HILLSIDE HOUSEStockwell Lane | Hellidon | Northamptonshire | NN11 6LG

Built from local Hornton stone, Hillside House dates from 1671. A later Victorian wing adds to the already significant accommodation and character. The property has accommodation over three storeys including 3 reception rooms (drawing room, sitting room and dining room) and a refitted kitchen/breakfast room. The first floor has 4 bedrooms including master bedroom with en suite, as well as a family bathroom. The second floor has a large landing and 2 further double rooms and an en suite bathroom. The property has a wealth of character including exposed ceiling beams, flagstone floors, inglenook fireplaces, window seats and intricate tracery windows. The house occupies a plot of ½ acre and is situated

at the edge of Hellidon village, on the Warwickshire/Northamptonshire border.

The original oak entrance door opens to a welcoming hallway with flagstone flooring, radiator heating and two doors that lead to the dining room and kitchen / breakfast room. A step also leads to the rear lobby which provides access to the garden; further doors lead to the sitting room and cloakroom.

The kitchen / breakfast room has a window to the front aspect, oak floor, an attractive window seat, radiator heating and a fitted kitchen with maple units, complemented by a granite work surface.

There is a variety of built in appliances including Smeg Halogen hob and built in oven below with an extractor hood situated behind the exposed original oak ceiling beam. There are tiled splash backs and further built in appliances including dishwasher and built in freezer and fridge

There is an intricately detailed oak tracery that overlooks the hallway. The dining room has an attractive Hornton Flagstone floor with letter-box style window overlooking the rear and window and window seat to the front. The room’s principal feature is an inglenook fireplace in Hornton stone. There is ample cupboard space underneath the stairwell that

leads the first floor and a door that leads to the drawing room.

The drawing room is a large dual aspect room with views both to the front and the rear gardens and terrace. There is a built in stripped timber corner cabinet and a further timber built bookcase with stripped doors as well as a fireplace with efficient multi-fuel burner.

The rear lobby forms part of the Victorian extension, with a window to the rear, cloaks area, boot box/window seat, door to the garden and two doors leading to the cloakroom and sitting room.

The cloakroom has a window to the side, built in cupboard space housing the electrical consumer unit and underneath the tiled work surface there is facilities for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Low-level WC and wash hand basin with tiled splash back and further built in cupboard space.

The owners note that the property has plenty of character, found in the “big old solid oak beams, the beautiful inglenook fireplace, the original Hornton stone floors and massively thick and reassuring Hornton stone walls, and the broad, mellow elm flooring upstairs”. There is character both old and new here, as the owners in the 1980s added gorgeous wooden traceries from an old church throughout the house, helping the light flow through all the rooms.

The sitting room has dual aspect views of the rear garden and terrace, completely refurbished sash windows, radiator heating and a log burner with attractive Victorian surround.

The spacious landing has a window the rear, exposed Elm floorboards and a timber tracery. There is a staircase to the second floor, steps to the Victorian extension and doors to bedrooms 1, 2, 3, 4 and the family bathroom.

The master suite is situated at the front of Hillside House with views across pasture land from the window seat, there is a built in wardrobe and a cast iron fireplace with timber mantle, together with an exposed ceiling beam, tracery window and refitted en suite bathroom with panelled bath and waterfall bath mixer tap. The contemporary fittings include ‘his & hers’ wash hand basins with waterfall mixer taps, illuminated mirror and an enclosed WC and niche window to the side.

Bedroom 2 has a beautiful stone feature fireplace, its age (pre-dating Hillside House) and style suggests that it came from rather a grand home. There are exposed ceiling beams, wall light points and dual aspects to the rear and front with window seats to both.

The history of the house is evident throughout, with its classic features and in particular the date stone, revealing that Hillside was built in 1671, for the purpose of a marriage. The owners have extensively researched the history of the home, finding that “The most famous resident we know of was Joy Williams, who lived in the house from her childhood during the first world war, up until the 1980’s when she moved to a smaller cottage down the lane. Much-loved by all in the village, she is best remembered for being the beautiful Land-Army poster girl during the second world war, featuring on the posters to encourage young women to sign up and help the war effort”. They also found that the fireplace in the guest bedroom is older that the house itself, most likely being a wedding present for the couple the home was built for!

Bedroom 4 faces the front aspect with a window seat, tracery, ample built in wardrobes and exposed beams, whilst the Victorian extension houses Bedroom 3 which has sash windows overlooking the rear garden, stripped floorboards and a Victorian fireplace with cast iron surround and timber mantle. Adjacent to this is a large family bathroom, fitted in a Victorian style with roll top bath, high level WC and pedestal wash hand basin as well as a Victorian style radiator, there is a large shower cubicle with Victorian style attachments.

Adjacent to this is a large family bathroom, fitted in a Victorian style with roll top bath, high level WC and pedestal wash hand basin as well as a Victorian style radiator, there is a large shower cubicle with Victorian style attachments.

This has a winding staircase and excellent ceiling height, given the proximity to the roof, plus a dormer window overlooking the garden. There are exposed ceiling beams and two doors leading to Bedrooms 5 and 6.

Bedroom 5 has a dormer window to the front aspect and exposed beams and radiator heating and a step up into an en suite bathroom, giving this area a degree of self containment. The landing could easily be used as a sitting room and could be useful for an aupair or an ideal teenage ‘pad’. The en-suite bathroom has a large built in cupboard with hanging rail, whilst Bedroom 6 is another double sized room with pretty stone mullion window on the side aspect, exposed beams and a dormer window overlooking the rear gardens.

The rear gardens are extensive and the total plot measures just over half an acre. There is rear vehicle access via Little Back Lane leading to a large shingle driveway which sweeps into the garden and has attractive views of the rear of the house across to the vineyards and windmill to the East.

The property has a small lawned fore garden fronting onto Stockwell Lane and an attractive millstone from the village windmill forming the top step leading to the original front entrance door. The front garden has a small clipped box hedge housing a variety of well-stocked flowers and shrubs.

Adjacent to the landscaped terrace is a brick built garden room with a pitched roof, two glazed doors leading to a large area with power and lighting. This could easily work as a studio for a budding artist. Adjacent to this a small useful garden store while under the covered porch is door that leads to the loft with further storage.

The upper gardens are laid mainly to lawn and have a variety of fruit trees and a potager area which houses a number of raised vegetable beds. There is a post and rail fence and a five bar gate onto the quiet back lane.

Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire in the East Midlands, is a landlocked county covering an area of 2,364 square kilometres (913 sq mi), Apart from the county town of Northampton, other large population centres include Kettering, Corby,Wellingborough, Rushden and Daventry.

The county contains the watershed between the River Severn andTheWash while several important rivers have their sources in the north-west of the county, including the River Nene, which flows north-eastwards to The Wash, and the “Warwickshire Avon”, which flows south-west to the Severn.The Grand Union Canal also passes through the county.

Historically, Northamptonshire’s main industry was manufacturing of boots and shoes. International motor racing takes place at Silverstone Circuit and Rockingham Motor Speedway.

The county boasts several hospitals, a university and motorway links include Major national roads including the M1 motorway (London to Leeds) and the A14 (Rugby to Ipswich),The A43 joins the M1 to the M40 motorway and the A45 links Northampton with Wellingborough and Peterborough.Two major trunk railway routes, the Midland Main Line and the West Coast Main Line, also cross within the county.

Services

Oil fired central heating, mains drainage and electricity are connected. The village benefits from superfast fibre internet connection.

Local Authority

Daventry District Council.Telephone (01327) 871100. Council Tax Band G

Viewing Arrangements

Strictly by the vendors sole agents on 01788 820062

Website Address

For more information visit the property’s unique website address www.fineandcountry.com/50036196

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 5.30 pmSaturday 9.00 am - 4.30 pm

Location

The attractive village of Hellidon is situated about 5 miles south west of the market town of Daventry and about 3 miles east of the A361 Banbury Road and within a mile of the Warwickshire border with easy access to Royal Leamington Spa and Southam. There is easy access to both the M1 and the M40, making it an ideal location for commuters. For train users, Hellidon has easy access to Banbury, Leamington Spa and Rugby stations (trains to Euston from Rugby take 48 minutes). Hellidon Lakes Golf Course and Country Club is on the outskirts of this pretty conservation village, whilst in the village there is a splendid public house/restaurant, post office and parish church. At nearby Staverton there is an alternative 18 hole golf course, large conference centre and diverse sporting facilities, and The Countryman public house and restaurant.

Directions

From the Rugby area, take the A45 heading towards Daventry. As you enter the roundabouts on the outskirts of Daventry keep following the signs for Leamington Spa. As you leave the outskirts of Daventry you will pass Staverton conference centre and the golf course. At the next roundabout take the right turning toward Leamington Spa turning left soon afterwards where signposted towards Hellidon and Catesby. Continue for around 2 miles passing through Upper Catesby. As you approach the village of Hellidon, passing the pub on your right, take the second right turn, signposted “village only” and immediately right again onto Little Back Lane. Hillside house is the first gravel drive on your right, just past the paddocks.

Agent Notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents 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 and 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.