Description
Nestled in the heart of the sought-after village of Crick, this beautifully presented Grade II listed Northamptonshire stone property offers five/six bedrooms. It includes a separate two-bedroom annex, outbuildings, and a generous enclosed rear garden. The annex provides multiple opportunities and could be used to generate income as an Air B&B, or could alternatively be used by a family member or
extended family, providing multiple generational living. Dating back to the 17th Century the property, formerly four individual houses, now boasts over 5,000 sq feet of accommodation on a plot of nearly half an acre. It is rich in character and original features.
Location - Crick is a picturesque village set within the rolling Northamptonshire countryside, located six miles east of Rugby. Home Close is situated in the heart of the village, within a conservation area. The village offers a variety of local amenities, including a popular deli, café, supermarket, post office, several public houses, a garden centre, and a well-regarded primary school. Secondary schooling is available at Guilsborough and Houlton, with grammar schools such as Rugby High School and Lawrence Sheriff School. There is also a good selection of independent schools nearby, including Spratton Hall, Maidwell Hall, Bilton Grange, Princethorpe, Rugby School, and Coventry Foundation Schools.Crick is set on the Grand Union Canal and features a large marina that hosts the annual National Boat Show, which is always well attended. The village offers regular bus services to Rugby and Northampton and is well-positioned for commuters, thanks to excellent access to motorway and trunk road networks. Both Long Buckby and Rugby train stations are nearby, with Rugby railway station offering frequent fast train services to London Euston in just under 50 minutes and Birmingham New Street in just under 40 minutes.
Ground Floor - The entrance hall features original 17th-century flagstone flooring and exposed timbers, providing access to the ground floor accommodation and one of three staircases. The cosy snug boasts oak flooring, dual aspect windows overlooking the village green and an attractive window seat, with the focal point being a decorative cast iron fireplace. Adjacent to the snug is a useful bathroom with a limestone tiled shower cubicle. The dining room, also with dual aspect windows, features an impressive Inglenook fireplace with a wood-burning stove. The large drawing room boasts delightful views of both the front and rear of the property, with ceiling timbers, bespoke shutters and an old Inglenook fireplace at one end, with a contemporary Jotul log burner at the other. An inner hall with flagstone flooring, accessed from the dining room, leads to a storage cupboard, another staircase, and the kitchen/breakfast room, fitted with a bespoke, hand built deVOL kitchen which is the centerpiece of the house, complemented by a double Belfast sink and white Silestone work surfaces. Integrated appliances include a white Aga, two dishwashers, fridge, freezer, and a boiling tap with chilled, filtered, and sparkling water. Bifold doors open onto the courtyard. The dining/breakfast area of the kitchen has seating built into the Inglenook. An impressive laundry room with cobblestone flooring features a bank of wall-to-ceiling cupboards and includes a large island unit with cupboards and drawers. Double doors open to the courtyard area, and a single door leads to the rear garden.
First Floor - The first and second floors of the property feature five/six double bedrooms, accessible via three staircases. The very large master suite boasts a large window overlooking the rear garden and original exposed beams. High-quality oak flooring runs throughout the master bedroom, which includes a spacious dressing room area. The beautifully fitted en-suite includes a shower cubicle, exposed ceiling beams, his and hers wash basins with deVOL cabinetry. A double bedroom offers views over the village green and includes two built-in wardrobes. The first-floor study/bedroom six features exposed panelled timbers, ceiling beams and an original fireplace. A door from the study leads to the second landing, providing access to two further double bedrooms and the family bathroom, comprising of a white suite which includes a panelled bath with shower over, wash basin with deVOL cabinetry and a low-level WC. The third landing has stairs leading down to the sitting room, access to a shower room with Travertine tiled shower and his and hers wash basins, along with another staircase leading to the second-floor, where there is a fantastic bedroom benefitting from views over the garden and exposed A-frames.
Annex - The Annex is a delightful retreat located within the courtyard, featuring frosted privacy windows to the side elevation. The accommodation comprises of a spacious sitting room, a stunning kitchen with a large island unit with elegant quartz work surfaces and a convenient breakfast bar. This kitchen is equipped with top-of-the-line appliances, which includes a Neff hide and slide oven including a steam oven, a built-in Neff microwave, an integrated fridge and freezer, and for those who love to cook, an electric professional Aga Rangemaster oven and hob, complete with an extractor hood. The adjoining grey units house an integrated Bosch dishwasher and washer/dryer. The twin sink with tap and a boiling tap provides both chilled and filtered water. There is a ground floor cloakroom fitted with a white high gloss vanity unit with an inset wash hand basin, WC and metro-style tiling. The galleried landing provides access to a bedroom currently used as a first floor sitting room, fitted with oak wood effect flooring. Doors lead to a further double bedroom and a bathroom, which is beautifully fitted with metro-style tiling, a chrome and glass shower enclosure, WC, white high gloss vanity unit with drawers and a wash hand basin.
There is underfloor heating throughout the ground and first floors. The annex could offer a considerable rental income but, if desired could be perfect for an independent family member, extended family or the ideal work from home office.
Outside - The front of the property is adorned with charming flower borders and a low-level Northamptonshire stone wall. Beyond this, a spacious block-paved drive provides ample parking for numerous vehicles. Double wooden gates lead to a large block-paved and pebbled courtyard. This versatile space offers additional off-road parking if needed, but also serves as an ideal outdoor dining and entertaining area. There is an outbuilding perfect for storage, with a log store to one side along with a workshop with an attached oak and glass-framed summer house/garden room. The rear garden is mainly laid to law, with raised sleeper-edged beds planted with a variety of shrubs and flowers, including Honeysuckle and Lavender. A combination of attractive Northamptonshire stone, close board fencing, and mature trees provides excellent screening.
Agents Note - Additional information about the property, including details of utility providers, is available upon request. Please contact the agent for further details.
Local Authority - West Northamptonshire Council - Tel:0300-126700. Council Tax Band - G.
Viewing - Strictly by prior appointment via the selling agent Howkins & Harrison. Contact Tel:01788-564666.
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.
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.
Floorplan - Howkins & Harrison prepare these plans for reference only. They are not to scale.
Important Information - 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 and 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.
