Three Bedroom Semi-Detached Home For Sale in Crick, Northamptonshire.
This is one of those homes where the frontage does not quite tell the full story.
From the road, it looks like a handsome, traditional semi-detached home in the heart of Crick village. Step inside, though, and the layout opens up in a way that gives you far more space than you might expect, with two reception rooms, a superb kitchen/diner, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a garage, driveway parking and a lovely, low-maintenance rear garden.
In fact, the house is around 1,474 sq. ft. excluding the garage, which explains why the rooms feel so generous once you are inside.
Set right in the centre of Crick village, this home puts you within easy walking distance of the village amenities, including the shop, Post Office, pubs, Crick Club, local walks, the canal and the primary school. For anyone wanting proper village life, rather than just being on the edge of a village, this location is a big part of the appeal.
The house itself has clearly been a much-loved and cared for home, it is immaculate, and the current owners have created a layout that works really well for family life, entertaining, working from home, or simply having a bit of space to spread out.
There is a nice balance here. You have the character and proportions of an older home, but with the practical improvements that make day-to-day living much easier.
The Ground Floor
You enter into the hallway, which gives access to the main living spaces and stairs rising to the first floor.
The lounge sits at the front of the house and is a really comfortable room. The large bay window brings in plenty of natural light, while the feature fireplace and log burner give the room a proper focal point. It is the sort of room that feels cosy without feeling small, with plenty of space for sofas and other furniture.
Behind this is a second reception room, currently arranged as a softer sitting room. This gives the house some really useful flexibility. It could be a snug, playroom, formal dining room, music room, study or even a room for older children to have their own space. Having two separate reception rooms makes a real difference, especially if family members want to use the house in different ways at the same time.
The Kitchen/Diner
The kitchen/diner is a real highlight. It extends from the rear of the house and has been designed as a proper everyday living space, rather than just somewhere to cook. There is a long run of units, a central breakfast bar, wooden worktops, integrated appliances, under-unit lighting and plenty of storage.
The skylight brings extra light into the middle of the room, and there is space beyond the kitchen area for a full dining table. It is easy to imagine this being the room where most of daily life happens, whether that is breakfast before school, coffee with friends, children doing homework, or a busy Sunday lunch.
There is also direct access out to the rear garden, which works really well in the warmer months, especially if you enjoy having the doors open between the house and garden.
There is also a cloakroom/WC under the stairs.
Upstairs
Upstairs, the layout continues to feel more generous than expected.
There are three bedrooms in total. The main bedroom is a lovely size, with a large front window and it feels calm, bright and nicely proportioned.
Bedroom two is also a very good double and benefits from its own ensuite shower room, which is ideal for guests, teenagers, or anyone who likes having a bit more independence. It feels almost separate down its own steps.
Bedroom three is another comfortable room and is currently set up as a home office, showing how well it can work for anyone needing a proper working space away from the main living areas.
The family bathroom is a good size and includes a bath with shower over, WC and wash basin, with a clean, practical finish.
Outside
To the front, there is driveway parking for two vehicles leading to the garage, which is always useful in a village centre setting. The garage has lighting and power, and there is currently a false wall behind the garage door which could be removed if the next owner wanted to use the space differently.
The rear garden has been set up to be low-maintenance, with a large paved seating area, artificial lawn and a second seating space at the far end. It is enclosed, usable and easy to enjoy without needing hours of upkeep every weekend.
There is plenty of room for outdoor dining, children’s play, pots and planting, or simply somewhere to sit out with a drink at the end of the day.
Location
Crick is a sought-after village with a vibrant community spirit which stages many popular events, including an annual Scarecrow Festival and the Crick Boat Show (also held annually.) It's the ideal village for families.
It offers the perfect village lifestyle with its many walks right on your doorstep, including Crack's Hill, Millennium Wood, and, of course, the beautiful Grand Union Canal.
You also have a local Co-op, Post Office, and a choice of three pubs (The Wheatsheaf, Royal Oak, and The Red Lion - all within walking distance.) Also, there is the Ex-Servicemen's Club (Crick Club,) which is a great place to have a drink.
Pickle and Pie (which is quite literally around the corner,) the local Deli, does a fantastic range of breakfasts and lunches to eat in or take away - perfect if you're working from home and want to nip somewhere for a coffee and a sandwich (their Scotch eggs are amazing, too, by the way!)
Crick also has many activity groups for the family, including Cubs and Scouts, football, cricket, cycling, and a local history group.
A lot of families move into Crick because it is a family-friendly village, and the surrounding schools are a huge attraction. Crick Primary School is a short, safe walk away, and there are many secondary schools within a few miles.
Most children of secondary age in the village attend Guilsborough School; however, the two highly regarded grammar schools, Lawrence Sheriff and Rugby High, are accessible through the Eleven-Plus examination. There are further state-funded alternatives, including Ashlawn in Hillmorton and the new secondary school at Houlton, to say nothing of the world-famous fee-paying Rugby School.
Crick is served by an excellent road network, being located within a couple of miles of Junction 18 on the M1 and only a few miles further from the M6 and the A14. Stations at Rugby and Long Buckby are both approximately seven miles away; they offer first-rate rail links to London and Birmingham.
TENURE: Freehold
COUNCIL TAX BAND: C
EPC: TBC
APPROXIMATE SIZE: 1453 sq ft.135 sq m
The approximate measurements for this property are as follows:
GROUND FLOOR
LOUNGE
5.13m x 3.68m (16' 10" x 12' 1")
DINING ROOM / RECEPTION ROOM
3.81m x 3.66m (12' 6" x 12' 0")
KITCHEN / DINER
7.67m x 3.23m (25' 2" x 10' 7")
GARAGE
5.69m x 2.79m (18' 8" x 9' 2")
FIRST FLOOR
BEDROOM ONE
4.88m x 4.22m (16' 0" x 13' 10")
ENSUITE
2.74m x 1.63m (9' 0" x 5' 4")
BEDROOM TWO
3.96m x 2.74m (13' 0" x 9' 0")
BEDROOM THREE
3.81m x 2.69m (12' 6" x 8' 10")
BATHROOM
3.03m x 2.95m (9' 11" x 9' 8")