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The Lodge Cover.indd 4-6 21/08/2018 09:44 The Lodge Pages.indd 1 21/08/2018 09:43 The Lodge is a handsome detached house occupying a prime position in Highfield Park and with outstanding open rural views, the property offers spacious living accommodation and has recently been modernised to create a wonderful home. The house dates from around 1910 and is one of thirteen properties which make up Highfield Park which was converted from a hospital in 1984 by highly regarded local builders Clayson Country Homes, The Lodge originally was used as the doctor’s residence to the hospital.

The Lodge Pages.indd 2 21/08/2018 09:43 The Lodge Pages.indd 3 21/08/2018 09:43 On the ground floor is a welcoming entrance hall with cloakroom. To the left is the main reception room, a large bright room with open fireplace, On the other side of the hallway is a dining room again another bright room with open fireplace, this leads through a superb open plan kitchen/breakfast and family room. The kitchen is beautifully fitted with a range of smart modern units and there is a separate utility room ,

The Lodge Pages.indd 4 21/08/2018 09:44 Altering the kitchen has made a huge difference to the house,” says Sarah. “It’s now a lovely big sociable space, ideal for family life and entertaining, and it’s become the real hub of the home.”

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We bought the house just over three years ago and as well as the fabulous location, it was its potential that really drew us to it’ says Sarah. We had been searching for a house that needed TLC for some time and this was a lovely characterful home with lots of potential that was crying out to be renovated so we have worked hard to transform it into a lovely family home.

We’ve made a lot of changes to the house: we’ve knocked down walls and relocated the kitchen to create a lovely big family space, we’ve slightly altered the layout so that the house flows much better, we’ve updated the décor, sorted out the attic space and generally enhanced the feeling of light and space throughout. It is still a house with a lot of character as it retains some really nice original features but is now very much a property that has been brought up to modern standards and so is much more conducive to modern family living and entertaining’.

‘The garden is another very attractive feature of the property and completely surrounds the house so we enjoy a really good degree of privacy’ continues Sarah. ‘It is raised over different levels so there are a lot of lovely places to sit out and relax and there are a number of beautiful shrubs and mature trees that create colour and interest all year round. Thankfully the whole space has been designed to be relatively low maintenance, which has allowed us much more time to enjoy it.

The only reason we are moving is because we would like to find a property with enough land for our horses but if we had that here, we would definitely stay’ says sarah ‘We have put so much time and effort into transforming the house I think it is now the ideal family home’*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

The Lodge Pages.indd 6 21/08/2018 09:44 The Lodge Pages.indd 7 21/08/2018 09:44 On the first floor are four good size bedrooms and a study, the master bedroom is a great size with a separate dressing room and an en-suite bathroom, there is also a separate family bathroom. In addition there are a further two large loft bedrooms, this could appeal to someone looking to work from home.

The Lodge Pages.indd 8 21/08/2018 09:44 The Lodge Pages.indd 9 21/08/2018 09:44 The Lodge Pages.indd 10 21/08/2018 09:44 The Lodge Pages.indd 11 21/08/2018 09:44 The Lodge Pages.indd 12 21/08/2018 09:44 To the front of the house is a well maintained garden with a gravelled driveway to the side leading to a car port and detached double garage as well as parking for 4-5 cars . The gardens are a delight mainly laid to lawn with large sun terrace. and an array of mature trees and shrubs.

The Lodge Pages.indd 13 21/08/2018 09:44 For us the location has been really good,” says Sarah. “We have a Post Office and cosy pub in the village, and there’s a new convenience shop about to open at the top of the road; there’s a Co-op in and a Waitrose in Kingsthorpe, both of which are just a couple of miles away and it only takes around twenty minutes to get into Northampton so everything’s within easy reach. We also have countless really good schools in the local area so it’s a fantastic place to raise a family.”

The Lodge Pages.indd 14 21/08/2018 09:44 Another thing I really love about the setting is that it’s so very peaceful and incredibly picturesque,” says Sarah. “I can lie in bed and enjoy the most glorious view of the surrounding countryside, in fact that is something I’m really going to miss when we leave.”

The Lodge Pages.indd 15 21/08/2018 09:44 LOCATION

Creaton is situated approximately 9 miles north of Northampton with a village green, post office, public house, and church. Recreational, shopping and leisure facilities can be found in Market Harborough and Northampton. There is a primary school in the village itself, with secondary education available at and private schools at and . The rail stations are easily accessible at and Northampton with direct links to Euston.

Northamptonshire in the , 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 , Corby,Wellingborough, Rushden and .

The county contains the watershed between the River Severn and The Wash 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 (London to Leeds) and the A14 (Rugby to ),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.

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The Lodge Pages.indd 18 21/08/2018 09:44 Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 21.08.2018

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Fine & Country is a global network of estate This unique approach to luxury homes marketing agencies specialising in the marketing, sale and delivers high quality, intelligent and creative rental of luxury residential property. With offices concepts for property promotion combined with THE LODGE in the UK, Australia, Egypt, France, Hungary, Italy, the latest technology and marketing techniques. Malta, Namibia, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, The Channel Islands, UAE, USA and West We understand moving home is one of the Tucked away on a quiet cul de sac that lies on the edge of the popular village of Creaton is The Africa we combine the widespread exposure of the most important decisions you make; your home Lodge, a beautiful detached period home that was built in the early 1900s and once formed international marketplace with the local expertise is both a financial and emotional investment. part of the old Creaton Hospital. and knowledge of carefully selected independent With Fine & Country you benefit from the local property professionals. knowledge, experience, expertise and contacts of a well trained, educated and courteous team of Fine & Country appreciates the most exclusive professionals, working to make the sale or purchase properties require a more compelling, sophisticated of your property as stress free as possible. and intelligent presentation - leading to a common, yet uniquely exercised and successful strategy emphasising the lifestyle qualities of the property.

The production of these particulars has generated a £10 donation THE FINE & COUNTRY to the Fine & Country Foundation, charity no. 1160989, striving to relieve homelessness. FOUNDATION Visit fineandcountry.com/uk/foundation 6

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