Kingthorn Mill, Bradden Road, Greens Norton, Northamptonshire NN12 8BS

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1 Kingthorn Mill, Bradden Road, Greens Norton, Northamptonshire NN12 8BS

2 Kingthorn Mill, Bradden Road, Greens Norton, Northamptonshire NN12 8BS Guide Price: 2,350,000 A beautiful and well located country residence combining a substantial former Mill, self contained Annexe, detached Cottage, beautiful landscaped gardens and paddocks, in all extending to about 10.5 acres. Kingthorn Mill is an attractive and welcoming country house. Formerly a working Corn Mill it has been extensively remodelled and then extended to provide a beautiful family home retaining many character and period features. Accessible from the main house and it's own private entrance, the Annexe provides opportunities for ancillary accommodation or business use. Further excellent selfcontained accommodation is provided at Kingthorn Cottage which was finished in The landscaped gardens and paddocks, with the River Tove flowing through the grounds, extend to approximately acres. Kingthorn Mill Comprises; Entrance Hall, Cloakroom, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Study, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Utility Room, Cellar, Master Bedroom with Dressing Room and En-suite Bathroom, Five Further Bedrooms, Three Bathrooms. Self Contained Annexe Comprises; Office, Second Office/Snooker Room, Sitting Room, Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom. Kingthorn Cottage Comprises; Living Room/Kitchen/Dining Room, Utility Room, Sitting Room, Bedroom & Bathroom. Outside Swimming pool, hard Tennis Court, Garaging, mature Landscaped Gardens, steel framed Agricultural Building, Loose boxes, Paddocks, in all extending to about 10.5 acres. Chartered Surveyors Auctioneers Estate Agents Valuers 98a Watling Street, Towcester, Northamptonshire NN12 6BT T: E: towcester@howkinsandharrison.co.uk W: Offices: Atherstone Daventry Henley-in-Arden London Lutterworth Northampton Rugby Towcester

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4 SITUATION Kingthorn Mill is situated between Greens Norton and Bradden in an idyllic rural setting typifying South Northamptonshire rolling countryside. The highly regarded village of Greens Norton is located approx. 2 miles from the town of Towcester and approx. 11 miles from Northampton. The village benefits a preschool, primary school, children s playground, post office, village shop, butchers, medical surgery, church, village hall and a public house. Further primary schools are in the nearby villages of Silverstone, Lois Weedon, Helmdon and Syresham with secondary schools in Towcester and Northampton and a wide range of independent schools including Northampton Independent Grammer School, Northampton High School for Girls, Winchester House School, Akeley Wood, Beachborough and Thornton College for Girls catering for all age groups. Other local amenities including major supermarkets and a leisure centre can be found at Towcester along with doctors surgeries and a number of dentists. There is good access to the A43, M1, the M40 and Milton Keynes station is 15 miles distant with fast trains to London Euston now a 30 minute journey. Sporting activities in the area include golf at Whittlebury Hall, sailing at Draycote Water, Pitsford and Hollowell Reservoirs, horse racing at Towcester and of course the world famous motor racing at Silverstone! Built as a corn mill, Kingthorn Mill was redesigned in the 1930's and then further so in the 1950's and now provides comfortable family accommodation with the opportunity to combine that with separate annexe accommodation for either business use or additional living space and the further detached cottage for extended family or staff. The property is approached through electric gates with a sweeping gravelled driveway providing extensive parking and access to the garaging, beyond which lies a swimming pool and tennis court, well maintained and mature gardens split by the River Tove which meanders through the grounds. In all, extending to about 10.5 acres including paddocks and loose box stabling.

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6 KINGTHORN MILL - A substantial detached mature property entered via an Oak front door to an entrance hallway with flagstone floor and exposed beams further leading to an impressive drawing room with fireplace and wood burning stove. Also accessed from the central entrance hall is the dining room, beyond which is the impressive bespoke Heaven & Stubbs kitchen with all modern appliances opening into a beautiful 'live-in' kitchen area for both sitting, eating and relaxing. Beneath the kitchen is the cellar and also on the ground floor are utility room, study and cloakroom. First floor accessed via an impressive Douglas Fir staircase from the reception hall and a further staircase from the kitchen. The first floor accommodation extends to master bedroom suite with dressing room and ensuite bathroom, second bedroom with ensuite, bedrooms three and four share a family bathroom. The annexe is accessed from this floor level. Further staircase takes you to the second floor where there are two further bedrooms, a playroom and a bathroom. THE ANNEXE The owners currently run their business from the annexe which comprises an office and a second office/snooker room (with hydraulic floor system) with second floor comprising sitting room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. There is also a basement which houses the boiler for the Annexe. KINGTHORN COTTAGE Completed in 2007, this modern and contemporary cottage comprises a superb kitchen, dining area open through to a utility and sitting room with a cloakroom off the utility. On the first floor is a light spacious airy bedroom and an ensuite bathroom. OUTSIDE - Of particular note is the fantastic setting that Kingthorn Mill enjoys with beautiful landscaped gardens comprising lawn and many mature trees. Meandering through the grounds is the River Tove providing interest and wildlife. There is a hard tennis court and an adjacent summer house, outdoor swimming pool to the rear of the property with an adjacent pool room.

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9 BUILDINGS The property has the benefit of a selection of outbuildings, stores and a triple garage. There is a large brick and steel framed agricultural building with a brick and pole barn lean-to which the owners currently use for their business. VIEWINGS Strictly by prior appointment via the selling agents. Contact SERVICES Mains water and electricity are connected, drainage is via a Klargester system. Central heating is via an oil fired boiler to Kingthorn Mill and the annexe. Kingthorn Cottage has an electric boiler. None of the above services have been tested and purchasers should note that it is their specific responsibility to make their own enquiries of the appropriate authorities as to the location, adequacy and availability of mains water and electricity services. FIXTURE & FITTINGS Only those items in the nature of fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. Other items are specifically excluded. None of the appliances have been tested by the agents and they are not certified or warranted in any way. LOCAL AUTHORITY South Northamptonshire Council - Tel: COUNCIL TAX BAND Main House - Band G Kingthorn Cottage - Band B IMPORTANT NOTICE 1. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overview of the property. If any points are particularly relevant to your interest in the property please ask for further information. 2. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in a good structural condition or otherwise, nor that any services, appliances, equipment or facilities are in good working order. Purchasers should satisfy themselves on such matters prior to purchase. 3. The photograph/s depict only certain parts of the property. It should not be assumed that any contents, furnishings/furniture etc. photographed are included in the sale. It should not be assumed that the property remains as displayed in the photograph/s. No assumptions should me made with regard to parts of the property that have not been photographed. Please ask for further information if required. 4. Any areas, measurements or distances referred to are given as a GUIDE ONLY and are not precise. If such details are fundamental to a purchase, Purchasers must rely on their own enquiries or those which can be performed by their appointed advisers. Printed by Ravensworth

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12 Chartered Surveyors Auctioneers Estate Agents Valuers 98a Watling Street, Towcester, Northamptonshire NN12 6BT T: E: W: Offices: Atherstone Daventry Henley-in-Arden London Lutterworth Northampton Rugby Towcester