Stepping Stones, Manor Close, Daventry, Charwelton NN11

Description:
A striking four/five-bedroom detached home, built in the early 1970s as part of a small, bespoke development of similarly styled executive properties in the sought-after village of Charwelton.
The property is constructed in a modernist architectural style celebrated for its clean lines, angular roof design, and bold mix of brick and ship-lap cladding. Large windows and sliding doors fill the interior with natural light, creating a bright and airy living space making it perfectly suited for modern family living.

Located on a large, elevated plot, the property features a gravel driveway with adjacent tree-lined lawn, leading to a spacious off-road parking area and an attached single garage. There is dual access to the rear garden which enjoys mature shrubs and trees together with delightful south-facing countryside views.

The property offers a thoughtfully designed layout, typical of its modernist style, with a focus on natural light, open spaces, and a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. The accommodation is well-balanced across two floors, comprising versatile living spaces on the ground floor, and generously proportioned bedrooms, including a principal suite with vaulted ceilings, as well a modern bathroom at first floor.

Key Features
Detached four/five-bedroom family home
Small development of similar style homes
Off-road parking and integral garage
Sought-after village location
Distinctive modernist architectural style emphasising light and space
Well-maintained front and rear gardens
Secluded south facing garden with far-reaching views over pastureland
Well-balanced layout with versatile ground-floor living spaces
Recently refitted kitchen with integrated appliances


Local Authority: West Northamptonshire Council (Daventry Area)
Council Tax: Band D
EPC: E
Services: Oil, Electricity, Water, Drainage
Tenure: Freehold

Location:
Charwelton is a picturesque village in West Northamptonshire, approximately 5 miles south of Daventry. The village's name derives from the River Cherwell, which originates nearby.

Despite its tranquil rural setting, Charwelton offers convenient access to major routes. The A361 road runs through the village, providing direct links to Daventry and Banbury. For those commuting further afield, mainline rail services from nearby stations in Northampton and Banbury offer connections to London and Birmingham.

Charwelton is home to an active and close-knit community with the historical parish church, Holy Trinity, being a key feature of the village. There is also a popular village hall which hosts regular events and activities bringing residents together. For additional amenities, the nearby villages of Badby and Byfield provide primary schools, a health centre, village stores, restaurants, and public houses, ensuring residents have access to essential services and leisure facilities.

While Charwelton itself does not have a primary school, the surrounding area offers several educational options. Nearby villages host primary schools, and secondary education is available in Daventry and other neighbouring towns. Independent schools such as Bilton Grange Preparatory School and Rugby School are also easily accessible by car.

Charwelton is ideally located for those who enjoy outdoor activities and exploring nature. The Jurassic Way long-distance footpath runs through the village, offering scenic walks and views of the Northamptonshire countryside. Nearby beauty spots such as Badby Woods and Everdon Stubbs provide idyllic settings for walking, cycling, and relaxing in nature.

For those seeking leisure and wellness options, Fawsley Hall Hotel and Spa and Hellidon Lakes Golf and Spa Hotel are located a short drive away, offering luxury experiences.

Accommodation:

Ground Floor:

Entrance Porch
The front entrance porch is accessed through a two-panel double-glazed door with a secure five-bar locking mechanism, complemented by a matching double-glazed side casement. The floors are finished with marble-effect ceramic tiles, while the walls feature exposed fair-faced brickwork for a classic look. The ceiling is clad in painted tongue-and-groove boarding. A two-panel glazed door with a matching sidelight opens to the main entrance hall.

Entrance Hall
The entrance hall boasts exceptionally high ceilings, enhancing the sense of space and light. Six-panel pine doors provide access to the principal rooms, while the floors are finished with oak-effect Amtico boarding in an elegant herringbone pattern and the walls are neutrally decorated. Natural light floods the hall through a large apex window to the front aspect. A practical storage cupboard with slatted pine shelving houses the hot water cylinder, and provides convenient laundry storage.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room
Located at the rear of the property, the kitchen/breakfast room is a spacious and well-lit area, featuring a large three-unit window with views over the south-facing garden and the surrounding pastureland. The floors are finished with herringbone Amtico boarding and walls have part ceramic tiling with perimeter ovolo covings. The recently refitted kitchen includes a range of white base and wall units with marble-effect work surfaces, offering ample storage and preparation space. An acrylic sink-and-a-half with a chrome mixer tap is positioned beneath the rear window. Built-in appliances comprise a fridge, a Bosch dishwasher, a four-burner induction hob with an extractor fan and light above, and a two-door electric fan oven. Heating is provided by a sleek full-height column radiator, while recessed spotlights and rail-mounted spotlights deliver effective and flexible lighting. A part-glazed pine door leads to the conservatory, and a six-panel pine door connects the space to the dining room.

Sitting Room
The sitting room is a generously proportioned space, filled with natural light from sliding doors to the front aspect and a two-unit casement window. The floors are finished with high-quality cut-pile carpet, and the walls are neutrally decorated. A stone fire surround, housing an electric stove, serves as a focal point and an opening provides access to the adjoining dining room.

Dining Room
Positioned between the conservatory and the sitting room, the dining room offers ample space to accommodate a large table and chairs, making it ideal for family meals or entertaining. Additional perimeter storage enhances the room's functionality. The cut-pile carpet seamlessly continues from the sitting room and a straight flight of stairs provides access to the first-floor accommodation.

Conservatory
The conservatory is conveniently accessed from both the kitchen and dining room, offering a bright and inviting space. It features marble-effect ceramic tiled flooring and French doors with matching sidelights that open onto the patio area, providing lovely views of the garden and pastureland beyond. Additional natural light streams in through two side casement windows and a double-glazed Velux roof light, creating an airy and pleasant atmosphere. This versatile space is perfect for relaxation or enjoying a quiet Sunday morning coffee.

Utility Room
The utility room is equipped with a range of base and wall units, offering ample storage for household essentials. There is designated space for a washing machine and a large fridge-freezer, making it a highly functional area. The flooring is finished with durable ceramic tiles for easy maintenance. A part-glazed panel door provides direct access to the garage. The oil-fired, floor-mounted boiler is also housed within this space.

Bedroom Three
Situated at the rear-left-hand side of the property, this bedroom features plush cut-pile carpeting and neutrally decorated walls with perimeter ovolo coving, creating a calm and adaptable space. A large, double-glazed casement window provides pleasant views of the rear garden and surrounding pastureland. This versatile room could be equally well-suited as a family space, or a peaceful breakaway room.

Bedroom Four
A good size double bedroom located to the front left-hand side of the property with dual aspect windows providing ample natural lighting. Floors have matching cut pile carpet while walls are neutrally decorated with perimeter ovolo covings.

Bedroom Five/Study
This versatile room is ideal as a guest bedroom or a spacious home office. It is fitted with plush cut-pile carpeting and neutrally decorated walls with perimeter ovolo coving, creating a comfortable and professional environment. A large two-unit window allows ample natural light, and there is sufficient space to accommodate storage and a work desk, making it adaptable to various needs.

Shower Room
The ground-floor shower room is fitted with a three-piece suite comprising a ceramic clamshell wash hand basin with a pedestal and chrome pillar taps, a close-coupled WC, and a double-width shower cubicle with a sliding glazed screen and marble-effect wall tiles. A frosted window allows natural light and ventilation. The walls feature half-height marble-effect tiles, and the floors are finished with matching tiles.

Cloakroom
The cloakroom is a practical space, fitted with a close-coupled WC and a ceramic wash hand basin integrated into a vanity unit, providing additional storage. The floors are finished with cut-pile carpet, and a high-level pivot window allows for natural light.

First Floor
Landing
The first-floor landing is fitted with cut-pile carpeting and benefits from natural light provided by a high-level double-glazed casement window on the side elevation. Six-panel pine doors offer access to bedrooms one and two, and the second bathroom.

Bedroom One
A generously sized double bedroom featuring a part-vaulted ceiling with exposed purlins. The room benefits from excellent natural light, provided by a top-hung casement window to the front aspect and a two-unit double-glazed window to the side. Floors are finished with cut-pile carpet, and storage is well catered for with two double swing cupboards, each fitted with shelving and clothes rails.

Bedroom Two
This well-proportioned double bedroom is located at the rear-right-hand side of the property, offering attractive views over the surrounding pastureland. Additional natural light is provided by a double-glazed top-hung window to the side. A half-height timber flush door opens to a unique storage area, which is further enhanced by a Velux window, making it a practical and versatile addition to the room.

Bathroom
The family bathroom is fitted with a three-piece suite comprising a bath with chrome pillar taps and overhead shower with a glazed screen, a ceramic wash hand basin with chrome pillar taps set within a vanity unit, and a close-coupled WC. The walls are finished with full height ceramic tiling for a clean and practical finish, and a large sliding-door cupboard provides additional storage. Natural light and ventilation are supplied by a frosted top-hung window.

Grounds
Front Aspect
The property is approached via Manor Close, where a large tree-lined lawn and sweeping driveway leads to a gravelled parking area, providing off-road parking for several vehicles. Well-tended perimeter herbaceous borders have been established adjacent to the front aspect, and a pathway leads to the main front entrance porch. There is also dual gated access to the rear garden.

Rear Garden
The delightful south-facing rear garden is secluded and not overlooked by neighbouring properties, offering pleasant views of far-reaching pastureland. The well-tended raised lawn wraps around the left-hand side of the property and features established perimeter borders with a mixture of perennials and semi-mature trees, including Scots pine, smoke tree, cherry, and staghorn. To the left-hand side of the garden is a raised timber decking area, accessed via steps through a pergola flanked by rose bushes and peonies. This secluded seating area provides lovely views of the pastureland and is ideal for alfresco dining and evening entertainment. On the right-hand side of the rear garden is a raised patio area with a central slate shingle feature for potted plants. Patio doors from the conservatory open onto this hardstanding area, making it another ideal space for entertaining. A shallow patio extends along the full width of the rear elevation of the property. In the left-hand corner, an aluminium glasshouse potting shed is equipped with an external double power socket and an established grapevine.

Garage
The attached single garage is located to the front-right-hand side of the property. It is fitted with an automatic roller-shutter door and benefits from power and lighting. A timber mezzanine level has been installed, and the ceiling height is unusually high for a domestic garage, offering potential for various uses. A part-glazed door provides access to the utility area.

Important Notice:
These particulars are subject to vendor approval. Whilst every care has been taken with the preparation of these Sales Particulars complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not constitute a contract or part of one. David Cosby Chartered Surveyors have not conducted a survey of the premises, nor have we tested services, appliances, equipment, or fittings within the property and therefore no guarantee can be made that they are in good working order. No assumption should be made that the property has all necessary statutory approvals and consents such as planning and building regulations approval. Any measurements given within the particulars are approximate and photographs are provided for general information and do not infer that any item shown is included in the sale. Any plans provided are for illustrative purposes only and are not to scale. In all cases, prospective purchasers should verify matters for themselves by way of independent inspection and enquiries. Any comments made herein on the condition of the property are provided for guidance only and should not be relied upon.