
The Cross, Great Houghton, Northampton, NN4

- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
2
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
972 sq ft
90 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- CONTEMPORARY OPEN PLAN LIVING
- DECEPTIVELY GOOD FOR ENTERTINING
- COVEREED OUTDOOR DINING TERRACE
- PROMINENT POSITION OVERLOOKING THE GREEN
- WALKING DISTANCE OF TWO PUBS
- EASILY MAINTAINED
- PERFECT PROFESSIONAL / DOWNSIZERS COTTAGE
- GREAT BOLT HOLE IN THE COUNTY
Description
The sale of Bay Tree Cottage offers potential purchasers the opportunity to acquire a real lifestyle property ideally suited to modern 21st century living. One only needs to step over the threshold to fully appreciate the creative and well designed living area with designated sitting and dining areas joined to the bespoke kitchen which runs along the rear of the cottage and opening onto the outdoor dining terrace. The property is presented to a very high standard and is perfectly suited for individuals or couples looking for a cosy cottage that lends itself for entertaining and relaxing without being too demanding to look after. A viewing will be essential to fully appreciate this honey of a cottage.
The front door opens into obscure glazed porch with coconut matting and beyond lies the open plan living area, partly divided by central fireplace housing a living flame gas fire. The presence of the fireplace creates both a dining and separate sitting area.
The kitchen by In House Kitchens of Northampton lies to the rear with bespoke two tone fitted units and matching island unit with breakfast bar at one end. The island has a white quartz worktop with inset one and half bowl sink with mixer tap. Integrated appliances include Siemens induction hob, conventional fan oven and separate steam oven with warming draw below. In addition there is a fridge freezer and Neff dishwasher. Both the bi-fold doors and separate patio door open onto the courtyard garden. In the corner of the room is a pantry cupboard and separate cupboard under the stairs has plumbing for washing machine. The cupboard at the bottom of the stairs offers additional storage and houses the wall mounted gas fired combination boiler.
Stairs rise to the first floor landing with recessed slatted shelved storage cupboard. Both bedrooms enjoy views over The Green and across to the parish church. The principal bedroom benefits from two fitted wardrobes along with fully tiled en-suite bathroom with separate tiled wet area.
The second bedroom doubles up as home office with fitted wooden shelving and sliding door reveals the fully tiled en-suite shower room. A loft hatch reveals a retractable ladder allowing access to boarded loft storage space.
OUTSIDE
Lying to the rear is the small split level courtyard garden enclosed by close boarded timber fencing. The paved seating and dining terrace benefits from an electrically operated Weinor awning which when opened provides an additional outdoor room. Brick steps lead up to a raised area suitable for growing vegetables and a path leads to a covered storage area. The cottage benefits from a pedestrian right of along the northern gable end to be able to access the courtyard garden.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Services: All mains services are connected to the property with heating to radiators via combination gas fired boiler.
Local Authority: West Northamptonshire Council
Tel.
Broadband Speed: Gigaclear fibre broadband is available in the village with BT superfast broadband providing a current download speed of 71.4 Mbps.
Outgoings: Council Tax Band “C”
£2,097.25 for the year 2025/2026
EPC Rating: D
Tenure: Freehold
Agents Note: Internal and external photographs were taken in September 2022
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Particulars- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: C
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Ask agent
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
- No wheelchair access
The Cross, Great Houghton, Northampton, NN4
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