Waits Yard, Litchborough, NN12

Description:
An immaculately presented detached family home occupying a corner plot position in a quiet cul-de-sac within the desirable village of Litchborough. Built in 2013, the property benefits from front, side and rear gardens and a large detached double garage with driveway providing off-road parking. The property is of red brick construction beneath pitched and tiled roofs and has a delightful patio area with bespoke canopy providing year-round alfresco entertainment. Accommodation briefly includes triple aspect sitting room with log-burner, large reception room, kitchen / dining room, cloak room, galleried landing, four bedrooms, two ensuites and family bathroom.

Features:
Village location and cul-de-sac position
Immaculately presented detached family home
Four bedrooms with two en-suites and family bathroom
South facing garden and detached double garage
Triple aspect sitting room with French doors and wood stove
Large kitchen / dining room
Enclosed south facing garden
Solar panel hot water heating
Blakesley Primary School and Sponne Catchment

Local Authority: West Northamptonshire Council (South Northamptonshire Area)
Council Tax: Band F
EPC: Rating B
Services: LPG, Electricity, Water, Drainage, Solar Panel Hot Water Heating
Tenure: Freehold
Maintenance / Service Charge: N/A
Management Company: Yes

Location:
Litchborough is a charming rural village situated in the picturesque Northamptonshire countryside, not far from the market town of Towcester. Surrounded by rolling hills and agricultural land, this quiet setting offers a tranquil place to set down roots.

Architecturally, the village boasts a pleasing mix of traditional stone cottages and more prestigious country homes, such as the Grade II Listed Litchborough Hall.

Litchborough is part of the Lambfold Benefice, which includes four local villages. The Grade II* Listed Church of St. Martin, located in the centre of the village, is a wonderful example of Gothic architecture, featuring an embattled tower adorned with unique grotesque heads. Inside, it houses relics and stained-glass windows, notably including a recumbent effigy of Sir John Needham, a significant figure in Litchborough's history.

Litchborough's location makes it an ideal spot for those seeking the peace and quiet of rural life while still having access to the amenities and services provided in Towcester and the surrounding areas. The village's scenic beauty is complemented by its network of footpaths and bridleways, offering ample opportunities for walking, cycling, and horse riding, allowing residents and visitors to fully immerse themselves in the countryside.

For families residing in or considering moving to Litchborough, the area is served by several state schools, including Blakesley Church of England Primary School, which offers a community-oriented educational environment. For secondary education, students typically attend schools in the larger nearby towns such as Campion School in Bugbrooke and Sponne School in Towcester. Both schools offer a broad curriculum catering to students aged 11 to 18 years. Private schooling options in the region include Northampton High School and Quinton House School in Upton.

Given its access to major roads, proximity to towns with rail services to London and other cities, and the quality of life it offers, Litchborough is an ideal option for commuters. It provides a balanced lifestyle for professionals who work in the city but seek a peaceful retreat at home.

Accommodation:

Entrance Hall
The property is accessed via a large, slatted oak door with full height double glazed side panel beneath a useful open timber porch with clay tile roof and facing brick supporting walls. This area provides a useful space for log storage for the wood stove. The oak door opens to a large entrance hall with solid flush oak doors leading to the principal ground floor rooms and to a cloak room. There is also a useful cupboard which houses the boiler with fitted shelving for storage. Walls are neutrally decorated, and floors are finished with oak Karndean boards. A flight of timber stairs with quarter landings and painted balustrades and stained timber handrails leads to the first-floor accommodation.

Sitting Room
A large triple aspect space located to the front left-hand side of the property and with a delightful feature fireplace with classically styled minster-style surround housing a wood-burning stove. Floors are fitted with matching oak Karndean boards and walls are neutrally decorated. The room benefits from good natural sunlight with windows to two aspects. A set of timber double-glazed French doors opens onto the patio area and sun canopy making this a wonderful space for entertaining and alfresco dining.

Reception Room
The reception room is located to the right-hand side of the property and is a further triple aspect space suitable for a range of uses including as a study, family room or dining room. Floors are finished with oak antique boards which flow through form the entrance hall and natural lighting is provided by two casement windows to the front and side elevations. A part glazed door with five bar locking mechanism opens to the side garden and provides further natural light. Walls are neutrally decorated.

Kitchen / Dining Room
The large kitchen / dining room is located to the rear left-hand side of the property and benefits from good natural lighting from a further set of timber double-glazed French doors which open onto a delightful patio area. Floors are finished with large porcelain tiles and walls are neutrally decorated with tasteful metro tiles between the base and wall units. There is ample space in the centre of the room for a large dining room table and chairs. Further natural lighting is provided by a two-unit casement window to the side elevation above the sink. Artificial lighting is provided by evenly spaced recessed spotlights with a pendant light above the dining room table. The kitchen is well equipped with a good range of quality base and wall units with brushed chrome handles and integral appliances including fridge-freezer, dishwasher and two door electric oven. There is a four-burner gas hob with brushed chrome extractor hood over and the stainless steel, two basin sink with drainer is fitted with a chrome mixer tap.

Cloakroom
A ground floor cloakroom with white close-coupled style WC and pedestal style wash hand basin. Floors are finished with porcelain tiles and natural light and ventilation is provided via a small obscure glazing window.

First Floor:

First Floor Landing
The first-floor galleried landing is a spacious area with natural lighting from a casement window overlooking the front aspect and matching loop pile carpet throughout. Laminated oak flush doors lead to the bedrooms and family bathroom. Extra storage space is provided within the airing cupboard which is accessed via double swing oak doors and fitted with useful slatted pine shelves. The airing cupboard also houses a large thermal hot water store with emersion heater. Walls are neutrally decorated and there is a hinged and insulated ceiling hatch providing access to the roof void.

Master Bedroom
A large dual aspect double bedroom with front and rear elevation views via timber casement windows. Floors are finished with matching loop pile carpet and walls are tastefully decorated with patterned lining paper to the feature elevation. Storage space is provided by way of two separate cupboards, the first being a small single door cupboard with full height shelving and the second being a larger double door cupboard with clothes rail and upper shelving. A solid oak door provides access to the ensuite.

Master Bedroom En-Suite
A three-piece suite comprising double width shower with glazed sliding screen, close coupled WC, and wall mounted wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap. Natural lighting and ventilation are provided by a frosted casement window to the rear elevation and walls are neutrally decorated with part oversized ceramic tiling to the shower cubicle and behind sanitary appliances. Artificial lighting is provided by two evenly spaced recessed lights and mechanical ventilation has been fitted. A full height chrome ladder towel rail provides heating and floors are finished with marble effect ceramic tiles.

Bedroom Two
A further double bedroom with ensuite located to the rear left-hand side of the property. Natural lighting is provided by timber casement windows overlooking the main garden and floors have matching cut pile carpet. Walls are neutrally decorated and similar storage space to the master bedroom has been provided by way of a single door cupboard with full height shelving and a double door cupboard with clothes rail and upper shelving. An oak door leads to the ensuite.

Bedroom Two Ensuite
Another three-piece suite comprising double width shower with glazed sliding screen, close coupled WC, and wall mounted wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap. Natural lighting and ventilation are provided by a frosted casement window to the rear elevation and walls are neutrally decorated with part oversized ceramic tiling to the shower cubicle and behind sanitary appliances. Artificial lighting is provided by two evenly spaced recessed lights and mechanical ventilation has been fitted. A full height chrome ladder towel rail provides heating and floors are finished with marble effect ceramic tiles.

Bedroom Three
A smaller double bedroom but with similar storage space to the master bedroom and bedroom two by way of a single door cupboard and a double door wardrobe with upper shelving. Carpeting flows through from the landing area and there is a two-unit casement window overlooking the main garden.

Bedroom Four
Bedroom four is a single bedroom with two-unit casement window overlooking the front aspect. This guest bedroom is neutrally decorated and has matching loop pile carpet.

Family Bathroom
The family bathroom is situated to the left-hand side elevation and comprises a white suite of bath with shower over, wall mounted wash hand basin and close-coupled style WC. Walls are partly tiled with oversized ceramic tiles and similar large tiles to the floor. Ventilation is provided via a small obscure glazed window.

Outside Areas:

Front Aspect
The property is set at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in Waits Yard occupying a large corner plot with block paviour driveway leading to a detached brick double garage and a lawn area with well-tended shrubs and a twisted willow. A useful timber canopy with plain clay tile roof and brick supporting walls leads to the main front entrance and provides useful storage space for outdoor boots and logs for the wood-burner. There is gated access to the side elevation leading to the side and rear gardens. The block paved drive provides off-road parking for several vehicles.

Side and Rear Gardens
The enclosed side and rear gardens are bounded by close board timber fencing with upper trellising and have perimeter pathways and a good-sized patio area with part engineering brick retaining wall and powder coated aluminium canopy providing the perfect space for entertaining in all weathers. The far rear of the garden is laid to lawn with a number of small shrubs and there is a further lawned area to the side garden. A small timber shed has been erected behind the double garage for general storage and garden utensils.

Garage
The property benefits from a large, detached brick-built garage beneath a dual pitched timber roof clad with plain tiles. This double garage has aluminium up-and-over doors and separate pedestrian access to the side garden. Power and lighting have been provided and the roof space is partially boarded for storage purposes.

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 have 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 infer 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.