'Aspirational Homes' from Magenta Estate Agents showcase an executive detached home with double garage that is the largest of just four similar properties built circa 1996. Enjoying a non-estate location on the outskirts of the town, this superb abode must be viewed to appreciate the size and quality of accommodation on offer.
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. Nearby Stanwick Lakes affords extensive play areas to keep families entertained, and acres of wide open spaces and paths. Rushden Lakes, with its picturesque lakeside setting, affords opportunities galore to shop, eat and play: from department stores and everyday essentials; a wide variety of restaurants and cafés; to activities including indoor climbing and trampolining, a soft play facility and multiplex cinema.
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 FLOOREnter the property to the front aspect via a uPVC door with decorative double glazing inset. Offering that all-important extra space for your coats and shoes, the porch comprises front- and side-aspect uPVC double-glazed windows, tiled floor, door leading to the double garage, uPVC obscure double-glazed door leading to:
HallAffording a warm welcome, the hall features ceiling coving, white painted balustrade rising to the first-floor landing, useful understairs storage cupboard, radiator, door leading to the kitchen, glazed double doors leading to:
Living Room6.93m x 4.42m (22' 9" x 14' 6") Enjoying ample space to relax and unwind, the beautifully presented living room affords a focal-point polished stone fireplace with coal-effect gas fire. Further comprising dado rail, ceiling coving, TV aerial point, two radiators, two front-aspect uPVC double-glazed windows, and double-glazed sliding doors which flood the room with natural light whilst also providing access to the rear garden. From the living room, glazed double doors lead to:
Dining Room3.48m x 2.90m (11' 5" x 9' 6") The well-proportioned dining room also enjoys access to the garden via double-glazed sliding doors. Further comprising dado rail, ceiling coving, radiator, door leading to:
Kitchen4.51m x 3.75m (14' 10" x 12' 4") The kitchen is fitted with a range of oak-effect wall and base units with complementary worktops over, further comprising a 1.5 bowl sink and drainer unit with waste disposal unit, tiling to splashbacks, built-in 'Neff' electric double oven, built-in 'Neff' 4-ring gas hob with concealed extractor fan over, integrated 'Neff' dishwasher, integrated fridge and freezer, tiled floor, ceiling coving, two rear-aspect uPVC double-glazed windows looking out over the lovely rear garden, door leading to:
Utility RoomFitted wall and base units with work surface over, stainless-steel sink and drainer unit, space for washing machine, space for compact tumble dryer, space for tall fridge/freezer, ceiling coving, radiator, tiled floor, coat hanging space, uPVC obscure double-glazed door leading to the rear garden, door leading to:
CloakroomFitted with a vanity basin unit with mixer tap over, low-level WC, complementary wall tiling to dado height, radiator, ceiling coving, tiled floor, rear-aspect uPVC obscure double-glazed window.
FIRST FLOORStairs rise from the hall to the landing which comprises a white painted balustrade, ceiling coving and ceiling rose, access to the loft space, all communicating doors to:
Master Bedroom4.14m x 3.51m (13' 7" x 11' 6") The master double bedroom affords a stylish range of fitted bedroom furniture including ample wardrobe storage, bedside cabinets and a dressing table. Also with ceiling coving, radiator, front-aspect uPVC double-glazed window with a pleasant view towards the church, door leading to:
En SuiteSleek and spacious, the en suite is fitted with white gloss bathroom furniture incorporating a basin with mixer tap over and back-to-wall WC with concealed cistern, majority wall tiling with contrasting border tiling, shower enclosure with decorative PVC wall panels, ceiling coving, heated towel rail, shaver light, extractor fan, built-in airing cupboard housing the hot-water cylinder and linen shelving, front-aspect uPVC obscure double-glazed window.
Bedroom Two3.54m x 3.21m (11' 7" x 10' 6") A roomy double bedroom decorated in calming neutral tones, also benefiting from fitted furniture providing ample hanging and storage space. Further comprising ceiling coving, radiator and rear-aspect uPVC double-glazed window overlooking the rear garden and fields beyond.
Bedroom Three4.14m x 2.64m (13' 7" x 8' 8") Another spacious bedroom offering a built-in storage cupboard, ceiling coving, radiator and front-aspect uPVC double-glazed window.
Bedroom Four3.20m x 2.55m (10' 6" x 8' 4") With a built-in storage cupboard, ceiling coving, radiator and rear-aspect uPVC double-glazed window.
BathroomCool and contemporary, the bathroom is fitted with white gloss bathroom furniture incorporating a basin with mixer tap over and back-to-wall WC with concealed cistern, side-grip panelled bath with bath shower mixer over, complementary wall tiling with contrasting border tiling, heated towel rail, shaver light, ceiling coving, extractor fan, rear-aspect uPVC obscure double-glazed window.
GardensThis superlative home is set well back from the road behind an expansive block-paved driveway which affords off-road parking for several vehicles. On arrival, splashes of vibrant colour greet you courtesy of the raised brick flowerbeds and herbaceous borders.
Every bit as immaculate as the home's interior is the lovingly maintained rear garden; at its heart a manicured lawn. Now that Spring has sprung and the days grow ever warmer, why not take advantage of the large paved patio and invite your friends and family round for a tasty al-fresco meal. To the rear of the garden is an attractive pergola beneath which you can sit and relax with a glass of wine, nature as your neighbour. Enclosed by timber fencing, the garden further benefits from a wooden shed, wall lighting, water tap and gated pedestrian access to the front garden.
Double GarageTwin up-and-over doors, power and light connected, water tap, Ideal gas-fired boiler.
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