Welton House, Braunston, NN11

Description:
A beautifully presented and well-proportioned penthouse apartment offering two double bedrooms, an en-suite shower room, and secure underground parking. Situated on the edge of the picturesque and thriving village of Braunston, this impressive property benefits from high ceilings, spacious accommodation, and exceptional countryside views. Finished to a high standard, the apartment forms part of a well-maintained development with landscaped communal gardens, featuring carefully tended lawns and mature herbaceous borders.

Constructed in red facing brick beneath a steeply pitched slate roof, the building combines traditional aesthetics with modern comfort. Its elevated position within the development enhances the sense of space and openness, making this an ideal home for those seeking a peaceful village setting with excellent transport links.

Location:
Welton House is positioned in a quiet cul-de-sac within the sought-after Eastfields development, on the edge of Braunston. Its elevated setting at the front of the development provides far-reaching, south-facing views across the Northamptonshire countryside.

Braunston is a charming village situated on the western edge of Northamptonshire, near the Warwickshire border. It offers a good range of local amenities, including a convenience store with a post office, a butcher, a hair salon, a café, a fish and chip takeaway, and several public houses-all within easy walking distance of the property.

The village enjoys a scenic hilltop setting, with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. A notable landmark is the striking spire of All Saints' Church, which is visible for miles and serves as a well-known guide for both road travellers and canal users navigating the Grand Union and Oxford canals.

Historically, Braunston flourished due to its position at the heart of the canal network linking London and the Midlands. Today, while the waterways are primarily used for leisure, Braunston Marina remains a focal point for boating enthusiasts and hosts an annual narrowboat rally. The village is also home to the distinctive Horsley Iron Works twin cast-iron bridge, an elegant example of 19th-century engineering.

For families, Braunston Church of England Primary School is well-regarded, while secondary options include Ashlawn School in Rugby and Guilsborough Academy, both offering strong academic and extracurricular opportunities. Independent schooling is also available nearby, with Rugby School and Princethorpe College within a reasonable commuting distance.

Braunston is well connected for commuters. The A45 provides easy access to Daventry and Rugby, while the M1 and M6 motorways offer convenient routes to Northampton, Birmingham, and London. Rugby railway station, approximately seven miles away, provides fast and frequent services to London Euston in as little as 50 minutes, as well as connections to Birmingham and other major destinations. For air travel, Birmingham Airport is within a 40-minute drive, offering both domestic and international flights.

Features:
Penthouse apartment with far-reaching countryside views
Two double bedrooms
En-suite shower room to master bedroom
Open-plan living and dining space
Well-appointed kitchen
Family bathroom
Spacious entrance hall
Secure underground parking
Sought-after village location

Local Authority: West Northamptonshire Council (Daventry area)
Council Tax: Band B
EPC: Rating TBC
Services: Electric, Water, Drainage. Space Heating from individual wall mounted electric heaters. Water heating from a thermal store with immersion heater.
Broadband: Ultrafast Broadband Available

Accommodation:

Communal Entrance:
Brick steps lead up to the main south-facing entrance, set within well-maintained communal grounds featuring established shrubs and carefully tended flower beds. The entrance door is equipped with an intercom system and sits beneath a large mono-pitch canopy, providing shelter from the elements. Inside, the communal entrance hall is well maintained, with neutral décor and high-quality carpeting. A quarter-landing staircase with black handrails, and wall-mounted lighting leads to the upper floors and is complemented by framed artwork that enhances the welcoming atmosphere.

Entrance Porch:
The penthouse apartment benefits from private access from the upper floor, where a casement window provides picturesque views across the rolling countryside. A six-panel door opens into the entrance porch, offering a useful space for storing coats and shoes. A matching panel door then leads through to the entrance hall.

Entrance Hall:
A spacious and well-proportioned hallway, reflective of the high ceilings and generous room sizes found throughout the property. Panelled doors lead to the principal rooms, while a useful storage cupboard houses the hot water cylinder. The hallway is neutrally decorated, with profiled white skirting boards and a matching cut-pile carpet. A large top-hung casement window provides spectacular views over the well-maintained grounds and the rolling South Northamptonshire countryside beyond. Heating is provided by wall-mounted electric panel heaters, and evenly spaced pendant lights ensure a bright and welcoming atmosphere. A wall-mounted telecom system is linked to the main communal entrance, offering additional security and convenience.

Open Plan Living / Dining Room:
A bright and versatile space, perfectly suited for both entertaining and everyday living. Two top-hung casement windows provide excellent natural light, while the open-plan layout creates a seamless flow between the living, dining, and kitchen areas. The main living and dining area offers ample space for a large dining table and chairs, alongside a comfortable lounge area. A feature chimney breast houses a contemporary wall-mounted electric fireplace with an adjustable flame effect, adding a focal point to the room. Pendant lighting is positioned above both the sitting and dining areas, while heating is provided by wall-mounted electric panel radiators.

Kitchen:
The kitchen is fitted with a range of contemporary base and wall units, featuring timber-effect doors with brushed chrome handles. A stainless-steel one-and-a-half bowl sink with a mixer tap is set within the worktop, and integrated appliances include a built-in AEG four-burner electric hob with a matching brushed chrome oven below and an extractor hood with an integrated light above. A built-in two-door fridge freezer offers additional convenience, while there is space and plumbing for an integrated washing machine. The kitchen is finished with tasteful ceramic floor tiles, complemented by matching splashback tiling above the base units. Evenly spaced recessed spotlights provide artificial lighting, ensuring a bright and functional environment.

Bedroom One:
A generously sized dual-aspect double bedroom, benefiting from excellent natural light through top-hung casement windows to the front and side elevations. The room is neutrally decorated, with walls finished in a soft, neutral tone and complemented by a matching cut-pile carpet. A panelled white door leads to the en-suite shower room, offering added convenience.

En-Suite:
A bright and well-appointed en-suite, fitted with a modern three-piece suite comprising a shower cubicle with a tempered glass bifold screen, a chrome wall-mounted shower, a ceramic wash hand basin with a chrome pillar tap, and a concealed-cistern WC with a wall-mounted flush mechanism. The shower area features full-height ceramic tiling, while the remainder of the walls have half-height tiling with a decorative band detail. Additional features include a wall-mounted S-shaped towel rail, a shaver socket above the wash hand basin, and mechanical extract ventilation. Evenly spaced recessed spotlights provide artificial lighting, ensuring a bright and functional space.

Bedroom Two:
A well-proportioned double bedroom, currently used as a secondary lounge. This dual-aspect room benefits from excellent natural light, with two top-hung double-glazed windows offering pleasant countryside views. The room is neutrally decorated with cut-pile carpet. This versatile space is suitable for a variety of uses, whether as a guest bedroom, home office, or additional living space.

Family Bathroom:
A bright and well-presented bathroom, fitted with a modern three-piece suite comprising a panelled bath with a chrome mixer tap and wall-mounted shower attachment, a ceramic wash hand basin with a chrome pillar tap, and a concealed-cistern WC with a wall-mounted flush mechanism. A hinged tempered glass screen provides easy access to the bath and shower area. The bath and shower area features full-height ceramic tiling, while the remainder of the walls have half-height tiling. The floor is laid with matching ceramic tiles, complementing the overall design. Additional features include a wall-mounted S-shaped towel rail, a shaver socket above the wash hand basin, and mechanical extract ventilation.

Outside Areas:
The communal gardens are thoughtfully landscaped and well maintained, featuring neatly trimmed lawns and established planting. These shared outdoor spaces provide a peaceful setting, enhancing the overall appeal of the development. The property also benefits from an allocated parking bay within the secure underground car park, accessed via an automatic sliding security gate, offering both convenience and peace of mind.

Agent's Note:
The property is leasehold.
Term of years remaining: 113
Ground Rent: £250 per annum
Service Charge: Approximately £1,200 per annum
All lease particulars should be verified by your Legal Adviser

Important Notice:
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 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.