'Aspirational Homes' from Magenta Estate Agents showcase a spectacular detached home which has been expertly and respectfully renovated to the highest of standards. Indeed, meticulous attention to detail has been paid to every aspect resulting in an abode perfect for today's modern family.
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
FEATURES* Superb open-plan kitchen/dining/family room with soaring vaulted ceiling
* Contemporary fitted kitchen with granite worktops, integrated appliances and boiling-water tap
* Anthracite-grey aluminium bifold doors crafted in Germany and uPVC double-glazed sash-style windows
* Limestone floor tiles with underfloor heating throughout the ground floor
* Bespoke oak staircase and oak internal doors throughout
* Sleek, contemporary sanitaryware complemented by attractive wall tiling
* Possible building plot with annexe or investment potential (STPP)
GROUND FLOORThe entrance hall affords a warm and spacious greeting. The stunning and durable limestone flooring is a particular feature flowing seamlessly from the hall into the living areas and throughout the ground floor; the accompanying underfloor heating gifting you even and consistent warmth, and toasty warm feet! The flooring is complemented by limestone skirting. In addition there is a lovely feature wall with floral design, recessed LED downlights and a bespoke oak staircase with wide stair treads.
Study/Home Office3.78m x 3.46m (12' 5" x 11' 4") Whilst currently used as an office, this well-proportioned room could be easily adapted to your specific needs, whether that be a separate playroom for the children, a games room or even an additional bedroom should an elderly relative come to stay. There is plenty of natural light thanks to the room's dual aspect.
Utility Room3.50m x 2.12m (11' 6" x 6' 11") Providing ample storage space, the utility is fitted with a range of contemporary 'cashmere' cabinets with complementary oak worktops, further comprising a 1.5 bowl composite sink and drainer unit, space for washing machine and tumble dryer, concealed Vaillant boiler, recessed LED downlights, heated towel rail.
CloakroomFitted with a wall-hung WC and vanity basin unit with limestone splashback, feature 'floral' panel concealing the manifold for the underfloor heating, recessed LED downlights, extractor fan.
Family Room4.96m x 4.60m (16' 3" x 15' 1") The hallway opens up into the fantastic family room, at the heart of which is a superb fireplace with free-standing 'Purevision' PV85 multifuel stove which nestles within the exposed-brick chimney breast on a limestone hearth: a cosy and heart-warming focal point. Additional highlights include the standout limestone flooring with recessed colour-changing LED floor lighting, walk-in box-bay window, exposed brick walling and accent wall lighting. There is also a useful built-in storage cupboard and a rear door giving access to the garden and driveway. Open plan to:
Kitchen/Dining Room7.00m x 4.64m (23' x 15' 3") A superlative room with a dramatic vaulted ceiling which draws your eyes upwards, enhancing the feeling of space and light. The KITCHEN AREA is fitted with a range of contemporary grey cabinets with granite worktops and upstands, further comprising an undermount sink unit with Quooker boiling water tap, and integrated Siemens appliances including a dishwasher, oven with steam function, oven with microwave function, fridge, freezer and additional tall fridge. There is also a statement breakfast bar peninsula with granite 'waterfall' worktop and built-in Siemens induction hob, further comprising a built-in Caple wine cooler and ample under-counter storage space. The super-sociable DINING AREA is bathed in natural light and enjoys an instant connection with the outdoors thanks to the full-height glazing and aluminium bifold doors. There are also recessed LED downlights, electric Velux roof windows and a characterful exposed brick wall.
Lounge6.94m x 3.48m (22' 9" x 11' 5") When the mood takes you, close the double oak doors and retreat from open-plan living into the lounge where light pours in from the three windows and bounces off the bright, white walls.
FIRST FLOORStairs rise up from the ground floor to the galleried landing with oak balustrade, double cupboard housing the unvented hot-water cylinder, all communicating oak doors to:
Master Bedroom4.38m x 3.53m (14' 4" x 11' 7") A beautifully blank canvas of brilliant white makes the master bedroom feel airy and bright. Oak doors lead to the en suite and separate DRESSING ROOM.
Master En SuiteLuxuriate in the sleek en suite which is fitted with a range of contemporary bathroom furniture including a vanity basin unit and two tall mirror cabinets, wall-hung WC with Grohe flush plate, double-width shower enclosure with ceiling-mounted 'rain' shower and separate handshower, waterproof shower panels, tiled floor, heated towel rail.
Guest Bedroom5.98m x 4.03m (19' 7" x 13' 3") A guest bedroom fit for a queen (or a king-sized bed!) with a feature walk-in box-bay window and an oak door leading to:
En SuiteRelax and unwind in the en suite which is fitted with a contemporary vanity basin unit, bathroom mirror cabinet, wall-hung WC with Grohe flush plate, walk-in shower enclosure with ceiling-mounted 'rain' shower and separate handshower, waterproof shower panels, tiled floor, heated towel rail.
Bedroom Three4.59m x 3.70m (15' 1" x 12' 2") A dual-aspect double bedroom benefiting from a free-standing wardrobe with sliding mirror doors, and recessed LED downlights.
Bedroom Four3.90m x 2.29m (12' 10" x 7' 6") A light and airy bedroom looking out over Thorpe Street.
BathroomThe fresh and clean ambiance of the family bathroom makes it the perfect haven in which to soak and unwind. Comprising a free-standing slipper bath with bath shower mixer, vanity basin unit, wall-hung WC with Grohe flush plate, heated towel rail, tiled floor, bathroom mirror cabinet.
OUTSIDEFrom Thorpe Street, access the property via wooden gates onto a tarmacadam driveway providing ample off-street parking and flanked on either side by attractive raised beds edged with reclaimed railway sleepers, also home to two elegant silver birch trees. Beyond the driveway is a superb patio which combines natural Indian sandstone paving with porcelain paving. The elevated principle lawn is retained by rustic sleepers and sustainable gabion walls and accessed via steps from the patio. At the very top of the garden, you are rewarded with pleasant rooftop views, vegetable beds, fruit trees, greenhouse and shed.
Potential Development OpportunitiesAdjacent to the driveway entrance, there is a STONE OUTBUILDING which the present vendors use for storage but which could, subject to planning, be converted to a garden office or studio, for example.
Also, at the time of preparing these property particulars, the current vendors have architect drawings prepared in readiness for applying for planning permission to create a two-storey detached dwelling with associated parking which would be located in the north-east section of the garden. If approved, this would make an ideal annexe to the main property. Alternatively, it could be rented out as an investment property or sold separately should you not want to develop the plot yourself.
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