Chester Avenue, Harpole, West Northamptonshire

General Description
A three-bedroom semi-detached bungalow, understood to date from the 1960s, situated within the well-regarded village of Harpole on the western side of Northampton. The property offers well-maintained accommodation arranged over a single storey and is of facing brick construction beneath pitched tiled roofs, with a rendered front gable providing a modest architectural focal point to the principal elevation.

The accommodation is arranged around a centrally positioned entrance hall and includes a well-proportioned sitting room overlooking the rear garden, a kitchen/dining area with side access to the outside, three bedrooms, and a shower room. The layout is practical and easy to navigate, with good natural light to the principal rooms and scope to suit a range of purchasers, including downsizers, couples and small families.

Externally, the property is set back from Chester Avenue behind a lawned front garden with established planting, together with a driveway providing off-road parking. Gated side access leads to the side and rear gardens, which are neatly maintained and include a patio area, lawn, established shrubs and a timber garden shed. The gardens provide a pleasant and manageable outdoor setting with space for seating and day-to-day enjoyment.

Features:
Semi-detached three-bedroom bungalow
Popular village location in Harpole
1960s-built property of traditional construction
Rear sitting room with garden outlook
Kitchen/dining area with external side access
Driveway with off-road parking
Established and well-tended gardens
Patio seating area and useful garden shed
Good access to Northampton, the M1 and rail services

Local Authority: West Northamptonshire Council
Council Tax Band: C
EPC Rating: D
Services: Mains Gas, Electricity, Water, and Drainage
Heating: Gas Central Heating
Broadband: Ultrafast available with up to 1800Mbps download

Location
Harpole is an established village situated to the west of Northampton, combining a traditional village setting with convenient access to the town and surrounding road network. The village has a long history and retains a strong sense of community centred around the parish church, village hall and local public houses.

Day-to-day amenities are available within the village, while a wider range of shopping, leisure and employment opportunities can be found in nearby Northampton, approximately four miles to the east. The area is also well placed for access to the M1 motorway (Junction 16), providing convenient links to Milton Keynes, Coventry, Birmingham and London.

Rail services from Northampton station offer regular connections to London Euston and Birmingham New Street, making the area attractive for commuters. The surrounding countryside provides a network of footpaths and rural lanes, offering opportunities for walking and outdoor recreation while remaining close to the facilities of the town.

Accommodation:
Entrance Hall
Accessed via a glazed entrance door with matching side panel, the centrally positioned entrance hall is well lit by natural daylight and provides an effective link to the principal rooms. Finished with loop-pile carpeting, it includes timber flush veneered internal doors opening to the three bedrooms, sitting room, shower room and kitchen/dining area.

Sitting Room
Positioned to the rear of the property with a pleasant outlook over the garden, the sitting room is a well-proportioned reception space with good natural light provided by a four-pane double glazed window. The room is finished in neutrally decorated walls and loop-pile carpeting, and centres on a fireplace with ceramic tiled hearth and surround, currently fitted with an electric flame-effect fire.

Kitchen / Dining Area
Located to the rear of the property, the kitchen/dining area is fitted with a range of base and wall units, with a stainless-steel sink set beneath a four-pane casement window overlooking the rear garden. A part-glazed side door with matching casement window provides additional natural light together with useful access to the outside. There is space for a small table and chairs, well suited to informal dining or breakfasting, and provision for a freestanding cooker and fridge.

Bedroom One
Situated to the front of the property, Bedroom One is a double bedroom with a four-pane double glazed casement window overlooking the front garden. The room is finished with cut-pile carpeting and lined walls in a neutral decorative scheme.

Bedroom Two
A further double bedroom, positioned to the side of the property and currently arranged as an occasional guest room and study. Natural light is provided by a top-hung casement window to the side elevation, and the room is finished with loop-pile carpeting.

Bedroom Three
A single bedroom positioned to the front of the property, with a top-hung casement window providing natural light and ventilation. The room is finished with painted walls and loop-pile carpeting.

Shower Room
Fitted with a three-piece suite comprising a double-width shower enclosure with rainfall shower head and separate hand-held attachment, pedestal wash hand basin with chrome taps, and a WC with low-level cistern. A frosted top-hung casement window to the side elevation provides natural light and ventilation. Built-in cupboards with double doors offer useful storage and formerly housed the hot water cylinder, prior to the installation of the replacement combination boiler; the area now includes upper slatted shelving. Wall finishes comprise a mix of decorative lining paper and ceramic tiling, with timber-effect ‘Aqua’ panelling within the shower enclosure, and the floor is finished in sheet vinyl.

Grounds
Front Aspect
Set back from Chester Avenue behind a low brick boundary wall with chamfered copings, the property benefits from a dropped kerb leading to a driveway providing off-road parking. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn and stocked with a variety of established shrubs and herbaceous planting, giving a well-kept approach. A pathway extends across the front elevation to the main entrance.

Side and Rear Gardens
Gated access leads to the side and rear gardens, where a path continues to a patio area providing space for outdoor dining and seating. The side garden is well tended and includes a further hardstanding area, currently occupied by a recently erected timber garden shed with pitched felt roof, providing useful external storage. The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn, with a central path and a variety of established shrubs and planting. Boundaries are enclosed by a mix of close-boarded and timber panel fencing, with trellising to one side.

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.

Please note that upon acceptance of an offer and in compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) legislation we will need to undertake proof of identity and source of funds checks for each purchaser at a cost of £25 per person.