Period barn conversion with an array of facilities
Willow Barn, Caldecote, Northamptonshire NN12 8AG
Grade II listed stone barn conversion
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Spacious and
versatile accommodation
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Sympathetically improved
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Gym and pool complex
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Pony paddock and stable
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In
all about 1.25 acres
Local information
Situated to the north of the market town of Towcester, which provides a good range of day-to-day requirements, Caldecote is a pretty rural hamlet.
Northampton, Milton Keynes and Oxford provide a wider range of facilities particularly educational, shopping and cultural. The village is well situated for travel, with junction 15a of the M1 being 5.5 miles away and junction 10 of the M40 being 19 miles away. Train links to London are good, with the station at Milton Keynes providing regular services to London Euston (from 33 minutes); Northampton providing regular services to London Euston (from 60 minutes); and Banbury to London Marylebone (from 56 minutes).
There are a range of well-regarded schools in the area. Local primary schools can be found at Tiffield and Pattishall and for secondary Sponne School is located in Towcester. Private Schools at Winchester House (Brackley), Beachborough (Westbury), Stowe, Quinton House, Northampton High (girls), Thornton College, Akeley Wood, Bloxham and Tudor Hall (Bloxham).
Sporting facilities in the area include golf at Whittlebury, Collingtree and Staverton; rugby at Northampton; motor racing at Silverstone, Snow Dome Xscape, theatres and cinema multiplexes at Milton Keynes and
Northampton.
About this property
Willow Barn is a Grade II listed stone barn that has been significantly improved over the year to provide a spacious and versatile home, presented to a high standard. It is well suited for use as a single family home with the annexe providing the flexibility for additional family members / working from home opportunities.
A key feature of the property is the detached gym and Swim Spa pool complex with games room / office above. The grass paddock and stable add to appeal to the property. With good
communication links, a wealth of period features and spacious accommodation Willow Barn is a rare find.
An inviting hallway with oak staircase leads to the principle reception rooms. The impressive, triple aspect drawing room benefits from exposed timber beams, timber floor and wood burner. A generous kitchen / breakfast room creates another focal point of the property, with its high vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, fitted units, double Belfast sink and 4 door, oil fired Aga. The adjoining utility room has a door into the courtyard. There is also a spacious sitting room, separate study / play room and WC.
A garden room with vaulted ceiling and doors into an inner courtyard, provides flexible additional space and is currently used as a bar and entertaining area.
This leads on to a ground floor annexe with versatile space, including an office / sitting room / double bedroom and two further double bedrooms with en suite shower rooms. Accessed from the inner courtyard is also a further office / store.
The first floor provides flexible accommodation set around a light central landing, including a spacious, dual aspect master bedroom suite with in-built wardrobes, an en suite shower room and stairs up to an attic dressing room. There is also a family bathroom and three further bedrooms, two with in-built wardrobes and the third with stairs up to an attic dressing room area.
The property benefits from a detached, oak framed building currently providing, on the ground floor, a gym with doors onto the garden and exposed beams, new Swim Spa pool, seating area, sauna and changing room. On the first floor is a games room, which could also serve as a spacious home office.
GARDEN & PADDOCK
Accessed via a gravel drive is private parking area in front of the house. In addition to the courtyard between the house and the annexe, is a lawn garden set in front of the house with mature trees and shrubs. There is also a terrace, with impressive timber barbecue hut, which looks onto the fenced grass paddock, included within the property. The paddock, benefits from a field shelter / stable with a concrete yard and a water supply. The property in total extends to 1.25 acres (0.51 hectares).
DIRECTIONS (NN12 8AG) From the M40 (Junction 10) take the A43 north towards
Northampton. At Towcester, turn left onto the A5 heading North. Take the first right turn towards Caldecote. Proceed into hamlet and the drive leading to Willow Barn is the last on the right as you leave the village. ,
From the M1 (Junction 15a) take the A43 south towards Towcester. At Towcester, turn right onto the A5 heading North. Take the first right turn towards Caldecote. Proceed into hamlet and the drive leading to Willow Barn is the last on the right as you leave the village.
SERVICES
Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected to the property. Oil fired central heating.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
South Northamptonshire Council: Tel: 01327 322322
COUNCIL TAX BAND G
TENURE Freehold
AGENTS NOTE
There is a public footpath passing through the land at the property. For further details contact Savills.
Internal photos taken October 2020.
External photos taken and details prepared April 2021.
Viewing
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