Property for sale in Northampton NN6, 4 Bedroom
Quick Summary
- Property Type:
- Property
- Status:
- For sale
- Price
- £ 650,000
- Beds:
- 4
- County
- Northamptonshire
- Town
- Northampton
- Outcode
- NN6
- Location
- High Street, Long Buckby, Northampton NN6
- Marketed By:
- Jackson Grundy, Long Buckby
- Posted
- 2019-04-17
- NN6 Rating:
- More Info?
- Please contact Jackson Grundy, Long Buckby on 01327 600124 or Request Details
Property Description
Holly House is a charming early 17th century period property with Grade II* listed status and Special Architectural Importance. Boasting a wealth of character features and versatile accommodation with attractive detached outbuilding which is used as a one bedroom cottage, hayloft, and two storage barns, ideal for further conversion (subject to the necessary planning permissions). The full accommodation in the main house comprises of lower ground floor kitchen/breakfast room with walk-in pantry, dining room with gas fired Rayburn stove. To the ground floor is the main entrance door, two large reception rooms, both with fireplaces and lovely views over the gardens, a cloakroom, and stairs leading to the first floor. There are two bedrooms and a family bathroom, with the master bedroom also boasting an en-suite shower room. To the second floor are two further bedrooms, both with built in wardrobes. The entire property is heated by gas central heating via the Raburn stove. Outside, the landscaped plot of half an acre is mainly laid to lawn, with a variety of trees and shrubs. To the front, Holly House sits beyond double timber gates and enjoys ample off road parking and access to the detached outbuilding. This well-presented family home is offered with no onward chain.
EPC: Exempt
Local area information
Midway between Northampton and Rugby, this large parish includes the two smaller settlements of Murcott and Buckby Wharf on the Grand Union Canal. Only 2 miles from M1 J18 Watford Gap, the village also has a railway station with mainline services to London Euston and Birmingham. The infant and junior schools within the village feed to Guilsborough secondary school 6 miles away and there are also private prep schools less than half an hour away. In addition to various sporting and social clubs, the village has C of E, Baptist and United Reform churches and a very good range of shops and services including small supermarkets, designer dress boutique, chemist, newsagent, butcher, hairdresser, estate agent, public houses, restaurants, medical practice, dentist and library.
The accommodation comprises
lower ground floor
Steps from the front lead down to the kitchen which is accessed via a stable door.
Kitchen 4.55m (14'11) x 4.50m (14'9)
Fitted with a range of base level cabinets with granite work surfaces over, incorporating an inset stainless steel sink and drainer unit with mixer tap over. Space for freestanding cooker. Space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. A range of built-in cupboards provides further storage. Built in linen cupboard houses hot water immersion cylinder. Further features include a central timber beam with exposed beam rafters, and twin casement windows overlooking the rear garden. Open access to the inner hall. Radiator. Space for a breakfast table.
Walk in pantry 2.13m (7) x 2.13m (7)
Window to front and side. Fitted with a range of shelving.
Inner hall
Stairs rising and turning to the ground floor, and further access to:
Dining room 4.55m (14'11) x 4.44m (14'7)
Triple aspect room with casement windows to front, side and rear elevations. Beamed ceiling. Frestanding Rayburn gas fired stove set into an inglenook fireplace, which serves the central heating system and domestic hot water. Stairs to ground floor. Walkway to inner hall.
Ground floor
hall
Stairs rise and turn to the first floor. Original front door leading to rear garden. Open access to:
Family room 4.72m (15'6) x 4.32m (14'2)
This triple aspect room has multi-pane windows to the front and rear. Central fireplace with carved timber surround and inset Clearview multi-fuel burner set on a tiled hearth. Radiator. Ceiling beam. Door leading to cloaks area. Door leading to cloakroom.
Cloakroom
Window to side and front elevation. Radiator. Pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Feature stone arch. Serving hatch. Door to sitting room.
Sitting room 4.62m (15'2) x 4.52m (14'10)
A dual aspect room with windows to the front and rear with window seat. Wide oak exposed plank floorboards and a central fireplace with an inset Clearview multi-fuel burner set in a stone surround with a brick hearth. Built in storage cupboard. Television point. Radiator.
First floor
landing
An attractive stone mullion window overlooks the rear garden. Doors to master bedroom, bedroom two, and the bathroom. Stairs rising to the second floor.
Master bedroom 4.75m (15'7) x 4.60m (15'1)
A dual aspect room with windows to the front and rear with window seats. Two radiators. Central beamed ceiling. Picture rail. Range of built-in wardrobes providing hanging and storage space. Television point. Door to:
En-suite
Fitted with a three piece suite comprising a corner shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC. Tiling to splash back areas. Radiator. Extractor fan.
Bedroom two 4.83m (15'10) x 3.30m (10'10)
A triple aspect room with multi-pane windows to front and rear. Two radiators. Built in cupboard with double doors and storage above. Central exposed timber.
Bathroom 2.13m (7) x 2.13m (7)
Fitted with a three piece suite comprising panelled bath with electric shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Tiling to splash back areas. Windows to front and side elevations. Radiator.
Second floor
landing
Exposed wide oak floorboards. Stone mullioned window overlooking the rear garden. Open balustrades to the staircase. Exposed ceiling timbers. Access to small storage areas. Doors to bedrooms three and four.
Bedroom three 3.20m (10'6) x 3.81m (12'6)
Semi vaulted ceiling with a window to the side and a built-in wardrobe. Radiator.
Bedroom four 3.12m (10'3) x 3.35m (11)
Semi-vaulted ceiling and a window to the side. Velux window. Built in wardrobe. Exposed oak floorboards. Radiator.
Outside
Cottage - sitting room 6.10m (20) x 2.95m (9'8)
Approached by a timber latched door, there are exposed ceiling timbers and gas-fired stove. Radiator. Window to both sides. A further latched door leads to a staircase rising to the first floor, and there is a door to the cloakroom.
Cloakroom
Fitted with a two piece suite comprising a pedestal wash hand basin and WC with tiling to splash back areas. Extractor fan. Window to side elevation. Original water pump.
First floor - bedroom
High ceiling with exposed A frames and ceiling timbers. Windows to side and rear elevations. Access to loft space. Radiator. Dor to loft area.
Loft area
This unconverted space has exposed timbers and stone walling. There is a wall mounted gas fired boiler serving the central heating system for the cottage.
Barn one 71.32m (234) x 4.72m (15'6)
Approached by twin leaf double doors with a further door to the side. Light and power connected.
Barn two 5.23m (17'2) x 4.32m (14'2)
Twin leaf doors to the front and a further courtesy door to the side. Light and power connected.
Front garden
The property is set back from the road and is approached by double leaf timber gates. The front garden is enclosed by brick and stone walling and laid to lawn with various flower and shrub borders with a mature Sweet Chestnut tree. A gravelled drive p[rovides off road parking for several vehicles. Access at the side leads to a side paved and brick patio with raised flower borders, which is a secluded sun spot. Steps lead up to the rear garden.
Rear garden
The whole plot extends to approximately half of an acre. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with various flower and shrub borders with maturing trees including a Magnolia and Lime. The area is enclosed by brick and stone walling with Beech hedging to the rear with deep flower and shrub borders, path areas and small vegetable garden.
Agents notes
The property is Listed Grade II* as a Building of Architectural or Historic Interest, and as such does not require an EPC.
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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