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41 Water Lane Cover.indd 4-6 04/01/2018 15:11 41 Water Lane Pages.indd 1 04/01/2018 15:11 41 Water Lane Pages.indd 2 04/01/2018 15:11 A stunning and deceptively spacious, detached double fronted cottage situated in the sought after rural hamlet of Chelveston. This beautifully maintained cottage dates from the 1700s and has over the years been extended and renovated to create a superb family home with all the comforts of modern living including underfloor heating and double glazed windows whilst retaining its original charm and character. The downstairs has also been designed with flexibility for a growing family as part of the ground floor could be separated as an annexe if required. The property is set well back from the road with far reaching views to the front over open fields, there is ample off street parking on the brick paved forecourt whilst to the rear is a large garden with studio/home office and a superb roof terrace spanning the entire back of the house

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Perfectly suited to family life, 41 Water Lane boasts large bedrooms and spacious, bright living spaces which blend original features such as timber beams and an exposed brick fireplace with contemporary comforts such as underfloor heating and UPVC double glazed windows. “We wanted an old characterful house but without the small rooms and quirky levels/ layout which often come with old properties,” say the current owners. “We love the fact that it is a combination of old and new and has been renovated and extended to a really high standard.” The farmhouse style kitchen is complete with a breakfast area for informal everyday meals, to complement the separate dining room which acts as the hub of the home.

Outside, a generous balcony enclosed by wrought iron railings overlooks the private rear garden, providing the ideal milieu for summer barbecues and al fresco dining in the warmer months. Steps lead down from the balcony to the garden itself, which is mostly laid to lawn with shrub rockeries and borders, stone retaining wall and timber fencing. A brick built barn to the front of the cottage provides ample storage, while a bespoke timber garden room/workshop sits at the bottom of the garden. “It was designed to be used by us as a workshop,” say the owners, “but it is fully insulated and double glazed with French doors, meaning it could be used as an office, sunroom or studio.”

The property’s location also has much to offer. A charming village, Chelveston lies on the south east side of the A45 between Wellingborough and , with good access links to the A6 heading south to Bedford or north towards Kettering. The quiet and tranquil location of Water Lane offers a feeling of countryside living with all the convenience of swift transport links to larger centres. Chelveston itself boasts a friendly pub and village hall, while just 2 miles away is with its primary school, shops and supermarket. “Although our village doesn’t have a shop,” say the owners, “within a couple of minutes’ drive you will find a butcher’s, hairdressers, green grocers, Co-op, petrol station, post office, take away restaurants, pubs, delis and much more! We are within a 10 minute drive of the new Lakes Shopping development which opened this year and has lots of big high street stores and restaurants. The next phase of the development includes an imax cinema.”

“We are 15 minutes’ drive from Wellingborough train station and 30 minutes’ drive from Bedford station,” the owners continue, “both of which provide great connections to London (Bedford to London on a fast train is less than 40 minutes).” The property is in the catchment area for The Wrenn Academy in Wellingborough, with public schooling available in Wellingborough, Kimbolton, Oundle, Uppingham, Rugby and Oakham. Private education is offered in Spratton, Maidwell, Pitsford and Upton.*

* 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.

41 Water Lane Pages.indd 4 04/01/2018 15:11 41 Water Lane Pages.indd 5 04/01/2018 15:11 First impressions count when you enter into an impressive, bright and spacious entrance hall with a solid oak staircase leading to the galleried first-floor landing, on the left of the hall is a study/sitting room/bedroom 5 as well as a guest bedroom and bathroom. On the right of the hall is the spacious family dining room which leads through to the main reception room which is a charming room with original beams and an open fireplace with wood burner stove! The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of country style units and there is also a separate utility room

41 Water Lane Pages.indd 6 04/01/2018 15:11 Our favourite room was the dining room. It is so big and light and airy and it isn’t closed off like many dining rooms. It is the room we spend the most time in, whether for eating, listening to music, entertaining, or playing with our son. It is spacious enough that one end can be used as his play room. The dining room is the hub of our house!”

41 Water Lane Pages.indd 7 04/01/2018 15:11 41 Water Lane Pages.indd 8 04/01/2018 15:11 41 Water Lane Pages.indd 9 04/01/2018 15:11 On the first floor are two double bedrooms, family bathroom and the large master bedroom with en suite shower room. From the first floor hallway doors open out onto the large roof terrace running the full width of the house with views over open fields and an ideal area for entertaining!

41 Water Lane Pages.indd 10 04/01/2018 15:11 41 Water Lane Pages.indd 11 04/01/2018 15:11 The garden is interesting and well established with trees and shrubs to the borders and a large lawn area. It gets the sun all day and it isn’t overlooked. The balcony runs along the entire length of the first floor of the house and makes a fantastic barbecue/entertaining space in the summer. Our use of the garden has changed over the years, being occupied variously by vegetable patches, chickens, trampolines, pergolas, or greenhouses.”

41 Water Lane Pages.indd 12 04/01/2018 15:12 We will miss the quiet - it’s a really peaceful location and you can feel like you are in the middle of nowhere when you are actually less than 5 minutes away from the nearest town! There is a great community spirit amongst the few cottages which make up ‘Water Yard’ which is quite rare to find. We’ll also miss the fact that the house is always so cosy with the thick walls and underfloor heating!”

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Chelveston is a sought after rural hamlet conveniently situated for good local amenities with Rushden Lakes nearby and Wellingborough Railway Station approximately 9 miles away. Also accessible are Bedford and Northampton Railway stations with quick commuter links to London.

Rushden is an market town with both primary and secondary schools, and is in catchment for Sharn.

The first of its kind in the UK, nearby Rushden Lakes is a new shopping and leisure destination for Northamptonshire. It brings together the very best in retail, leisure and dining within the unique setting of over 200 acres of protected Nene Wetlands reserve, situated beside the stunning lakes.

Rushden Lakes offers a premium shopping experience; with more than 40 retailers, including House of Fraser’s flagship new store, and a variety of restaurants and cafés with stunning lakeside views, alongside a pedestrianised boardwalk which runs the length of the shoreline.

Rushden Lakes also provides a range of free and paid for leisure activities including walking, canoeing and cycling, set against a backdrop of beautiful natural countryside. Wildlife discovery and bird watching is supported by The Wildlife Trust’s visitor centre, with boat and canoe hire offered by local experts Canoe2.

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41 Water Lane Pages.indd 18 04/01/2018 15:12 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 05.01.2018

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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 41 WATER LANE 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 Partly dating back to the 1700s, this exquisitely presented detached character cottage with Africa we combine the widespread exposure of the most important decisions you make; your home period features provides the ideal cosy family home. The 4 bedroom property is situated at 41 international marketplace with the local expertise is both a financial and emotional investment. Water Lane on the outskirts of the sought after Northamptonshire village of Chelveston, and and knowledge of carefully selected independent With Fine & Country you benefit from the local property professionals. knowledge, experience, expertise and contacts of proffers beautiful vistas of open countryside. 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.

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