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5 Bedroom detached house ● Castlethorpe Road, Hanslope ● £700,000
Warwick House on Castlethorpe Road in Hanslope has been carefully extended and greatly enhanced – and has been a spacious, much-loved family home for over 30 years
It was more than 30 years ago now that the current owner of Warwick House first visited the Hanslope property – but he can still recall it like it was yesterday. “I remember stepping outside after walking round it and turning to my wife and saying we had to have it,” he says. “In fact, I knew 100 per cent that this was where we would end up living. I think it was its excellent position – it was very private, with nothing adjoining – and it was in a good location for reaching everything we needed and had great potential. We knew we could extend it and transform it into a home that we could really grow into – and we were right. It has been a wonderful home to us and a great place for our children, grandchildren and even great-grandchildren to visit.”
- GORGEOUS GARDENS
- Dating back to the mid-1970s, Warwick House already had an attractive garden. The current owners, however, went on to buy an extra piece of land from a neighbouring farmer and their property now sits in grounds of one-third of an acre. “We had always lived in houses with big gardens and so this was a priority for us,” he explains. “Our grandchildren have enjoyed having lots of space to kick a ball about or play with the dogs.” Extension work to the house itself was also carried out. This resulted in a much more spacious kitchen dining room, together with two larger bedrooms and a bigger bathroom. A conservatory was added and the garage was widened and double skimmed to ensure it could comfortably house the owner’s classic car. “Subject to the relevant planning permissions, there could be potential to transform this into a self-contained annexe,” he observes.
- FAMILY KITCHEN
- Today Warwick House encompasses very generous living accommodation. At ground-floor level it opens into a lobby and then the reception hall. This leads to a downstairs cloakroom, as well as into the sitting room and kitchen dining room. “The kitchen is lovely and has the bonus of a utility room,” says the owner. “There is space for a table in the kitchen and we also have a breakfast bar, with stools, in the central island – this is where our grandchildren like to sit.” Doors from both the kitchen and the utility room can be opened up to the garden in the warmer months. This is ideal for anyone who enjoys barbecues, summer entertaining or simply tranquil indoor-outdoor living.
- FLEXIBLE LIVING
- The long sitting room, which also opens onto the garden, is a superb relaxation and entertaining space. This flows through to the large conservatory, where it is pleasant to unwind with a cup of tea and look out over the greenery. “We used to have a table tennis table in there and I would throw down a challenge to the children whenever they came home!” he recalls. Double doors from the dining room lead into the conservatory, adding to the exceptional flow throughout the ground floor of the house. “We tend to use the dining room at Christmas or for birthday meals,” he adds. “It is a nice room that is very light and airy and could make a great office for someone wishing to work from home.”
- BEAUTIFUL BEDROOMS
- The bedrooms and bathrooms are all situated on the first floor of Warwick House. The master bedroom has fitted wardrobes and an en suite shower room. The second bedroom also has an en suite shower room, while the remaining three bedrooms share the family bathroom. “Our children jokingly refer to the East Wing and the West Wing of the house and fight about which rooms they want to sleep in – but each of the bedrooms is nice in its own way.”
- WONDERFUL TIMES
- The owners, who are only moving on now because they are downsizing, admit they will miss the privacy and space they have enjoyed at Warwick House over the past 30 years. They have also savoured their proximity to green open spaces, including the nearby recreation ground, with its many activities and facilities for children, and the convenience of schools, shops and motorway, as well as Milton Keynes and Northampton. “This is an ideal place for a family to live,” he agrees. “We have had so many wonderful times here. Everyone can gather together but can also have their own space and privacy. I think we will all miss it for so many different reasons.”
- SETTING THE SCENE
- The one-third of an acre garden at Warwick House has been ideal for the current owners. It features lawns for the children to play out on, as well as areas for adults to unwind, entertain and dine out in the fresh air. There is ample off-road parking, including the double garage, which could hold potential for conversion.
- Property reference CWR080610058
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- Energy rating C
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Steven Field
Residential Sales Manager
milton.keynes@chewtonrose.co.uk
01908 969129
889-897 Silbury Boulevard
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK9 3XJ
The new town of Buckinghamshire has a growing population in excess of 250,000 and is well served with schools, restaurants, shops and local amenities.
The area is bursting with 500 acres of scenic parks and woodlands, and hosts a number of successful carnivals and art festivals throughout the year as well.
Located just off the M1, there is easy access to London and the North, with trains leaving frequently to take you all over the country.
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The information displayed about this property comprises a property advertisement. This property advertisement does not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by chewton rose. Please contact the chewton rose office directly to obtain full property particulars and any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 and The Home Information Pack Regulations 2007.
