Betournay Close, Raunds, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire

'Aspirational Homes' from Magenta Estate Agents present a fabulous executive home offered in true 'show-home' condition; one of only five 'Thornford' homes built on the first phase of the ever-popular 'Darcie Park' development by Messrs Taylor Wimpey Homes. Decorated in contemporary colours throughout, the only way to fully appreciate this stunning home is to view! Offered with the benefit of no onward chain.

The market town of Raunds is situated in the heart of East Northamptonshire and enjoys easy access to all the major roads and motorways, including the A45 and A14 which link to the M6, M1, A1 and M11. Owing to the wide range of manufacturing and distribution businesses in the area, it is an increasingly-popular town for local workers and commuters alike.

The town enjoys a full range of shops and amenities including supermarkets, a medical centre, GP surgery, post office, schooling for all ages, restaurants and parks. The town square hosts a Friday market with regular stallholders selling fresh local produce. Nearby Stanwick Lakes affords extensive play areas to keep families entertained, and acres of wide open spaces and paths. The multimillion-pound development of Rushden Lakes, an exciting retail, leisure and tourism destination, has also 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 11 miles, Oundle 11 miles, Kettering 15 miles, Northampton 20 miles (distances approximate)

Playmates Pre-school: Ofsted Grade 1 (Outstanding)
Windmill Primary School (Academy): Ofsted Grade 2 (Good)
St. Peter’s Church of England Academy: Ofsted Grade 2 (Good)
Raunds Manor School Sports College for children aged 11-18: 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 into the spacious and welcoming hall which offers luxury underfoot courtesy of the Moduleo LVT flooring, white-painted staircase rising to the first-floor landing, useful understairs storage cupboard, radiator, all communicating doors to:

Study

3.07m x 2.66m (10' 1" x 8' 9") A well-proportioned room which would work brilliantly as a home office or separate playroom for the children. Expect to find luxury Moduleo LVT flooring, radiator and front-aspect uPVC double-glazed window.

Utility Room/WC

Utterly indispensable, the utility room is fitted with ultra-modern base units with oak laminate work surfaces and upstands, further comprising a stainless-steel sink and drainer unit with mixer tap over, space and plumbing for washing machine, low-level WC, luxury Moduleo LVT flooring, radiator, coat hanging space.

Kitchen/Dining Room

Bringing your family and friends together in the sociable open-plan kitchen/dining room will be an absolute breeze. The extremely spacious KITCHEN AREA (4.80m x 3.30m (15' 9" x 10' 10")) is fitted with a range of contemporary units with brushed-metal handles and oak laminate work surfaces and upstands, further comprising a stainless-steel 1.5 bowl sink and drainer unit with mixer tap over, integrated dishwasher, built-in Zanussi electric oven, built-in Zanussi 4-ring gas hob with brushed-steel splashback and concealed multi-speed extractor fan over, integrated fridge and freezer, concealed Ideal boiler, front-aspect uPVC double-glazed window, luxury Moduleo LVT flooring, radiator. The kitchen is open plan to the DINING AREA (3.91m x 3.26m (12' 10" x 10' 8")), a truly multi-functional space where you can eat, entertain or even work. Expect to find luxury Moduleo LVT flooring, TV and telephone points, radiator, and rear-aspect uPVC double-glazed French doors which open out to the paved patio. A door leads to:

Lounge

4.75m x 3.91m (15' 7" x 12' 10") The grey colour palette affords the room a warm and cosy feel; the uPVC double-glazed French doors and sidelights bathe the room in natural light at the same time as allowing easy access to the rear garden. There are also TV and telephone points, radiator and Nest thermostat.

FIRST FLOOR

The landing offers access to the loft space, airing cupboard housing the hot-water cylinder and linen shelving, radiator, all communicating doors to:

Master Bedroom

4.68m(max) x 3.25m (15' 4"(max) x 10' 8")(plus recess) The light-filled master bedroom enjoys vibrant yellow accent walls, sunny and uplifting. There are two front-aspect uPVC double-glazed windows, radiator, door leading to:

En Suite

Fitted with Roca sanitaryware comprising a low-level WC and pedestal wash-hand basin with tiled splashback, double-width shower enclosure with fitted shower and complementary wall tiling, heated towel rail, shaver point, extractor fan.

Bedroom Two

4.72m(max) x 3.36m(max) (15' 6"(max) x 11'(max)) Relaxed and cool, the inky blue colour scheme is perfect for this double bedroom which further offers a radiator and rear-aspect uPVC double-glazed window.

Bedroom Three

4.00m(max) x 3.32m (max)(13' 1"(max) x 10' 11"(max)) The forest hues of the dark green painted walls bring warmth to this spacious double bedroom which comprises a radiator and front-aspect uPVC double-glazed window.

Bedroom Four

3.81m x 2.53m (12' 6" x 8' 4") Another well-proportioned double bedroom with a radiator and rear-aspect uPVC double-glazed window.

Bathroom

Fitted with Roca sanitaryware comprising a low-level WC, pedestal wash-hand basin with mixer tap over and tiled splashback, panelled bath with shower over and complementary wall tiling, radiator, extractor fan, rear-aspect uPVC obscure double-glazed window.

OUTSIDE

To the front of the property are well-kept bark borders with inset shrubs. Steps lead up to the main entrance door with wall light and canopy porch over. Ample off-street parking is courtesy of a tarmac driveway which leads to the garage. There is also an electric vehicle charging point.

The ultra-desirable south-facing rear garden affords the opportunity to enjoy the outside for longer, whether entertaining, playing or exercising your green fingers! A good-sized paved patio sits beneath a painted wooden pergola strung with fairy lights to make your evenings sparkle. Enclosed by timber fencing, the remainder of the garden is lawned with plant borders. Further benefits include an outside tap, wall lighting, weatherproof socket and gated pedestrian access to the driveway.

Garage

Single garage with metal up-and-over door, power and light connected, eaves storage space.

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