'Aspirational Homes' from Magenta Estate Agents present a simply stunning link-detached family home impeccably presented by the current owners and located just a short stroll from the local primary, junior and secondary schools. Offered to the market with 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
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 an obscure-glazed door into the hall which affords a lovely warm welcome and features oak flooring, ceiling coving, staircase with white-painted turned spindles and handrail rising to the first-floor landing, open understairs area ideal for console table, radiator with attractive decorative cover, all communicating doors to:
CloakroomFitted with a suite comprising a low-level WC and vanity basin unit with black gloss door and tiled splashback, vinyl flooring, black-painted radiator with shelf over, ceiling coving, obscure double-glazed window to the front aspect.
Lounge4.55m x 3.65m (14' 11" x 12') (excluding bay window) The superb lounge is flooded with natural light thanks to the walk-in double glazed box-bay window and further enjoys a feature electric cream-coloured stove set upon a polished granite hearth with decorative painted fire surround which provides a superb focal point for the room. Further comprising ceiling coving, TV point, radiator, second radiator with decorative cover, wall light points, feature oak flooring that continues through from the hallway and unifies the hall with the reception rooms, glazed double doors leading to:
Dining Room3.20m x 3.13m (10' 6" x 10' 3") A well-proportioned reception room decorated in neutral colours and also affording oak flooring, ceiling coving, radiator, rear-aspect double-glazed sliding doors leading to:
ConservatoryOf uPVC double-glazed construction with brick-built base, the light and bright conservatory affords French doors to the side aspect opening onto the patio and windows to the side and rear aspect that capture lovely views of the rear garden. Further comprising a tiled floor, ceiling fanlight, wall-light points and a feature painted brick wall which further brightens the space.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room3.59m (max) x 3.20m (max) 2.188m (min) (11' 9" max x 10' 6" (max) 7' 2" (min)) Accessed via a glazed door from the hall, the kitchen is fitted with a range of hand-painted wall and base units having roll-top work surfaces over and under-cabinet task lighting, further comprising a 1.5 bowl sink and drainer unit with mixer tap over, complementary tiling to splashbacks, built-in AEG electric double oven and built-in microwave, built-in 4-ring Bosch gas hob with multi-speed extractor fan over, space for under-counter fridge, space and plumbing for dishwasher, tiled floor, recessed ceiling downlights, ceiling coving, double-glazed window to the rear aspect overlooking the rear garden, radiator, glazed door leading to:
Utility Room3.38m x 1.50m (11' 1" x 4' 11") Fitted with a double base unit having a roll-top work surface over and incorporating a stainless-steel sink and drainer unit with mixer tap over. Further comprising tiling to splashbacks, space for dishwasher, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for tall fridge/freezer, wall-mounted Ideal gas-fired boiler, ceiling coving, consumer unit, radiator, wooden obscure double-glazed door to the rear aspect giving access to the rear garden, internal door leading to the garage.
FIRST FLOORWith access to the loft space, radiator with decorative cover, double-glazed window to the side aspect, ceiling coving, built-in cupboard housing the hot-water cylinder and linen shelving, all communicating doors to:
Master Bedroom3.65m x 3.21m (12' x 10' 6") The bright and airy master double bedroom affords ceiling coving, TV aerial point, radiator, double-glazed window to the rear aspect, archway leading to:
En SuiteFitted with a white suite comprising a low-level WC, pedestal wash-hand basin with mixer tap over, double-width shower enclosure with mains-fed shower, complementary wall tiling to the shower area, ceiling coving, radiator, extractor fan, obscure double-glazed window to the side aspect.
Bedroom Two3.26m x 3.06m (10' 8" x 10') Another light and bright double bedroom benefiting from a range of fitted bedroom furniture including two double wardrobes, drawer units and bedside cabinet. Further comprising ceiling coving, radiator and double-glazed window to the front aspect.
Bedroom Three2.59m x 2.25m (8' 6" x 7' 5") A single bedroom with a built-in cupboard over the stairwell providing hanging and storage space, radiator, ceiling coving and double-glazed window to the front aspect.
BathroomRefitted with Roca sanitaryware comprising a pedestal wash-hand basin with mixer tap over, low-level WC, panelled side-grip bath with bath shower mixer over, polished wall tiling to water-sensitive areas with feature natural stone mosaic border, heated towel rail, recessed ceiling downlights, ceiling coving, tiled floor, obscure double-glazed window to the rear aspect.
OUTSIDEThe low-maintenance frontage is laid to a combination of gravel and paving with the remainder comprising a tarmacadam driveway providing off-street parking and in turn leading to the garage.
Fully enclosed by timber fencing, the lovely rear garden which slopes gently upwards to the rear boundary features a shaped lawn with meandering path bordered with flower beds that leads to a further gravelled area with attractive rockery. The paved patio affords the ideal place for al-fresco dining (weather permitting!) with further benefits to include an outside tap, outside light, gated pedestrian access to the side of the property, and further gate to the side.
GarageSingle garage with up-and-over door, power and light connected, gas meter, internal door to the utility room.
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