Hervey’s Cottage 56 Church Way | Weston Favell | | NN3 3BX

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Hervey’s Cottage is a Grade II listed stone built house built in approximately 1650 and set in stunning gardens located in the heart of West Favell. This beautiful house with a separate self- contained annex has been a much loved family home for many years and whilst it has been well maintained it does now require some modernising and updating to create a truly wonderful home. There are many superb original features including beams, sash windows and fireplaces. The house is approached along a gravelled driveway with electric gates that lead to a large courtyard area with access to the stone built double car port.

On the ground floor is a welcoming hallway with stone flagged floor, the reception room has a lovely cosy feel with open fireplace, beams and a separate snug area, the dining room is a wonderfully bright room with fireplace and a bay window overlooking the stunning gardens, there is also a separate snug room off the hallway. The kitchen is fitted with a range of country style units with a separate breakfast area which opens to the veranda which is ideal for outside dining.

Upstairs is the master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, a guest double bedroom, bathroom and a single bedroom. On the top floor are a further two bedrooms with a sitting area.

To the side of the house is a separate one bedroom annex with sitting room and a kitchen/breakfast room.

The gardens are really beautiful extending to approximately 0.58 acres, mostly laid to lawn with mature shrubberies and trees, there is a large sun terrace, outdoor heated swimming pool and vegetable garden.

Weston Favell Village is widely regarded as one of the most desirable locations in Northampton, there is a parish church, village hall, two public houses, a tennis club and the Weston Favell shopping centre. Northampton town centre is easily accessible with mainline rail station to London. There are good state primary and secondary schooling in the area and private schools in Wellingborough and Northampton.

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When we first viewed Hervey’s Cottage back in 2004, it was like stepping into our own little oasis of calm. I was immediately impressed by the layout and size of the rooms, as well as the sense of history and quirky features, including the original beams and doors. It’s full of wonky floors and there’s not a 90-degree angle to be found but that all adds to the abundance of charm and character,” says the current owner.

“The location is fabulous too. Everything we need is easily accessible but when we come in through the gates, it feels like we’re in another world in the middle of nowhere and I’ve always felt safe and free. It’s easy to get to the centre of town where there is a good choice of shops and restaurants, as well as the renowned Derngate theatre. The village pub is very popular, and we enjoy walking around the grounds of nearby Castle Ashby or exploring the beautiful countryside. London is around an hour away by train, it really is the best of both worlds living here.”

“I love spending time outdoors in our beautiful garden. The bluebell wood is a fabulous sea of blue in the spring and my husband was always very proud of the lines on the formal lawned area. The covered patio area by the kitchen is like an extension of the house and it’s ideal when we’re entertaining, even in the winter. The ha-ha wall is a lovely feature originally designed to keep the animals out of the rectory garden and our grandchildren have enjoyed harvesting the produce from the vegetable garden.”

“The house is light and bright in the summer and really quite magical in the winter. It looks just like a Christmas card when it snows and it’s always warm and cosy, especially when we all gather together in front of the open fire after a Sunday lunch with our family. The dining room is always in use and it looks particularly fabulous when it’s decorated for Easter, Halloween and Christmas parties.”

“We’ll miss living in this lovely village that has such a friendly atmosphere, as well as the house itself. It’s my dearest wish that another family will fall in love with Hervey’s Cottage as we did and enjoy many happy years here surrounded by joy and love.”*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an in- sight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

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Northamptonshire in the , is a landlocked county covering an area of 2,364 square kilometres (913 sq mi), Apart from the county town of Northampton, other large population centres include Kettering, Corby,Wellingborough, Rushden and Daventry.

The county contains the watershed between the River Severn and The Wash while several important rivers have their sources in the north-west of the county, including the River Nene, which flows north-eastwards to The Wash, and the “Warwickshire Avon”, which flows south-west to the Severn.The also passes through the county.

Historically, ’s main industry was manufacturing of boots and shoes. International motor racing takes place at Silverstone Circuit and Rockingham Motor Speedway.

The county boasts several hospitals, a university and motorway links include Major national roads including the (London to Leeds) and the A14 (Rugby to Ipswich),The A43 joins the M1 to the M40 motorway and the A45 links Northampton with Wellingborough and Peterborough.Two major trunk railway routes, the Midland Main Line and the West Coast Main Line, also cross within the county.

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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 17.10.2019

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