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Archer Avenue, BraunstonArcher Avenue, Braunston, Northamptonshire
£315,000Guide Price
Property Features
Full Details
Description
A well-positioned three-bedroom mid-terrace house occupying an elevated plot in the village and enjoying a south-facing rear aspect with open views across the canal corridor and adjoining pastureland.
The accommodation extends to approximately 112sqm and is well presented throughout, with a good standard of finish and carefully chosen fittings. The layout includes two reception rooms, a kitchen/breakfast room, utility area and ground floor cloakroom, together with three bedrooms and a family bathroom to the first floor. Outside, there is off-road parking to the front and a well-arranged rear garden set over two levels, with raised decking, pergola, lawned areas, productive planting and direct access to the footpath beyond.
Braunston is a well-regarded village known for its canal heritage, surrounding countryside and good range of day-to-day amenities, with convenient access to nearby road and rail links.
The property further benefits from solar panels linked to a battery storage system, together with an air source heat pump, enhancing overall energy efficiency and offering the potential for lower day-to-day running costs.
Local Authority: West Northamptonshire Council
Council Tax: B
EPC Rating: TBC
Services: Electricity, Water, and Drainage
Heating: Central heating via air source heat pump and solar panels
Broadband: Ultrafast available with up to 1000Mbps download
Location
Braunston is a well-regarded Northamptonshire village known for its attractive canal-side setting at the meeting point of the Oxford Canal and the Grand Union Canal.
Everyday amenities are well provided for, including a village shop, public houses, and takeaway outlets. There is also a primary school, church and village hall, all contributing to a settled and active local environment.
The surrounding countryside is a particular draw, with a variety of public footpaths and bridleways accessible directly from the village, many following the canal corridors and open farmland. This setting makes the area especially appealing for walking, cycling and other outdoor pursuits.
For a wider range of facilities, the nearby market towns of Daventry and Rugby offer supermarkets, secondary schooling and leisure amenities. Rugby also provides a mainline railway station with regular services to London Euston, making the area a practical choice for commuters.
Road communications are convenient, with access to the A45, A5 and M1 (Junction 18) within reasonable distance, linking the village to Northampton, Coventry and the wider motorway network.
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 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.
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Main Entrance Hall
Entered through a frosted glazed door, the main entrance hall features oak-effect flooring and a straight flight of timber stairs with solid balustrading. Recessed wall niches add an attractive architectural detail, and the staircase is finished with a fitted loop-pile carpet. A part-glazed oak panel door leads through to the main sitting room.
Sitting Room
The sitting room is a well-proportioned reception space, centred around a large four-unit casement window that draws in good natural light and enjoys a south-facing outlook towards the canal and surrounding countryside. The room is tastefully presented and finished with oak-effect flooring, while a recessed fireplace with a riven stone hearth houses a Clearview stove, forming an attractive focal point.
Secondary Entrance / Utility Area
Entered via a part-glazed, stable-style uPVC door, the secondary entrance opens into a useful hall and utility space with room for coats, shoes and freestanding storage. Finishes include painted brickwork, emulsion and low-level timber panelling, together with oak-effect flooring.
There is a base unit with shelving above, a stainless steel sink with chrome mixer tap, and space for a washing machine beneath. A panelled door opens to the ground floor cloakroom, while a glazed rear door with three-point locking opens directly onto the pergola and raised deck, bringing in natural light from the south-facing aspect.
Cloakroom
The ground floor cloakroom is neutrally decorated and continues the oak-effect flooring from the adjoining utility space. It is fitted with a close-coupled WC and a ceramic corner wash hand basin with chrome pillar taps. Natural light is provided by a top-hung frosted casement window to the rear.
Kitchen / Breakfast Room
Located centrally within the ground floor, the kitchen enjoys a segmental bay window to the front elevation, with additional borrowed light from the French doors to the rear of the dining room.
The room is fitted with a range of Shaker-style base and wall units with solid oak work surfaces and matching upstands. A one-and-a-half bowl inset sink with brushed chrome mixer tap is positioned beneath the bay window, while integrated appliances include a Neff four-burner induction hob with extractor above, an electric oven and a dishwasher. There is also space for a full-height fridge freezer, and a breakfast bar provides an area for informal dining. The flooring is finished in oak-effect laminate to complement the entrance hall, and a part-glazed oak panel door opens to the main entrance hall.
Dining Room
The dining room enjoys a particularly attractive south-facing outlook over the rear garden, adjoining pastureland and the canal beyond. French doors open directly onto the pergola-covered decked terrace, creating a natural extension of the room and allowing for an easy connection between inside and out. There is space for a good-sized dining table and chairs, while a bespoke Shaker-style fitted cabinet with oak top, together with a glazed wall unit above, provides useful built-in storage and display space for crockery, glassware and tableware.
First Floor Landing
The first floor is arranged around a generous galleried landing, naturally lit by a two-light window to the front elevation. Matching loop-pile carpet continues from the stair, while solid timber panel doors open to the bedrooms and family bathroom. Additional storage is provided by a built-in double-door cupboard with glazed upper panels and fitted shelving, and a ceiling hatch gives access to the roof void.
Bedroom One
A well-proportioned double bedroom enjoying an attractive south-facing outlook over the canal corridor and adjoining pastureland. The room benefits from extensive fitted storage in the form of bespoke wardrobes incorporating hanging space, shelving and drawers, while the floor is finished in stained pine boards.
Bedroom Two
A further well-proportioned double bedroom with a large four-unit casement window to the south-facing elevation, enjoying an open outlook over the surrounding countryside. The room offers space for freestanding furniture and is finished with loop-pile carpet. A built-in double-door cupboard houses the hot water cylinder and immersion heater.
Bedroom Three
A versatile single bedroom, currently arranged as a home office, but equally suited for use as a guest bedroom or nursery. A three-light window to the front elevation provides natural light, while floors are painted pine boards and walls have neutral finishes. An overstairs cupboard with fitted shelving provides useful storage, and the current owners have installed a full-width workstation with shelving above to support home working.
Bathroom
A generously sized bathroom, well-lit by two separate frosted casement windows to provide natural light and ventilation. The room is tastefully presented and fitted with a four-piece suite comprising a large corner bath with integrated seat, chrome mixer tap and handheld shower attachment; a walk-in shower with glazed screen, rainfall shower head and separate handheld shower; a WC with concealed cistern set within a bespoke vanity unit; and a ceramic wash hand basin with chrome taps, also incorporated into the vanity cabinetry, which provides useful storage. The floor is finished in varnished original pine boards, and mechanical extract ventilation is also installed.
Front Aspect
The property is set back from Archer Avenue behind a wide grass verge, with a macadam crossover leading to a block-paved parking area to the front. A full-width block-paved path continues across the frontage, giving access to the two entrance doors, both set beneath projecting canopies. There is a well-kept lawn, low-level shrubs and seasonal perennial planting.
Rear Aspect
The rear garden is arranged over two levels and is a particular feature of the property, taking full advantage of its elevated position and south-facing aspect. Immediately to the rear of the house is a raised composite deck, with steps descending to the main garden. A pergola extends across much of the rear elevation, creating a sheltered seating and entertaining area and linking directly with the house via French doors from the dining room and a glazed door from the utility area, with views out towards the Oxford Canal and adjoining pastureland.
Beyond, the principal part of the garden is laid to lawn and enclosed by close-board fencing, with a mid-height picket fence marking the rear boundary. A traditional picket gate opens directly onto the footpath beyond, giving convenient access to the surrounding countryside and canal-side walks.
A further timber-built garden pavilion with shingled roof and decked seating area provides an additional outdoor sitting space, positioned to enjoy the open outlook. The garden also has a productive element, with a selection of established fruit trees including cooking and eating apples, plum and pear. A separately enclosed kitchen garden includes raised vegetable beds with paved and brick-edged paths between.
Practical storage is provided by two substantial timber sheds and a greenhouse. The larger shed has power and lighting, while the smaller shed is also fitted with lighting, making the space well suited to storage, potting and general garden use.