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Boughton

PROPERTY FEATURES

  • Situated along a quiet back water of this sought after village.
  • Potential for modernisation either on the existing footprint or by extending.
  • Mature gardens and grounds and plot of around half an acre.
  • Offered with no onward chain.

THE PROPERTY

A WONDERFULLY POSITIONED FAMILY HOME SET WITHIN A TOTAL PLOT OF AROUND HALF AN ACRE IN THIS MOST SOUGHT AFTER OF LOCATIONS. This wonderfully positioned family home was constructed by Messrs. Palmer Houghton in the mid 1980's. Situated along a quiet back water of the sought after village of Boughton and within a total plot of around half an acre, the property offers potential for modernisation either on the existing footprint or by extending subject to gaining any relevant planning consent/permissions. On the ground floor an entrance porch leads to a main central hallway with cloakroom off and useful built in storage cupboard. Connecting doors provide access to the principal living accommodation which includes a sitting room with attractive dual aspect, coal effect gas fire set to stone mantlepiece together with sliding doors which provide access to a garden room which in turn provides access to the rear terrace and family gardens beyond. Further accommodation comprises, study/playroom, a separate dining room and a kitchen/breakfast room with pantry and adjacent utility room. The kitchen comprises a range of fitted base and eye level units built in Neff oven, fridge, four plate hob with extractor, dishwasher and one and half bowl sink unit set to worktop surfaces. On the first floor a galleried landing provides access to four bedrooms which include a good sized main bedroom with built in wardrobes and refitted en suite shower room. Built in wardrobes feature in two further bedrooms and there is also a four piece house bathroom suite comprising a bath, wash hand basin, w.c. and shower cubicle. OUTSIDE Set back from the road and occupying an elevated position the property is approached along a sweeping driveway with established trees, flowers and shrubs, flanked by laid to lawn front garden areas. The principal gardens and grounds form a wonderful and attractive setting to the property being largely laid to lawn with further mature trees, flowers and shrubs. There is also a sizeable paved terrace ideal for outside entertainment and alfresco dining together with a sunken garden area and small stone folly. The property benefits from generous off-road parking to both the front and side and also features a detached double garage. LOCATION The village of Boughton offers excellent primary schooling, a parish church, village hall and public house/restaurant. Local sporting activities in the area include golf at the county course at Church Brampton, Brampton Heath and Northampton Golf Course at Harlestone along with sailing and fishing at Pitsford reservoir. The area is well placed for communications being approximately 11 miles from Wellingborough which provides train services into London St. Pancras with journey times of around 50 minutes, along with services from Northampton into London Euston in around one hour. Northampton town centre offers a comprehensive and extensive range of amenities with further facilities and good shopping close to hand in the suburb of Kingsthorpe which includes a Waitrose. PROPERTY INFORMATION Services: All mains services are connected to the property. Local Authority: West Northamptonshire Council Tel. 0300 126 7000 Outgoings: Council Tax Band G £3,715.62 for the year 2023/2024 EPC Rating: D Tenure: Freehold Agent note: Sale subject to grant of probate.