Rowan Dark Lane | Little Braunston | Braunston | Northamptonshire | NN11 7HJ ROWAN

A beautifully renovated modern detached property with open plan family living, presented to the highest of standards, sitting in a quiet hamlet, with superb countryside views and canal side garden. Rowan is an impressive detached family home that has been thoughtfully and carefully renovated by the current owners to make it one of the most tranquil properties in the lane. The property itself sits on the edge of the village of Braunston and offers three double bedrooms and a family bathroom whilst on the ground floor there is a stunning open plan living area which offers delightful views across the , separate lounge area and a recently refitted kitchen/breakfast room. Outside, the property has off road parking and a single garage whilst the large rear garden has the most stunning views across the rolling Northamptonshire countryside. Ground Floor

Internally, the property has been refurbished to a high standard with quality fixtures and fittings. The open-plan living area is bright and spacious with fantastic views across the Grand Union Canal and the rolling Northamptonshire countryside.

In brief, the accommodation consists of a bright and spacious hallway with a modern Oak and glazed staircase leading to the first floor and an Oak door into a large cloakroom with ample built-in storage for coats and shoes.

Oak doors then lead you into a replaced modern fitted ‘Odenia’ kitchen with a central island breakfast bar, built-in appliances including ‘Bosch’ double oven and microwave / oven and plate warmer, dishwasher, ‘Smeg’ induction hob and a modern glass extractor fan.

To the side is a well-appointed and useful utility room with side access into the garden and access into the property’s storage area.

The “hub” of this superb home is the large open-plan family living room. The focal point of this room is the two double patio doors which lead out onto a lovely raised decking area overlooking a large south-facing rear garden and the Grand Union Canal.

This lovely bright and airy room (perfect for entertaining) also boasts ‘Travertine’ flooring with under-floor heating and a modern wood burner for those cool Autumn evenings.

Bi-folding double Oak doors leads you to a spacious lounge room with a large picture window, again overlooking the south-facing rear garden, canal and the rolling Northamptonshire countryside.

Seller Insight

It was the unique view and the lovely garden which first told us we had to live here,” say the current owners of Rowan, a three bedroom detached canalside property in Braunston. “The outlook is truly special, with the garden sloping down from the house to the lock, so we can watch the boats go by.” Since moving in, the owners have made substantial improvements to the property. “We have extended and completely refurbished the house,” they say, “creating a modern open plan layout to the living accommodation and adding a sunroom to the rear. We even dressed the exterior with beautiful oak cladding to improve the general appearance of the building.” “The new configuration of the space has proved excellent for parties,” the owners continue, “as there is plenty of space for guests to mingle. Large doors open up from the house to the decking, which with its hot tub is ideal for relaxed drinks on summer evenings.” Occupying a substantial waterside plot, the property sits on the edge of Braunston, and enjoys outstanding views over the Grand Union Canal. “The situation by the water is so peaceful,” say the owners, “yet we have all the amenities we need in the village, from an award-winning butcher’s to five pubs, one of which is just down the road. There is a local garage and a village shop, selling groceries as well as warm bread and croissants. The village is built in local brown stone, so has a unique charm, with a picturesque Marina which is popular with villagers, situated at the former junction for the old canal system. The village hall and parish church are very active with various activities and events, while the people in the village are wonderfully friendly.” Good schooling and medical centres are nearby in the market town of just 3 miles distant, with the A45 providing access to Northampton, Rugby and Coventry. The M1 is accessible via junction 18 just a few miles north of the village. “The property is fabulous for parties, with an open plan interior, a hot tub on the patio and an atmospheric waterside setting.” “We will miss the stunning view – we will never find another house with an outlook quite like this! Because of the house’s elevated position, we can even sit in bed and look out through the French doors to watch the boats float down the canal.” “The outdoor decking area is a favourite space in summer, as we can sit for hours and enjoy the idiosyncratic vista and the buzz of the canal-boat community.” “The community on the canal and in the village of Braunston itself is very friendly, with people always happy to take time to wave or stop and say hello.”*

* 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.

First Floor On the first floor are three spacious bedrooms with ample built-in double wardrobes in the master bedroom and double doors with a glazed ‘Juliet’ balcony with simply stunning rural views. Bedroom two also has views to the rear garden and wall mounted radiator.. Bedroom three has a window to the front and a wall mounted radiator. The shower room has a designer double shower room fitted, with quality fixtures and fittings.

Outside

Front Garden Outside to the front, is a good sized mature garden with off-road parking for at least three vehicles forward of a part-converted garage with an electric roller door.

Rear Garden The rear of the home is a real eye opener if you want a picturesque view. There is a raised decked area directly outside of the home, perfect for dining, several steps down to another patio area which at the moment is used for the “hot tub” some further steps down to the main lawned area which continues down to the Grand Union Canal. The borders have many different trees and shrubs and at the bottom of the garden is a post a rail fence.

LOCATION

Little Braunston is a small hamlet just south of the village of Braunston. The village of Braunston lies on the / Northamptonshire borders providing excellent access to the M1, A14, A5 and the M6. Set on a hill between Dunchurch and Daventry the village occupies a lovely spot and is close to the junction of the Grand Union Canal and canal with the Braunston Marina close by. The village offers excellent amenities with a village school, a butcher, general shop with post office, hairdresser, garage and a newly established community cafe. There are also four pubs and a fish and chip shop. As well as the excellent road network surrounding the village there are train stations at both Long Buckby and Rugby with high-speed connections to London, Euston in under 50 minutes.

Services Mains gas, mains water, broadband and electricity are connected.

Local Authority Daventry District Council Council Tax Band E.

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