House For Sale £435,000
Description:
A fine example of a late Victorian, bay-fronted property located in a sought-after area near Abington Park, Northampton’s oldest and most popular park. This beautiful family home retains many distinctive period features, including double-height segmental bay windows, stained glass doors, fanlights, and open fireplaces. The property has been extended to offer extensive accommodation, which includes four double bedrooms with an ensuite to the master bedroom, two large reception rooms, a kitchen/dining room, basement, cloakroom, and a bathroom with a four-piece suite. Constructed of red facing-brick beneath natural slate roofs, the property maintains original sash windows and doors with moulded surrounds. Externally, the property benefits from an enclosed front garden with a well-tended cherry tree, now blossoming. To the rear, there is dual vehicular access to a large garage/workshop from Birchfield Road and Oakfield Road via a cobbled alleyway. Pedestrian access through the garage leads to a good-sized south-facing rear garden with a patio area, lawn, and well-tended shrubs and trees, including pear and silver birch.
Location:
The property is located on a desirable stretch of Birchfield Road close to the County Cricket Ground, and just a short stroll from Abington Park – Northampton’s oldest park dating to 1897.
Abington Park has landscaped grounds extending to approximately 100 acres and is situated on the remains of a medieval village with some buildings surviving over seven centuries. This historic park offers residents a scenic space for leisure and recreation, with its extensive landscaped grounds, two lakes, and a variety of amenities. There are two lakes, a café, fitness trail, sports facilities and play area. Events are held in the park over the summer months in the 500-year-old museum, and brass bands play at the beautiful octagonal band stand.
For shopping and dining, a short 10-minute walk takes you to the cosmopolitan Wellingborough Road. There are frequent bus services to the town centre and the location facilitates easy commuting, with direct trains from Northampton Railway Station to London Euston and quick access to the M1 motorway.
Nearby schools include Northampton School for Boys and Abington Vale, Bridgewater, and Barry Primary Schools (all with Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings). Private schools nearby include Quinton House, Wellingborough, and Northampton High School.
Local Authority: West Northamptonshire Council (Northampton Area)
Council Tax: Band C
EPC: Rating TBC
Services: Gas, Electricity, Water, Drainage
Tenure: Freehold
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.
