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2 The Green, Great HoughtonThe Green, Northampton
£550,000Guide Price
Property Features
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Description
2 The Green is a four-bedroom detached family home located in the centre of the desirable Northamptonshire village of Great Houghton. Situated in the centre of the village and overlooking the green, the property occupies a sizable plot with well-tended front and rear gardens.
The spacious accommodation includes a large entrance hall; dual aspect sitting room; dining room; family room; kitchen with large breakfast area; ground floor cloak room with shower; attached tandem double garage with rear workshop area; large galleried first floor landing; four bedrooms and a family bathroom. There is a large front garden with driveway leading to the garage and pedestrian access to the side elevation leading to the substantial south facing, well-tended rear garden. The property also benefits from impressive countryside views.
Location:
Great Houghton is a pretty village located on the elevated southern slopes of the Nene valley near to the market town of Northampton. The village is well situated for commuting with easy access to Northampton town centre, the M1 motorway, and trains from Northampton Railway Station are direct to London Euston.
The classically shaped spire of Great Houghton’s Church of St Mary the Virgin is an attractive landmark, and the village boasts two popular, traditional local pubs. There is a village hall and schooling is located in the adjacent village of Little Houghton for primary age children, and at the nearby Northampton Boys School or The Academy in Northampton. Private schooling is available at Wellingborough, Northampton High School for Girls and Quinton House.
Local Authority: West Northamptonshire (Northampton Area)
Council Tax: Band E
EPC: Rating E
Services: Gas, Electricity, Water, Drainage
Important Notice:
Whilst every care has been taken with the preparation of these Sales Particulars complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not constitute a contract or part of one. David Cosby Chartered Surveyors have not conducted a survey of the premises, nor have we tested services, appliances, equipment, or fittings within the property and therefore no guarantee can be made that they are in good working order. No assumption should be made that the property has all necessary statutory approvals and consents such as planning and building regulations approval. Any measurements given within the particulars are approximate and photographs are provided for general information and do not infer that any item shown is included in the sale. Any plans provided are for illustrative purposes only and are not to scale. In all cases, prospective purchasers should verify matters for themselves by way of independent inspection and enquiries. Any comments made herein on the condition of the property are provided for guidance only and should not be relied upon.
Entrance Hall
The main entrance hall is accessed via a useful open fronted storm porch with decorative panelled door and side light. Floors are finished with decorative timber laminate boards and carpeted stairs lead to the first-floor accommodation.
Solid oak four panel doors with brass ironmongery provide access to the ground floor cloakroom, kitchen, dining room and sitting room.
Sitting Room
A typical feature of properties from this period is the abundance of natural lighting and 2 The Green certainly does not disappoint in this respect. The sitting room is dual aspect and has large, double-glazed windows to the front and side elevations casting sunlight throughout the room. Floors are finished with cut pile carpet and there is a feature fireplace with inset open flame gas fire with oak surround and marble tiled inserts on a quarry tile hearth. Ceilings are fitted with perimeter ovolo covings and artificial lighting is provided by two pendant lights.
Kitchen
The kitchen is accessed off the entrance hall and has a range of good quality base and wall units with oak veneer surfaces and granite effect work tops. There is a stainless-steel sink and a half with drainer and mixer tap and built-in double door electric oven. The four-burner gas hob has a decorative hood over with carbon filter and light and there is space for a dishwasher and large fridge freezer. Ceilings have been finished with painted tongue and groove boarding and artificial lighting is provided by a three-way spotlight and 2 down lights. Floors are finished with ceramic tiles which extend through to the rear breakfast area.
Breakfast room
The breakfast room is located to the rear of the kitchen and has a large three-unit window overlooking the well-tended rear garden which provides good natural lighting. There is also a part glazed pedestrian door providing access to the rear patio areas and a timber flush door opening to the side garage and workshop areas. The ceramic tile floor from the kitchen extends through to the breakfast area and there is a decorative part glazed door opening to the rear family room. The breakfast area benefits from an abundance of storage which extends though from the kitchen and includes full height shelved cupboards. Further natural lighting is provided by the timber, double glazed roof light.
Family Room
Located on the south facing rear elevation of the property, the family room has fantastic natural lighting from the full height, double glazed door and side light. The room also has a timber double glazed roof light. Floors are finished with light ash effect laminate boards and there are perimeter ovolo plaster covings to the ceiling. An opening has been formed to the dining room.
Dining Room
The dining room is a good-sized space with a central pendant light and perimeter ovolo plaster covings. A four-panel oak door provides access to the large under stairs cupboard which has separate lighting and perimeter shelving.
Ground Floor Shower Room
Fitted with a close-coupled WC and wash hand basin, the ground floor cloak also has useful walk-in shower with natural lighting from a Velux window.
First Floor Landing
The first-floor landing has natural lighting from high level glass blocks and is fitted with stained pine balustrading. Four panel oak doors with brass ironmongery lead to the main bedrooms and family bathroom. A painted four panel door provides access to the airing cupboard which now houses a combination boiler and is fitted with slatted pine shelving. A large timber ceiling hatch provides access to the roof void.
Master Bedroom
The master bedroom is a good-sized double bedroom located to the front left-hand side of the property with an abundance of built-in storage including full height, five door wardrobe, perimeter low level shelving and cupboards as well as bed side cabinets. Good natural lighting is provided by the four-unit window overlooking the front elevation and walls are finished with decorative lining paper and floors have cut pile carpet.
Bedroom Two
A double bedroom with three unit south facing window overlooking the rear garden with far reaching countryside views. Perimeter covings have been installed and floors are finished with cut pile carpet.
Bedroom Three
A double bedroom with a three-unit window providing far reaching views and overlooking the south facing rear garden. Floors have been finished with cut pile carpet and perimeter ceiling covings have been installed.
Bedroom Four
A single bedroom located to the front right-hand side of the property and is fitted with cut pile carpet and has a two-unit window overlooking the front garden. Perimeter plaster covings have been installed.
Family Bathroom
The family bathroom has a south facing 2-unit window providing natural light and ventilation and is fitted with a 3-piece suite comprising close coupled WC, traditional clam-shell wash hand basin with ceramic pedestal and chrome mixer tap. The bath features a mixer tap and shower cradle and electric shower over. Walls are finished with a mixture of ceramic tile and decorative lining paper and ceilings are finished with painted tongue and groove boarding with recessed spotlights. Floors have light oak laminate boards and there is a heated towel rail.
Outside Areas
Front Aspect
The property is set well back from The Green with a large lawned area and driveway leading to the attached tandem garage providing off-road parking for several vehicles.
Rear Garden
The large rear garden is a delightful south facing space with plenty of natural sunlight and has been well-tended with established perimeter shrubs and fruit trees. There is a large patio area adjacent to the rear elevation of the property, perfect for alfresco dining. A pathway snakes through the garden to a raised lawn and gravel area which has an aluminium glass house and timber shed. The rear garden backs onto open fields.
Garage
The property benefits from a large attached tandem garage with window overlooking the rear garden and door to the breakfast room. Power and lighting have been provided and there is a useful rear workshop area.