FOR
SALE : Stone Period House of Character in Village Location
Orchard
House, Hartwell Road, Ashton, Northamptonshire NN7 2JR
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£725,000-
4 Bedrooms
- 3
Receptions
- 3
Bathrooms
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| Ashton
is a small, sought after village approx 8 miles south of Northampton and approx
10 miles northwest of Milton Keynes on the borders of Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire.
Milton Keynes mainline station approx 10 miles, London Euston approx 40 mins.
- One of three remaining thatched properties in Ashton. | - Off
Road Parking
- Open
Fire
- Excellent
Location
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Orchard
House is an attractive and significant period stone property, thought to date
to 17th century.
Orchard House offers excellent entertaining space with
three reception rooms (plus study area), including a spectacular galleried 28
foot dining hall with exposed "A" frame timbers and original open fireplace.
The property offers spacious and versatile family accommodation and is situated
in a private position in this sought after village. - Potential to further extend
the property including planning permission for single storey extension (bedroom5
/office/ playroom).
In addition the property has planning permission for
a detached double garage with self contained guest accomodation over. This would
allow re-alteration of the current integral double garage to additional accommodation/annexe
subject to the relevant consent. - Private gardens of 0.41 acres.
Orchard
House has been greatly improved over the years by the current owners, recent work
includes complete re-thatching in 2004, installation of new mains gas central
heating system and completely refitting the kitchen, utility and downstairs shower
room. - Approx 550 sq ft second floor attice space, with original "A" frame timbers.
Originally believed to have included the village school rooms, local knowledge
suggest it was also the site of a former blacksmiths and bakery. - This house
retains a host of period features - exposed stone work and timbers, oak floorboards,
sash windows and three open stone fireplaces. Dual aspect to most rooms ensures
a light and airy feel.
Integral double garage and gravelled driveway with
ample parking in enclosed entrance courtyard with mature trees. - Enclosed back
garden with south facing terrace. - reception hall; drawing room; sitting room;
kitchen/breakfast room; 28 foot dining hall with vaulted ceiling; study area;
rear hall; downstairs shower room; utility room; principal bedroom and large en-suite
bathroom, three further double bedrooms, family bathroom, integral double garage
and planning permissions for single storey extension (bed 5/office/playroom) and
detached double garage with self contained guest accomodation over.
Website:
www.17thcenturyhouse.co.uk |
 www.buckinghamshirehomes.co.uk
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