High Street, Yardley Hastings, NN7

Description:
93 High Street is a detached, four-bedroomed family home located on a good-sized elevated plot within the desirable village of Yardley Hastings. Although in need of extensive refurbishment and modernisation, this large dwelling has fantastic potential to be transformed into a modern family home.

Built in the 1970s and extended in the 1980s, the property is of facing brick construction beneath hipped and tiled roofs and benefits from a right-of-way across a vehicular driveway leading to off-road parking and a dilapidated part-stone garage.

The ground floor includes an entrance hall with stairs, three well-proportioned reception rooms, a kitchen/breakfast room, utility, rear lobby, and a cloakroom. Upstairs comprises three large double bedrooms (with an en-suite to the master), a single bedroom/study, and a family bathroom. Set back from the High Street behind an elevated front garden, the property also enjoys a good-sized rear garden that borders orchard land and is currently overgrown.

Features:
Detached four-bedroom family home
In need of refurbishment - ideal for a custom renovation
Good sized plot with front and rear gardens
Three spacious reception rooms
Kitchen / breakfast room with separate utility
En-suite to the master bedroom
Sought-after village location with excellent local amenities

Local Authority: West Northamptonshire (South Northants Area)
Council Tax: Band E
EPC: TBC
Services: Water, Drainage, Electricity, Gas

Location:
The property is situated in Yardley Hastings - a picturesque village and civil parish with many period stone properties surrounded by beautiful Northamptonshire countryside.

Yardley Hastings is fortunate to have a good range of local amenities which cater to the needs and interests of its residents. These include two highly regarded Public Houses - The Red Lion, and The Rose & Crown, both of which serve real ales and good food. The local primary school has an Ofsted rating of 'Outstanding', and is well known for its quality of education. There is also an on-site nursery at the school, ensuring excellent options for younger families. There is an active memorial hall hosting events and clubs that appeal to a wide range of ages and interests. The village also supports day-to-day living with a convenience store, hairdresser, and farm shop.

Just a short drive away, Castle Ashby, a grand country house built in the 16th century and part of a 10,000-acre estate, is known for its delightful country walks and range of visitor attractions. The gardens, designed by the famous landscape architect Capability Brown, feature a formal Italian garden, an orangery, and an arboretum with a diverse collection of trees from around the world. They also host a Victorian garden, a butterfly garden, and various seasonal displays.

The nearby recently restored Falcon Hotel adds to the local quality of life with fine dining and well-being for rest and renewal.

In terms of commuting, Yardley Hastings is ideally placed just 8 miles southeast of Northampton, with Wellingborough, Milton Keynes, and Bedford all within a comfortable 15-mile radius. There is also convenient access to the M1 motorway allowing for a direct journey to Milton Keynes, renowned for its diverse range of shops and amenities as well as Milton Keynes Central Railway Station with frequent train connections reaching London Euston in under an hour.

For anyone seeking a balance of traditional village charm, community amenities, and convenient access to larger towns, Yardley Hastings would be an excellent choice!

Entrance Hall
The main entrance hall has stairs leading to the first-floor accommodation and a useful understairs cupboard, Panelled doors lead to the sitting room, ground floor cloakroom and reception room.

Reception Room
The reception room is the perfect place to entertain guests with access to both the kitchen and dining room.

Sitting Room
A good-sized space with three-unit window overlooking the front aspect and large open fireplace with tiled surround.

Dining Room
Another good-sized room with three-unit window overlooking the front aspect and feature fireplace with decorative surround and tiled hearth. Arched alcoves have been formed on either side of the fireplace and floors have stained timber boards.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room
The kitchen / breakfast room is located to the rear left-hand side of the property and has a large window overlooking the rear garden. A glazed timber framed door opens to the reception room and white panelled doors open to the utility and rear lobby. Floors are finished with ceramic tiles and there is ample storage space with perimeter base and wall units.

Utility
A useful space with natural lighting from a window to the side elevation. Ceramic floor tiles extend through from the kitchen and there is a base unit with stainless steel sink and drainer together with space for a washing machine and tumble drier.

Cloak Room
Fitted with a ceramic wash hand basin and close-coupled WC, the ground floor cloak room has mechanical extract ventilation and a small fixed single glazed window providing natural lighting from the rear lobby.

Rear Lobby
Ceramic floor tiles extend through from the kitchen and a window to the side elevation provides natural lighting. A timber stable door has been fitted which opens onto the rear garden.

First Floor Landing
The centrally located first floor landing is fitted with a ceiling hatch providing access to the roof void. White panelled doors open to the bedrooms and family bathroom.

Master Bedroom
The master bedroom is a good-sized double room with views over the rear garden.

Master Bedroom Ensuite
The master bedroom ensuite is fitted with two large ceramic wash hand basins with pedestals, a profiled white bath with mixer tap and shower hose, close-coupled WC, and shower cubicle. A large window provides natural lighting and ventilation.

Bedroom Two
Bedroom two is located to the front left-hand side of the property and has a large window overlooking Yardley Hasting Village Green.

Bedroom Three
Bedroom three is another double bedroom again with window overlooking the front aspect with views over the village green. There is built in storage space by way of a four-door wardrobe with shelving above.

Bedroom Four
Bedroom four is a good-sized single bedroom to the right-hand side of the property. There is a good sized over stairs two door cupboard with shelving.

Family Bathroom
Fitted with a three-piece suite comprising original Dolton ceramic sanitaryware with large wash hand basin and pedestal, bath with chrome mixer tap, and close-coupled WC. A window provides natural lighting and ventilation and there is a two-door airing cupboard fitted with slatted pine shelving which houses a copper hot water cylinder.

Outside Areas:

Front Aspect:
The property occupies an elevated position and is set back from High Street. There is a vehicular right of way leading to off-road parking and a dilapidated garage.

Rear Garden
The South facing rear garden is generously sized and backs onto orchard land. There is a shallow hard standing area adjacent to the rear elevation of the property.

Important Notice:
These particulars are subject to vendor approval. Whilst every care has been taken with the preparation of these Sales Particulars complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not constitute a contract or part of one. David Cosby Chartered Surveyors has not conducted a survey of the premises, nor have we tested services, appliances, equipment, or fittings within the property and therefore no guarantee can be made that they are in good working order. No assumption should be made that the property has all necessary statutory approvals and consents such as planning and building regulations approval. Any measurements given within the particulars are approximate and photographs are provided for general information and do not imply that any item shown is included in the sale. Any plans provided are for illustrative purposes only and are not to scale. In all cases, prospective purchasers should verify matters for themselves by way of independent inspection and enquiries. Any comments made herein on the condition of the property are provided for guidance only and should not be relied upon.