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Hillside Farm, Irthlingborough Road, Little Addington, Northamptonshire, NN14 4AS Hillside Farm, Irthlingborough Road, Little Addington, Northamptonshire, NN14 4AS Contemporary yet rustic… Hillside Farm Irthlingborough Road, Little Addington Kettering, Northamptonshire. Asking Price £999,000 Freehold A stone built contemporary house commanding magnificent southerly views across the Nene Valley and lakes. Rurally set within grounds approaching 4 acres and providing large and impressive living space. Built in the early 90's by a local builder as a 5 bedroom house but under current ownership was remodelled to make for the 4 large double bedrooms, three of which have ensuites. Additionally the kitchen was updated 7 years ago with a quartz finish, whilst the landing and hall, ensuites have all been subject to updating in recent years. Outside the grounds are laid to mowed lawn with hard tennis courts, large three bay garage with games room (potential for a annex subject to planning). Overall the property presents an ideal rural retreat for the largest of families. Magnificent views across the valley and lakes… DISCLAIMER - Charles Orlebar Estate Agents Ltd for themselves and for the Vendors give notice that the particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intended purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of an offer or contract. These particulars are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of the facts, but should satisfy themselves by inspecting or otherwise as to the correctness of the same. The appliances in the property have not been tested by us. The purchaser should make his own investigations prior to exchange of contracts. LOCAL SCHOOLING, INFORMATION AND AUTHORITIES - This information is provided as an initial guide to the area; specific information that relates to school catchment’s areas and alike may differ and should be established with the individual school or authority. MEASUREMENTS - The measurements in these details are given as a guide only and should not be relied upon beyond their means as a general rule of thumb. FLOOR PLANS AND PHOTOGRAPHS - Are provided for initial visual guidance only and are not to scale and may omit features that would effect your decision. Please ring and discuss any queries you may have. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS 2003 - With the introduction of this on 1st March 2004, it will be necessary for any intending purchaser to provide the following verification as to identify: •If an individual: The original of a full passport and a full driving license. •If a quoted company: The original or a certified copy of incorporation. •If a UK private company: A Companies Registration Office Search will be necessary (at the cost of the purchaser) together with individual identification of at least two of the directors or major shareholders 4 double bedrooms 3 en-suite shower rooms Family Bathroom Large hall and landing 3 reception rooms Family kitchen Utility Room Cloakroom/WC 3 bay garage Games room Grounds approaching 4 acres Hard tennis court Machinery shed Locality Set within lightly undulating countryside on the edge of Little Addington Village that provides a pub and greater shopping in Higham Ferrers 3 miles away. The area is very well served for Trains via Wellingborough, Kettering and Bedford and either A14 to the north or the M1 via Northampton to the south. www.charlesorlebar.co.uk 12 High Street, Higham Ferrers, Northants NN10 8BL Telephone: 01933 311121 • Fax: 01933 311122 FIRST FLOOR Porch Hall Cloakroom Living Room 7.37m (24'2") x 7.04m (23'1") Dining Room 5.55m (18'3") x 3.57m (11'9") Study 3.32m (10'11") x 3.27m (10'9") Kitchen/Breakfast Room 6.90m (22'8") x 5.90m (19'4") Utility 2.86m (9'5") x 2.17m (7'1") FIRST FLOOR Landing Bedroom 1 7.06m (23'2") max x 5.90m (19'4") Balcony 1.21m (4') x 0.88m (2'11") En-suite Shower Room Bathroom Bedroom 2 5.04m (16'7") x 3.64m (11'11") En-suite Shower Room Bedroom 3 5.04m (16'7") x 3.62m (11'11") En-suite Shower Room Bedroom 4 5.04m (16'7") x 3.78m (12'5") GARAGE Garage – 3 bays with doors and one rear door Games Room 8.86m (29'1") x 4.25m (13'11") (First Floor) Services: Mains Water, Electricty Central Heating – Oil fired with pressurised hot water system. Drainage – Soak away and klargester Driveway: Right of way over a private drive Garage: - Remote doors Council: East Northamptonshire District Council www.east-northamptonshire.gov.uk Viewing: Strictly By Appointment with Sole Agents Charles Orlebar Estate Agents 01933 311121 .
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