Location

Church Meadow Barn is situated in the attractive village of Helmdon, in the rolling countryside of south Northamptonshire.

Amenities in Helmdon itself include a parish church, a primary school and public house. The market towns of Brackley (7 miles) and Towcester (11 miles) are nearby for daily amenities and various shops including Tesco, Sainsburys and Waitrose supermarkets. Locally, Banbury (10 miles) , Milton Keynes (23 miles) and Northampton (21 miles) offer more extensive retail, cultural and sports opportunities.

There is a range of well-regarded schooling options. Primary Schools in Helmdon, Weedon Lois and Syresham. Comprehensive Schools include Sponne (Towcester) and Chenderit (Middleton Cheney), Northampton School for boys and Northampton School for girls. Preparatory and public schools can be found at Winchester House (Brackley), Beachborough (Westbury), Stowe, Bloxham and Tudor Hall (Bloxham), Akeley Wood and Northampton High School (Girls).

Communication links include A43 dual carriageway linking M40 (J10) at Ardley and M1 (J15) Northampton. Also to the west, Banbury provides the M40 (J11) for access to Birmingham and London. Rail links are Banbury to London Marylebone from about 60 minutes and Milton Keynes to London Euston from 35 minutes.

Sporting and leisure activities in the area include golf at Whittlebury Hall, Farthingstone and Cherwell Edge (Middleton Cheney),motor racing at Silverstone and sports complexes at Brackley, Towcester and Banbury, theatre at Oxford, Milton Keynes and Stratford upon Avon; sailing at Pitsford Reservoir and world-renowned shopping at Bicester's designer village.

All distances and times are approximate.

Description

Quietly positioned in a tranquil spot, Church Meadow Barn is a charming stone barn conversion, offering the perfect blend of traditional character and contemporary living. This immaculate home presents a warm and welcoming family home, thoughtfully enhanced to embrace the surrounding countryside.

Upon entering, the hallway leads to a range of versatile reception rooms. The theme of light and space flows throughout. The sitting room has double aspect with floor length windows to the front and double doors leading out to the garden. Stone inglenook and fireplace with wood burning stove are focal points too. The kitchen is a delightful and modern with six ring hob Rangemaster, Butlers sink, built in Neff microwave, granite work surfaces, pantry, space for free standing appliances and plenty of storage space. On the ground floor there is also a study/ home office and downstairs WC. Underfloor heating throughout. The lower ground floor has also been transformed, providing flexible accommodation. A charming stone spiral staircase leads into a spacious room, wonderfully light with unusual glass roof. It is currently used as a games room but has further potential. A utility room and WC also facilitate.

Upstairs the principal bedroom offers fantastic views of the surrounding countryside, a generous en suite and variety of built in wardrobes. There is also another generous bedroom with an en suite and dressing area. In addition there are two further double bedrooms, both facilitated by a modern family bathroom.

Outside, another benefit to the main house, is the recently renovated one bedroom detached annexe, which has been beautifully appointed. It includes an open plan sitting room and kitchen, with vaulted ceiling, exposed stone walls and fabulous views, one bedroom with lots of storage space, and a chic en suite shower room. Perfect for guest accommodation, granny annexe or even potential for Airbnb. Attached is also a generous workshop space, storage and garage. Shared driveway and ample parking.

The garden is idyllic and an important aspect of this lovely home. Carefully landscaped to encapsulate the surrounding countryside, there is an abundance of mature trees, hedging, and charming wild areas too. Laid to lawn and also rich with herbaceous borders, flowerbeds, a babbling stream and bridge, this truly creates the perfect environment for wildlife to be enjoyed to its fullest. A patio area allows for delightful alfresco dining and summer entertaining with amazing views. Overall a peaceful and private setting. In all 1.37 acres.