4 bedroom house

A four bedroom detached bungalow located in a semi-rural position with views of open countryside, 3.59 acre paddock, stable block with five stables and tack room, brick-built workshop and an open garage. In total, the property extends to 3.95 acres.

LOCATION
The popular village of Cold Ashby is surrounded by rolling countryside and local amenities to include a public house, village hall and playing fields, bowls club, church and a 27 hole golf club with function room and club house. The village is reached via the A5199, Northampton to Leicester Road, with excellent access to the A14 approximately 1.5 miles away, which in turn gives access to the M1 and M6 at Catthorpe Interchange approximately 8 miles. The pretty market town of Market Harborough is approximately nine miles in distance and Rugby thirteen miles, both of which offer large supermarkets, high street shopping and main line train stations to London St Pancras International and London Euston respectively. Long Buckby station being approximately seven miles in distance. Primary and secondary education is provided in the nearby village of Guilsborough. Both schools have an excellent reputation. Independent schools in the area include Spratton Hall Prep School, Maidwell Hall together with Bilton Grange at Dunchurch. Public schools include Rugby, Wellingborough, Uppingham, Oundle and Oakham.

ACCOMMODATION
The front door opens into a spacious entrance hall, with attractive wooden parquet flooring. There is a bespoke cupboard which currently provides space for a washing machine and tumble dryer, and doors which lead to the ground floor accommodation. Bedroom three is accessed off the main entrance hall and features a bay window, wood effect flooring and walk in wardrobe. An inner hall has continuation of the parquet flooring, a useful storage cupboard and bathroom fitted with a wash hand basin, WC and bath. The kitchen/dining room also features parquet flooring and extends from the front of the property to the rear and is fitted with a variety of cream shaker style kitchen cabinets, including a pantry cupboard, with wooden worktops over. Integrated appliances include a fridge/freezer, electric hob and dishwasher. There is space for a range style cooker and a central breakfast bar provides further storage solutions, housing pan and cutlery drawers, and divides the kitchen and dining area which has a bay window with patio doors inset affording views over the paddock. A further hall with two storage cupboards leads to bedroom four which is currently being used as an office. The guest bedroom (Bedroom 2) has an en-suite attached which has tiled flooring, a wash hand basin inset over a white high gloss vanity unit, WC and shower enclosure. Also accessed from the inner hall is the sitting room with an attractive bay window, space for a log burner and sliding patio doors, both of which afford plenty of natural light and provide views across the gardens. To the right of the main entrance hall the master bedroom is accessed, which features dual aspect windows and a door to an attached en-suite, fitted with a corner shower enclosure, WC and wash hand basin, with tiling to the splashback areas with attractive mosaic feature. A door and a set of stairs provide access to an attic room on the first floor. From the en-suite there is access to a further room which has fitted shaker style cupboards and drawers with laminate work surfaces over with fitted appliances to include an induction hob and single oven. This room can also be accessed from the main entrance hall.

OUTSIDE
The property is approach via a shared tarmacadam driveway, leading to a five bar gate which provides access to hardstanding and parking for several vehicles, in front of which is an open double garage which houses a secure room. This would make an ideal tack room. There are five 12’ x 14’ stables. The formal gardens are approximately 1/3 of an acre and extend to the side and rear of the property, mainly laid to lawn and backing onto paddock land. There is a large patio, providing an ideal space for outside dining and entertaining, and a raised decked area to the front and side of the summer house, which is of a timber construction and has power and lighting. There are planted borders with various shrubs and flowers and a further brick-built outbuilding which would make an ideal workshop as well as a store, housing the boiler. The 3.59 acre paddock is accessed via a gate from the property and is enclosed by stock proof fencing.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
West Northamptonshire Council Tel:0300-126700. Council Tax band – E.

VIEWING
Strictly by prior appointment via the selling agent Howkins & Harrison. Contact Tel:01788-564666.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
Only those items in the nature of fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. Other items are specifically excluded. None of the appliances have been tested by the agents and they are not certified or warranted in any way.

SERVICES
None of the services have been tested and purchasers should note that it is their specific responsibility to make their own enquiries of the appropriate authorities as to the location, adequacy and availability of mains water, electricity, gas and drainage services.

FLOORPLAN
Howkins & Harrison prepare these plans for reference only. They are not to scale.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Every care has been taken with the preparation of these Sales Particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. In all cases, buyers should verify matters for themselves. Where property alterations have been undertaken buyers should check that relevant permissions have been obtained. If there is any point, which is of particular importance let us know and we will verify it for you. These particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. All measurements are approximate. The fixtures, fittings, services and appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Photographs are provided for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included in the sale. Plans are provided for general guidance and are not to scale.