Old Manor House The Green, Hanslope, . MK19 7LS

th An historic house of 1 6 • Dining room century origin set on the • Sitting room village edge • Kitchen/breakfast room • Utility room and pantry The Property • Conservatory Old Manor House is believed to date from • Three double bedrooms with bathrooms the 16 th century and was once a medieval • First floor fitted study/bedroom hall house. Built mainly of local stone • Four further secondary bedrooms with stone mullioned windows , the house • Further bathroom and small kitchen has a later façade in brick probably dating • Double garage, garden and barn from the 18 th or early 19 th century. Originally part of a monastery, the • Orchard, herb and kitchen gardens grounds were once moated and part of the • Far reaching south westerly views moat can still be seen in the cha rming garden that surrounds the house. About 0. 47 of a hectare (1 acre)

The house has well-presented The Garden and accommodation over its three floors, Outbuildings extending to a little over 5,000 sq.ft. gross Off the courtyard to the side of the house internal. The house has many period are the outbuildings which comprise a features including a fine principal garden store and a barn used for log staircase with barley twist bal usters and storage. Attached to the house is the original fireplaces in several of the rooms. double garage with electric door and door Substantial works have been done to this connecting to the house. historic house including new hot water and central heating systems as well as The approach to the house is over a double glazing. gravelled drive from The Green to a large parking and turning area in front of th e The house stands in a quiet position to house . The garden lies principally to the the south of St James’ Church surrounded south west of the house with a sunny by a beautiful garden with lovely views terrace, large lawn, colourful borders over open fields to the south and west. backed by yew hedges and stone walls, an orchard and the remains of the old moat, Features and pond . There is a wisteria walk and kitchen garden, with soft fruit cage and a • Period charm with modern comforts greenhouse. To the south east of the • Large entrance hall with cloakroom off house is a water garden. There are far • Drawing room reaching views from the house and garden over of open farmland.

Location The village of Hanslope has excellen t village facilities including a general store/post office, butchers, newsagent, off licence, doctors’ surgery and primary school. A more extensive range of shops can be found in the Georgian market town of Olney or Towcester. is a short dis tance away and has a large shopping centre, multi- screen cinemas, theatre and a main line station with regular trains to London and the north-west. Hanslope has a rural position but is well placed for access to the A5 and the M1 Motorway (Junctions 14 and 15). The area is well served by public and private schooling for all ages.

• Milton Keynes 7 miles • Trains to London Euston 35 minutes • 11 miles • London 60 miles

(Distances/time approximate)

Directions (MK19 7LS) From Northampton and Ju nction 15 of the M1 take the A508 in the direction of Milton Keynes. At , turn left into the village and at The Green turn left again signed to Hartwell. In Hartwell, turn right and follow the signs to Hanslope. In the village, continue through to The Green, beside the church, where you turn right. The entrance drive is to the left of the gate into the churchyard.

From Milton Keynes take the A5 dual carriageway to the large roundabout by Old Stratford. Take the A508 signed to Northampton. After a short distance, take the second turn on the right towards Cosgrove, then left signed to . In Castlethorpe, turn left and then on from there to Hanslope. In the village, turn right and proceed to The Green, beside the church. Turn right and th e entrance drive is to the left of the gate into the churchyard.

Property Information Services: All mains services are connected . The house has a sophisticated zoned central heating and hot water system with both a gas boiler and an air source heat pump . There is an intruder alarm.

Local Authority: Tel: 01908 691691

Council Tax Band: 'H'

Tenure: Freehold

Viewing: Only by appointment with Jackson -Stops & Staff – Tel: 01604 632991

June 2014

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