Description
An updated quaint semi-detached cottage located very close to the Grand Union Canal, with spacious wrap around gardens and with scope to extend subject to planning permission. There are two bedrooms on the first floor and two reception rooms with the lounge benefiting from an open fireplace and French doors out onto the garden. Also on the ground floor, both the kitchen/breakfast room and family bathroom have been refitted. The secluded gardens extend to all sides of the property and offer a high degree of privacy.
Location - The village of Whilton is surrounded by attractive rolling countryside and is situated about 4 miles east of the historic market town of Daventry and about 8 miles west of Northampton with the well known Whilton Locks Marina, with convenience store and newsagent, and the Grand Union Canal approximately one mile distant. Road communications are excellent with the A5 Watling Street being approximately one and a half miles to the west and access to the M1 junction 16 approximately 4 miles to the south. Long Buckby railway station is approximately two miles distant from which there is a service to London Euston taking approximately 1 hour 10 minutes and to Birmingham approximately 40 minutes. At the adjoining village of Little Brington, there is secondary education, to which there is a school bus provided at Campion School in Bugbrooke which enjoys an excellent reputation. There is a parish church on the village green, a village pocket park and a thriving community.
Ground Floor - From the entrance door and on the ground floor is the refitted fully tiled family bathroom which features a "P" shaped bath with shower and contemporary styled wash basin. The kitchen/breakfast room has also been refitted with a range of modern cabinets, wooden work surfaces and Belfast sink. The integrated appliances comprise fridge, freezer, slimline dishwasher and there is also a range space with extractor. The focal point of the sitting room is the open fireplace and there is a large bay with French doors leading to the garden. The dining room has a cupboard under the stairs and door with access to the first floor.
First Floor - On the first floor there are two double bedrooms, located at the front and rear aspects each with wooden flooring.
Outside - Outside the pretty and private garden extends and wraps around three side of the property. There are mature trees and herbaceous plants as well as a patio area, with the remaindered being laid to lawn.
Local Authority - West Northamptonshire Council
Angel Street
Northampton
Tel:0300-126700
Council Tax Band -B
Services - None of the services have been tested and purchasers should note that it is their specific responsibility to make their own enquiries of the appropriate authorities as to the location, adequacy and availability of mains water, electricity, gas and drainage services.
Fixtures And Fittings - Only those items in the nature of fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. Other items are specifically excluded. None of the appliances have been tested by the agents and they are not certified or warranted in any way.
Floorplan - Howkins and Harrison provide these plans for reference only - they are not to scale.
Viewing - Strictly by prior appointment via the selling agents. Contact Tel:01327-316880.
Important Notice D - Every care has been taken with the preparation of these Sales Particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. In all cases, buyers should verify matters for themselves. Where property alterations have been undertaken buyers should check that relevant permissions have been obtained. If there is any point, which is of particular importance let us know and we will verify it for you. These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. All measurements are approximate. The Fixtures, Fittings, Services & Appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Photographs are provided for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included in the sale. Plans are provided for general guidance and are not to scale.
