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" A highly individual stone built detached house with an intriguing blend of traditional and contemporary design. Accommodation comprises: entrance hall, sun room, dining room / family room, kitchen breakfast room, utility, drawing room, ground floor bedroom / reception room with en-suite / wet room, master bedroom suite with bathroom, guest bedroom suite, two further bedrooms, family bathroom. Attached double garage, landscaped gardens.

LOCATION Adstone is a small sought-after village with a population of approximately 70. It lies in the heart of rolling Northamptonshire countryside midway between Banbury and Towcester. The properties are primarily of traditional construction in local stone and include a 15th Century manor house and a 13th Century church with an active congregation. There are golf courses nearby at Farthingstone and Cherwell Edge with sailing and fishing at Boddington Reservoir. There are excellent state and private schools within easy reach. London, Birmingham, Oxford, Northampton and Leamington Spa are all within commuting distance. DESCRIPTION Offering 296 sq metres (3,158 sq feet) of acccommodation, this fine stone detached five bedroom house built to an exacting specification and with an intriguing blend of traditional and contemporary design. The property presents as a traditional local stone house - whereas the rear is modern with full height glazing opening to a tiled terrace. The quality and attention to details is apparent throughout, from the argon filled timber double glazing and maximum insulation supporting the underfloor heating, to the granite and solid oak detailing which even extends to the window sills. Equally the fittings to the kitchen and the four bathrooms are of the highest level as are the wardrobes, which are fitted to all bedrooms. The accommodation in full comprises:- RECEPTION HALL Large enough to hold some fine occasional furniture with good sized storage cupboard and cloakroom leading off. 'Karndean' high quality slate-effect flooring tiles. CLOAKROOM White suite with high quality fittings and tiling. DRAWING ROOM 6.40m(21'0'') x 4.11m(13'6'') A superb and well-thought-out room with a 'Clearview' solid fuel stove at one end on a granite plinth. At the far end there is an exposed stone curved wall which leads around to the hardwood spiral staircase to the master suite. Illuminated display niches. DINING AREA & SUN LOUNGE 8.61m(28'3'') x 3.20m(10'6'') In many respects this room is the heart of the property and its uses could be many, with the entire rear wall made up of high quality hardwood double glazed patio doors. Fine solid oak stairs rising to first floor gallery landing. KITCHEN 3.81m(12'6'') x 2.44m(8'0'') Excellent range of solid oak fronted units. Range of high quality buit in appliances including a Rangemaster Professional electric cooker, dishwasher, large built-in American style fridge freezer. 'Emerald Pearl' granite surfaces and sills. Two 'Carron' sinks. BREAKFAST AREA 5.03m(16'6'') x 3.73m(12'3'') Peninsular granite bar with preparation area with its own sink unit and range of matching storage units. UTILITY . Matching high quality units with woodblock work surfaces, large belfast style sink with stainless steel mixer tap. Fittings for washing machine and tumble drier. GUEST SUITE / ANNEXE 4.50m(14'9'') x 3.81m(12'6'') Double glazed bow window with oak block window sill. Large walk-in wardrobe / storage cupboard. SHOWER ROOM . Excellent use of space with wheelchair accessible four piece suite of:- walk-in wet room style double shower cubicle lined in natural slate, vanity unit with storage beneath, bidet and low level wc. Cupboard housing hot water storage cylinder. Dual-power towel rail. GARDEN ROOM . Double glazed hardwood patio doors leading onto patio area and double doors leading into the sun lounge. MASTER BEDROOM 4.11m(13'6'') x 3.73m(12'3'') Well-planned with two large walk-in wardrobes and a further double wardrobe. Windows to both side aspects. Solid oak flooring. Door to en-suite. DRESSING AREA & EN-SUITE . Well fitted en-suite with a high quality four piece suiteplus shower cubicle. Dual power towel rail. Marble-topped storage unit. BEDROOM TWO 4.50m(14'9'') x 3.78m(12'5'') Hardwood double glazed windows to both front and rear aspects. Large built-in double wardrobe and single built-in wardrobe. Pure wool 'Adam' carpet. EN-SUITE . Same high quality four piece suite with well thought out storage fixtures and fittings. Dual power towel-rail. BEDROOM THREE 4.19m(13'9'') x 2.82m(9'3'') Twin hardwood double glazed windows to front aspect. Built-in double wardrobe. Pure wool 'Adam' carpet. BEDROOM FOUR 3.81m(12'6'') x 3.58m(11'9'') Hardwood double glazed windows to both front and rear aspects. Two built-in single wardrobes with timber doors. Double glazed door to rear. Double glazed windows to both front and rear. BATHROOM . Well fitted high quality four-piece suite with storage and double ended bath. OUTSIDE The front garden is inviting, well designed and well stocked. Entered through double wooden gates, a gravel driveway gives access to the double garage. There is a lawned area to the West with a path to the East ensuring access to the rear from both sides.
The rear garden has been landscaped to take full advantage of the stunning rear glass elevation. There is an extensive tiled terrace featuring a distinctive water feature with fountains and pond. Beyond this the gardens have been primarily laid to lawn with specimen trees and a layered hedge of local species. Decorative outdoor and security lighting. Outside tap. Fencing along the inner boundaries and the oil tank screening is hung with woven willow hurdles for the wide variety of climbing plants to scramble over. DOUBLE GARAGE 5.41m(17'9'') x 5.03m(16'6'') Housing high efficiency oil-fired boiler, serving domestic hot water and underfloor central heating system. Emergency lighting over fuseboards. GROUND FLOOR (provided for reference purposes only - not to scale) FIRST FLOOR (provided for reference purposes only - not to scale) HIP A HIP was commissioned on 27th November 2008. SERVICES Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Oil fired underfloor central heating.
12 year warranty against building defects. All rooms are pre-wired for the telecommunication and security system, and satellite links. High performance sound and thermal insulation.
None of the above services have been tested and purchasers should note that it is their specific responsibility to make their own enquiries of the appropriate authorities as to the location, adequacy and availability of mains water, electricity, gas and drainage services. LOCAL AUTHORITY South Northamptonshire District Council
Tel: 01327 322322 FIXTURES AND FITTINGS Only those items in the nature of fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. Other items are specifically excluded. None of the appliances have been tested by the agents and they are not certified or warranted in any way. VIEWING Strictly by prior appointment via the selling agents. Contact 01327 316880. IMPORTANT NOTICE 1. These particulars have been prepared in all good faith to give a fair overall view of the property. If any points are particularly relevant to your interest in the property please ask for further information.
2. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good structural condition or otherwise, nor that any services, appliances, equipment or facilities are in good working order. Purchasers should satisfy themselves on such matters prior to purchase.
3. The photograph/s depict only certain parts of the property. It should not be assumed that any contents, furnishings/furniture etc. photographed are included in the sale. It should not be assumed that the property remains as displayed in the photograph/s. No assumptions should be made with regard to parts of the property that have not been photographed. Please ask for further information if required.
. 4. Any areas, measurements or distances referred to are given as a GUIDE ONLY and are not precise. If such details are fundamental to a purchase, purchasers must rely on their own enquiries or those which can be performed by their appointed advisers.
5. Where reference is made to planning permissions or potential uses such information is given in good faith. Purchasers should however make their own enquiries into such matters prior to purchase.
6. Descriptions of the property are subjective and are used in good faith as an opinion and NOT as a statement of fact. Please make further specific enquiries to ensure that our descriptions are likely to match expectations you may have of the property.
7. The information in these particulars is given without responsibility on the part of the Sole Agents or their Clients. The particulars do not form any part of an offer or a contract and neither the Sole Agents nor their employees has any authority to make or give any representations or warranty in relation to this property.
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