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3 Main Street, Farthingstone, NN12Main Street, Northamptonshire
£315,000Guide Price
Property Features
Full Details
Details:
3 Main Street is one of only four similarly styled properties that were built in the early 1950s to accommodate agricultural workers in Farthingstone. This rarely available 3-bedroom property was designed by a private firm of architects and built to a higher-than-average specification by Adkins and Cooper for Daventry Rural Council. The build cost was noted by the Chairman of the Housing Committee at the time who remarked that “[due to the high costs] we could certainly not continue to build the type [of housing] we put up in Farthingstone!”. The build cost and quality of construction is, however, testimony to the sound structure that remains standing on Main Street today. Occupying an elevated position and with a large front garden and driveway providing off-road parking, homes like this rarely become available in the village. Indeed, the property has remained in the ownership of the same family since it was originally constructed. Although some modernisation works are now required, it is hoped that this delightful home can be passed on to another family who will enjoy both its well-proportioned accommodation, sympathetic design, and of course the local village community.
Location:
Farthingstone is a lovely village situated on the brow of a hill and surrounded by delightful countryside. It really is one of the most desirable places to live in Northamptonshire with many picturesque stone houses. The Joymead, open to the public, is a hidden gem located on the opposite side of the road to the property. These immaculately maintained and beautiful gardens contain a poignant cloister area beneath a Collyweston slate as a memorial to the war dead.
The local pub, The Kings Arms, is a free house and attracts many visitors who delight both in the secret garden and the fantastic real ales.
Farthingstone is less than a 40-minute commute to Milton Keynes where a wide range of shops and facilities are available as well as Milton Keynes Central Railway with direct and frequent trains to London Euston.
Local Authority: West Northamptonshire Council
Council Tax Band: B
EPC Rating: Current: E
Services: Oil, LPG, Electricity, Drainage, and Water
Agent Note:
The property requires full modernisation and is subject to a grant of probate. In addition, as the property has been occupied by the same family since construction, the deeds remain unregistered, and the vendor is liaising with solicitors in this regard.
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 carried out a survey of the property, nor have they 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 entrance hall is accessed through a double-glazed storm porch and contains the original part-glazed timber front door. Within the hallway is ample space for storage, cloaks and shoes and full height glazed doors lead to the sitting room and dining room. A straight flight of stairs incorporating solid timber balustrading leads to the first-floor accommodation.
Sitting Room:
The large dual aspect sitting room incorporates a three-unit double-glazed window to the front elevation and a two-panel double glazed door with side light to the rear elevation providing access to the garden. There is a sealed gas fire with tile surround and hearth.
Dining Room:
The dining room is a good size and incorporates a double-unit window and a further single unit window to the front elevation providing good natural lighting. An electric storage heater has been installed and there is also a corner gas fire with reconstituted stone surround and tiled hearth.
Kitchen:
The kitchen is located to the rear of the property and contains a three-unit double-glazed window overlooking the garden and providing good natural lighting. The original melamine base units are still in place and a potential purchaser is likely to carry out replacement. There is an under-stairs storage cupboard and a separate large, vented pantry both with original four-panel doors. The floor mounted oil-fired boiler is located within the kitchen and is likely to require servicing or replacement. There is a glazed door to the dining room and a modern uPVC part-glazed door to the side, covered passageway. Subject to obtaining the necessary statutory approvals, the kitchen area could potentially be extended into the existing outside buildings to the rear.
First Floor Landing:
The first-floor landing area has a single-unit, double-glazed window providing natural lighting and overlooking the rear garden. Original four-panel doors lead to the bathroom and three double bedrooms. There is a useful storage cupboard, again with original four-panel door, currently housing the hot water cylinder.
Bedroom 1:
The main bedroom is a large double bedroom to the front right-hand side of the property. It has a three-unit double glazed window (currently misted and requiring replacement) overlooking the front garden. It incorporates an over-stairs storage cupboard.
Bedroom 2:
Bedroom 2 is another good double located to the front of the property and is well lit with a three-unit casement window overlooking the front garden.
Bedroom 3:
Another, smaller, double bedroom, and this time overlooking the rear garden with a three-unit double glazed window.
Bathroom:
The bathroom Is located to the rear left-hand side of the property and is fitted with a three-piece suite comprising cast iron enamel-finished tub with electric shower over, ceramic hand basin with pedestal and close-coupled WC. Polystyrene ceiling tiles have been fitted and consideration should be given to removing these prior to occupation. There is a two unit double glazed window to the rear aspect overlooking the garden.
Outside Areas:
Front Aspects:
The front garden is of above-average size and has mainly been laid to lawn. There is a driveway providing off-road parking. Perimeter boundaries comprise a mixture of low-level timber picket or close-board fencing. A delightful mature Magnolia tree is located to the centre of the lawned area. A hardstanding patio area for seating has been formed to the front elevation of the property overlooking the garden.
To the side of the property, a lean-to structure has been formed through which access is gained to the rear garden, brick store, ground floor WC and brick workshop.
Rear Aspect:
A pathway leads from the rear of the property around the outbuildings and workshop. The remainder of the garden has mainly been laid to lawn with a mixture of low-level close-board timber fencing and Conifer hedgerow.
Outbuildings:
There are a number of useful outbuildings associated with the property including a solid brick workshop, separate store, and WC, all of which have a concrete deck flat roof. Power and lighting is provided, and doors comprise original slatted timber ledged and braced elements.