.

In all about 4.5 acres.

Location

The property is situated on the edge of Long Buckby Wharf, accessed via a track which is a public bridleway, and enjoys a rural setting surrounded by open countryside and close to the Grand Union Canal, offering attractive walks, outriding and leisure opportunities.

Long Buckby village (3 miles) offers a wide range of day to day amenities, with the towns of Daventry, Towcester, Northampton and Rugby providing more extensive facilities.

Transport links are available via a number of main road networks including the A5, M1, M6, M45 and A43, and the mainline rail service from Long Buckby offers direct services to London (Euston from approximately 1hr 20) or to Birmingham (from 45 minutes).

There is also a choice of private and state schooling in the area. The property is located adjacent to a well established equestrian centre and farm offering further facilities for hire if required.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,223 sq ft


Acreage: 4.5 Acres

Directions

There is no for sale board. Please drive slowly as you head up the bridleway access track. Ryehill Lodge Barn is the first driveway on your left. Drive up the driveway and park in front of the triple garage. Please do not park on the public bridleway track. What3words: ///battling.rejoiced.congas.

Additional Info

Mains electricity and water, oil fired central heating and hot water, rural broadband. Private drainage (we understand this is compliant with the relevant government regulations/registered with the appropriate body).

Council Tax Band: F with improvement indicator.

Agents Notes: There is a right of way to access the property, subject to paying a proportion towards repairs and maintenance.
There is an overage and a covenant in place. Please contact Savills for more information.