House For Sale £325,000
This absolutely charming freehold, former quarry workers, stone cottage was built in circa 1870 and is quietly situated on the outskirts of Duston with all the convenience of local facilities yet within walking distance of Harlestone Firs and the adjoining rural landscape. The house is deceptively spacious and has been much improved by the current owners and now presents as a highly adaptable cosy character home with a sophisticated charm. Recent improvements include significant upgrades and renovation to the kitchen and bathroom and an updated central heating system including a Vaillant combi boiler. There are also Upvc double glazed windows throughout including a number of sash windows and period doors. Quality carpets in a neutral tone are fitted to the stairs, landing, snug and all three bedrooms. The cottage has on open plan sitting room and dining room, a conservatory, a converted useable cellar and three bedrooms. The cottage is complemented by gardens to both the front and rear.
A composite door leads you straight into the entrance hall with stairs leading up to the first floor and a door takes you into the sitting room. The sitting room is open plan to the dining room and a great space for family living or entertaining, the rooms flow nicely and have a lovely cosy feel to them with period fittings and a feature fireplace. The dining room leads through to a very stylish and recently refitted kitchen with the luxury of some integrated appliances, at the end of the kitchen French doors lead onto decking and into the garden. The adjoining conservatory has endless possibilities for uses depending on your needs. A door leads down from the kitchen to the cellar which has been converted into a fully useable room presently used as a snug/T.V. Room.
The stairs rise up to the first floor where you first find the very stylish and recently refitted luxury bathroom. The principal bedroom is at the front of the house and bedroom two at the rear. A further staircase takes you up to the second floor and the attic conversion which now provides a fabulous third bedroom or home office.
To the front of the house is an easily maintained garden with a slightly quirky feature. To the rear is an area of decking adjacent to the cottage and a very long and private rear garden mainly laid to lawn but with shrubs and borders and a garden shed and endless possibilities for a veggie patch, chickens and more!
Duston is located about 2 miles to the west of Northampton with excellent transport links and easy access to trunk roads and M1 junctions 15a and 16. Northampton railway station is just a short drive or bus journey away and provides regular direct trains to London Euston, Birmingham and beyond. Within the area are several nursery and primary schools, and secondary schooling is at The Duston School, with good Ofsted reports, or alternatively Campion School is also within catchment area, these together with a number of independent schools provide a wide choice for parents and students.
Whilst Duston has expanded considerably in recent decades Old Duston village is still centred along Main Road where several businesses and retail outlets are located including a grocery store, newsagent, bakery, building society, hairdresser, and a florist. There are also churches, of varying denominations, a medical centre, nursery, dental surgery and public houses. The property is also just a short drive to 'Sixfields' retail and leisure complex where you will find a variety of restaurants, a cinema, gym, football stadium as well as a selection of retail outlets and supermarkets.
This property includes:
Additional Information:
Charming Character Cottage
Spacious Adaptable Accommodation
Recently Upgraded Kitchen and Bathroom
Council Tax:
Band B
Please note that there has been some historic movement to the front wall of the property, (see sitting room window), but this is historic with the appropriate remedial work required to resolve the issue being carried out in the 1990's there have been no further issues since.
Marketed by EweMove Sales & Lettings (Northampton North) - Property Reference 50480
A composite door leads you straight into the entrance hall with stairs leading up to the first floor and a door takes you into the sitting room. The sitting room is open plan to the dining room and a great space for family living or entertaining, the rooms flow nicely and have a lovely cosy feel to them with period fittings and a feature fireplace. The dining room leads through to a very stylish and recently refitted kitchen with the luxury of some integrated appliances, at the end of the kitchen French doors lead onto decking and into the garden. The adjoining conservatory has endless possibilities for uses depending on your needs. A door leads down from the kitchen to the cellar which has been converted into a fully useable room presently used as a snug/T.V. Room.
The stairs rise up to the first floor where you first find the very stylish and recently refitted luxury bathroom. The principal bedroom is at the front of the house and bedroom two at the rear. A further staircase takes you up to the second floor and the attic conversion which now provides a fabulous third bedroom or home office.
To the front of the house is an easily maintained garden with a slightly quirky feature. To the rear is an area of decking adjacent to the cottage and a very long and private rear garden mainly laid to lawn but with shrubs and borders and a garden shed and endless possibilities for a veggie patch, chickens and more!
Duston is located about 2 miles to the west of Northampton with excellent transport links and easy access to trunk roads and M1 junctions 15a and 16. Northampton railway station is just a short drive or bus journey away and provides regular direct trains to London Euston, Birmingham and beyond. Within the area are several nursery and primary schools, and secondary schooling is at The Duston School, with good Ofsted reports, or alternatively Campion School is also within catchment area, these together with a number of independent schools provide a wide choice for parents and students.
Whilst Duston has expanded considerably in recent decades Old Duston village is still centred along Main Road where several businesses and retail outlets are located including a grocery store, newsagent, bakery, building society, hairdresser, and a florist. There are also churches, of varying denominations, a medical centre, nursery, dental surgery and public houses. The property is also just a short drive to 'Sixfields' retail and leisure complex where you will find a variety of restaurants, a cinema, gym, football stadium as well as a selection of retail outlets and supermarkets.
This property includes:
- 01 - Entrance Hall
A composite door takes you straight into the hall with stairs rising to the first floor landing and a door to the sitting room, quality timber effect laminate floor. - 02 - Sitting Room
3.55m x 3.4m (12 sqm) - 11' 7" x 11' 1" (129 sqft)
The sitting room is a lovely cosy room at the front of the house with a sash window overlooking the front garden, a real feature of the room is the attractive period style fire surround with fitted "living flame" gas fire. The sitting room is open plan to the dining room and has quality timber effect laminate flooring throughout. - 03 - Dining Room
3.38m x 3.55m (11.9 sqm) - 11' 1" x 11' 7" (129 sqft)
Open plan from the sitting room, with built in cupboards and plenty of space for a good size dining table, a great space for everyday family dining or entertaining. A sash window looks out to the conservatory. - 04 - Kitchen
5.58m x 1.92m (10.7 sqm) - 18' 3" x 6' 3" (115 sqft)
The recently refurbished kitchen has been refitted with an attractive range of base and eye level "painted timber" effect cabinets complimented by solid oak woodblock counter tops. There is an electric oven and a five burner gas hob by "Neff" with an extractor fan fitted over. The stylish appearance is enhanced by both an integrated dishwasher and washing machine. There is a tiled floor and French doors leading out to the garden and doors to the conservatory and cellar. - 05 - Conservatory
5.58m x 1.86m (10.3 sqm) - 18' 3" x 6' 1" (111 sqft)
The conservatory has an exposed stone wall to one sides, a wood effect floor and French doors leading out into the garden. This additional room has the possibility of multiple functions dependant on your needs. - 06 - Snug
3.31m x 3.94m (13 sqm) - 10' 10" x 12' 11" (140 sqft)
A carpeted staircase leads down from the kitchen to the cellar which has been converted to a fully useable and comfortable snug/T.V. Room with fully plastered walls, radiator and window to the front elevation. - 07 - Landing
Stairs lead up from the entrance hall to the first floor landing with doors leading off to two bedrooms and the family bathroom. A further staircase rises to the second floor and bedroom three. - 08 - Bedroom 1
3.58m x 4.43m (15.8 sqm) - 11' 8" x 14' 6" (170 sqft)
This is a good sized principal bedroom with plenty of wardrobe space and a sash window overlooking the front garden. - 09 - Bedroom 2
3.38m x 2.65m (8.9 sqm) - 11' 1" x 8' 8" (96 sqft)
A good size second bedroom with sash window overlooking the rear garden and half panelled walls. - 10 - Bedroom 3
3.94m x 3.52m (13.8 sqm) - 12' 11" x 11' 6" (149 sqft)
Stairs lead up from the first floor to this fabulous loft conversion with the benefit of eaves storage and four 'Velux' windows providing plenty of natural light. Presently used as a home office it would equally make a great bedroom retreat. - 11 - Bathroom
3m x 1.89m (5.6 sqm) - 9' 10" x 6' 2" (61 sqft)
This very attractive bathroom has recently been renovated and refitted with a roll top bath with "rainfall" shower over, w.c., wash hand basin and heated towel rail. Window to the rear. Please note, all dimensions are approximate / maximums and should not be relied upon for the purposes of floor coverings.
Additional Information:
Band B
Please note that there has been some historic movement to the front wall of the property, (see sitting room window), but this is historic with the appropriate remedial work required to resolve the issue being carried out in the 1990's there have been no further issues since.
Marketed by EweMove Sales & Lettings (Northampton North) - Property Reference 50480
