The Grain Barn | Rectory Farm Barns | Achurch THE GRAIN BARN RECTORY FARM BARNS ACHURCH | PE8 5SL A14 Junction 13 – 3.5 miles, A1 – 16 miles Kettering to St Pancras 1 hour. Station 15 miles Thrapston – 3.5 miles, Oundle 4.5 miles (all distances are approximate) High spec, energy efficient five bedroom barn conversion with extensive views over open countryside. Situation Achurch is a picturesque rural village located on the east side of the Nene Valley in open countryside and within a few miles of the historic thriving market towns of Oundle and Thrapston. The village has a church with other amenities being available in the neighbouring villages of Wadenhoe, Thorpe Waterville and Aldwincle. The nearby historic market town of Oundle situated on the River Nene is famous for its Georgian streets, impressive limestone buildings and beautiful surrounding countryside. The town also provides an excellent range of independent shops, public houses, restaurants, cafes and a Waitrose supermarket. There are also a number of churches. A regular farmers’ market is held in the Market Place on the second Saturday of every month as well as a local market every Thursday. The well regarded public Oundle School is one of a number of public schools locally. Others include Oakham, Uppingham, Stamford and Kimbolton. Other schools in the town are Prince William and Kings Cliffe Middle and Oundle Primary which is rated as excellent by Ofsted. The neighbouring cities of Peterborough and Cambridge offer excellent shopping facilities as well as mainline train services to London. Countryside The village of Achurch sits in open countryside between the A605 towards Peterborough to the east and the River Nene valley to the west. This location offers wide panoramic views stretching for miles around. There are a number of public footpaths starting in various places in the village which then develop into a wide network of footpaths and cycle lanes linking the surrounding villages of Thorpe Waterville, Aldwincle, Wadenhoe, Lilford and Pilton. The extensive network of lakes linked to River Nene stretching between Thrapston and Aldwincle to the south provide further recreational opportunities. A number of marshes, meadows and lakes formed in the old gravel pits are classed as Sites of Special Scientific Interest due to their exceptional quality and diversity of wildlife. Features Specification • Alarm • AEG appliances • Close proximity to Oundle School • Integrated fridge and freezer • Curved window reveals • Granite worktops • Energy efficient building • Integrated Dishwasher • Exposed original beams • Integrated multi-function microwave oven • Exposed stone walls on ground floor • Good size utility room with fitted units • Handmade internal doors • Heating controls in each room • Largest of four properties in development • Air tight structure with mechanical ventilation • Oak and brick built garage • Mechanical Heat Recovery Unit • Open countryside views • Air Source Heat Pump • Sandstone slabs in patio area • Defra approved wood burning stove • Set within 0.575 acres (0.232 ha) • Cat5e cabling throughout the house with 14 ports • Small private development • Central HDMI amplifier with 4 ports throughout • Walled garden the house 12 12 13 13 Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area 14 14 347.1 sq.m/3735.3 sq.ft. Rectory This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the Farm UNDER text of the Particulars CONSTRUCTION PLOT 2 ILFORD ROAD L Second Floor PLOT BOUNDARY SHARED ACCESS BOUNDARY MARKERS First Floor Ground Floor Services The property is connected to mains electricity and water. There is no gas connected to the property as the village is not connected to mains gas. Sewerage disposal is via a private bio-treatment unit. Maintenance obligations The purchaser of the property will be responsible for 25% of the costs of maintenance of the shared access. Method of Sale The freehold of the property is offered for sale by private treaty with vacant possession on completion. Registered Title Relevant registration to be carried out by the purchaser. Council Tax Property is to be assessed after first occupancy. Local Authority East Northamptonshire District Council – 01832 734839. www.east-northamptonshire.gov.uk Viewing Strictly by appointment only – 01536 532376. This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (ES73142E). This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE. IMPORTANT NOTICE Energy Efficiency Rating Berrys, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:- 1. These particulars are prepared for the guidance only of prospective purchasers and are intended to give a fair overall description of the property but do not form part of any offer or contract. 2. Any information contained herein (whether in the text, plans or photographs) is given in good faith but should not 86 be relied upon as being a statement or representation of fact. 81 3. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good condition or otherwise, 42 Headlands, Kettering that any service or facilities are in good working order, or that the necessary statutory requirements have been met. Northamptonshire, NN15 7HR 4. The photographs appearing in these particulars show only a certain part and aspect of the property at the time when the photographs were taken. Certain aspects may have changed since the photographs were taken and Tel: 01536 532376 it should not be assumed that the property remains precisely as displayed in the photographs. Furthermore no [email protected] assumptions should be made in respect of parts of the property which are not shown in the photographs. 5. Any areas measurements or distances are approximate. 6. They are not authorised to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to the property. berrys.uk.coM 7. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 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