Bliss Lane, Flore, West Northamptonshire

General Description
A newly refurbished ironstone end-terrace cottage situated on Bliss Lane in the well-regarded village of Flore. Dating from the late Victorian period, the property displays a front elevation of coursed ironstone with red brick detailing beneath a pitched slate roof, with rendered rear elevations and accommodation arranged over two floors.

The ground floor centres around a well-proportioned front sitting room with two casement windows and a double-sided fireplace, offering potential for the installation of a wood-burning stove. The room is arranged to provide both a main living area and a smaller snug space. To the rear, a kitchen/dining room within the extension features part-vaulted ceilings with exposed timber purlins and rafters and opens directly to the garden via a stable door. At first floor level, a central landing gives access to two bedrooms and a bathroom.

Flore is a picturesque village to the west of Northampton with a primary school, shop, post office and public house, and good access to the A45, M1 (J16) and mainline rail services from Long Buckby.

Features:
Late Victorian end-terrace cottage
Picturesque village location
Newly refurbished
Coursed ironstone façade
Two-bedroom accommodation
Sitting room with central fireplace opening
Kitchen/dining room with vaulted ceiling detail
Convenient access to the A45, M1 and Long Buckby station

Local Authority: West Northamptonshire Council
Council Tax Band: B
EPC Rating: D
Services: Mains Gas, Electricity, Water, and Drainage
Heating: Gas Central Heating
Broadband: Ultrafast available with up to 1000Mbps download

Location
Flore is an attractive village situated on a gentle south-facing slope above the River Nene, to the west of Northampton. Mentioned in the Domesday Book, it has a long history and retains a well-established village character.

The completion of the Flore bypass has significantly reduced through-traffic, helping to preserve its peaceful atmosphere. Despite its rural setting, Flore remains well connected, with the A45 providing access to Northampton and Daventry and Junction 16 of the M1 just a few minutes away. Long Buckby Station, approximately six miles away, offers direct rail services to London Euston and Birmingham New Street.

The village is served by Flore Church of England Primary School, which has a good reputation locally, and falls within catchment for several well-regarded secondary schools in the area. Day-to-day amenities include a village shop, post office, public house, and parish church, with a wider range of services available in nearby Weedon, Towcester, and Northampton.

Accommodation:
Sitting Room
The front-facing sitting room is entered directly from Bliss Lane through a traditional framed, ledged and braced slatted door. A well-proportioned room, it enjoys good natural light from two individually glazed casement windows and centres on a double-sided open fireplace with a riven stone-effect hearth. Subject to the usual consents and regulations, there is potential for the installation of a double-sided wood-burning stove.

The room is arranged in two clearly defined areas, allowing for a more intimate sitting space or snug to one side. This area is served by built-in timber storage, including upper shelving, a two-door base cupboard and a further corner unit with shelving and a single-door cabinet housing the gas meter.

The larger part of the room currently serves as the main living area, with quarter-winder timber stairs and a painted timber balustrade rising to the first floor. A glazed door opens to the kitchen/breakfast room.

Kitchen / Dining Room
Located within the rear extension, the newly fitted kitchen/dining room features partly vaulted ceilings with exposed timber purlins and rafters. The dining area enjoys good natural light from a two-light casement window overlooking the rear garden and has direct access outside through a timber-framed stable door with glazed panel. The kitchen is fitted with a range of base units and incorporates a stainless-steel sink and drainer with pillar taps set beneath a double-glazed window overlooking the rear aspect.

First Floor Landing
Centrally positioned, the first-floor landing is fitted with cut-pile carpet and is neutrally decorated, with part-vaulted ceilings. Traditional four-panel solid timber doors open to the principal bedrooms and family bathroom, while two built-in wardrobes provide useful storage, one fitted with slatted shelving and the other with a hanging rail and shelf.

Bedroom One
A double bedroom positioned to the front of the property, with an individually glazed casement window overlooking Bliss Lane. The room features part-vaulted ceilings, neutral décor and cut-pile carpet.

Bedroom Two
A single bedroom positioned to the front of the property, with an individually glazed casement window providing natural light. The room has neutral décor and a ceiling hatch providing access to the roof void.

Bathroom
The newly installed bathroom is fitted with a three-piece suite comprising a bath with chrome pillar taps and electric shower over, a pedestal wash hand basin, and a close-coupled WC. The floor is finished in sheet vinyl, while the walls are tiled to half height with profiled trim, with painted walls above. A frosted double-glazed casement window to the rear provides natural light.

Grounds
Front Aspect
The property fronts directly onto Bliss Lane and presents an attractive façade of roughly hewn ironstone with red brick details to the window and door openings. Steps rise to the main entrance, and shared side access leads through to the rear aspect.

Rear Aspect
The rear garden is laid partly to gravel with grassed areas to either side and is enclosed by a combination of timber post and rail fencing and traditional brick garden walling. A stable door provides direct access to the dining area, creating a practical connection between the house and garden. There is a right for the adjoining properties in the terrace to use and access this open space to the rear.

Important Notice:

Please note that these particulars are subject to the approval of the property owner. If there is any particular point upon which you would like further clarification or verification, please let us know as soon as possible.

Whilst every care has been taken with the preparation of these particulars complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not constitute a contract or part of one.

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TENANT FEES PAYABLE – TENANT FEES ACT 2019 (THE ACT)

PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF THE TENANCY (PAYABLE TO AGENT)

Deposit: 5 weeks rent plus first month’s rent less any Holding Deposit already paid.
Holding Deposit: 1 week’s rent

DURING THE TENANCY (PAYABLE TO LANDLORD)

Any tenant requested variation or change to the tenancy agreement: £50
Interest on late payment of rent: 3% above the Bank of England base rate
For the loss of keys/security devices: Reasonably incurred costs apply
Early termination of the tenancy: Payment of any unpaid rent and other reasonable costs


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