Detached house for sale in School Lane, Scaldwell, Northampton NN6

Believed to date from the 18th Century is this deceptively spacious four bedroom detached cottage, centrally located in the beautiful village of Scaldwell. Predominately made from iconic Northamptonshire stone, this characterful home boasts an abundance of fireplaces, exposed beams, modern but traditional kitchen / breakfast room, en-suite to bedroom one, off road parking and a cottage style garden.

Further benefits include, gas central heating uPVC double glazing (where specified), views onto the village green and a variety of footpaths into surrounding countryside including Pitsford Water.

In brief the accommodation comprises, entrance hall, utility/WC, kitchen / breakfast room, rear lobby, dining room, living room and garden room. First floor landing, bedroom one with en-suite, three further bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Outside to the front is a gravelled area and bedded border housing a variety of plants and shrubs. To the rear is a well-tended cottage style garden laid to lawn and gravel with paved patio area, brick built shed and an abundance of bedded plants, shrubs and trees. Viewing is essential to appreciate this property’s character and charm.

EPC Rating D. Council Tax Band F.

Local area information

The village of Scaldwell enjoys a rural location just north of the Pitsford Reservoir and has its own village hall, playing field and church. The nearest local services, shops and primary school can be found in the larger neighbouring village of Brixworth, 2 miles away, with the nearest secondary school being located a little further south in Moulton. Positioned just off the A508 main road, the A14 'east coast highway' can be reached within 5 miles of Scaldwell and in turn links directly to both the M1 and M6 motorways at Catthorpe interchange. There are mainline rail stations at both the town of Northampton (8 miles) and Market Harborough (10.4 miles) offering services to London Euston, Birmingham New Street and St Pancras respectively. Both towns provide a variety of high street shopping, eateries, entertainment, hospital and local authority facilities.

The accommodation comprises

entrance hall

Entrance via door from the side elevation. Windows to side elevation. Radiator. Tiled flooring. Space for coats and boots. Doors to utility / WC and kitchen / breakfast room.

Utility / WC

Two windows to side elevation. Radiator. Butler sink and WC. Plumbing for washing machine. Tiled splash backs. Tiled floor. Door to the rear garden.

Kitchen / breakfast room 5.31m (17'5) x 5.05m (16'7)
Two uPVC double glazed windows to front elevation overlooking the village green. UPVC double glazed window to rear elevation. Radiator. Fitted with a range of wall, base and drawer units with wooden work surfaces over. Integrated dishwasher and fridge. Stainless steel sink unit. Space for cooker with tiled splash back and extractor hood over. Exposed ceiling beam. Open brick fireplace with built in cupboards either side. Tiled flooring. Stable door leading to front elevation. Glazed door to:

Rear lobby

UPVC double glazed bay window with French doors leading onto the patio. Radiator. Stairs rising to first floor landing with understairs storage cupboard. Oak flooring. Exposed beams. Stripped doors to:

Living / dining room

Living area 5.05m (16'7) x 4.17m (13'8)
uPVC double glazed window to front elevation with views towards the village green. Radiator. Multi fuel wood burning stove with tiled hearth and wooden mantle. Wooden flooring. Wall light points. Glazed door to garden room. Further central fireplace separating the living and dining areas.

Dining area 3.35m (11') x 3.25m (10'8)
uPVC double glazed window to front elevation with view towards the village green. Radiator. Oak flooring. Recessed ceiling spotlights.

Garden room 2.82m (9'3) x 3.25m (10'8)
Double glazed window to side elevation. Exposed beams. Tiled flooring. Double glazed double doors to rear elevation.

First floor landing

UPVC double glazed window to rear elevation. Radiator. Doors to:

Bedroom one 3.61m (11'10) x 4.14m (13'7)
uPVC double glazed window to front elevation with views overlooking the village green. Radiator. Walk in wardrobe. Cast iron fireplace. Door to:

En-suite

Radiator. Suite comprising low level WC, shower cubicle and wash hand basin set into vanity unit. Tiled walls. Extractor fan.

Bedroom two 3.63m (11'11) x 3.76m (12'4)
uPVC double glazed window to front elevation overlooking the village green. Radiator. Original fireplace. Double fitted wardrobes.

Bedroom three 2.67m (8'9) x 3.07m (10'1)
uPVC double glazed window to front elevation overlooking the village green. Radiator.

Bedroom four 2.72m (8'11) x 2.51m (8'3) min
uPVC double glazed window to front elevation overlooking the village green. Radiator.

Bathroom

UPVC double glazed window to rear elevation. Radiator. Suite comprising low level WC, panelled bath with shower over and wash hand basin set into vanity unit. Tiled walls.

Outside

front garden

Planted area enclosed by walling.

Carport

Accessed via double gates from School Lane and laid to gravel.

Rear garden

A cottage style, walled garden with a high degree of privacy. Patio area. Lawned area. Brick built outhouse. Small pond. Further paved seating area. Bedded borders housing a variety of plants, shrubs and trees.

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.

Viewings

By appointment only through the agents Jackson Grundy – open seven days a week.

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