About this property

A substantial Grade II Listed five bedroom detached farmhouse located in a central village location standing in well-established gardens and grounds of 0.67 of an acre backing onto farmland.

Dating back to 1735, the property is constructed of natural stone beneath a slate roof. Over the years the property has been updated and extended to provide well-proportioned accommodation arranged on three floors.

Lilac Farmhouse combines all the traditional charm and character associated with a property of its era along with the convenience of modern living. Features of the property include exposed beams, purlins, joists and A Frames; some original Elm doors, floorboards and flagstones; wooden double glazed windows and oil fired heating to radiators. There is an Inglenook fireplace with a multi-fuel stove in the Dining Room and a wood burning stove in the Drawing room. A hand-made fitted farmhouse kitchen features an AGA and other fitted appliances including a dishwasher. There is a recently re-fitted family bathroom and a separate large shower room fitted with a modern white suite.

Outside
The property sits gable end to the Wappenham Road with a gated access providing off road parking for several vehicles and a pathway to the main front entrance. There is a delightful walled garden with deep well stocked flowering borders and a gravelled seating area in the Orchard along with mature trees, shrubs and fruit trees. There is access through to the main garden which is principally laid to lawn with two sheds, a greenhouse, wildflower along with lightly wooded areas, a pond, productive vegetable garden, soft fruit area and further seating places. The garden has fields on two boundaries and in total circa 0.67 of an acre.

Situation
Helmdon lies on the South Northamptonshire & Oxfordshire borders to the north of Brackley. Amenities in the village include a public house, primary school and pre-school. The village has numerous social clubs as well as popular annual events. More extensive amenities can be found in the market towns of Brackley and Towcester where you will find supermarkets including Waitrose, pubs, restaurants, a weekly market and boutique shops. Further afield are the towns of Banbury, Northampton and Milton Keynes.

Additional Information
Council Tax Band G.

Entrance Hall

Sitting Room

Dining Room

Drawing Room

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

Boot Room

Cloakroom

5 bedrooms

Second Floor Study

2 Bathrooms

Additional information

• Entrance Hall
• Sitting Room
• Dining Room
• Drawing Room
• Kitchen/Breakfast Room
• Boot Room
• Cloakroom
• 5 bedrooms
• Second Floor Study
• 2 Bathrooms

Key information

Council Tax Band: 6

Tenure: Freehold