Furnells Close, Raunds, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire

'Aspirational Homes' from Magenta Estate Agents present a thoughtfully extended family home with garage situated within a regarded cul-de-sac that is within easy reach of the town-centre amenities.

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

GROUND FLOOR

Enter the property to the front aspect via a wooden door with decorative coloured glazing inset. The welcoming entrance hall affords feature wooden flooring, stairs rising to the first-floor landing, coat hanging space, telephone point, radiator, all communicating doors to:

Living Room

5.64m x 3.01m (18' 6" x 9' 11") The well-presented lounge is decorated in warming neutral tones with a feature fireplace incorporating a cosy multi-fuel stove with exposed brick surround and oak lintel beam over. Additionally, one can expect to find ceiling coving, TV point, radiator, front-aspect uPVC double-glazed window with deep windowsill ideal for display, and glazed double doors leading to:

Dining Room

2.85m x 2.77m (9' 4" x 9' 1") A light and airy dining space featuring wooden flooring, accent wall lighting points, two radiators, double-glazed window to the side aspect, uPVC double-glazed doors which open out to the rear deck, open-plan to:

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

5.92m x 4.68m (19' 5" x 15' 4") The epitome of sleek modern living, the kitchen has been fitted with a contemporary range of white gloss wall and base units with integrated handles, complemented by marble-effect work surfaces; a superb breakfast island affords the opportunity to gather the family for casual dining or conversation. The kitchen further comprises under-cabinet LED task lighting, composite sink and drainer unit with mixer tap over, complementary tiling to splashbacks, built-in Zanussi electric double oven, integrated Neff dishwasher, integrated fridge and freezer, CDA ceramic hob with brushed-steel chimney extractor hood over, grey oak laminate flooring, recessed ceiling downlights, radiator and TV point. On a warm summer's evening why not throw open the rear-aspect uPVC double-glazed French doors and let the outside inside.

Utility Room

Accessed via the kitchen, the utility comprises a fitted work surface incorporating a stainless steel sink and drainer unit, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, fitted wall units, tiled floor, radiator, coat hanging space, door leading to the garage, double-glazed window to the rear aspect, double-glazed door to the rear-aspect giving access to the rear garden.

Shower Room

Fitted with a white suite comprising a pedestal wash-hand basin with mixer tap over, low-level WC, built-in double-width shower enclosure with Bristan electric shower and waterproof shower panels to the full ceiling height, radiator, uPVC obscure double-glazed window to the front aspect.

FIRST FLOOR

Light and spacious landing with access to the loft space, built-in airing cupboard housing the hot-water cylinder and linen shelving, further built-in cupboard housing the Baxi boiler, two uPVC double-glazed windows to the front aspect, all communicating doors to:

Master Bedroom

4.56m x 2.78m (15' x 9' 1") The master double bedroom enjoys a feature wall with patterned wallpaper, ceiling coving, radiator and uPVC double-glazed window to the rear aspect. An archway leads to the DRESSING AREA which enjoys fitted wardrobes providing hanging and storage space, ceiling coving, door leading to:

En Suite Bathroom

Soothing and calming, soft grey is the perfect colour for this relaxing retreat. The en suite has been fitted with a period-style white suite comprising a pedestal wash-hand basin with mosaic stone splashback tiling, low-level WC and free-standing bath with 'ball and claw' feet and bath shower mixer over. The en-suite further benefits from feature wooden flooring, radiator, ceiling coving and obscure double-glazed window to the rear aspect.

Bedroom Two

3.91m x 2.49m (12' 10" x 8' 2") Decorated in neutral tones and benefiting from built-in wardrobes with sliding mirror doors, radiator and uPVC double-glazed window to the front aspect.

Bedroom Three

3.02m x 2.89m (9' 11" x 9' 6") A double bedroom comprising a TV point, radiator and uPVC double-glazed window to the rear aspect.

Bedroom Four

4.26m x 2.41m (14' x 7' 11") A further double bedroom with wood-effect flooring, ceiling coving, radiator and uPVC double-glazed window to the front aspect.

Bathroom

The bathroom has been fitted with a white suite comprising a pedestal wash-hand basin, low-level WC, side-grip panelled bath with bath shower mixer over, complementary wall tiling to water-sensitive areas, mirrored recess with tiled shelf, radiator, extractor fan.

OUTSIDE

A block-paved driveway lies to the front of the property, affording ample off-road parking and in turn leading to the garage. The main entrance to the home lies beneath a canopy porch 'garnished' with mature climbing plants which promise a vibrant splash of colour when spring has sprung.

Fully enclosed by timber fencing, the established rear garden enjoys a raised timber deck, ideal for al fresco entertaining on a warm, sunny day, or simply relaxing with a glass of wine and a good book while the children play. Adding a splash of year-round vibrant green, the artificial lawn is low-maintenance; the well-stocked borders, including a superb palm tree, are edged with railway style sleepers. Further benefits including exterior lighting, small open-fronted timber 'garden tidy', tap and gated pedestrian access to the front of the property.

Garage

Integral garage with roller door, power and light connected.

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