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Rockhill Road, Long Buckby, NN6Rockhill Road, Long Buckby
£239,950Guide Price
Property Features
Full Details
A traditional Victorian mid-terrace retaining many period features including detailed stone lintels, original stripped pine floors and decorative cast-iron fireplaces and refurbished to an extremely high standard. Accommodation includes two double bedrooms, family bathroom, two reception rooms, refitted kitchen, and separate utility. There is also a useful large, detached garage with vehicular access from Station Road.
Location:
Rockhill Road is situated in the heart of the Northamptonshire village of Long Buckby which has a good range of shops including small supermarkets, a chemist, a newsagent’s and post office, public houses and restaurants. The village also has its own medical practice and dentist, a library and a good range of sporting clubs and a junior school.
Long Buckby Railway Station, which is within walking distance of the property, has direct links to London Euston and Birmingham New Street and International stations. The village also enjoys excellent road links, making it conveniently accessible to neighbouring towns and cities and an ideal location for commuters.
Long Buckby is surrounded by Northamptonshire countryside, offering numerous opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking, cycling, and bird-watching. The proximity to nature reserves and parks makes it an ideal location for those who appreciate outdoor pursuits and scenic beauty. Long Buckby Wharf adds a picturesque and tranquil charm to the village and is nestled alongside the historic Grand Union Canal. This serene spot is perfect for leisurely walks and enjoying the natural beauty of the waterways.
Local Authority: West Northamptonshire Council (Daventry Area)
Council Tax: B
EPC: C
Services: Gas, Electricity, Water, Drainage
Important Notice:
These particulars are subject to vendor approval. 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.
Sitting Room
The sitting room is accessed from the main front entrance door and features a large four unit double glazed window overlooking the front aspect. This spacious room has high ceilings, typical for this period of property which extends throughout the house. Walls are neutrally decorated, and floors comprise original strip pine boards with brass hit-and-miss vents. There is a custom-built meter cupboard with oak worktop to the chimney alcove and heating is provided by a traditional styled column radiator. The feature fireplace is a woodburning stove with oak mantlepiece and slate hearth. An opening leads through to the dining room.
Dining Room
The centrally located dining room is a large space with feature gas open fire set within a traditionally styled timber surround incorporating a tiled hearth. Original stripped pine floorboards flow through from the sitting room and natural lighting is provided by a modern sash style casement window overlooking the rear aspect. Walls are neutrally decorated and heating is provided by a traditional column radiator. There is a useful understairs cupboard with stripped pine four-panelled door incorporating shelving with white painted brick walls and fitted with lighting and power. A further stripped pine door leads to the first floor accommodation with a lower half landing and loop pile carpet to the treads and risers. There is a large opening which leads through to the kitchen.
Kitchen
Located to the rear elevation of the property and fitted with a range of shaker style base and wall units, incorporating a sink with chrome mixer tap, a two-door electric oven with a four-burner gas hob, and contemporary extractor hood, and built-in dishwasher. Natural lighting is provided by a sash style window to the side elevation and there is further natural lighting beneath a cambered brick arch to the rear elevation with four-unit window. A part glazed door provides pedestrian access to the patio area. Period features include a brick chimney breast with cambered brick arch and original soot box.
First Floor Landing
The loop pile carpet to the stairs extends through to the first-floor landing. Stripped pine doors open to the bedrooms and family bathroom. Walls are neutrally decorated and there is a large, hinged ceiling hatch with extendable ladder providing access to the roof void.
Bedroom One
Bedroom one is a good sized double bedroom located to the front of the property with a modern sash style window overlooking the front garden. Floors are fitted with loop pile carpet and walls are neutrally decorated with deep set profile skirtings. There is a traditional cast-iron fireplace, and a plastered ceiling rose has been formed around the central pendant light.
Bedroom Two
A further double bedroom located to the centre of the property and with matching loop pile carpet and neutrally decorated walls. There is a decorative cast-iron fireplace and natural lighting is provided by a modern sash style window with far reaching countryside views to the rear. There is a useful over stairs storage cupboard with stripped pine door and 3 no. slatted pine shelves.
Bathroom
Located to the rear elevation of the property and with a part glazed stripped pine door, the family bathroom is refitted with a three-piece suite comprising contemporary ‘P’ shaped bath with chrome mixer tap and shower over, ceramic wash hand basin with pedestal, and close-coupled WC. There is a purpose built boiler cupboard housing the combination boiler and floors are fitted with oak effect Karndean boards. Natural lighting is provided by a modern sash style window with frosted glazing overlooking the rear aspect. Walls have sage metro tiles above sanity appliances and a tall ladder towel rail provides heating. Artificial lighting is provided by three spotlights and mechanical extract ventilation has been installed.
Front Aspect
The property is set back from Rockhill Road with a facing brick front boundary wall with steps leading down to a pathway which extends to the main front entrance door. There is a shallow raised planter with traditional timber sleeper retaining wall and the remainder of the front garden is laid with shingle.
Rear Garden
The rear garden extends to over 100 ft and includes a good-sized raised patio area with block sets and engineering brick steps leading up to the kitchen and outbuilding. There is a good sized central lawn area with timber sleeper retaining wall and a central pathway which leads to a picket fence with steps leading down to the detached garage / workshop. Boundaries comprise timber close board fencing and there is a vehicular right of way across an alley way running parallel to Rockhill Road.
Garage
The detached garage / workshop is of concrete sectional construction beneath a corrugated steel roof and has double swing timber vehicular doors and a separate double swing pedestrian door. Power and lighting have been installed.