Daventry, Northamptonshire

Rose Cottage, 5 Blacksmiths Lane Eydon | Daventry | Northamptonshire | NN11 3PF

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Rose Cottage

GROUND FLOOR

There is a storm porch and stained glass casement door leading you into the cottage. The open plan hallway has stairs rising to the first floor, fully tiled floor, alarm control panel, cast-iron radiator. The dining area is also open plan and ideal for those who love to entertain family and friends. Under stairs storage, tiled floor, wall light points, beamed ceiling, alarm sensor, front window. The main living room features an inglenook fireplace with an inset wood-burning stove with oak bresimar above. Fired Earth floor tiles, exposed stone walling, bespoke fitted shelving and exposed beams. TV point, side window to the courtyard and a front window giving a fine view of the front garden.

The kitchen was fitted by a true cabinet maker using pine base and eyelevel units, making use of every square inch of the room. There are Corian work surfaces, integrated dishwasher, fridge, quality wall tiling. Sandyford oil-fired cooking range with two hotplates & two ovens for cooking, hot water and central heating. Smeg 2-ring electric hob, matching eye-level cupboards with under lighting, display cupboards and a wine rack. Castiron radiator, rear window, double doors in to the conservatory. The utility room has cream fronted oak base units with oak work surfaces above, enamel sink, plumbing facilities. Column radiator, eye-level cupboards, heating vent, down lighters, access to an insulated loft space.

The stunning garden room was beautifully designed and constructed to provide an all year round room, and it’s a wonderful place to spend time during the day, to read a book or just admire what’s currently looking good within the surrounding garden. Constructed from , Oak and Idigbo it has a toughened glass and pitched roof with two opening roof lights. Tiled floor, oak sills, TV and telephone points, inset speakers, underfloor heating, supplementary 300w electric heaters, stable door and an opening window. This impressive ground floor is completed by a smart shower room. It has a spacious fully tiled shower enclosure with a Matki shower unit, hinged shower door. Low-level WC, washstand with sink unit and mixer tap. Fully tiled with quality ceramics, heating vent, ladder radiator. Floor tiles, fitted mirror, leaded light rear window.

Seller Insight

Rose Cottage, built circa 1750, is a traditional looking two storey home which has been renovated and extended to a high standard while retaining original features such as beamed ceilings and attractive leaded windows. Set in a peaceful location with the surrounding houses sharing the same character and an abundance of trees and shrubs in what is a manageable sized garden, the cottage sits centrally in the Northamptonshire village of Eydon. ‘The property has lots of charm; one can see and feel the history, especially in a working stone well,’ say Richard and Karen, who have lived here for twenty-six years. ‘The cottage sits mid-way on Blacksmiths Lane with no vehicular access from the High Street and no through access from Lime Avenue making it quiet, safe and a great place to socialise with neighbours. It’s also wonderfully safe for children and pets.’ Eydon is ten miles from both Daventry and Banbury and three miles from Woodford and Byfield, both villages with good amenities including shops, schools and sporting facilities. ‘Eydon and the area offer plenty of culture and history; Eydon Manor is in the village and the National Trust owned Cannons Ashby and Sulgrave Manor are close by.’ They add, ‘there’s something lovely about Eydon which feels like time has stood still – many of the issues that we all read about and see in the news simply don’t seem to happen here.’

‘Eydon has a strong community spirit and is the type of village where you can get involved or keep yourself to yourself. There are a good number of clubs and societies as well as allotments, a pub, a farm shop, a wine shop and playing fields. Numerous social functions take place in the village hall.’

‘Rose Cottage has a garage for two cars plus additional parking for a further two cars, so parking is never a problem.’

‘We love the garden room for its wood construction, warmth, light and views over the garden – we use this room more than any other.’

‘Being located part way up a hill means all three bedrooms enjoy a view over the surrounding countryside – this can be slightly obscured in the summer months but restored with a bit of annual pruning.’

‘With an enclosed garden, the garden room and an open plan hall/dining room the property lends itself well to entertaining.’

‘Our neighbours are all good friends and are very kind and helpful.’

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

FIRST FLOOR

The landing has a smoke alarm, heat recovery vent, consumer unit. There is a fabulous stone mullion rear window, cast-iron radiator. Bedroom 1 has a high vaulted ceiling with exposed purlins and Oak cross beams with high-level track lighting. There is a useful mezzanine with a gentle paddle staircase. Cast-iron radiator, wall light points, exposed stone gable wall, slate window sills, two small side windows and a front window.

Bedroom two has an oak fitted airing cupboard, cast-iron radiator, alarm sensor, smoke alarm, down lighters, front window. The third bedroom has some exposed stone walling, cast-iron radiator, alarm sensor and smoke alarm, access insulated loft space with retractable ladder. The bathroom has a white cast-iron bath with hand shower attachment. Pedestal wash-hand basin, Sanitan WC with high-level cistern. Exposed floor boards, cast-iron radiator, half panelled walls, wall light points, front window.

OUTSIDE Front Garden

The really pretty ‘cottage’ style garden is situated to the front and measures 63ft across, and is 28ft deep with the original well and working hand water pump. There is a private walled courtyard garden to one side with patio doors to the living room, cold water supply. On the far side of the house there is a useful paved area and the plastic oil tank for the central heating. From Blacksmiths Lane there is a pedestrian gate and a concrete pathway running across the frontage with paved blocks around the garden room. Low-level walling leads up to the level lawn area which is enclosed and surrounded on all sides by colourful flower borders. There is Copper Beach, a Cox apple tree, Orange Blossom, plum tree, hebes, foxgloves, lilies and a mature holly tree which all provide colour, shape and privacy to this charming space. It is fully enclosed by trees, a neighbouring gable wall, and 1m capped stone walling.

Garage/Workshop & Parking

Just a few strides from the house is a large stone and brick double garage with a pitched part slate roof. It has bi-fold doors providing access for high and wide vehicles. There is a separate fuse board, wood store / coal bunker, power and cold-water supply. There are attic joists and some boarding allowing overhead storage, LED strip lighting, inspection pit and a side window. There is room to park 2 vehicles to the front also which is as rare as passing traffic or noise in Eydon!

Location

Eydon is a very attractive and unspoilt Northamptonshire village, located just a short drive from the larger villages of Byfield and Woodford Halse that offer a wider range of local shopping facilities. It is surrounded by some undulating Northamptonshire countryside, and enjoyed by many horse riders passing through and not too many motor cars! The Royal Oak is a popular public house, along with Oboe, the village wine store and Dodds Manor Farm offering local produce, there are many activities in and around the village outlined within the brochure. There are junior schools in both Woodford Halse and Byfield, with senior schooling in Daventry or a wide range of excellent private options. The motorways are easily accessed, the M40 (J11) is just 8 miles down the A361 and the M1 (J16) is about 16 miles to the north in Daventry. There are more extensive shopping facilities found in both Banbury, Daventry and Northampton. There are mainline train services at both Long Buckby and Banbury, meaning London is around an hours commute.

Services

Mains electricity, water, drainage, oil-fired central heating, BT (typical broadband speeds are 37.3Mbps download and 8.2Mbps upload).

Viewing Arrangements

Through the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on either (01295) 239665 or (07761) 439927.

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday 9.00am - 7pm Saturday 9.00am - 5pm Sunday By prior arrangement

Directions

From Banbury head towards the M40 (J11) and take the 3rd exit on to the A422 Brackley Road. At the next roundabout take the first left exit on the B4525 Banbury Lane, going through Thorpe Mandeville and Culworth. After 8 miles you will enter the village of Eydon. From School Lane turn left into Lime Avenue. Then you will see Blacksmiths Lane on your right hand side. This is now a ‘no through’ road, so you are probably best to leave your car on the High Street on your first visit and walk down as far as the bollard where Rose Cottage is easy to find on your left. For Sat Nav use NN11 3PF

Offers over £600,000

Rose Cottage, 5 Blacksmiths Lane, Eydon NN11 3PF

Approximate Gross Internal Area

Main House = 1329 Sq Ft/123 Sq M

Garage/Workshop = 383 Sq Ft/36 Sq M

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The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. © ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8561898/LPV

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Copyright © 2023 Fine & Country Ltd. Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg No. 09929046. VAT No. 232999961 Registered Office 5 Regent Street, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 2PE. Fine & Country Ltd. Printed 28.07.2023