House For Sale £700,000
Wharf House is a substantial detached early Victorian period former cattle barn and kiln converted to a dwelling in 1985 standing directly adjacent to the Grand Union Canal. The property has been occupied by the present owners since 2014 and several significant improvements have been carried out and most recently the refitting of the kitchen in 2017. The interior extends to in excess of 2,300 square feet with four bedroomed accommodation, two with en suite facilities and a superb 19 foot square living room standing beneath a high vaulted ceiling with exposed king post trusses. A particular feature is the spacious open plan kitchen/breakfast room with trifold doors opening directly to the walled rear garden which in turn backs onto the canal bank where there is a 60 foot mooring available to rent. Externally there are very well kept gardens to the front and rear offering a high degree of privacy as well as two integral garages and private off road parking.
Accommodation
Ground Floor
Pantry (9'5 x 9'5 (2.87m x 2.87m))
Approached through a composite front door the hall has a wood effect ceramic tiled floor and fitted floor and wall cabinets giving internal access to the garage and also leading to the utility room.
Utility Room (8'9 x 5'10 (2.67m x 1.78m))
Fitted with Shaker floor and wall cabinets with hardwood work surfaces incorporating a one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit and with plumbing for washing machine and point for tumble dryer.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room (20'6 x 18'1 (6.25m x 5.51m))
A spacious open plan room in the centre of the house which trifold doors opening to the rear terrace and walled garden beyond. The kitchen area is fitted with Shaker style floor and wall cabinets with hardwood work surfaces and one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit and there is an additional cocktail sink with filtered, boiling and cold water on tap. The kitchen unit incorporate a breakfast bar and the focal point is the stainless steel Flavel Range Cooker with two ovens and grill and a seven place gas hob beneath a cooker hood. There is plumbing for automatic dishwasher, built in fridge/freezer, additional larder fridge and a breakfast bar. The breakfast area leads to:-
Entrance Hall (16'5 x 5'5 (5.00m x 1.65m))
With windows to the side and rear this hall contains the stairs rising to the first floor with understairs cupboard and a door leading to:-
Cloakroom (7'0 x 3'8 (2.13m x 1.12m))
With an Ideal Mexico gas fired boiler the cloakroom has a white suite of corner wash basin, WC and a vertical heated towel rail.
Inner Hall (13'9 x 2'10 (4.19m x 0.86m))
With a high level window and also housing the airing cupboard with slatted shelving this room leads to two of the bedrooms and the family bathroom.
Snug (14'4 x 10'8 (4.37m x 3.25m))
Currently used as a work from home office this room has an exposed ceiling beam, TV point and french doors leading to a loggia which in turn opens to the rear garden.
Bedroom Three (10'0 x 11'3 (3.05m x 3.43m))
Used as a guest room this room also has an exposed ceiling beam with dado rail and leaded light pvcu window to the rear elevation.
Family Bathroom (7'10 x 6'5 (2.39m x 1.96m))
Comprising a white suite of jacuzzi whirlpool shower bath, WC with concealed cistern, vanity wash basin with cupboards under and including a vertical heated towel rail.
First Floor
Landing (7'9 x 7'9 (2.36m x 2.36m))
With a door leading to the front elevation decorated with a leaded light stained glass canal boat design occuli window.
Lounge (19'0 x 19'0 (5.79m x 5.79m))
The first floor lounge stands beneath a high vaulted ceiling with exposed king post trusses and purlins and the focal point is the open hearth fireplace which has an Aarrow cast iron log burner with wall mounted TV point over. There are windows to both front and rear elevations and winding staircase leads to:-
Sleeping Deck (10'0 x 8'4 (3.05m x 2.54m))
Currently used as a study this deck is located in the eaves of the living room with a vaulted ceiling and a hatch leading to the attic storage space.
Guest Bedroom Suite
Bedroom Two (18'1 x 15'7 (5.51m x 4.75m))
Approached through double leaf doors this room also has a vaulted ceiling with four velux roof lights and extensive low level fitted wardrobes with hanging space. A door leads to:-
Shower Room En Suite (13'9 x 7'0 (4.19m x 2.13m))
With a white suite of quadrant shower cubicle with Hansgrohe shower, vanity wash basin with cupboards under, WC and a fitted dressing table and drawers. There is a vertical heated towel rail, a window to the gable end elevation and a door leading to:-
Dressing Room (6'11 x 4'1 (2.11m x 1.24m))
Providing useful additional storage space.
Inner Landing (10'1 x 3'4 (3.07m x 1.02m))
With doors leading to:-
Master Bedroom Suite
Bedroom One (15'6 x 12'4 (4.72m x 3.76m))
With a high vaulted ceiling with exposed king post truss this room is approached through a dressing area measuring 7'4 x 7'2 and in turn has a single casement door leading to a balcony sun deck at the rear. A further door leads:-
Bathroom En Suite (7'9 x 7'1 (2.36m x 2.16m))
With a white suite of jacuzzi whirlpool shower bath, vanity wash basin and WC. There is a vertical heated towel rail and window to rear elevation.
Sun Deck
Accessed by an external staircase and also internally from the master bedroom the timber sun deck has a seating area and timber balustrade allowing views directly over the adjoining canal. The deck wraps around the gable end of the house where there is a log store, a canal viewing platform and double leaf gates leading to Furnace Lane.
Outside
Wharf House stands backs from Furnace Lane behind an open plan front garden laid to lawn and well stocked with a variety of mature shrubs including a fine specimen Red Robin Hedge, Laurel bushes and Cotoneaster. A tarmac drive leads to a private block paved off road parking apron which stands in front of the integral garages.
Garages (18'4 max x 16'2 max and 12'6 min (5.59m max x 4.93m max and 3.81m min))
Approached through individual up and over doors one of which is electrically operated there are light and power connections and an internal door to the entrance hall.
Rear Garden
Enclosed within a high boundary wall the rear garden is approached by an expanse of terrace with steps leading up to a waterfall pond adjacent to which there is a level lawn. There are two further terraces, one standing immediately at the rear of the house where there is a loggia beneath the balcony sun deck which serves as a barbeque area. There are well stocked flower borders with a variety of mature shrubs and small tress including Pink Lady Apple, Magnolia, Plum, Red Robin, Bay and Cherry. At the far end of the garden there is a timber summerhouse with external lighting included.
Canal Mooring And Historical Note
The 60 foot canal mooring is held in hand by the vendors by a relative of the vendors who would be prepared to give up the mooring to be rented from the adjoining owners at a rent passing of £1,800 per year. The nearby canal has five non liveable moorings plus additional permanent liveable moorings and the mooring adjacent to the house is connected to the house power supply. Wharf House is constructed of stone and brick beneath a slate roof and is believed to have been built for use by canal horses and cattle. The property is believed to date from year 1842.
Services
Main drainage, gas, water and electricity are connected. Central heating is through radiators from an Ideal gas fired boiler installed in 2010 and the property has the benefit of access to BT fibre broadband internet.
Local Amenities
Within the village there is a Post Office, the Church of England Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, General Store, Newsagents, Hairdressers, two Public Houses and Butchers. There is a Village Hall, W.I., Monday Club and there are cricket and tennis clubs. There is a Recreation Ground and the village green is reputed to be the largest in the country. Access is available to the M1 motorway at junction 16. Educational facilities include the Nether Heyford Primary School and Secondary Education is at nearby Bugbrooke at the Campion School.
Council Tax
South Northamptonshire Council - Band F
How To Get There
From Northampton proceed in a westerly direction along the A4500 Weedon Road to the roundabout junction with Upton Way. Continue straight on along the dual carriageway signposted on the A45 towards the M1 at junction 16. Continue straight over the M1 and then fork left where signposted to Flore and Upper Heyford. Turn left in Upper Heyford signposted towards Nether Heyford and proceed into the village along Middle Street passing the Olde Sun public house on the left hand side. At the T junction turn right adjacent to the village green and then turn first left into Furnace Lane. Proceed out of the village along Furnace Lane then over the humped back bridge over the canal where Wharf House stands immediately on the left hand side.
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Accommodation
Ground Floor
Pantry (9'5 x 9'5 (2.87m x 2.87m))
Approached through a composite front door the hall has a wood effect ceramic tiled floor and fitted floor and wall cabinets giving internal access to the garage and also leading to the utility room.
Utility Room (8'9 x 5'10 (2.67m x 1.78m))
Fitted with Shaker floor and wall cabinets with hardwood work surfaces incorporating a one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit and with plumbing for washing machine and point for tumble dryer.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room (20'6 x 18'1 (6.25m x 5.51m))
A spacious open plan room in the centre of the house which trifold doors opening to the rear terrace and walled garden beyond. The kitchen area is fitted with Shaker style floor and wall cabinets with hardwood work surfaces and one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit and there is an additional cocktail sink with filtered, boiling and cold water on tap. The kitchen unit incorporate a breakfast bar and the focal point is the stainless steel Flavel Range Cooker with two ovens and grill and a seven place gas hob beneath a cooker hood. There is plumbing for automatic dishwasher, built in fridge/freezer, additional larder fridge and a breakfast bar. The breakfast area leads to:-
Entrance Hall (16'5 x 5'5 (5.00m x 1.65m))
With windows to the side and rear this hall contains the stairs rising to the first floor with understairs cupboard and a door leading to:-
Cloakroom (7'0 x 3'8 (2.13m x 1.12m))
With an Ideal Mexico gas fired boiler the cloakroom has a white suite of corner wash basin, WC and a vertical heated towel rail.
Inner Hall (13'9 x 2'10 (4.19m x 0.86m))
With a high level window and also housing the airing cupboard with slatted shelving this room leads to two of the bedrooms and the family bathroom.
Snug (14'4 x 10'8 (4.37m x 3.25m))
Currently used as a work from home office this room has an exposed ceiling beam, TV point and french doors leading to a loggia which in turn opens to the rear garden.
Bedroom Three (10'0 x 11'3 (3.05m x 3.43m))
Used as a guest room this room also has an exposed ceiling beam with dado rail and leaded light pvcu window to the rear elevation.
Family Bathroom (7'10 x 6'5 (2.39m x 1.96m))
Comprising a white suite of jacuzzi whirlpool shower bath, WC with concealed cistern, vanity wash basin with cupboards under and including a vertical heated towel rail.
First Floor
Landing (7'9 x 7'9 (2.36m x 2.36m))
With a door leading to the front elevation decorated with a leaded light stained glass canal boat design occuli window.
Lounge (19'0 x 19'0 (5.79m x 5.79m))
The first floor lounge stands beneath a high vaulted ceiling with exposed king post trusses and purlins and the focal point is the open hearth fireplace which has an Aarrow cast iron log burner with wall mounted TV point over. There are windows to both front and rear elevations and winding staircase leads to:-
Sleeping Deck (10'0 x 8'4 (3.05m x 2.54m))
Currently used as a study this deck is located in the eaves of the living room with a vaulted ceiling and a hatch leading to the attic storage space.
Guest Bedroom Suite
Bedroom Two (18'1 x 15'7 (5.51m x 4.75m))
Approached through double leaf doors this room also has a vaulted ceiling with four velux roof lights and extensive low level fitted wardrobes with hanging space. A door leads to:-
Shower Room En Suite (13'9 x 7'0 (4.19m x 2.13m))
With a white suite of quadrant shower cubicle with Hansgrohe shower, vanity wash basin with cupboards under, WC and a fitted dressing table and drawers. There is a vertical heated towel rail, a window to the gable end elevation and a door leading to:-
Dressing Room (6'11 x 4'1 (2.11m x 1.24m))
Providing useful additional storage space.
Inner Landing (10'1 x 3'4 (3.07m x 1.02m))
With doors leading to:-
Master Bedroom Suite
Bedroom One (15'6 x 12'4 (4.72m x 3.76m))
With a high vaulted ceiling with exposed king post truss this room is approached through a dressing area measuring 7'4 x 7'2 and in turn has a single casement door leading to a balcony sun deck at the rear. A further door leads:-
Bathroom En Suite (7'9 x 7'1 (2.36m x 2.16m))
With a white suite of jacuzzi whirlpool shower bath, vanity wash basin and WC. There is a vertical heated towel rail and window to rear elevation.
Sun Deck
Accessed by an external staircase and also internally from the master bedroom the timber sun deck has a seating area and timber balustrade allowing views directly over the adjoining canal. The deck wraps around the gable end of the house where there is a log store, a canal viewing platform and double leaf gates leading to Furnace Lane.
Outside
Wharf House stands backs from Furnace Lane behind an open plan front garden laid to lawn and well stocked with a variety of mature shrubs including a fine specimen Red Robin Hedge, Laurel bushes and Cotoneaster. A tarmac drive leads to a private block paved off road parking apron which stands in front of the integral garages.
Garages (18'4 max x 16'2 max and 12'6 min (5.59m max x 4.93m max and 3.81m min))
Approached through individual up and over doors one of which is electrically operated there are light and power connections and an internal door to the entrance hall.
Rear Garden
Enclosed within a high boundary wall the rear garden is approached by an expanse of terrace with steps leading up to a waterfall pond adjacent to which there is a level lawn. There are two further terraces, one standing immediately at the rear of the house where there is a loggia beneath the balcony sun deck which serves as a barbeque area. There are well stocked flower borders with a variety of mature shrubs and small tress including Pink Lady Apple, Magnolia, Plum, Red Robin, Bay and Cherry. At the far end of the garden there is a timber summerhouse with external lighting included.
Canal Mooring And Historical Note
The 60 foot canal mooring is held in hand by the vendors by a relative of the vendors who would be prepared to give up the mooring to be rented from the adjoining owners at a rent passing of £1,800 per year. The nearby canal has five non liveable moorings plus additional permanent liveable moorings and the mooring adjacent to the house is connected to the house power supply. Wharf House is constructed of stone and brick beneath a slate roof and is believed to have been built for use by canal horses and cattle. The property is believed to date from year 1842.
Services
Main drainage, gas, water and electricity are connected. Central heating is through radiators from an Ideal gas fired boiler installed in 2010 and the property has the benefit of access to BT fibre broadband internet.
Local Amenities
Within the village there is a Post Office, the Church of England Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, General Store, Newsagents, Hairdressers, two Public Houses and Butchers. There is a Village Hall, W.I., Monday Club and there are cricket and tennis clubs. There is a Recreation Ground and the village green is reputed to be the largest in the country. Access is available to the M1 motorway at junction 16. Educational facilities include the Nether Heyford Primary School and Secondary Education is at nearby Bugbrooke at the Campion School.
Council Tax
South Northamptonshire Council - Band F
How To Get There
From Northampton proceed in a westerly direction along the A4500 Weedon Road to the roundabout junction with Upton Way. Continue straight on along the dual carriageway signposted on the A45 towards the M1 at junction 16. Continue straight over the M1 and then fork left where signposted to Flore and Upper Heyford. Turn left in Upper Heyford signposted towards Nether Heyford and proceed into the village along Middle Street passing the Olde Sun public house on the left hand side. At the T junction turn right adjacent to the village green and then turn first left into Furnace Lane. Proceed out of the village along Furnace Lane then over the humped back bridge over the canal where Wharf House stands immediately on the left hand side.
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