Dovecote Close, Raunds, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire

'Aspirational Homes' from Magenta Estate Agents present a superb family home with rear-facing views towards St. Peter's church. Enjoying a select cul-de-sac position within a sought-after, established development, this lovely property affords a light and airy interior that includes a hall, living room leading through to the dining room, kitchen with utility and cloakroom off, master bedroom with en suite, three further bedrooms and bathroom, whilst outside are well-tended lawned gardens, driveway and garage.

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 into the porch which is of a good size and comprises side-aspect uPVC double-glazed windows and wood-effect laminate flooring. A double-glazed wooden door with obscure double-glazed sidelight leads to:

Hall

Affording a warm welcome, the hall features oak laminate flooring, white-painted staircase rising to the first-floor landing, ceiling coving, radiator, consumer unit, doors leading to the kitchen and lounge/dining room.

Living Room

5.11m x 3.57m (16' 9" x 11' 9") Embracing an abundance of natural light the LOUNGE AREA enjoys a feature coal-effect fireplace with a stone finish which draws the eye and creates a warming focal point. Further comprising accent wall lighting, ceiling coving, radiator, TV and telephone points, and front-aspect uPVC double-glazed bay window. The living room is open-plan to:

Dining Room

3.57m x 2.82m (11' 9" x 9' 3") The dining room affords ceiling coving, radiator, door leading to the kitchen, rear-aspect double-glazed windows and door leading to:

Conservatory

4.59m x 3.17m (15' 1" x 10' 5") Light-filled and spacious, the conservatory is of uPVC double-glazed construction on a brick-built base, further comprising windows to the side and rear aspects, doors opening out to the garden, tiled floor, Dimplex wall heater, TV point.

Kitchen

3.79m x 2.87m (12' 5" x 9' 5") The kitchen is fitted with a range of Shaker-style wall and base units in a sophisticated beech finish with brushed metal bar handles, further comprising granite-effect laminate work surfaces, 1.5 bowl stainless-steel sink and drainer unit with mixer tap over, complementary tiling to splashbacks, built-in electric double oven, built-in ceramic hob with brushed-steel splashback and chimney extractor hood over, integrated dishwasher, rear-aspect uPVC double-glazed window overlooking the garden and capturing a lovely view of the church, recessed ceiling downlights, further range of matching wall and base units providing ample storage space, recess for American-style fridge/freezer, open-plan to the UTILITY AREA which has space for a washing machine and tumble dryer, concealed Worcester boiler, uPVC double-glazed door leading to the rear garden, door leading to:

Cloakroom

Fitted with a white suite comprising a pedestal wash-hand basin and low-level WC, attractive stone-effect wall tiling to water-sensitive areas continuing into the windowsill, radiator, rear-aspect uPVC obscure double-glazed window.

FIRST FLOOR

Stairs rise from the hall to the first-floor landing which features oak laminate flooring, ceiling coving, radiator, access to the loft space, good-sized airing cupboard housing the hot-water cylinder and fitted linen shelving, all communicating doors to:

Master Bedroom

4.56m x 3.41m (15' x 11' 2") Decorated in restful neutral tones, the master bedroom is fitted with a range of wardrobes providing ample hanging and storage space, ceiling coving, radiator, front-aspect uPVC double-glazed bay window, door leading to:

En Suite

Fitted with a white suite comprising a pedestal wash-hand basin with mixer tap over, low-level WC, double-width shower enclosure with Mira electric shower, complementary wall tiling with contrasting mosaic border tiles, heated towel rail, ceiling coving, front-aspect uPVC obscure double-glazed window.

Bedroom Two

3.58m x 3.16m (11' 9" x 10' 4") A good-sized double bedroom enjoying oak laminate flooring, recessed ceiling downlights, ceiling coving, radiator and rear-aspect uPVC double-glazed window which offers an exceptional view of the church.

Bedroom Three

4.02m x 2.58m (13' 2" x 8' 6") Another double bedroom comprising ceiling coving, radiator and front-aspect uPVC double-glazed window.

Bedroom Four

2.55m x 2.48m (8' 4" x 8' 2") Currently used as a study, with a stunning church view to inspire a thousand words! Alternatively, a single bedroom with ceiling coving, radiator, and rear-aspect uPVC double-glazed window.

Bathroom

Fitted with a suite comprising a pedestal wash-hand basin, low-level WC, side-grip panelled bath with mixer tap over, complementary wall tiling to water-sensitive areas, ceiling coving, shaver light, rear-aspect uPVC obscure double-glazed window.

OUTSIDE

To the front of the property, lies a low-maintenance block-paved driveway which provides ample off-road parking and in turn leads to the garage.

Fully enclosed by timber fencing, the child-friendly rear garden enjoys a good-sized paved patio with plenty of space for a dining table and chairs; kick back, relax and drink in the view of the church while the children play safely in their own little 'playground' (not included) with bark chipping base. The opposite corner of the garden offers space for a trampoline, whist the remainder of the garden is lawned. Further benefits include wall lighting, outside tap and gated pedestrian access to the front of the property.

Garage

Single garage with up-and-over door, power and light connected.

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