Merlion, Road, , , NN11 6XY

Merlion, Banbury Road, Lower Boddington, Northamptonshire, NN11 6XY

Offers in Excess: £595,000

A well presented and much improved executive individually designed property, located in a small development of just two other similar properties. The property has a recently replaced beautiful kitchen/breakfast room, utility and a generous dining room. In addition to a well proportioned sitting room with LPG fire, there is a conservatory off the sitting room, giving you superb garden views that overlook the grazing fields to the rear. There's a replaced cloakroom too. Upstairs are four generous double bedrooms, all benefiting from built in wardrobes. The master bedroom enjoys a dressing room and en-suite facilities. The family bathroom has been replaced with a stylish suite. What was once a triple garage, is now a double garage with electric doors and well thought out single person annexe - great for a teenager, additional income or work from home space. The front garden has ample parking and the rear garden is beautifully presented and backs onto fields. Total area around 0.176 Acres. Features • Superb individual home • Four bedroom & family bathroom • Stunning kitchen with utility • Sitting room & separate dining room • Master suite with dressing area and en-suite • Rear garden backing onto fields • Conservatory • Annexe – Fantastic work from home space • Detached double garage • Sought after village location • Energy rating - E

Location Boddington is a village split into two parts, upper and lower, and is situated between and Banbury just off the A361 and surrounded by unspoilt rural countryside of the /Warwickshire border. Facilities in the villages: In is a 15th Century church, public houses in both villages and a very active village hall. More comprehensive facilities can be found in the nearby market town of Daventry. Mainline railway link from Banbury to and main rail link within one hour to Marlybone and the M40 junction 11 is just East of Banbury and there is easy access to junction 12 to Gayden. There is a Church of primary school in Upper Boddington and in the neighbouring village of Aston-Le-Walls, there is also a Catholic primary school. Secondary schooling is at the Chenderit School in Middleton Cheney to which there is a regular bus service for children from the village.

Within walking distance of the property is Boddington Reservoir, one of the South Midland's top fishing venues. Home to an abundance of wildlife the reservoir is also home to Banbury Sailing Club which is RYA registered and runs regular courses for all abilities throughout the year. Washbrook Farm at , also within easy walking distance, is an equestrian eventing centre offering World Class young & junior rider and Pony Squad training. Both the Oxford and Grand Union canals are in easy reach with marina's at both Fenny Compton and Cropredy. Founded in 1977, Banbury & District Canoe Club (BDCC) is based on the Oxford Canal at Cropredy. The club has enjoyed great successes over the years, and is in the top five flat- water racing clubs in the country.

Ground Floor As you enter the porch, there’s a glazed door that leads you into the generous hallway. With Amtico flooring to the ground floor, there are doors to all the principle rooms, a wooden staircase leads you to the first floor and there’s a great under stairs storage cupboard. From the hallway there is a generous lounge, with bay window to the front and two further windows either side of the fireplace where there’s an LPG gas fire. From the patio doors you can access the conservatory, which has slate flooring and under floor heating. From here you can enjoy the superb views of the garden and the fields beyond. The dining room is next to the lounge and it too has superb views of the garden which can be accessed from the French doors.

The kitchen is a recently replaced kitchen, with Quartz worktop and under counter lighting – a truly stunning room to entertain your guests. There’s a central island where you’ll find the induction hob - it’s a great focal point to the room. Integrated appliances are a two drawer Fisher/Paykel dishwasher, Neff oven, microwave and warming draw. There are ample pan draws and cupboards and a space for an American fridge/freezer. From the dining area, French doors access the patio of the garden. From the kitchen there’s a great sized utility, which has a rear back door, floor mounted oil boiler and space for washing machine and tumble drier. The utility compliments the kitchen beautifully. Downstairs there’s a very useful cloakroom which has also been replaced and provides excellent vanity storage.

First Floor Upstairs a lovely landing has doors leading to all the bedrooms, family bathroom and large airing cupboard. The master bedroom enjoys superb rural views to the rear and an archway leads you to the dressing area with a door to the well proportioned en-suite which has a replaced shower cubicle, heated towel rail and mirror with lighting. Bedroom two is a superb size and boasts rural views too as well as a built in double wardrobe.

Bedroom three and four are both of similar sizes, bedroom three has slightly bigger wardrobes and enjoys the rural views. The family bathroom has been replaced and has a double sized shower cubicle with coloured mood lighting, an oversized double bath with central taps and concealed mood lighting to the side shelving.

Outside The driveway of the property is accessed via a five bar gate and the front of the property enjoys a very generous amount of parking – at least six cars! There are two side gates to the rear garden, a concealed oil tank and outside water tap. The double garage benefits from connecting power and lighting and an electric up and over door. The rear garden is delightful. Backing onto open fields, there’s a covered pergola to give shade form the sun, a chicken coop (which can be easily removed) and great patio area. The garden is predominantly laid to lawn with annual and perennial planting.

Annexe Accessed from a personal door into the single persons annex- Beautifully done only five years ago, it has a fully functional working kitchen and en-suite facilities. It would make an excellent teenagers room, additional income space or superb work from home office.

ANNEXE

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Fixtures and Fittings Only those items in the nature of fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. Other items are specifically excluded. None of the appliances have been tested by the agents and they are not certified or warranted in any way.

Services None of the services have been tested and purchasers should note that it is their specific responsibility to make their own enquiries of the appropriate authorities as to the location, adequacy and availability of mains water, electricity, gas and drainage services.

Local Authority Daventry District Council Lodge Road Daventry Tel: 01327 871100

Council Tax Band- G

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