Birchfield Farmhouse, Great Brington, Northamptonshire
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Birchfield Farm house , Great Brington, Northamptonshire Birchfield Farm house, Off Hamilton Lane, Great Brington, Northamptonshire, NN 7 4HZ Situation The pi ctureseque and sought after village of Great Brington together with its sister village Little Northampton town c entre (London Euston 1 hour) 8 miles, Daventry 6 miles, M1 Brington is situated approximately eight miles to the west of Northampton adjoining The Althorp Park (junction 16) 5 miles. (All distances and times approximate) Estate. In the village there are useful local facilities incl uding a Post Office, Parish Church and the renound Althorp Coaching Inn , also known as The Fox and Hounds. There is a good primary school in An attractive Listed Grade II period stone village house quietly situated down Little Brington and both villages are within the catchment area of Bugbrook e School. Great Brington is a ‘no through’ lane overlooking The Althorp Estate. well located for communications to all parts of the country being so me five miles from junction 16 of the M1 with train services available from Long Buckby (three miles) along with both Rugby and Entrance Hall, Cloakroom, Three Reception Rooms, Kitchen / Living Area, Utility Northampton into London Euston in around one hour. Sporting activities i n the area include golf at Room, Garden Room, Four Bedrooms, En Suite to Master Bedroom, Family Harlestone and Church Brampton, sailing and water sports on both Hollowell and Pitsford Reservoirs Bathroom, Cellar, Garden Store and Workshop, Garage,Off Road Parking, Mature together with sports centres in both Daventry and Northampton. Gardens The Property Situated down a ‘no through’ lane on the edge of this popular and highly sought after village, Birchfield Farmhouse occupies a quiet and private location overlooking The Althorp estate with views towards Chinkwell Spinney. The property was originally a 17 th Century farmhouse which has benefited from a la ter Victorian extension. Traditionally constructed of local stone with a number of mullioned windows and decorative door jambs, the house is listed as being of architectural and historic interest as Grade II. Over the years the house has included two symp athetically designed stone extensions and general maintenance. Great care has been taken in order to preserve the period charm and character of the property and an inspection is highly advised in order to fully appreciate the property’s aesthetic appeal a nd desirable location. Features of Particluar Note Include :- • Char acter features to include flagstone flooring to the main hall and cloakroom, sash windows , exposed timbers and window shutters. • Two good proportioned principal reception rooms to include si tting room which could also be ideally suitable for use as a separate dining room if so required to include firepla ce with hard wood mantle and inset tiled surround with slate hearth, attractive arched recessed shelves with c upboard under and boxed beam to ceiling. • Drawing room to include central fireplace with painted mantle and slate hearth and painted Chamfered beam to ceiling . • Spacious kitchen / living area providing a most attractive open plan layout comprising kitchen area with four oven oil fired Ag a, Built in AEG four plate ceramic hob and electric oven, range of fitted units with wooden work surface areas, one and half bowl ceramic sink with mixer tap and single drainer. Plumbing for dishwasher . Exposed beams and a door to walk in pantry. The livin g / dining area has a polished flagstone floor with further exposed beams and French doors leading to the outside terrace and gardens beyond. 8 Sp encer Parade, Northampton, NN1 5AA • Charming garden room with exposed stone rear wall and double glazed south facing Tel: 01604 611930 Fax: 01604 611935 windows incorporating central Fre nch doors to an outside terrace. Fired earth ceramic Email: enquiries @kingwest.co.uk www. kingwest .co.uk glazed tiled floor, an attractive exposed Oak rafters and perlins. Land & Estate Agents Commercial Town Planning & Development Consultants • Highly sought after village location Offices - London Northampton Market Harborough Stamford These particulars are intended as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of facts. Your attention is drawn to the important notice at the end of this text. Description Outside To the side of the property is a gravelled parking area w ith further gravelled off road parking space accessed through a five bar gate at the lower end of the garden with access off the lane. The landscaped gardens form an attractive setting to Birchfield Farmhouse. Immediately adjoining the house is a delightfu l south facing patio with stone, flagstones and brick path also incorporating a water feature with fountain and garden lights. An arched doorway leads to a Victorian garden store with light and power connected. Adjoining is a brick and slate garage with up and over door with electric light and power connected. Previous archive photography shows a former drive leading from the secondary gated access towards the lower end of the garden leading to the single garage which could potentially be restored shoul d a future purchaser wish. From the terrace a wide sweeping lawn flanked by meandering mixed shrub and herbaceous borders leads to garden pond and lower lawn with various trees including Conifers, Laurels, Sorbus , Flowering Cherry and mature Apple and P lum . In all the plot is believed to extend to around 0.33 acres ( 0.133 ha) Directions From Northampton take the A428 Rugby Road. Proceed through Harlestone and after passing the gates to Althorp Park take the next left hand turn just before the railway br idge, signed Great Brington. Continue into the village passing the church on the left hand side . A t the right hand bend just after The Fox and Hounds Public House bear left into Hamilton Lane. Birchfield Fa rmhouse is the second property down this lane on t he left hand side. Services Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected to the property. Heating is provided by an oil fired boiler. There are also various night storage heaters and electric emersion heaters connected to economy seven tariff. Fixtures and Fittings All items are normally designated as tenants fixtures and fittings specifically excluded from the sale unless mentioned in these particulars. Local Authority Daventry Distric Council Tel: 01327 871100 Outgoings Council Tax Band: G Costings: 2013/2014: £2,328.21 Viewing The property may only be inspected by prior appointment through the offices of King West, telephon e Northampton 01604 611930. Floorplan Important Notice King West, their joint Agents (if any) and cl ients give notice that: 1. These property particulars should not be regarded as an offer, or contract nor part of one. You sh ould not rely on any statements by King West in the particulars, or by word of mouth or in writing as being factually accurat e abou t the property, nor its condition or its value. We have no authority to make any representations or warranties in relation to the p roperty either here or elsewhere and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility. 2. The photographs illustrate parts of the property as were apparent at the time they were taken. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate only. 3. Any reference to the use or alterations o f any part of the property does not imply that the necessary planning, bu ilding regulations or other consents have been obtained. It is the responsibility of a purchaser or lessee to confirm that these have been dealt with properly and that all information is correct. 4. King West have not tested any servic es, equipment or faci lities, the buyer or lessee must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. .