High Street, Eydon, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11

Delightful village home which has been beautifully extended and renovated.


Description

Lying in a Conservation area and positioned in the heart of the sought after village of Eydon, 51 High Street is an exquisite Victorian home that seamlessly blends period charm with modern sophistication. Dating back to 1897, this delightful property has been meticulously renovated and extended by the current owners to create a warm and inviting family home. Perfectly suited for contemporary living, this home retains its character features while offering practical and versatile accommodation, and attention to detail throughout.

Upon entering, the hallway is welcoming and leads to the sitting room and kitchen. The sitting room is a cosy retreat with a focal open fireplace, herringbone oak flooring and charming sash windows, an ideal space for evening relaxation. The kitchen is stunning and the heart of the home. Both functional and sociable, this Cherry Wood bespoke kitchen is fitted with high- specification appliances, ample storage and cabinetry, a generous kitchen island with seating and drinks cabinet too. Log burner, plenty of room for dining table and beautiful Crittall doors leading out to the garden to be enjoyed too. In addition, the recent extension now incorporates a home office/ study, utility room, spacious boot room and downstairs WC, providing practicality and perfect for countryside living. Underfloor heating throughout the ground floor.

Upstairs, there are three generously proportioned, and beautifully decorated bedrooms spread across two floors. The layout has been reconfigured now providing light and flexible accommodation with a lovely flow. The bedrooms are facilitated by the family bathroom, which is chic and contemporary with high end fittings including underfloor heating, free standing bath and overhead rainfall shower.

Outside has also been significantly improved too. The property enjoys a westerly facing garden, predominantly laid to lawn with charming flower beds, new wooden fencing, repointed walls and gravelled pathway leading to an oak lined summer house with power and lighting, and a useful garden shed. The sunny patio area is also idyllic for alfresco dining and summer entertaining. The side gate leads to a new driveway for numerous cars.

Location

Eydon is a small unspoilt rural south Northamptonshire village comprising predominately ironstone houses and cottages set in attractive undulating countryside.

The property is within a Conservation area.

Local amenities include The Royal Oak public house/restaurant, parish church/village hall, sports field, swings and games area, Oboe Fine Wines of Eydon and Dodds Manor Farm Shop, and the village has a very active community.

Further facilities can be found at Byfield (3 miles), Woodford Halse (2 miles) and Culworth (2.5 miles) which include community coffee shop, butcher, mini supermarket and well regarded primary school in Culworth.

More extensive specialist requirements are at the market towns of Banbury (10.5 miles), Brackley (13 miles), Towcester (12 miles) and Daventry (10 miles).

Independent schools in the area include prep:- Winchester House (Brackley), Beachborough (Westbury), Carrdus (Overthorpe); Public schools are Bloxham and Tudor Hall (Bloxham), Stowe and Rugby.

Access onto the M40 motorway at Junction 11 (Banbury) about 11 miles.

Main line train services from Banbury (London/Marylebone travel time from 60 minutes) and Milton Keynes (London/Euston travel time from 35 minutes)

Sporting activities in the area include Golf at Cherwell Edge (Middleton Cheney) and Staverton; Horse racing at Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon; motor racing at Silverstone; full indoor sports complex at Banbury; fishing and sailing at Boddington Reservoir.

Square Footage: 1,352 sq ft