Fine & Country Tel: +44 (0)1788 820 062 rugby@fineandcountry.com 5 Regent Street, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 2PE
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The Old Post House Manor Road | Staverton | Northamptonshire | NN11 6JD
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FINE & COUNTRY THE OLD POST HOUSE This utterly charming stone-built period home enjoys a prime location within the picturesque village of Staverton.
Fine & Country is a global network of estate agencies specialising in the marketing, sale and rental of luxury residential property. With offices in the UK, Australia, Egypt, France, Hungary, Italy, Malta, Namibia, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, The Channel Islands, UAE, USA and West Africa we combine the widespread exposure of the international marketplace with the local expertise and knowledge of carefully selected independent property professionals. Fine & Country appreciates the most exclusive properties require a more compelling, sophisticated and intelligent presentation - leading to a common, yet uniquely exercised and successful strategy emphasising the lifestyle qualities of the property.
THE FINE & COUNTRY FOUNDATION
This unique approach to luxury homes marketing delivers high quality, intelligent and creative concepts for property promotion combined with the latest technology and marketing techniques. We understand moving home is one of the most important decisions you make; your home is both a financial and emotional investment. With Fine & Country you benefit from the local knowledge, experience, expertise and contacts of a well trained, educated and courteous team of professionals, working to make the sale or purchase of your property as stress free as possible.
The production of these particulars has generated a ÂŁ10 donation to the Fine & Country Foundation, charity no. 1160989, striving to relieve homelessness. Visit fineandcountry.com/uk/foundation
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The Old Post House dates from the late 18th century and is constructed from local stone under a pitched tiled roof. This characterful, versatile family home comprises; dining hall, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility and cloakroom whilst on the first floor there are four bedrooms, family bathroom and bedroom five/attic room. The benefits include gas-fired central heating to radiators, oak flooring in the two reception rooms, spacious kitchen and exposed oak beams throughout. Externally the property offers a private east facing rear garden and off road parking.
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Accommodation Summary Ground Floor The property is entered via a solid oak timber door and front steps made from mill grinding stones to; Dining Room; A feature inglenook fireplace with oak beam, bread oven, inset lighting, a brick hearth and a wood-burning stove. Stairs rise to the first floor landing, solid oak flooring, traditional cast iron radiator. Leaded display cupboard, extensive oak beamed ceiling. Further cupboard and original shelving, rear window, larger front window, step to; Sitting Room; A stunning open fireplace with a Hornton blue stone hearth, an inset wood-burning stove and an impressive stone surround. Two traditional cast iron radiators, solid oak flooring, wall light points with dimmer switch, extensive oak beamed ceiling, telephone point. Front window, two fixed rear windows with French doors into the rear garden.
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Each of the rooms has its own unique character and charm, but if I had to choose a favourite I suppose it would have to be the main living room,” says Gary. “It’s a lovely big room, but it features a really impressive fireplace which creates a very cosy atmosphere.”
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Kitchen/Breakfast Room; A good range of wooden fronted base units with ample work surfaces, eye-level cupboards and twin Belfast sink unit with mixer tap. plumbing for integrated Miele dishwasher, built in Neff electric oven, with gas hob and extractor, slate tiled floor. Inglenook style fireplace with adjacent oak shelving, deep oak window sills and extensive oak beamed ceiling, two front windows, door to;
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Utility Room; Space and plumbing with an American style fridge/freezer unit, radiator, slate tiled floor, fitted pine cupboard housing the electricity meter and fuse controls. Plumbing for washing machine, eye-level cupboard. Side window, stable door into the garden, further door to; Cloakroom; Low level flush WC, wash hand basin, slate tiled floor, radiator, rear window.
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Seller Insight This utterly charming stone-built period home enjoys a prime location within the picturesque village of Staverton. “We purchased the house twelve years ago and in terms of what initially attracted us to it, there were a variety of factors,” says Gary. “Firstly, the setting is absolutely ideal. We wanted to move to a rural village location, but at the same time find a place that was in close proximity to the motorway network for work, and from here it’s incredibly easy to get just about anywhere in the country. In terms of the house itself, we were looking for a very attractive period home with real character and charm, but one that we would be able to put our own stamp on. Our wish list was definitely quite extensive, but The Old Post House ticked every single box.” “When we came here the house was structurally very sound but it was definitely in need of a fair bit of TLC. Luckily my wife is very creative. The kitchen and bathroom both needed completely gutting, so they have now been tastefully updated, and we also converted the loft into a very useful extra room, but in terms of the rest of the house we’ve gone for a less-is-more approach and let the building and the original features speak for themselves. We haven’t had to extend or alter the layout as the proportions are lovely and the rooms flow very nicely, making it a very comfortable house to live in. I’d say that the changes we have made have simply enhanced what was already a really beautiful family home.” “There are lots of windows to the front of the house and French doors to the back, creating a light and airy feel to the house, as well as providing a really nice connection between the house and the garden,” continues Gary, “and that too is a lovely feature of the property. It’s mostly laid to lawn with a few small trees here and there that provide a nice bit of shade, and just a few years ago we added a significant area of decking that is set away from the house and enjoys an upper aspect. It’s arranged over two levels and provides space for entertaining and relaxing, and it’s been fully enjoyed since we had it installed.” “Each of the rooms has its own unique character and charm, but if I had to choose a favourite I suppose it would have to be the main living room,” says Gary. “It’s a lovely big room, but it features a really impressive fireplace which creates a very cosy atmosphere.” “The village is a very peaceful place and incredibly picturesque,” says Gary, “and when people move here they tend to stay for many years. It’s a destination rather than a through route, so we don’t have any traffic passing through, horse transport is as likely to be seen and heard as a motor car. Although there’s only a nice little pub, a church and a primary school, for everything else we just need to head into nearby Daventry or Leamington Spa. In short it’s a place that feels as if it’s in the middle of nowhere and yet it’s relatively easy to get just about anywhere.” “During our time here we’ve created another quite substantial room in what was the loft area,” says Gary. “It’s a very useful space that could be used as an extra bedroom if needed, and was often a favorite space of our children and their friends during the ‘early teenage’ years” “We have honestly loved every minute of our time here,” says Gary. “It’s a house that has lived up to all of our hopes and aspirations when we moved in just over 12 years ago. Even to this day, just walking through the door when we return from a trip away, brings a smile to our faces - I suppose that’s because it’s a house that is so full of happy memories.” “We certainly had no intention of leaving, but elderly relations and a unique, ‘once in a life time’, business opportunity is drawing us to relocate further North, we are currently looking for The Old Post House in a village close to York.” * 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.
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First Floor First Floor Landing; A split-level landing which has a shelved linen cupboard, radiator, wall light point. Rear window, door and stairs leading up to the second floor, doors to; Bedroom One, Traditional cast iron radiator, oak ceiling beam. Under stairs storage cupboard with light point. Oak raised platform housing a claw and foot roll top bath with mixer tap and showerhead attachment, front window. Bedroom Two; Radiator, front window. Bedroom Three; Stained glass door, ornamental Victorian fireplace, radiator, loft access, front window. Bedroom Four; Radiator, telephone point, dormer rear window, built in sliding door storage / wardrobes Bathroom; A luxury bathroom having a claw and foot roll top bath with mixer tap and showerhead attachment on an oak raised platform. Fully tiled shower enclosure and floor with glass walk-in rain shower. Ceramic wash bowl with vanity unit, low level flush WC. Heated towel rail, downlighters, rear window.
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Second Floor Bedroom / Office space; A versatile loft conversion providing a further bedroom if required. Radiators, ample power points, downlighters. Extensive sliding door fitted wardrobes / storage, Velux rear window, access to part of the loft space housing a new Vaillant gas-fired boiler serving the central heating system.
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The village is a very peaceful place and incredibly picturesque,” says Gary, “and when people move here they tend to stay for many years. It’s a destination rather than a through route, so we don’t have any traffic passing through, horse transport is as likely to be seen and heard as a motor car. Although there’s only a nice little pub, a church and a primary school, for everything else we just need to head into nearby Daventry or Leamington Spa. In short it’s a place that feels as if it’s in the middle of nowhere and yet it’s relatively easy to get just about anywhere.”
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Outside Front Front Garden The property fronts onto Manor Road and has a pedestrian footpath in front of the property. On the front elevation there is an outside light, and two solar powered illuminating lanterns. To the side of the cottage there is a good-sized parking bay adequate for one large vehicle with a Victorian style lamp and wooden gate leading to the rear garden. There is adequate visitors parking to the front of the cottage for a further two/ three vehicles. Rear Garden The rear garden has been completely landscaped by the current owners. It’s an east-facing garden, screened by mature trees, dry stone walling and fencing along all boundaries. Directly behind the cottage there is a private patio area with lighting, cold-water tap and low level natural stone retaining walls with a log store. From here steps lead up to the main area of garden which is laid to lawn with several established trees including four silver birch trees, a holly tree and cottage style flower borders. Running the length of the rear of the garden is a split level timber decked area with additional log store. There is a garden shed with light and power connected.
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LOCATION Staverton is one of Northamptonshire’s most attractive and sought-after villages, being made up of mainly period stone houses and cottages and has a highly regarded primary school, a picturesque parish church and The Countryman public house. Less than a mile away is the Staverton Park 18-hole golf course. Wider shopping facilities are available in either Northampton, Rugby, Leamington Spa or nearby Daventry. Access to the M40, M1, M6 and A5 allows fast access to the excellent road network throughout Northamptonshire and Warwickshire. Chiltern Railways provide a service from Banbury into Marylebone and there is a high speed Virgin service from Rugby arriving at Euston, London in well under one hour. West Midlands and Virgin trains also operate from Northampton to Euston in a similar time.
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Services Mains gas, mains water, super-fast fibre broadband (35mbps) and electricity are connected. Local Authority Daventry District Council Council Tax Band: F. Viewing Arrangements Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on (01788) 820062. Opening Hours Monday to Friday Saturday
9.00 am - 5.30 pm 9.00 am - 4.30 pm
Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg. No. 04018410. VAT Reg No 754062833 Head Office Address 1 Regent Street Rugby CV21 2PE copyright Š 2018 Fine & Country Ltd.
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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. Printed 18.04.2018
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FINE & COUNTRY THE OLD POST HOUSE This utterly charming stone-built period home enjoys a prime location within the picturesque village of Staverton.
Fine & Country is a global network of estate agencies specialising in the marketing, sale and rental of luxury residential property. With offices in the UK, Australia, Egypt, France, Hungary, Italy, Malta, Namibia, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, The Channel Islands, UAE, USA and West Africa we combine the widespread exposure of the international marketplace with the local expertise and knowledge of carefully selected independent property professionals. Fine & Country appreciates the most exclusive properties require a more compelling, sophisticated and intelligent presentation - leading to a common, yet uniquely exercised and successful strategy emphasising the lifestyle qualities of the property.
THE FINE & COUNTRY FOUNDATION
This unique approach to luxury homes marketing delivers high quality, intelligent and creative concepts for property promotion combined with the latest technology and marketing techniques. We understand moving home is one of the most important decisions you make; your home is both a financial and emotional investment. With Fine & Country you benefit from the local knowledge, experience, expertise and contacts of a well trained, educated and courteous team of professionals, working to make the sale or purchase of your property as stress free as possible.
The production of these particulars has generated a ÂŁ10 donation to the Fine & Country Foundation, charity no. 1160989, striving to relieve homelessness. Visit fineandcountry.com/uk/foundation
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Fine & Country Tel: +44 (0)1788 820 062 rugby@fineandcountry.com 5 Regent Street, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 2PE
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The Old Post House Manor Road | Staverton | Northamptonshire | NN11 6JD
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