Wootton Brook Close, Northampton

Description
Occupying a pleasant position within the established Wootton Brook Close retirement development, this rarely available semi-detached bungalow is available to purchasers aged 55 years and over. The property benefits from driveway parking, a single garage and well-maintained gardens to both the front and rear.

Constructed in buff facing brickwork with contrasting red brick detailing beneath a hipped tiled roof, the bungalow presents an attractive and cohesive appearance in keeping with the surrounding development. The location is particularly appealing, lying close to Blacky More Park and within easy reach of East Hunsbury Park and Frosty Hollow, providing access to attractive open green spaces and established walking routes.

The accommodation has been thoughtfully designed for comfortable single-storey living and includes an entrance hall with useful storage, a well-proportioned sitting/dining room with sliding doors opening onto the south-facing rear garden, a fitted kitchen/breakfast room, two double bedrooms and a bathroom fitted with an accessible walk-in bath. The property also incorporates a number of practical design features, including wider door openings and conveniently positioned switches and power points, enhancing accessibility and ease of occupation.

Outside, the property enjoys a landscaped frontage, driveway parking and a detached garage, whilst the enclosed rear garden has been arranged for ease of maintenance and enjoys a southerly aspect.

Features:
Over-55s Retirement Bungalow
No Onward Chain
Freehold - no service charges
Established Residential Development
Close to Green Spaces
Two Double Bedrooms
Spacious Sitting/Dining Room
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
Designed for Independent Living
Rear Garden with sunny aspect
Driveway and Garage
Well-Maintained Gardens

Occupancy Restriction: Purchasers must be aged 55 years or over
Local Authority: West Northamptonshire Council
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: C
EPC Rating: TBC
Services: Mains Gas, Electricity, Water, and Drainage
Heating: Gas Central Heating
Broadband: Ultrafast available with up to 5500Mbps download

Location
Wootton Brook Close is a purpose-built retirement development situated within the popular East Hunsbury district of Northampton. The development occupies a convenient position close to a range of everyday amenities, including local shops, medical facilities and public transport services.

The property enjoys particularly good access to nearby open green spaces, with Blacky More Park, East Hunsbury Park and Frosty Hollow Park all within easy reach. These landscaped recreational areas provide pleasant walking routes, areas of amenity grassland and established tree planting, contributing to the attractive setting of the development.

East Hunsbury is well placed for access to Northampton town centre, the M1 motorway (Junction 15) and Northampton railway station, offering direct services to London Euston and Birmingham. The combination of local amenities, accessible transport links and extensive nearby green space makes this an attractive location for retirement living.

Accommodation:
Entrance Hall
Accessed via a partially glazed entrance door, the welcoming reception hall provides access to the principal accommodation, including the sitting/dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, two bedrooms and bathroom. The space is finished with a fitted oatmeal loop-pile carpet, neutral décor and perimeter coving. Two useful built-in storage cupboards provide practical household and linen storage.

Sitting Room / Dining Room
Positioned to the rear of the property, the sitting/dining room is a well-proportioned reception space with good natural light from wide double-glazed sliding doors opening directly onto the south-facing rear garden and patio. The room provides comfortable space for both seating and a modest dining area, with neutral wall finishes, decorative coving and fitted carpet.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room
Situated to the rear of the property, the kitchen/breakfast room enjoys natural light from a casement window overlooking the garden, with a partially glazed door providing direct access to the side. Fitted with a range of base and wall-mounted units, roll-top work surfaces and a stainless-steel sink and drainer, the kitchen also includes an integrated gas hob, electric oven and extractor hood, with space for a washing machine and fridge freezer. There is also room for a small breakfast table and chairs.

Bedroom One
Bedroom one is a good-sized double room positioned to the front of the property, with natural light from a wide three-section casement window. The room includes a built-in wardrobe with sliding doors, hanging rail and shelving, together with timber-effect vinyl flooring, neutral wall finishes and decorative coving.

Bedroom Two
Bedroom two is a further double room positioned to the front of the property, with a three-unit casement window overlooking the frontage. The room is neutrally decorated with perimeter coving and fitted carpet, with space for a double bed and freestanding furniture. A ceiling hatch provides access to the roof void.

Bathroom
Centrally positioned to the rear, the bathroom has natural light and ventilation from a high-level casement window. It is fitted with a three-piece suite comprising an accessible walk-in bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin and WC with concealed cistern. There is partial ceramic tiling to the sanitary areas, sheet vinyl flooring, a chrome ladder-style towel radiator and a shaver light with socket above the mirror.

Grounds
Front Aspect
The property is approached over a macadam driveway, providing off-road parking and access to the single brick-built garage. The frontage is attractively arranged with raised, well-tended borders, block-paved edging and mature shrub planting. A pathway leads to the canopied entrance and continues around the side elevation, where timber picket fencing, low brick walling and a gate provide access to the rear garden.

Rear Aspect
A pathway along the side of the property provides access to the kitchen/breakfast room and continues through to the rear garden. The sitting/dining room opens directly onto a full-width paved patio via sliding glazed doors, creating a practical outdoor seating area with space for potted planting. Beyond the patio, a retaining wall with coping stones and steps leads up to a lawned garden area. Boundaries are defined by a combination of close-board fencing, brick garden walling and timber picket fencing.

Garage
The single garage is built in matching buff brickwork, with contrasting red brick detailing to the quoins and soldier courses. It is accessed via an aluminium up-and-over door and provides useful parking or storage space, with potential for light overhead storage.

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.