West Street, Oundle, Northamptonshire, PE8

A substantial town centre family home with scope for improvement and extension, benefitting from off-road parking, lovely garden with annex building, and of course a superb location in the heart of the town.


This handsome Victorian house sits in a prime position within the town conservation area, opposite the Catholic church and within a short walk of Market Place, most of the schooling and also the country park.

The accommodation is set over two floors and spans across the neighbouring property. The prime rooms enjoy high ceilings and large south-facing windows, each with an attractive outlook. Some modernisation has taken place in the last 20 years, including electrical re-wiring and updating of the bathrooms. The house is now ready for the next owners to redecorate and put their own stamp upon it. In addition, there is scope to extend to the rear, and push up into the roof space.

Outside, there is ample parking, accessed via the shared lane to the west of the property. The property enjoys a beautiful gardens, within which, is a stylish annex building, which is a conversion from the former stable and hayloft.

The house has a lovely hall with tiled floor, providing access to the bay fronted living room, which has an open fire as a focal point, and original picture rail and cornicing. The dining room over-looks the garden, and it too, has a fireplace. There is scope to build beyond this, to link in with the kitchen, creating a fabulous hub to the home. The kitchen is at the back of the house and has east-facing windows, flooding the room with morning light. There is ample preparation area and space for family meals. The useful utility and cloakroom are set beyond.

The first-floor landing is approached via the elegant stairs from the hall. There is space for a second staircase to rise to the attic space, should a conversion be completed. The landing provides access to all six bedrooms, four of which have a beautiful view over the church and across Stoke Hill. The bedroom configuration lends itself to the creation of a generous master suite with dressing room and bathroom. There are currently two bathrooms.

There is vehicle access to the west of the property, up a shared drive. The property has a parking area for several vehicles and large timber gates opening to the rear garden. The garden is divided into ‘rooms’ creating areas of interest. A large terrace offers entertaining and dining space, with a path leading beyond the annex to the flower garden, which has established rose beds, and well-stocked raised beds -a riot of colour. There is a further dining terrace. A shed is set to one corner.

The Annex
The annex is a beautiful conversion, built of stone and brick. It offers accommodation of approximately 309s q ft. Within, there is a kitchen area (not fitted), a WC and an office or sitting room. A spiral staircase leads to the first-floor bedroom or a second office.

Agent’s Note
81 West Street has been a wonderful family home for many years and is now ready for new custodians who have the imagination to realise the property’s full potential. This property is truly versatile.

Location
The house is set on West Street, opposite the catholic church, a short walk from Market Place, Laxton and Oundle School, and many of the town’s other facilities. The country park is also a short walk away. There are family run businesses, shops and restaurants set around the Market Place. The town also has a Waitrose supermarket. The town offers a good range of sports and leisure facilities. Peterborough is about 12 miles away and offers extensive facilities, as well as main line rail travel, with journey times to London King’s Cross, from about 48 minutes.

Tenure -Freehold, with vacant possession.
Partial flying freehold.

Council Tax - Band C

EPC C

Services - All mains services connected.