Ham Lane, Ringstead, Kettering, Northamptonshire

'Aspirational Homes' from Magenta Estate Agents present a superb family home with enviable front-facing countryside views, well-proportioned living space including four double bedrooms, and ample off-street parking. A truly unique abode enjoying a prime village location.

The picturesque village of Ringstead is home to Kinewell Lake, a local nature reserve. Ringstead further boasts a number of local amenities including an excellent post office, hairdressing salon, fish bar, pre-school and primary school. Its proximity to Raunds and Thrapston affords access to an even wider range of facilities and easy access to all the major roads and motorways, including the A45 and A14, which link to the M6, M1, A1 and M11.

Nearby Stanwick Lakes affords extensive play areas to keep families entertained, acres of wide open spaces and paths, a café and visitor centre. The multimillion-pound development of Rushden Lakes — an exciting retail, leisure and tourism destination — has now welcomed a multiplex cinema, soft play facility, adventure golf and some exciting new restaurants.

Mainline train services operate from Kettering, Wellingborough and Corby to London St. Pancras International with a journey time of around one hour.
Wellingborough 10 miles, Kettering and Oundle 11 miles, Northampton 20 miles (distances approximate)

The Addingtons Pre-school: Ofsted Grade 1 (Outstanding)
Ringstead Church of England Academy: Ofsted Grade 2 (Good)
Raunds Manor School and Sports College for children aged 11-19 years: Ofsted Grade 2 (Good)
Wellingborough School: independent school serving children aged 3-18
Kimbolton School: independent school serving children aged 4-18
Oundle School: co-educational independent school serving children aged 11-18

Entrance Hall

Enter the property to the front aspect via a double-glazed door with obscure double-glazed sidelights. Affording a light and spacious welcome, the hall comprises a tiled floor, ceiling coving, wall light points, radiator, telephone point, white-painted staircase with turned spindles and handrail rising to the first-floor galleried landing, all communicating doors to:

Cloakroom

Fitted with a contemporary white gloss vanity unit incorporating a basin with mixer tap over and back-to-wall WC with concealed cistern, 'quartz' floor tiles, ceiling coving, heated towel rail, uPVC obscure double-glazed window to the front aspect with 'quartz' windowsill.

Dining Room

5.70m (18'8") x 2.90m (9'6") A dual-aspect reception room with ample space for a six-seater table and chairs, feature electric fireplace suite with coal-effect fire and marble hearth, ceiling coving, wood-effect laminate flooring, two radiators, TV and telephone points, and uPVC double-glazed windows to the front and side aspects.

Lounge

7.0m (23'0") x 3.9m (12'10") Comfortable and well-proportioned, the lounge enjoys a feature open fireplace with decorative fire surround and marble hearth which draws the eye and creates a lovely focal point. Further comprising oak laminate flooring, accent wall lighting, ceiling cornicing, dado rail, two radiators, TV point, front-aspect uPVC double-glazed window, rear-aspect double-glazed sliding patio doors giving access to the rear garden, double doors leading to:

Study/Family Room

3.4m (11'2") x 3.00m (9'10") Whether used as a study, family room or playroom, versatility is key! Expect to find oak laminate flooring, ceiling coving, wall light points, radiator, and uPVC double-glazed window to the rear aspect overlooking the garden.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

4.0m (13'1") x 3.3m (10'10")(plus door recess) Entered via a glazed door from the hall, the kitchen is fitted with a range of pale cream wall and base units with contrasting work surfaces over and matching upstands, further comprising a Franke 1.5 bowl stainless-steel sink and drainer unit with mixer tap over, tiling to splashbacks, feature LED under-cabinet and plinth lighting, built-in Zanussi electric double oven, built-in 5-ring gas hob with brushed-steel and glass chimney extractor hood over, integrated dishwasher, integrated fridge, ceiling coving, tiled floor, radiator, TV and telephone points, uPVC double-glazed window to the rear aspect, archway to:

Utility Room

3.2m (10'6") x 2.4m (7'10") Fitted with a range of units matching those found in the kitchen, roll-top work surfaces and matching upstands, stainless-steel sink and drainer unit with mixer tap over, tiling to splashbacks, space for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, space for tall fridge/freezer, concealed Worcester boiler, ceiling coving, tiled floor, uPVC double-glazed window to the side aspect, composite door to the rear aspect leading to the garden.

Landing

Worthy of particular mention is the spacious galleried landing which even has an area for you to recline on a comfy chair with a good book! Expect to find attractive white-painted balustrade, ceiling coving, built-in cupboard with fitted shelving, radiator, telephone point, uPVC double-glazed window to the front aspect enjoying field views, access to the loft space with light connected, all communicating doors to:

Master Bedroom

4.00m (13'1") x 4.0m (13'1") The master double bedroom enjoys a feature wall with patterned wallpaper, oak laminate flooring, radiator with decorative cover, ceiling coving, uPVC double-glazed window to the rear aspect, door leading to:

En Suite

2.21m (7'3") x 1.26m (4'2") Fully tiled throughout, the en suite is fitted with a contemporary white gloss vanity unit incorporating a basin with mixer tap over and back-to-wall WC with concealed cistern, double-width shower enclosure with 'rain' shower and separate handset, heated towel rail, ceiling coving, uPVC obscure double-glazed window to the rear aspect.

Bedroom Two

3.90m x 3.35m (12' 10" x 11') max. Decorated in neutral tones and benefiting from oak laminate flooring, ceiling coving, radiator and uPVC double-glazed window to the rear aspect.

Bedroom Three

3.90m x 2.90m (12' 10" x 9' 6") A well-presented double bedroom enjoying beech laminate flooring, ceiling coving, radiator, and front-aspect uPVC double-glazed window with superb field views.

Bedroom Four

3.00m (9'10") x 3.00m (9'10") Another double bedroom with ceiling coving, radiator and uPVC double-glazed window to the side aspect.

Bathroom

3.1m (10'2") max x 2.2m (7'3") Fitted with a white suite comprising a pedestal wash-hand basin, low-level WC, panelled bath with wall-mounted 'rain' shower over and glass shower screen, complementary tiling to walls and floor, ceiling coving, radiator, uPVC obscure double-glazed window to the rear aspect.

OUTSIDE

With uninterrupted, front-facing field views, the property occupies an excellent-sized plot, and is set well back from the road behind a large block-paved driveway which provides ample off-street parking and in turn leads to the garage. The remainder of the garden is laid to lawn with well-stocked plant and shrub borders and inset trees. The home is accessed via an open brick porch with tiled floor.

Fully enclosed by timber fencing, the expansive and established rear garden has been very well maintained by the present owners. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with well-stocked borders, the remainder being paved and affording ample room for visiting family and friends to dine al fresco on a warm day. Further benefits include an outside tap, timber shed, exterior lighting, and gated pedestrian access to either side of the home leading to the front garden.

Garage

Single garage with up-and-over door, double-glazed window and door to the side aspect giving access to the rear garden.

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