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Mavis Bank GREATWORTH • NORTHAMPTONSHIRE DESCRIPTION Mavis Bank Is Built of Stone and Dates Back to the Early 16Th Century MAVIS BANK GREATWORTH • NORTHAMPTONSHIRE DESCRIPTION Mavis Bank is built of stone and dates back to the early 16th Century. The property is listed however has had some later additions, including secondary glazing throughout. It still retains many of the original features with exposed beams, wooden latch key doors and floors and open fire places. It is situated MAVIS BANK towards the end of a no through lane adjacent to the Church of St Peter with GREATWORTH its own beautiful private garden overlooking open fields. On entering the property through the entrance hall this gives access to the NORTHAMPTONSHIRE kitchen, sitting room and under stairs cupboard and stairs to first floor. The kitchen has a tiled floor with windows to two aspects with views of the church to the rear and the garden at the front. There is an Aga and a number of built in wall and base units with Belfast style sink, space for dishwasher, washing Idyllic Cottage in the machine and fridge and freezer. The sitting room provides a lovely large entertaining space with window seat to rear and open fire place with stone country situated in the hearth and surround. The dining room has an attractive fireplace and parquet wooden flooring which opens out onto the west facing garden room. This has heart of a rural village a brick floor and double glass doors leading out on the patio and garden area. On the first floor is the master bedroom with wooden floor boards, built in wardrobes, pretty Victorian fireplace and large windows with lovely views over fields. Bedroom two currently being used as a library is a good sized double Approximate distances: with wooden floors with window seat. The family bathroom has separate shower cubicle, bath, WC and sink and heated towel rail. The room at the top Banbury 8.2 miles (Railway station to London/ of the stairs is currently being used as a study, however could easily be used as a Marylebone in 59 minutes) fifth bedroom. Brackley 4.7 miles Stairs up the second floor gives access to bedrooms three and four, both of which are good sized doubles with plenty of head room and a separate Towcester 12.8 miles shower room. M40 (J11) 6.2 miles The separate annex provides very useful accommodation for extended family or guests offering a double bedroom, bathroom and open plan kitchen sitting room with double glass doors out onto the outside patio area. The kitchen Entrance hall • Sitting room • Dining room is fully fitted with, oil fired boiler, electric oven and hob, space for washing machine and fridge. Garden room • Kitchen • Four bedrooms The property has its own gravel driveway with room to park several cars. Study/bedroom five • Family bathroom SITUATION The gardens are idyllic with a terraced bbq area, large lawn surrounded by mature beds and trees. The garden is completely enclosed by a low stone wall Shower room Greatworth has a primary school, village shop and post office, family pub/ which enables one to have views over the neighbouring fields. There is a pond restaurant, parish and Methodist church. and two garden sheds. This property is ideal for a family or those wanting a A wider range of amenities can be found at the nearby market towns of secluded getaway in the country. Self contained annex Banbury and Brackley and, further afield, at Oxford, Northampton and Milton Keynes. ACCOMMODATION Please see floor plans. Garden • Driveway parking Educational facilities are excellent including the village primary school, local secondary school at Middleton Cheney (Chenderit), grammar system in Buckingham and private schools at Brackley (Winchester House) and POSTCODE Overthorpe (Carrdus), Stowe, Bloxham and Tudor Hall. OX17 2DU. Communications – mainline railway station at Banbury and King’s Sutton DIRECTIONS to London Marylebone and Paddington, Milton Keynes to London Euston. YOUR ATTENTION IS DRAWN TO THE From Banbury head out on the A422, over the M40 junction and at the Junction 11 of the M40 to London and the Midlands. A43 linking the M40 IMPORTANT NOTICE ON THE LAST PAGE OF roundabout at the top of the hill take the first exit onto the B4525. Follow the and the M1. THE TEXT road for about 4 miles until you come to a right turn signposted Greatworth. Sporting activities in the area include golf at Middleton Cheney (4.7 Follow this road into the village. Go past the village shop on your left, follow miles); horse racing at Towcester; motor racing at Silverstone (9.1 miles); the road and turn left onto Church Road. The property can be found towards sports and indoor swimming centres at Banbury, Brackley and Towcester. the end of the road on the right hand side, next to the church. MAVIS BANK Annex Approximate Gross Internal Area 236.17 sq. m (2542.11 Sq. ft) For identification only - Not to scale First Floor Second Floor Ground Floor SERVICES FIXTURES AND FITTINGS VIEWINGS Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil-fired central heating. BT connected Those items mentioned in these sale particulars are included in the freehold By appointment with Savills. Prior to making an appointment to view, Savills subject to the usual transfer regulations. Broadband available. sale. All other fixtures, fittings and furnishings i.e. curtains are expressly strongly recommend that you discuss any particular points which are likely excluded. Certain such items may be available by separate negotiation. to affect your interest in the property with a member of Savills’ staff who has LOCAL AUTHORITIES Further information should be obtained from the selling agents. seen the property in order that you do not make a wasted journey. South Northamptonshire District Council, Brackley Road, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 7AE. Tel: 01327 322322 TENURE Freehold COUNCIL TAX BAND: F Savills 36 South Bar 01803 867087 IMPORTANT NOTICE Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or Banbury contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. OXON 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should OX16 9AE not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise Details prepared and photographs taken May 2017 17/06/06 SG Tel: 01295 228000 Kingfisher Print & Design.
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