Hellidon, NN11 6GE

A DETACHED VILLAGE PROPERTY ENJOYING A PEACEFUL POSITION ON THE EDGE OF THIS SOUGHT AFTER VILLAGE SURROUNDED BY RURAL COUNTRYSIDE THE PROPERTY Backing onto farmland, Ambleside occupies a very tranquil location where there is an overriding sense of calm. The property has a real charm about it and offers flexible accommodation over two floors with the main living space having an open plan feel to it. In more recent times the kitchen has been upgraded and there is clearly potential to extend the house if required. A particular feature of the property are the private grounds that lie either side and afford a wonderful environment for relaxing and entertaining. Equally appealing is the setting with direct access onto a network of footpaths, bridleways and country lanes catering for the walking, riding or cycling enthusiasts. A panelled front door opens into tiled entrance hall with glazed door revealing the herringbone oak floored reception hall that doubles up as a home office. This area opens directly onto the beamed sitting room ideally suited for entertaining with wood burner enjoying pride of place in the stone fireplace. The room benefits from a double aspect and connecting door leads through to the dining room with fitted wooden cupboard to one side of the fireplace and in the far corner lies a walk-in pantry with fitted shelving. The kitchen/breakfast room lies to the rear and is part panelled. Bespoke fitted units adorn two walls with matching island unit including four person breakfast bar with black granite work surfaces. Integrated and fitted appliances include FAGOR oven and grill with four ring LPG gas hob, Baumatic dishwasher and Lamona fridge. Off the kitchen is a side hall with useful run of full height fitted cupboards with one benefitting from plumbing for a washing machine. The rear hall provides access to cupboard housing oil fired boiler, cloakroom, door to the outside and links back to the reception hall. FIRST FLOOR Stairs from the sitting room gently rise to split level landing. To the right is a double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, a dressing area and en suite bathroom. Ahead is a double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and vanity unit with oval hand basin. Running along the inner landing is a single bedroom with recessed cupboard, part tiled family bathroom and at the far end is the principal bedroom suite with run of mirror fronted cupboards and dressing area along with a fully tiled en suite shower room. An airing cupboard is recessed off the inner landing with slatted drying shelves and housing emersion tank. There are three lofts within the property and all are felted and insulated. OUTSIDE The property enjoys a peaceful position fronting onto Little Back Lane. A gravel path leads up to the front door and running away to the North is a flat lawn edged by mature conifer hedge to one side and grass bank to the other with herbaceous bed at the foot of the bank. At the far end of the lawn and enjoying its own independent access onto the lane is a brick built garage with concrete apron to the front offering additional off road parking. The garage is accessed via electric up and over door with power connected. A gravelled path runs along the rear of the property and allows access to the remainder of the garden which lies on the southern side. A paved seating and dining terrace overlooks a further area of lawn dissected by gravel path that gently rises to a further raised seating area with attractive views back to Ambleside and out over adjoining farm land. LOCATION Hellidon is an attractive village set in rolling west Northamptonshire countryside and just five miles from Daventry which provides a good range of local shopping and leisure facilities including a hospital. The towns of Banbury and the county town of Northampton are further afield providing more extensive shopping and leisure facilities. The village itself features a popular pub in The Red Lion, an active village hall and a historic church, all contributing to an active village community. The nearby Hellidon Lakes Golf and Spa hotel offers leisure and dining facilities along with golf course and the surrounding countryside offers excellent walking and cycling routes as previously mentioned. Whilst having a rural location the village is not in accessible with near access to the M1, M40 and A5. The area is well served for schooling whether in the state or private system for all ages. PROPERTY INFORMATION Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. Oil fired central heating to radiators. LPG gas bottles to hob. Broadband: Gigaclear fibre broadband available in Little Back Lane. Local Authority: West Northamptonshire Council Tel. 0300 126 7000 Outgoings: Council Tax Band G £3,972.54 for the year 2026/2027 EPC Rating: E Tenure: Freehold