Peacock Drive, Ringstead, Kettering, Northamptonshire

'Aspirational Homes' from Magenta Estate Agents present a superb, executive home enjoying an enviable, non-estate location adjacent to fields.

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, 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

GROUND FLOOR

Enter the property to the front aspect via a composite door with decorative double glazing inset and uPVC double-glazed windows to either side. Spacious and welcoming, the hall features grey oak laminate flooring, ceiling coving, telephone point, radiator with decorative cover, white-painted staircase with turned spindles and handrail rising to the first floor, all communicating doors to:

Cloakroom

Of a good size, the cloakroom is fitted with a range of contemporary white gloss vanity furniture incorporating a Utopia basin and back-to-wall WC with concealed cistern, grey oak laminate flooring, ceiling coving, radiator, side-aspect uPVC obscure double-glazed window.

Lounge

5.22m x 4.17m (17' 2" x 13' 8") Accessed via glazed double doors from the hall, the beautifully presented lounge enjoys a centrepiece fireplace with multi-fuel stove and rustic wooden mantel beam over. Additional highlights include ceiling coving, grey oak laminate flooring, radiator, TV point, side-aspect uPVC double-glazed window, and rear-aspect uPVC double-glazed French doors which open out to the delightful rear garden.

Study/Playroom

3.40m x 3.15m (11' 2" x 10' 4") Whether used for work, rest or play, this is a well-proportioned reception room comprising grey oak laminate flooring, TV and telephone points, ceiling coving, radiator and front-aspect uPVC double-glazed window.

Kitchen/Dining Room

8.70m x 3.46m (28' 7" x 11' 4") The capacious kitchen/dining room has been thoughtfully designed: the island unit separates the kitchen from the dining area whilst connecting the two and encouraging conversation between family and guests. The KITCHEN is fitted with a range of sleek white gloss wall and base units with solid wood work surfaces over and under-cabinet task lighting, further comprising an undermount stainless-steel sink unit with Franke instant boiling water tap over, complementary glass splashbacks, two built-in Electrolux ovens, built-in AEG 6-ring gas hob with green glass splashback and brushed-steel chimney extractor hood over, integrated dishwasher, recess for American-style fridge/freezer (available under separate negotiation), built-in wine cooler, rear-aspect uPVC double-glazed window overlooking the garden, doorway to the utility room, ceiling coving, recessed ceiling downlights, island unit with breakfast bar. The grey oak laminate flooring continues from the kitchen into the DINING AREA unifying the separate zones, further comprising two radiators, ceiling coving, TV point, front- and side-aspect uPVC double-glazed windows with field views to the side.

Utility Room

Fitted base unit with worktop over, space and plumbing for washing machine, plumbing for sink, tiled splashback, grey oak laminate flooring, ceiling coving, radiator, composite double-glazed stable-style door leading to the rear garden.

FIRST FLOOR

The dual-aspect landing features a white-painted balustrade, front- and rear-aspect uPVC double-glazed windows, access via pull-down loft ladder to the majority boarded loft space, built-in storage cupboard, further built-in cupboard housing the hot-water cylinder, radiator, all communicating doors to:

Master Bedroom

4.19m max x 3.72m (13' 9" max x 12' 2") A spacious double bedroom affording woodland views from the rear-aspect uPVC double-glazed window, ceiling coving, radiator, door leading to:

Master En Suite

Relax and unwind in the en suite, featuring a range of fitted 'London grey' Utopia vanity furniture incorporating a semi-recessed basin and back-to-wall WC, fully tiled double-width shower enclosure with fitted shower, designer grey heated towel rail, wood-effect Polyflor Camaro vinyl flooring, side-aspect uPVC obscure double-glazed window, extractor fan.

Guest Bedroom

4.69m max x 3.96m max (15' 5" max x 13' max) The elegant master bedroom benefits from a built-in double wardrobe, radiator, front-aspect uPVC double-glazed window enjoying field views, door leading to:

Guest En Suite Bathroom

Luxuriate in the superb en suite which is fitted with a range of elegant wall-mounted 'Peacock blue' Utopia Roseberry vanity units including a twin double drawer unit with countertop basins and period-style taps, and toilet unit with back-to-wall WC, free-standing painted bath with floor-standing bath shower mixer tap, feature painted wall panelling to dado rail, feature corner display niche with glass shelving and recessed downlighting, traditional radiator with towel rail, wood-effect Polyflor Camaro vinyl flooring, extractor fan, side-aspect uPVC obscure double-glazed window.

Bedroom Three

2.93m x 2.79m (9' 7" x 9' 2") A light and airy double bedroom with built-in double wardrobes, telephone point, radiator, and rear-aspect uPVC double-glazed window overlooking the garden and woodland beyond.

Bedroom Four

3.72m x 2.60m (12' 2" x 8' 6") Another double bedroom benefiting from a built-in double wardrobe, radiator, and front-aspect uPVC double-glazed window.

Shower Room

The spacious family shower room boasts a range of fitted 'London grey' Utopia vanity furniture incorporating a semi-recessed basin and back-to-wall WC, large walk-in shower enclosure with wall-mounted fixed 'rain' shower and separate handset, recessed ceiling downlights, extractor fan, wood-effect Polyflor Camaro vinyl flooring, heated towel rail, side-aspect uPVC obscure double-glazed window.

OUTSIDE

To the front of the property is an attractive, low-maintenance garden laid to gravel and bark with evergreen borders. A footpath leads to the integral entrance porch with handsome stone archway and tiled floor. Off-road parking is courtesy of a double-width block-paved driveway which leads to the double garage.

The icing on the cake of this beautiful family abode, is the established rear garden which enjoys a high degree of privacy. Mainly laid to lawn with well-stocked borders, the garden also benefits from a number of paved seating areas, ideally located to enjoy not just the varying views of the garden, but also the views across the adjacent fields. Further benefits include two outside taps (one cold, one regulated hot), exterior lighting, and gated pedestrian access to either side of the property leading to the front garden.

Double Garage

With remote-controlled electric door, light connected, wall-mounted boiler (installed in 2016 and serviced annually), courtesy door to the rear garden.

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