Butts Road, Raunds, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire

'Aspirational Homes' from Magenta Estate Agents showcase a superb 1930's family home which has been upgraded to an exceptionally high standard including a bespoke oak and glass staircase, and capacious master bedroom suite with luxurious en suite.

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

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

SPECIAL FEATURES

* Re-plastered and re-painted walls and ceilings throughout
* Bespoke oak and glass staircase
* Fitted interior wooden window shutters to all front-facing rooms
* 30ft master bedroom with dressing area and Juliet balcony
* Luxurious en-suite bathroom with built-in TV, and Wi-Fi compatible rain shower
* Low-maintenance, weatherproof Monocouche render

GROUND FLOOR

Enter the property to the front aspect via a uPVC door into the bright, spacious hall which features a bespoke oak and glass staircase rising to the first-floor landing, radiator, Hive Active Heating wireless thermostat, recessed ceiling downlights, ceiling coving, all communicating oak glazed doors to:

Sitting Room

6.50m x 3.64m (21' 4" x 11' 11")(plus bay) Elegant and beautifully dressed, the sitting room enjoys a focal-point real flame-effect LED electric fireplace suite, wall light points, ceiling coving, two radiators, TV point, front-aspect uPVC double-glazed bay window, side-aspect uPVC double-glazed window, and rear-aspect uPVC double-glazed bi-fold doors which maximise both the view of the garden and the light flooding into the room.

Formal Dining Room/Family Room

3.65m x 3.63m (12' x 11' 11")(plus bay) A good-sized, versatile reception room offering ceiling coving, TV and broadband/phone points, radiator, and front-aspect uPVC double-glazed bay window.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

6.20m x 3.77m (20' 4" x 12' 4") plus 3.16m x 2.75m (10' 4" x 9') plus additional 2.00m x 1.60m (6' 7" x 5' 3") The stunning kitchen is undoubtedly the sparkling heart of this period home, fitted with a sleek range of grey gloss handleless wall and base units complemented by black granite worktops and marble floor tiles. The kitchen more fully comprises a 1.5 bowl composite sink and drainer unit with mixer tap and pull-out rinsing spray, granite splashbacks, rear-aspect uPVC double-glazed window overlooking the rear garden, space for American-style fridge/freezer, space for dishwasher, feature breakfast island unit incorporating ample storage space with granite worktop over, underfloor heating, feature antique servants' call box, side-aspect uPVC double-glazed window, panel radiator, uPVC double-glazed French doors opening out to the rear garden, TV and telephone points, recessed ceiling downlights, Velux roof window, recess with Kenwood range cooker having concealed extractor fan over, doorway to WALK-IN LARDER/STORE with range of matching tower units providing additional storage and incorporating built-in Miele microwave and electric ovens. Door leading to:

Rear Lobby

With Velux roof window, tiled floor, uPVC double-glazed door leading to the rear garden, oak doors leading to the utility room and cloakroom.

Utility Room

2.00m x 1.20m (6' 7" x 3' 11") With fitted worktop, space for washing machine, wall-mounted Worcester gas-fired boiler, tiled floor, and side-aspect uPVC obscure double-glazed window.

Cloakroom

Fitted with a vanity basin and WC unit in gloss white with soft-close drawer, further comprising attractive glass mosaic tiling to splashbacks, heated towel rail, and rear-aspect uPVC obscure double-glazed window.

FIRST FLOOR

The light and airy landing enjoys a feature oak and glass balustrade, front-aspect uPVC double-glazed window on the half landing, ceiling coving, vertical designer radiator, loft hatch, all communicating oak doors to:

Master Bedroom Suite

9.18m x 3.97m (max) 3.05m (min) (30' 1" x 13' max 10' min) The crème de la crème of master bedrooms affording ample wardrobe space and a separate dressing area, further comprising rear-aspect French doors which give access to a Juliet balcony enjoying views of the garden, ceiling coving, two radiators, side- and rear-aspect uPVC double-glazed windows, oak door leading to:

En Suite

Prepare to luxuriate in the superb en suite which is tiled throughout and comprises a panelled side-fill bath with bath shower mixer over, white gloss vanity basin unit with mixer tap over, low-level WC, double-width shower enclosure with Wi-Fi compatible 'rain' shower and separate handset, extractor fan, recess over bath with colour-changing LED mood lighting, Bluetooth LED mirror with clock, built-in TV, vertical designer radiator with towel rails, recessed ceiling downlights, and rear-aspect uPVC double-glazed window.

Bedroom Two

3.65m x 3.65m (12' x 12') A generous double bedroom benefiting from a built-in floor-to-ceiling double cupboard, ceiling coving, recessed ceiling downlights, vertical 'anthracite' designer radiator, telephone point, and a front-aspect uPVC double-glazed bay window with useful storage built into the bay.

Bedroom Three

3.65m x 2.80m (12' x 9' 2")(including cupboard space) A well-proportioned bedroom with a built-in floor-to-ceiling double cupboard, radiator, ceiling coving, and a rear-aspect uPVC double-glazed window overlooking the garden.

Bedroom Four

3.65m x 2.54m (12' x 8' 4")(plus bay) A beautifully-presented bedroom affording a built-in floor-to-ceiling double cupboard, ceiling coving, radiator, and a front-aspect uPVC double-glazed bay window.

Bathroom

The luxurious hotel-style bathroom has been fitted with a white suite comprising a curvaceous free-standing bath with floor-mounted bath shower mixer tap, white gloss vanity basin unit with mixer tap over, wall tiling to the full ceiling height including feature glass mosaic tiling, Hudson Reed LED mirror, tiled floor, heated towel rail, extractor fan, recessed ceiling downlights, and rear-aspect uPVC obscure double-glazed window. Neighbouring the bathroom is a SEPARATE WC, fully tiled and fitted with a low-level WC, heated towel rail, recessed ceiling downlights and rear-aspect uPVC obscure double-glazed window.

OUTSIDE

The impressive and generous frontage certainly delivers on kerb appeal: from the block-paved carriage driveway which provides ample off-road parking whilst in turn leading to the garages; to the manicured lawn with well-stocked borders and mature trees. Mainly laid to lawn, the established rear garden is of a good size and enjoys a high degree of privacy. From the paved patio, steps lead up to the lawn which is fully enclosed by a mix of timber fencing and privet hedging. There is access to the tandem garage and store, with further benefits to include an outside tap, exterior lighting and gated pedestrian access to the front garden. The property enjoys a TANDEM GARAGE 10.03m x 2.74m (32' 11" x 9') and an integral SINGLE GARAGE (5.31m x 3.38m (17' 5" x 11' 1"), currently used as a home gym, both with sectional doors and power and light connected. To the rear of the tandem garage is an attached store also with power and light.

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