Detached house for sale in Brooks Road, Raunds, Northamptonshire NN9

‘Aspirational Homes’ from Magenta Estate Agents present a unique, well-designed home with mature south-easterly-facing rear garden located on the periphery of Raunds close to neighbouring countryside.

Highlights include:

ground floor

Enter the property via a side porch and into the hall which affords a warm, spacious welcome, your eyes drawn to the vaulted ceiling that imparts a feeling of airiness. An elegant staircase with white painted spindles and stained wood handrail rises to the first-floor galleried landing, beneath the staircase an open area ideal for a console table or sideboard.

The first of three reception rooms is the study/bedroom four, a versatile room which lends itself not only to a study but also to a comfortable family room, or perhaps a ground-floor bedroom for an elderly relative or guest. Across the hall is the shower room which is fitted with a white suite comprising a pedestal basin, WC and shower enclosure with complementary tiling.

On entering the living room, you are greeted with an abundance of natural light and a focal-point brick fireplace with inset electric stove. Sliding doors lead to the balcony which enjoys a luxurious glass balustrade and would be a great grown-up retreat or a place to star gaze with the children! From the living room, steps descend to the excellent-sized dining room offering ample space to entertain family and friends in comfort and style. Sliding doors access the capacious conservatory which encompasses a great view of the garden and further benefits from fitted roof and window blinds to insulate the space in colder months and lend shade in the summer. French doors open onto the rear patio.

Accessed via either of the hall or dining room, the kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of matt cream cabinets complemented by durable granite worktops. Further comprising an undermount double bowl ceramic sink, tiled splashbacks, built-in ‘Neff’ gas hob with extractor over, built- in ‘AEG’ electric double oven, integrated dishwasher, built-in wine rack, and window overlooking the lovely rear garden. There is also a granite-topped breakfast bar perfect for casual meals or an evening drink, and a tiled floor which flows seamlessly into the utility area where there are a granite worktop incorporating an undermount ceramic sink, space for washing machine and fridge/freezer, wall-mounted ‘Worcester’ gas-fired boiler, and a door leading to the rear garden.

First floor

The Velux roof windows flood the galleried landing with daylight making it an ideal place to sit quietly and read or study. The panelled ceiling injects the space with character and warmth. From the landing, doors lead to the bathroom and bedrooms two and three. Steps rise to the master bedroom decorated in a calming palette of neutrals and benefiting from a walk-in wardrobe with hanging rail and light.

Light and airy bedroom two has its own vanity basin unit – perhaps a skincare and makeup station – as well as bespoke storage including a linen cupboard which houses the hot-water cylinder. Bedroom three is another good-sized bedroom affording built-in floor-to-ceiling cupboards providing ample storage space, and a rear-aspect window with a pleasant view of the garden.

Completing the first floor is the super-chic family bathroom which is fitted with a contemporary wall-hung gloss white vanity basin unit, wall-hung WC with concealed cistern, bath with mixer tap, and shower enclosure with sliding door and ‘Mira’ shower with digital shower controller.

Outside

To the front of the property is an expansive block-paved driveway affording off-street parking for several vehicles and in turn leading to the integral double garage with electric door. Steps rise from the driveway to a footpath leading to the main entrance to the home. Alternative access is via an upward sloping paved pathway alongside which are some attractive topiary bushes.

A perfect blend of functionality and beauty, the much-loved rear garden is a standout feature: From the large, paved patio perfect for outdoor gatherings; the characterful retaining brick walls which support the well-stocked borders; to the blissfully private upper lawn with elegant silver birch tree. On your way through the garden why not pop into ‘The Shambles Retreat’, a super summer house for relaxation or entertaining, with festoon lighting to create a magical atmosphere in the evenings. Further benefits include an outside water tap, wall lighting and gated pedestrian access to the front of the property.

EPC rating: D