3 bed cottage for sale

Byfield, Northamptonshire NN11

Property Highlights

7 Banbury Lane is a delightful semi-detached stone cottage offering a wealth of character to include brick fireplaces, exposed beams, quarry tiled flooring and a cellar. The kitchen and sitting room lead into a private, enclosed courtyard garden ideal for a morning coffee or evening glass of wine. The main garden is located to the other side of the property. There is also a barn which has the potential for conversion subject to the necessary planning consent. Situated in the heart of the village, this delightful property is within walking distance of the village store and post office, sporting facilities and many further amenities. The accommodation briefly comprises of entrance hall, two reception rooms, kitchen, cellar, three bedrooms and a bathroom. Externally, there is a barn, log store, courtyard garden (with door to separate original wc), off-road parking and a garden.

Entrance Hall

Entered via a wooden door with glazed panels. Stairs rising to first floor, cast iron radiator, quarry tiled floor, exposed ceiling timber, wall light point.

Dining Room

A light room with a large window overlooking the main garden with window seat under. There is an exposed brick fireplace with inset log burner installed in 2022. Flagstone tiles to floor, cast iron radiator, exposed beams, cupboard to chimney recess with shelving. Steps leading into the sitting room.

Sitting Room

A delightful dual aspect room with a window to the front elevation and windows and a glazed door leading to the rear courtyard garden. This room boasts many character features to include exposed wood flooring, stone fireplace with log burner, deep skirting boards, exposed beam and deep sills to windows. There is a built-in book shelf with cupboard under and a door to a further cupboard offering further additional storage space.

Kitchen

A charming kitchen which enjoys many character features to include a red brick inglenook fireplace with shelving to one side, exposed ceiling timbers and quarry tiled flooring. There is a solid wood worksurface incorporating a butler style sink with a view over the main garden. Wood base level units compromise of storage cupboards and drawers. There is space for an oven, washing machine, dishwasher and fridge freezer. A wall mounted gas boiler serves the central heating and hot water system. A door leads out into the courtyard garden. A further door leads to the pantry with a cast iron fireplace and shelving offering ample storage space and access to the cellar.

Cellar

Steps lead down to the cellar. The height is relatively low, but provides storage and would be an ideal wine cellar.

First floor landing

A light landing space with window overlooking the courtyard garden and access to all bedrooms and bathroom.

Bedroom One

A good sized double room with a feature exposed stone wall. Window to the front elevation overlooking the main garden, exposed wooden floor and a cast iron fireplace. A full height cupboard over the stairs provides deep storage space, currently housing two clothes rails.

Bedroom Two

Another spacious double bedroom with window overlooking the courtyard garden. There is a small loft access hatch, cast iron fireplace and ceiling light point.

Bedroom Three

With a window overlooking the main garden, bedroom three is another double bedroom with cast iron fireplace and a loft access hatch.

Shower Room

Obscure window to the rear aspect, exposed wood flooring, ceiling light point and panelling to two walls. The suite comprises of WC, wash hand basin, walk-in shower and a heated towel rail.

Outside

Main Garden

A gravelled driveway edged by low stone and timber walls provides off-road parking for at least two vehicles. A paved pathway leads to the front door and continues to the barn and log store. Steps lead up to a raised patio area. There is also a gravelled rockery area. The remainder of the garden is laid to lawn and enclosed to the side and rear by hedging.

Barn

The barn is of stone and brick construction. It offers ample space for storage but may have the potential for conversion subject to the necessary planning consents.

Log Store

A good sized log store of wood and red brick construction with a felt roof over.

Courtyard Garden

A quiet, private courtyard enclosed by high stone walls with a small bedded area. Two doors lead off into the kitchen and sitting room, making this a perfect space to relax or may have the potential to create a link between the kitchen and sitting room, subject to the necessary planning consent. A further door leads to a separate WC.

Location

Byfield is a thriving village offering many amenities and has a strong sense of community. There is a gp surgery with pharmacy, village shop with post office, petrol station with essential shopping and the Cross Tree Inn public house. There are numerous clubs and societies within the village to include bowls, football, cricket and tennis as well as an active village hall with regular events and social functions and a nearby children’s play area. In addition, there is a village primary school and nursery.

The towns of Daventry, Banbury, Towcester, Northampton and Milton Keynes are within travelling distance and provide more extensive shopping, recreational and cultural facilities. Communication links include the M40 motorway (J11) at Banbury (approx 9 miles) and M1 (J16) (approx. 12 miles).
The closest railway station is Banbury (approx 15 miles) or Leamington Spa (approx. 17 miles) and there is a regular bus service to Banbury and Daventry.

Byfield is within easy reach of local attractions including Canons Ashby National Trust (5 miles) and Farnborough Hall (8 miles), plus the Grade I listed Tudor home of the Washington family, Sulgrave Manor (8 miles). The National Herb Centre is at Warmington (10.7 miles). There is an rc racing facility at Nemo Racing (10 miles) and the Silverstone racing circuit is 15 miles away.

Viewings
Your local exp Agent, Debbie Cox can offer flexible viewing times, including out of hours. Please call or email to request a viewing.

Local Authority – West Northamptonshire Council.

Energy Certificate – important information

Every care has been taken with the preparation of these sales particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. In all cases, buyers should verify matters for themselves. Only fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale, all other items are specifically excluded. Photographs and other media are provided for general information and items shown are not included in the sale unless specified in the sale particulars. Where property alterations to the property have been undertaken, buyers should check that relevant permissions have been obtained. None of the fixtures, fittings, services and appliances have been tested by the agent, are not certified or warranted in any way and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Floorplans are provided for reference only and measurements are approximate. Purchasers are responsible to make their own enquiries with the appropriate authorities in relation to the location, adequacy and availability of mains water, electricity, gas, drainage and any other services. If you have any particular questions, let us know and we will verify it for you. These particulars do not constitute all or part of a contract. The full EPC report can be provided in a PDF format if required.