Cottage for sale in Paddock Lane, Mears Ashby, Northampton NN6

Nestled along a characterful lane in one of the county's most esteemed villages, is this gorgeous country cottage. This stone built home enjoys the benefits of age and charm with the convenience of contemporary extension, merging the past and present beautifully. The accommodation comprises entrance hall, lounge with wood burner, open plan bespoke kitchen/family room and utility room/WC to the ground floor. On the first floor are three bedrooms and a well appointed bathroom. There are vaulted ceilings, exposed brick detail, attractive original windows to the front and timber latch doors to name some of its features. Outside, the front boasts a generous driveway and lawn with a concealed hardscaped garden to the side and rear. This is a delightful slice of English heritage not to be missed. EPC Raring D. Council Tax Band: C.

Local area information

Located between the towns of Northampton and Wellingborough, 9 miles and 4 miles respectively, Mears Ashby is laid in a square and enjoys a diverse and pleasant range of properties. Of particular note is Mears Ashby Hall, a Jacobean house on the south side of the village, whilst a stroll up Wilby Road will bring you to the Mission 48 memorial board, a detailed factual account of a wwii mid-air collision that occurred above the village. The village also has a very social community supporting a sports club, football club, 12th century All Saints Church, public house/restaurant and primary school. Finally, its position between both Northampton and Wellingborough means commuters can enjoy mainline rail services to London Euston, London St Pancras International, Birmingham New Street and Nottingham as well as nearby main road access to the A45 and A43 ring roads, which in turn give access to the M1 and M6 motorways and the A14.

The accommodation comprises

entrance hall

Enter via hardwood door. Stairs rising to first floor landing with cupboard under housing meters. Radiator. Quarry tiled flooring. Door to: -

Lounge

Original leaded light window to front elevation. Double glazed window to side elevation. Radiator. Feature exposed brick fireplace with inset wood burner. Door to an inner passageway which opens to: -

Kitchen/family room

Double glazed windows to side and rear elevations. Door to side elevation. Fitted with a range of bespoke solid wood base and wall mounted units with granite worktop surfaces over and peninsula extending to create a breakfast bar. Space for a range oven with extractor canopy over. Single drainer sink unit with mixer tap over. Tiled splash back areas. Integrated dishwasher. Space for fridge/freezer. Opening to a spacious family/dining room under a part glazed vaulted ceiling creating volume and flooded with natural light. Recessed spotlights to ceiling. Wood effect laminate flooring. Double doors to: -

Utility/WC

Double glazed window to rear elevation. The utility area offers space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer with worktop surfaces over. Single drainer sink unit with mixer tap over. Tiled splash back areas. Wall mounted boiler. Opening to the WC with double glazed window to front elevation, low level WC and radiator.

First floor landing

Recessed spotlights to ceiling. Display shelving. Latch doors to: -

Bedroom one

Skylight window to side elevation. Double glazed window to rear elevation. Radiator. Vaulted ceiling. Wall light points.

Bedroom two

Leaded light window to front elevation. Traditional style radiator. Bespoke wall to wall fitted wardrobes. Further double wardrobes.

Bedoom three

Leaded light window to front elevation. Traditional style radiator.

Bathroom

Obscure double glazed window to side elevation. Vertical radiator. Fitted with a contemporary white suite comprising panelled bath with wall mounted shower over and glazed splash screen, stylish wash hand basin with deep surround, mixer tap, and vanity unit under, and dual flush WC. Tiled splash back areas. Spotlights to ceiling. Tiled flooring.

Outside

front garden

Offering a gated, gravelled driveway for two or three vehicles, which leads to the concealed side garden. The front enjoys a southerly aspect with lawn, shrubs and trees with pathway to the attractive front entrance door.

Side & rear gardens

Concealed behind high level timber double gates is a gravelled area leading past a timber wood shed to a paved patio area. To the rear are further sheds. There is a water tap, lighting and tiled pitched storm porch over the side entrance door. Enclosed by timber panelled fencing.

Draft details

At the time of print, these particulars are awaiting approval from the Vendor(s).

Agent's note(S)

The heating and electrical systems have not been tested by the selling agent Jackson Grundy.

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