Elysium HouseBeech Hill | Hellidon | Daventry | NN11 6LH

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Elysium HouseA spacious and versatile detached stone house offering three reception rooms, fur/five bedrooms with a high quality indoor heated swimming pool, gym area and fully sized snooker room, 0.28 acre site with no onward chain.

An opportunity to purchase this detached stone built family home situated on the outskirts of this small and sought after Northamptonshire village. The property offers over 4,000 square feet of well designed accommodation and provides quality leisure facilities featuring a 10m x 5m heated indoor swimming pool, gym area, first floor sitting room and a full sized snooker room. The property has three reception rooms, four double bedrooms, three bathrooms (two en suite). There is a fitted alarm system, LPG radiator central heating and double glazed windows throughout. There is a double garage, good parking and a total site of 0.28 of an acre with private low maintenance gardens. The property enjoys a private and quiet location and is for sale with vacant possession.

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

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Accommodation Summary

Ground FloorA double glazed door opens to the spacious hallway which has wooden flooring. Coved cornices, wall light points, stairs rise to the first floor. The living room is a bright room with solid wooden flooring. There is a marble fire surround with hearth and a coal-effect gas fire. Coved cornices, wall light points, full height front and rear windows. The spacious dining room has a dado rail and coved cornicing and two display arches. This generous entertaining room has sliding patio doors that overlook the terrace and garden. The cloakroom has a Sanitan low-level WC and a corner wash hand basin with opaque window.

The kitchen offers an extensive range of solid oak base units, including a three drawer set, integrated Bosch dishwasher and fridge. There is also a recently fitted Bosch electric fan-assisted twin oven. The central island has further base units and drawers with an integrated five-ring induction hob. There is a stainless steel Whirlpool extractor canopy above. There are extensive granite work surfaces including the island and two chopping boards. Stainless steel inset sink with Franke sink and built-in draining board. Matching eye-level units with five display cabinets with glass shelving and a fitted wine rack. This smart kitchen has quality floor and wall ceramics and down lighters. There are two windows overlooking the garden with an internal window to the leisure area and a further door to the utility room. This provides four further matching base units with a granite work surface and an inset sink. Tiled floor, plumbing for washing machine, large storage cupboard. Heating controls, front window. An archway from the kitchen leads into a versatile reception area which could be used as a breakfast or morning room. This is fully tiled with decorative coving and two full height windows overlooking the frontage.

The leisure section is arranged over two floors and features a 10m x 5m quality heated swimming pool with automatic cover, three radiators. A full height pitched roof and quality air conditioning make the pool room feel particularly pleasant with good light provided by full length windows on three aspects. The pool has varying depths, the maximum being 4m. There are anti-slip tiles fitted around the pool area with steps leading to a diving board. There are wooden panelled ceilings with fitted wall light points making this an all year round facility. At the far end there is a raised area, which is ideal for gym equipment with sliding French doors leading to the garden and a further door.

Off the pool room there is a shower room with low-level WC, wash hand basin and a triangular fully tiled shower area with an electric shower unit. The adjacent pump room houses all of the heating controls and electronics for the house and swimming pool along with a Potterton gas-fired boiler. A turned staircase rises to the first floor accommodation, from the pool area you initially arrive at the first floor sitting room. Nicely situated at the rear of the house this ideal lounge area has wall light points, a ceiling fan and two windows overlooking the rear garden. (This room could be partitioned to provide another bedroom if preferred).

The full sized snooker room has fully panelled walls with excellent lighting and a central ceiling light/fan. There is a triangular window overlooking the pool area with further side and front windows. The full sized snooker table (which can be purchased by separate negotiation) has a bespoke canopy with recessed lighting above. There is direct access from the snooker room to the fourth bedroom.

First floorThe first floor landing has wall light points, coved cornices, front window. The airing cupboard has fitted shelving and a large fully lagged hot water cylinder. There is also access to the installed loft space. The master bedroom has a range of high quality fitted wardrobes, which includes an open display cupboard and glazed cabinets. Telephone point, coved cornicing, two rear windows. The generous en suite has a double width Jacuzzi bath with tiled walls. There is a bidet, pedestal wash hand basin and a low-level WC. Ceiling and wall light points, two opaque front windows.

The second double bedroom also has quality fitted wardrobes with a vanity area. Coved cornicing, second airing cupboard with a lagged hot water cylinder. There are two windows providing views over the garden. The en suite has a double width shower enclosure with an Aqualisa shower unit. Sanitan wall hung basin and a low-level WC, extractor fan. Bedroom three also has fitted wardrobes with two windows providing the best views of the garden. The fourth single bedroom is an adequate child’s room, but may be used as an office if preferred (currently links to the snooker room). It has a coved ceiling, alarm sensor and two front windows providing attractive views to the front. The family bathroom has a double width shower enclosure with a quality shower unit and lighting. There is also a low-level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and fully tiled walls. Down lighters, extractor fan, opaque front window.

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Front GardenThe property is approached through two wooden five bar gates onto a sweeping driveway. To the left there is a steep bank providing a good degree of privacy with well-stocked borders including holly and cherry trees. To the right there is a level section of grass with a curved well-stocked flower border incorporating evergreen trees, shrubs and bushes. There is a low level stone retaining wall running along the frontage, which also sweeps around the right hand side alongside the pool area. Tucked away is the 2,200 litre propane gas bottle serving the central heating system.

Double Garage and ParkingAttached to the property is a double garage with a tiled roof providing further storage. There are twin up and over doors with light and power connected, second propane gas-fired boiler (serving the house). To the front of the garage there is an extensive driveway which provides good turning facilities and could park around ten standard vehicles.

Rear GardenDirectly behind the house there is a stone terrace running the full width of the house with outside lighting. From here there are wide gentle steps leading up to the two small lawn areas. The triangular area garden is enclosed by 6ft close boarded fencing and further trellis fencing above. There are established bushes and trees both within the garden and some tall Scotch pine trees which add to the privacy. The garden is primarily west facing enjoying the afternoon and evening sun. The garden is particularly low maintenance allowing more time to enjoy the leisure complex or the additional facilities or golf course available at nearby Hellidon Lakes.

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, linking to the main motorway network, making it an ideal location for commuters. Hellidon Lakes Golf Course and Country Club is on the outskirts of this pretty conservation village, whilst in the village there is a public house/restaurant, parish church etc. 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.

ServicesMains electricity, drainage, water, BT (currently disconnected) LPG central heating.

Local AuthorityDaventry District Council.Telephone (01327) 871100Council Tax Band: G

Viewing ArrangementsStrictly by the vendors sole agents please, Fine & Country on (01788) 820062.

Website AddressFor more information visit the property’s unique website address :www.fineandcountry.com/50036061

Opening HoursMonday to Friday 9.00 am - 5.30 pmSaturday 9.00 am - 4.30 pm

DirectionsFrom the rugby area you can use either the A5 or the A361 heading towards Daventry. As you enter the roundabouts on the outskirts of Daventry follow the signs for both Banbury and Staverton. 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 Southam turning left soon afterwards where sign posted towards Hellidon and Catesby. Continue for around 2 miles driving directly through Upper Catesby. As you approach the village of Hellidon branch right just after the Red Lion pub into Stockwell Lane. Continue a further 0.3 of a mile and Beech Hill can be found on your left hand side. The property is easily identified by a Fine & Country ‘for sale’ board being the first as you enter the cul-de-sac.

Agents NotesAll 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 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.

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Agents 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 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. Printed 11.09.2015

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