Main Street, Slipton, NN14

One of a select scheme of four individual, stone-built properties, this fine village residence has been carefully upgraded and refreshed by the present owners to create an attractive and comfortable home of outstanding quality, with a wonderfully spacious and light interior and outstanding accommodation that would equally suit the larger family and those looking for a comfortable home with the added benefit of exceptional entertaining, homeworking and guest space.

Extending to over 2,400 square feet and arranged across three floors, the property features five bedrooms and en suite and family bathrooms – both with bath and separate shower – and highlights including a bespoke kitchen with quartz counters, and excellent garden and family rooms located to the rear of the house with French doors to take full advantage of the views of the garden and countryside beyond.

It occupies a generous plot of around a quarter of an acre with delightfully landscaped gardens, paved patio and pathways, seating areas and summerhouse. Private drive to front with off-road parking and detached garage.

Ground Floor

Covered entrance porch and composite door providing access to the welcoming reception hall featuring slate tiled floor with decorative inserts, guest cloakroom and staircase to the first floor.
The generously proportioned, triple-aspect living room has an attractive fireplace with fitted gas (LPG) flame-fire and glazed double doors which open into the comfortable garden room, with its extensive glazing and French doors opening onto the garden terrace.
The finely crafted, fully bespoke kitchen area provides a comprehensive array of quality cabinets with quartz counters and upstands and is fully equipped with a range of appliances to include twin ovens, ceramic hob with extractor over, dishwasher, ‘fridge and freezer, under-counter mounted sink with mixer tap, and large central granite topped island incorporating a breakfast bar. Recessed ceiling downlighters and tiled flooring.

(Cont'd)

Tiled flooring extends into a practical laundry/utility room which has been fully refitted with composite quartz counters and range of cabinets to complement the kitchen, with inset sink and mixer tap, space for washing machine and dryer, Oil-fired central heating boiler and part-glazed door to outside. The adjacent family room has a useful range of fitted cupboards and shelving, plus French doors which open onto the garden; with the kitchen and garden room also located to the rear, this area is ideal for indoor/outdoor entertaining.
Back into the entrance hall, there is a dining room with slate tiled floor, suitable for those more formal occasions and, finally, for those needing even more space - perhaps for homeworking or hobbies - there is an additional room with fitted cupboards and shelving.

First Floor

The spacious first-floor landing has a window facing the front and a staircase to the second floor.
The exceptional principal bedroom has a full range of fitted furniture including wardrobes, dressing table and bedside cabinets, plus a fully fitted en suite bathroom with tiled walls and suit comprising panelled bath with mixer shower, separate shower enclosure, countertop with inset basin and fitted cupboards and WC with concealed cistern.
There are two additional double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes on the first floor, along with a well-appointed family bathroom with extensive quality tiling and suite comprising bath with mixer shower, separate shower enclosure, pedestal washbasin and close-coupled WC.

Second Floor

The second-floor landing has a range of built-in cupboards and the two double rooms are ideal for extra bedroom space, gym/studio or office and both feature Velux-style windows overlooking the rear garden and fields beyond.
The property is set back from the road with driveway providing parking/turning space and access to the double garage.

Outside

There is gated side access to the delightfully landscaped rear garden with full-width patio/terrace with stone retaining wall and steps up to a well-tended area of lawn, shaped borders and beds with specimen shrubs, pathways and seating areas and delightful summerhouse with decked area to the front. Steps lead up from the main garden to a wild flower area with fruit trees and a seating area.

NOTE: The additional wild garden to the rear is used by the property with the permission of The Drayton Estate but does not form part of the sale.

Double Garage

5.60m x 5.40m (18’ 4” x 17’ 9”)
Hardwood electrically operated door, light and power, eaves storage.

BUYERS INFORMATION

To conform with government Money Laundering Regulations 2019, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers. We use the services of a third party, DezRez Legal, who will contact you directly. They will need the full name, date of birth and current address of all buyers. There is a nominal charge payable direct to DezRez Legal. Please note that we are unable to issue a Memorandum of Agreed Sale until the checks are complete.

Location

Slipton is a small, charming village set amid the lovely Northamptonshire countryside. Nearby, Woodford and Thrapston offer local amenities including schooling, shops, pubs, cafes and leisure facilities. It is ideally located for road links including access to the M1/M6 and recently upgraded A14.
Stanwick Lakes offers extensive play areas to keep families entertained, with acres of wide-open spaces and paths for walkers and cyclists as well as a café and visitor centre. Rushden Lakes shopping centre features a variety of shops and eateries from department stores to everyday essentials, a wide variety of restaurants and cafés and activities including indoor climbing and trampolining, a soft play facility and multiplex cinema. Mainline train services operate from Kettering, Wellingborough and Corby to London St. Pancras International with a journey time of around one hour.