Northampton Road Rushden | Northamptonshire | NN10
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Northampton Road 1 Rushden | Northamptonshire | NN10 6AR NORTHAMPTON ROAD A modern seven bedroom, immaculately presented home offering ample space for lavish entertaining. The property is situated very close to Rushden Lakes development affording investors an opportunity to consider the property for guest house usage (subject to planning permission). Alternatively, the house would make a wonderful family home or can be perfect for multi- generational living. 2 3 The entrance hall is imposing with a wide centrally situated staircase leading up to a galleried landing. The property benefits from marble tiled floors in the entrance hall and kitchen/dining area with the added benefit of underfloor heating on both the ground and first floors. The light sitting room and adjoining open plan dining room is very spacious with doors leading out onto the back garden and dual aspect windows. The open plan kitchen/dining room is fitted with a bespoke kitchen with hand carved marble work tops. A beautiful range cooker completes the homely feel of the kitchen whilst the utility room offers a combination microwave/ oven and four plate hob. The snug offers space for a children’s play area or telly room. To complete the downstairs layout there is a bathroom with shower, sink and toilet and a spacious office is located near the front entrance to the property. Seller Insight Constructed nine years ago by the current owners as a place to raise their young family, the spacious property stands within private grounds set back from Northampton Road. “We were attracted to building our home here because its such a lovely area,” describes the current owner, “Northampton Road has a great reputation and is in an ideal location close to vital link roads.” Enter through double doors to a grand entrance hall with impressive feature staircase, which straight away exudes a sense of luxury. “We have an absolutely massive kitchen, with quality fixtures and fittings, as well as sliding doors that open out onto the garden,” he describes. “In the summer we have the doors open and hold BBQs on the patio, which is a real suntrap.” The gardens comprise of expansive open lawn and are surrounded by mature trees and hedges. Upstairs the large ‘top room’ has been a favourite feature for the whole family. This diverse space was originally designed as a games room with space for a pool table, but has since been converted into a private gym. “From the upper floors we have great views out over the whole of the Nene Valley, with several church spires on the horizon.” This space would also be ideal as a home studio. The working from home options at this property are unrivalled, with an excellent internal study as well as a large garage, which could double as a workshop or be converted into an additional work space/annexe. Nearby Stanwick Lakes provides a haven for fishing and bike riding as well as a café and children’s play area. The village of Higham Ferrers is within walking distance of the property with several amenities including a Waitrose supermarket and many well regarded pubs/restaurants, “The Griffin Inn has a great carvery that we love to visit!” In 2017, the £150 million complex at Rushden Lakes is due to open just a short distance from the property, which will include high profile shops and restaurants as well as a 4K cinema and marina. First Floor The landing wraps around and is beautifully framed by a window overlooking the front aspect of the property. There are six spacious bedrooms and four bathrooms leading off the first floor of which three bedrooms offer en-suite bathrooms. Three of the bedrooms offer spacious integral wardrobes. The main bedroom offers beautiful views across the fields adjacent to the property. Second Floor The whole of the top floor is one very large space that could be utilised as a playroom or be turned into a separate suite. There is a bathroom en-suite to the room which offers a toilet and sink with space for a bath or shower. Outside The property is accessed via an electric wrought iron gate hung on a pair of stone pillars. A gravel driveway leads to ample parking (enough for about 20 cars) in front and to the side of the house. The back garden is mainly laid to lawn with a number of large laurel trees framing the back of the property. To the rear of the property is a terrace area stretching the whole width of the house which is ideal for alfresco dining. The double garage has electric doors, power, lighting, heating and also incorporates a utility room with fittings for a washing machine and dryer. RUSHDEN Rushden lies on the A6 mid-way between Bedford and Kettering. The southern limits of the town border on the county of Bedfordshire, and to its north lies the River Nene which flows into The Wash. Rushden lies in a small valley, with a stream or brook known as Sidney Brook flowing through the centre of the town. From whichever way Rushden is approached, the streets and roads can be seen stretching out in the valley, with the spire of St Mary’s church prominent above its rooftops. In late 2010, Rushden began to undergo a regeneration project, with the aim to making the town centre a more spacious and attractive place to shop. The town has many supermarkets and convenience stores, including a Waitrose supermarket and ASDA superstore Rushden has eight Primary Schools and one secondary school, Rushden Academy. It is part of The East Northamptonshire College together with The Ferrers Specialist Arts College (Higham Ferrers) and Huxlow School (Irthlingborough). Rushden has two main leisure facilities, The Pemberton Centre and Splash Pool, as well as two golf courses and several specialist sports facilities. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE Northamptonshire in the East Midlands, is a landlocked county covering an area of 2,364 square kilometres (913 sq mi), Apart from the county town of Northampton, other large population centres include Kettering, Corby,Wellingborough, Rushden and Daventry. The county contains the watershed between the River Severn andTheWash while several important rivers have their sources in the north-west of the county, including the River Nene, which flows north-eastwards to The Wash, and the “Warwickshire Avon”, which flows south-west to the Severn.The Grand Union Canal also passes through the county. Historically, Northamptonshire’s main industry was manufacturing of boots and shoes. International motor racing takes place at Silverstone Circuit and Rockingham Motor Speedway. The county boasts several hospitals, a university and motorway links include Major national roads including the M1 motorway (London to Leeds) and the A14 (Rugby to Ipswich),The A43 joins the M1 to the M40 motorway and the A45 links Northampton with Wellingborough and Peterborough.Two major trunk railway routes, the Midland Main Line and the West Coast Main Line, also cross within the county. Location 125 Northampton Road is situated on the outskirts of Rushden where it meets Higham Ferrers. Rushden is a vibrant market town in East Northamptonshire. The town has both primary and secondary schools and a variety of shops and public houses. Large supermarkets like Waitrose and Lidl are within walking distance as is the new Rushden Lakes development. The independent Harpur Trust schools in Bedford are approximately 13 miles away while Wellingborough School is approximately four miles away. Bedford and Wellingborough both have mainline train stations with direct services to London St. Pancras International and the Bedford train service takes just 35 minutes. The property is also nearby the A45, A6 and A14 trunk roads. Services To The Property Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected. Heating is provided by gas fired radiators. Local Authority East Northants. Telephone: 01832 742000 Viewing Arrangements Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on 01604 309030. Website For more information visit www.fineandcountry.com/uk/northampton Opening Hours Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 5.30 pm Saturday 9.00 am - 4.30 pm Sunday 11.00 am - 3.00 pm Directions From the Waitrose roundabout on the A45, take the exit marked Higham Ferrers, take the first exit off the next roundabout and the property is located on your right hand side of Northampton road. Fine & Country Northampton Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg No. 04018410 VAT Reg No: 754062833 Registered Office: Newman Property Services, 1 Regent Street, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 2PE Kitchen / Double Garage Laundry / Boiler Room Bathroom Breakfast Area Dining Area Snug 7.80 x 6.00 Bedroom 5 5.18 x 2.87 10.90 x 6.62 Bedroom 2 5.17 x 5.23 5.18 x 2.94 25'5" x 19'6" Master 5.18 x 2.93 16'9" x 9'4" 35'7" x 21'6" 5.16 x 4.47 16'9" x 17' 16'9" x 9'5" Bedroom 16'9" x 9'6" 6.64 x 5.24 16'9" x 14'6" 21'6" x 17' Games Room Dn Dn Bedroom 6 9.64 x 7.83 2.58 x 2.99 31'6" x 25'5" 8'4" x 9'8" Cupboard Up En-suite Cupboard Living Room Cupboard 8.29 x 5.23 26' x 17' Shower Utility Room Room Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 4.42 x 5.22 3.95 x 5.25 Up 14'5" x 17' 3.11 x 2.76 Office 12'9" x 17'2" En-suite Hallway 1.93 x 5.22 En-suite 10'2" x 9' 6'3" x 17'1" Landing N Ground Floor First Floor Second Floor Approximate Gross Internal Area Main House: 418.63 sq m / 4506 sq ft Garage: 37.06 sq m / 399 sq ft Total: 455.69 sq m / 4905 sq ft Illustration For Identification Purposes Only, Measurements Are Approximate Only, Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on.