Armley Close, Long Buckby, Northampton

A beautifully presented four-bedroom detached family home enjoying a sought-after position within the village and backing onto open countryside. The property offers spacious and versatile accommodation throughout. Highlights include a stunning dual-aspect lounge with wood burner, an impressive open-plan kitchen/dining/family room with integrated appliances, recently refitted en-suite and family bathroom, landscaped rear garden with far-reaching rural views, detached double garage and generous block paved driveway parking.

Location - Long Buckby is a thriving village in West Northamptonshire, midway between Northampton and Rugby and 4 miles east of Daventry. It includes the hamlets of Murcott and Buckby Wharf on the Grand Union Canal and is just 2 miles from the M1 (J18).

The village has its own railway station with direct services to London Euston (1.5 hours) and Birmingham New Street (1 hour). Education in the village includes Long Buckby Infant and Junior Schools, an outstanding nursery (Clarecroft), and several childminders. Local secondary options include Guilsborough Academy, Northampton School for Boys and Girls, Lawrence Sheriff, and Rugby High. The area also offers a range of independent schools, such as Spratton Hall, Bilton Grange, Pitsford, Rugby School, Princethorpe College, Quinton House, Northampton High, and Coventry School Foundation.

The village offers a range of shops and services, including a library, pharmacy, artisan bakery, delicatessen, butcher, small supermarkets, and gift shops. Residents can enjoy a variety of restaurants, takeaways, and pubs, while a local gym and numerous sports and community clubs cater to all ages. Long Buckby also benefits from a medical practice, two dental surgeries, three active churches, and a community centre hosting events and activities, giving the village a strong sense of community.

Ground Floor - The property is entered via a double-glazed front door with matching glazed side panels opening into a welcoming entrance hall featuring Karndean flooring, a built-in shoe and coat cupboard, and stylish oak panel doors leading to the principal rooms. Stairs rise to the first floor and there is a useful downstairs cloakroom fitted with Karndean flooring and a modern two-piece white suite, chrome heated towel rail and obscure UPVC double glazed side window.

The impressive dual aspect living room enjoys plenty of natural light from a UPVC double glazed window to the front and French doors opening onto the rear garden, with stunning views across the surrounding countryside. Further features include Karndean flooring, two radiators and a charming cast-iron wood burner.

The heart of the home is the spacious dual-aspect kitchen/dining/family room, again benefiting from French doors opening to the rear garden and countryside views beyond. The stylish fitted kitchen comprises an extensive range of wall, base and drawer units, including glass display cabinets and quartz worktop, together with integrated appliances including a dishwasher, Bosch combination oven and microwave with warming drawer, fridge/freezer and five-ring Bosch gas hob with extractor canopy over. Additional features include a Belfast sink with Quooker hot water tap, a hand-built dresser with shelving and cupboards, radiator with bespoke cover, and ample space for both dining and relaxed seating areas. An archway leads through to the utility room, fitted with further storage units, newly fitted concealed boiler, plumbing for a washing machine, space for a tumble dryer, underslung stainless-steel sink, heated towel rail, under-stairs storage and rear access door.

First Floor - To the first floor, the landing provides access to the loft space and an airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder. The generous principal bedroom enjoys a front-facing aspect and benefits from built-in wardrobes and a recently refitted en-suite shower room featuring contemporary fitted furniture including a three-piece suite, walk-in fully tiled double shower, heated towel rail and countryside views to the rear.

There are three further well-proportioned bedrooms, all of which include built-in storage, while bedroom four also benefits from a bespoke fitted desk unit with shelving and cupboards. The family bathroom has also been recently refitted and comprises a modern three-piece white suite including a double-ended bath with shower over, heated towel rail and attractive tiling.

Outside - Outside, the beautifully landscaped rear garden is a particular feature of the property, backing directly onto open fields and enjoying far-reaching countryside views. The garden includes paved patio area, paved and slate chipped path surrounding the house, shaped lawns, well-stocked shrub and flower borders, young trees and an attractive Acer tree. A raised patio seating area at the foot of the garden provides an ideal spot to enjoy the views, while a pedestrian gate offers direct access to the countryside beyond.

To the front, there is additional patio space, side access to the rear garden and a generous block paved driveway leading to the detached double garage with twin up-and-over doors, power, lighting and side pedestrian access.

Agents Notes - 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
Angel Street
Northampton
Tel:0300-126700

Council Tax Band-E

Viewing - Strictly by prior appointment via the agents Howkins & Harrison. Contact Tel:01327-316880.

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 and Harrison provide these plans for reference only - they are not to scale.

Important Notice - 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 & 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.