NN6 - Kettering Road, Walgrave, Northampton

Located on the edge of the picturesque village of Walgrave with stunning views to the front over open countryside, this superb two double bedroom detached bungalow is the kind of home that rarely reaches the open market. Sitting comfortably within its plot and enjoying off road parking for several vehicles as well as a garage, it offers that increasingly sought-after combination of single-storey living, generous outside space and a genuine sense of rural calm — all just a short drive from Northampton, Kettering and the A43 and A14 road links.

Step inside and the quality is immediately apparent. The property benefits from UPVC double glazing, gas radiator heating and attractive oak panelled doors throughout, giving the interior a warm, considered feel. The accommodation comprises a entrance hall which is wheelchair friendly, with doors off to a comfortable lounge and to a superb kitchen/dining room fitted with a range style cooker with extractor hood over and integrated appliances, a wonderfully sociable space that will quickly become the heart of the home. There is also a versatile study, ideal for home working, two well-proportioned double bedrooms and a white four piece bathroom suite with separate shower cubicle, delivering a touch of everyday luxury.

Outside, the rear garden is mature and established, thoughtfully planted and offering a good degree of privacy for relaxed summer entertaining or quiet mornings with a coffee. For the hobbyist, gardener or keen DIY enthusiast, there is the added bonus of a workshop attached to the rear of the garage — a practical and highly desirable extra. An internal viewing is strongly recommended to avoid any disappointment.

As for the village itself, Walgrave is a thriving and genuinely friendly Northamptonshire community that manages to feel tucked away while remaining wonderfully well connected.

Walgrave has a village shop, a welcoming public house, a church and a primary school, meaning day-to-day essentials and a real sense of neighbourliness are right on the doorstep. The surrounding rolling farmland is criss-crossed with footpaths and bridleways, with Pitsford Water and Sywell Country Park within easy reach for walking, cycling and water sports.

Walgrave's story stretches back well over a thousand years. The settlement appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, recorded in early forms such as Waldgrave, a name generally understood to derive from Old English elements meaning a grove or wood — a reminder that this landscape was once far more heavily forested than the patchwork of fields we admire today. The village is also traditionally credited as the origin of the surname of the Waldegrave family, whose name became well known in English aristocratic and political circles. At the heart of the village stands the historic Church of St Peter, with much of its fabric dating from the medieval period, its stone tower a familiar landmark above the rooftops. Later centuries brought a Baptist chapel and the honey-coloured ironstone and limestone cottages that still lend the village so much of its character, while the ridge-and-furrow patterns visible in surrounding fields quietly record centuries of open-field farming. It is this blend of deep history, handsome architecture and living, working community spirit that makes Walgrave such a special place to call home — and this bungalow such an exciting prospect.

Porch -

Hallway -

Lounge - 5.23m x 4.27m (17'2 x 14'0) -

Office - 2.11m x 1.40m (6'11 x 4'7) -

Kitchen/Diner - 5.38m x 2.87m (17'8 x 9'5) -

Bathroom - 3.12m x 1.73m (10'3 x 5'8) -

Bedroom 1 - 3.68m x 3.66m (12'1 x 12'0) -

Bedroom 2 - 3.66m x 3.48m (12'0 x 11'5) -

Garage - 4.98m x 2.51m (16'4 x 8'3) -

Workshop - 5.59m x 2.51m (18'4 x 8'3) -