Property description
Rugby 8 miles (HST to London Euston)
Long Buckby 8 miles (HST to London Euston)
Market Harborough 16 (HST to London St Pancras)
Northampton 17 miles (HST to London Euston)
A14 (A1/M1/M6 link road) 3.5 miles
(All distances approximate)
Situation
The Arches is situated in an idyllic rural set within the hamlet of Elkington, in the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside. The village of Yelvertoft is close by, and with a thriving community the village offers a highly regarded primary school, 3 churches, post office, award-winning deli/butchers, public house, village hall and sports fields. More extensive amenities are to be found in the towns of Rugby, Northampton and Market Harborough, which offer numerous business and leisure facilities and providing mainline railway access into London St Pancras and London Euston. Sporting and recreational amenities in the area are excellent and include golf at Cold Ashby and fishing and sailing at Pitsford, Hollowell and Ravensthorpe.
The area offers many excellent schooling options, with preparatory at Spratton Hall, Bilton Grange and Independent senior schooling at Rugby, Oakham, Uppingham and Oundle as well as both primary and secondary available at Guilsborough, Yelvertoft and Welford. Elkington Lodge Montessori School is approximately 1 mile distant.
Communication links in the area are excellent, with the A14 dual carriageway joining the M1 and the M6 to Birmingham, whilst to the east it connects near Huntingdon to the A1. International air travel is available at Birmingham, East Midlands, Luton and Stansted. High speed trains to London Euston and St Pancras are easily accessible from Rugby and Market Harborough respectively.
The Property
Tucked away in a tranquil rural setting, this beautifully converted barn offers the perfect blend of character, comfort and contemporary living, predominantly on one level. Thoughtfully designed throughout, the property boasts spacious interiors, charming period features, and far-reaching views of the surrounding countryside. There is a welcoming kitchen/breakfast room is a bright and modern space fitted with integrated appliances; adjoining is a practical utility area with a door leading to the garden area. The open plan sitting and dining room is the heart of the home, an expansive, light filled living area with a woodburning stove set into a traditional style inglenook fireplace and forms the focal point to the room. A further door leads to the garden area with views from the windows towards open fields beyond.
Overlooking the main living space, the mezzanine adds a unique architectural feature and is perfect as a reading nook or home office. A guest cloakroom is conveniently located close the entrance hall.
There are three generously proportioned bedrooms including a master bedroom with ensuite shower room, two further bedrooms and a newly installed modern bathroom.
Outside
A private and low maintenance garden area offers space for seating, dining and storage, an ideal retreat from which to enjoy the countryside backdrop.
Further land available by separate negotiation.
General Remarks
Viewing
The property may only be inspected by prior arrangement through King West. [use Contact Agent Button].
Services
Oil fired central heating, mains connected water and electricity. None of the services have been tested by the agents.
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire Council
Council Tax
Council Tax Band – F
EPC
E
Important Notice
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1. These property particulars should not be regarded as an offer, or contract or part of one. You should not rely on any statements by King West in the particulars, or by word of mouth or in writing as being factually accurate about the property, nor its condition or its value. We have no authority to make any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility.
2. The photographs, videos and/or virtual tours illustrate parts of the property as were apparent at the time they were taken. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate only.
3. Any reference to the use or alterations of any part of the property does not imply that the necessary planning, building regulations or other consents have been obtained. It is the responsibility of a purchaser or lessee to confirm that these have been dealt with properly and that all information is correct.
4. All dimensions, descriptions, areas, reference to condition and permission for use and occupation and their details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but intending purchasers should not rely upon them as statements of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of each item.
5. King West have not tested any services, equipment or facilities, the buyer or lessee must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
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