Welland Close, Raunds, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire

'Aspirational Homes' from Magenta Estate Agents showcase an extremely well presented family home that has been extended to both the front and rear. Add to this ample off-street parking, a garage and lovely rear garden and you have possibly the perfect abode for the growing 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. 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 (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

GROUND FLOOR

Enter the property to the front aspect via a uPVC door with decorative double glazing inset. Affording a warm and spacious welcome, the hall features wooden flooring, painted staircase with contrasting natural wood handrail and stair carpet runner with chrome stair rods, feature wallpapered wall, radiator, useful understairs area ideal for boots and shoes and with light connected, all communicating doors to:

Cloakroom

The cloakroom is fitted with a white WC and a vanity basin unit with mixer tap over and contrasting tiled splashback, white-painted wall panelling to dado height, wood-effect laminate flooring, front-aspect uPVC obscure double-glazed window.

Kitchen

3.25m x 2.75m (10' 8" x 9') Offering a contemporary twist on a timeless classic, the Shaker-style wall and base units are complemented by rustic oak worktops incorporating an undermount Butler-style sink unit, 3-way mixer tap with Brita water filter, tiling to splashbacks, integrated dishwasher, built-in microwave, free-standing Rangemaster 'Classic Deluxe' cooker with Rangemaster chimney extractor hood over, rear-aspect uPVC double-glazed window to the conservatory, recessed LED downlights, under-cabinet task lighting and LED plinth lighting, tiled floor, open-plan to:

Breakfast Room

2.71m x 2.25m (8' 11" x 7' 5") A light-filled informal dining area comprising a tiled floor, radiator, recessed LED downlights, rear-aspect uPVC double-glazed French doors which open out to the garden, door leading to:

Utility Room

2.34m x 2.13m (7' 8" x 7') Fitted with a range of white wall and base units with black granite-effect work surfaces over, space for washing machine and tumble dryer, space for fridge, side-aspect uPVC obscure double-glazed window, tiled floor, recessed LED downlights.

Lounge

7.50m x 3.10m (24' 7" x 10' 2")(plus recess)(plus bay window) The capacious and beautifully presented lounge affords a focal-point gas fireplace suite with stone fire surround and polished granite hearth, contrasting wallpapered chimney breast, front-aspect uPVC double-glazed bay window, ceiling coving, TV point, radiator, glazed double doors leading to:

Dining Room

3.56m x 2.32m (11' 8" x 7' 7") The formal dining room enjoys a feature wallpapered wall, ceiling coving, radiator and serving hatch to the kitchen. French doors lead to:

Conservatory

5.20m x 2.90m(max)2.3m(min) (17' 1" x 9' 6"(max) 7'7"(min)) The crème de la crème of conservatories, flooded with natural light from every angle. Of uPVC double-glazed construction on a brick-built base, the conservatory further comprises windows to the side and rear aspects, fitted window blinds, French doors to the side aspect opening out to the garden, wood-effect laminate flooring with underfloor heating, ceiling fanlight.

FIRST FLOOR

The landing affords access via a loft ladder to the loft space which houses the 3-year-old Ideal combination boiler (serviced annually), ceiling coving and built-in linen cupboard. Located off the landing is a STUDY AREA with rear-aspect uPVC double-glazed window, ceiling coving and radiator. From the landing, doors lead to the bedrooms and bathroom.

Master Bedroom

3.50m x 2.90m (11' 6" x 9' 6")(plus door recess)(plus wardrobe space) The master double bedroom benefits from built-in floor-to-ceiling wardrobes with sliding mirror doors, feature wall with patterned wallpaper, radiator and front-aspect uPVC double-glazed window.

Bedroom Two

5.00m x 2.34m (16' 5" x 7' 8") The white-painted wall panelling and barely-there, pale pink paint creates lightness and brightness in this lovely bedroom which further enjoys recessed LED downlights, beech laminate flooring, radiator and front-aspect uPVC double-glazed window.

Bedroom Three

4.62m x 1.91m(max) (15' 2" x 6' 3"(max)) An excellent-sized bedroom featuring beech laminate flooring, radiator and front-aspect uPVC double-glazed window.

Bedroom Four

2.60m x 2.71m (8' 6" x 8' 11")(plus door recess) A double bedroom with wood-effect laminate flooring, radiator and rear-aspect uPVC double-glazed window.

Bathroom

Relax and unwind in the super-sleek bathroom which has been recently refitted with a white gloss vanity unit incorporating a basin and back-to-wall WC, panelled bath with mixer tap over, corner shower enclosure with fixed 'rain' shower and separate hand shower, complementary wall tiling to the full ceiling height, grey oak laminate flooring, recessed LED downlights, heated towel rail, rear-aspect uPVC obscure double-glazed window.

OUTSIDE

Access to the property is via a block-paved driveway which provides ample off-road parking and in turn leads to the garage. Adding a vibrant splash of green is the shaped lawn edged with flower beds. A wooden gate allows pedestrian access to the rear garden.

Clearly much-loved by the present owners, the rear garden affords every opportunity for the family to enjoy life outdoors: from the manicured lawn with well-stocked borders and flowering cherry tree; to the excellent-sized paved patio with space for an outdoor dining set in readiness for the summer sunshine - there is also a timber deck for those larger garden parties. Further benefits include a solar water feature and an outside tap.

Garage

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

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