East Street, Stanwick, Northamptonshire

How would you like to wake up every morning with a lovely view over a pony paddock? Well that's exactly what this gorgeous two-bedroomed cosy character cottage offers you as it enjoys a peaceful backwater location within the desirable village of Stanwick. Offered with the benefit of no onward chain, the property has many highlights including a light and airy kitchen with contemporary high-gloss units and built-in appliances, comfortable lounge with period fireplace, two double bedrooms, good-sized rear garden with outbuilding and so much more besides.

From our town-centre office on The Square, turn right onto Brook Street/B663. Go through the first roundabout. At the second roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Chelveston Road/B663. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on Chelveston Road/B663. Turn right onto Chelveston Road. Continue onto East Street whereby the property will be seen on the right-hand side.

The village of Stanwick enjoys amenities including a general store/post office, tearoom, wine bar, butcher’s shop, hairdresser and primary school. The village benefits from easy access to the A45 and A14 and is less than one hour away from London via the main-line train service from Wellingborough. Stanwick Lakes affords play areas to keep families entertained, acres of open spaces, a café and visitor centre. The multimillion-pound development of Rushden Lakes — an exciting retail, leisure and tourism destination — has also welcomed a multiplex cinema, soft play facility and adventure golf.

Entrance Hall

Enter the cottage to the front aspect via a blue composite door into the hall which comprises coat hanging space, radiator, wall-mounted electric meter and consumer unit, stairs rising to the first-floor landing, painted 4-panel door leading to:

Lounge

3.85m x 3.63m (12' 8" x 11' 11") The epitome of cosy country cottage living is the lovely lounge which features a decorative arched cast iron fireplace which draws the eye; a superb focal point. Also comprising a radiator and uPVC double-glazed window to the front aspect. The lounge is open plan to:

Kitchen/Dining Room

5.07m x 3.42m (16' 8" x 11' 3") Another beautifully appointed open-plan room enabling you to cook, eat and entertain. The KITCHEN AREA is fitted with a range of handleless white gloss base units with contrasting oak-effect laminate work surfaces over, ceramic sink and drainer unit with mixer tap over, complementary tiling to splashbacks, built-in electric double oven, built-in brushed-steel 4-ring gas hob with brushed-steel chimney extractor hood over, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for tall fridge/freezer, recessed ceiling downlights, uPVC double-glazed window to the rear aspect overlooking the rear garden, tiled floor, useful understairs storage area with fitted shelf. The kitchen area is open plan to the DINING AREA which comprises wood-effect laminate flooring, two radiators and a uPVC double-glazed door leading to the garden.

Landing

With a painted white balustrade, access to the loft space, all communicating doors to:

Master Bedroom

3.34m x 3.21m (10' 11" x 10' 6") Wake up and enjoy the most lovely view of the pony paddock opposite! The light and airy master double bedroom affords a feature cast iron bedroom fireplace, radiator and uPVC double-glazed window to the front aspect.

Bedroom Two

3.39m x 3.09m (11' 1" x 10' 2") Another double bedroom benefiting from built-in floor-to-ceiling cupboards providing hanging and storage space, further cupboard housing the Vaillant gas-fired boiler, radiator and uPVC double-glazed window to the rear aspect.

Bathroom

Of a good size, the bathroom is fitted with a white suite comprising a pedestal wash-hand basin with period-style taps and side-grip panelled bath with period-style bath shower mixer over, complementary wall tiling to water-sensitive areas, heated towel rail, feature stained-glass top light, uPVC obscure double-glazed window to the front aspect.

Separate WC

Fitted with a white low-level WC, uPVC obscure double-glazed window to the rear aspect.

Rear Garden

The lovingly maintained rear garden is laid mainly to lawn with attractive borders planted with an array of flowers and shrubs. For outdoor sitting and dining, there is a good-sized paved patio. Enclosed by timber fencing, the garden further benefits from a timber shed, brick-built storage barn, outside tap and wall lighting.

AGENT'S NOTE: We understand that the neighbouring properties enjoy a pedestrian right of way through the garden of 38 East Street. We also understand that our vendor enjoys a pedestrian right of way through the garden of 40 East Street. We would advise potential buyers to have their legal representative verify this information.

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