Orchard Street, Drayton, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11

Details:
An extended six-bedroom semi-detached family home set on an elevated plot in the highly sought-after Drayton area of Daventry. Offering ample space and versatility, the property provides an excellent opportunity for modernisation.

The property benefits from a private in-and-out driveway, providing off-road parking and access to an integral carport. Constructed from buff-facing brickwork beneath pitched and tiled roofs, the house features a full-width canopy with a central gabled porch constructed from coursed ironstone.

Internally, the ground floor offers generous accommodation, including a spacious entrance hall, a dual-aspect sitting room with a decorative fireplace, a conservatory overlooking the garden, a functional kitchen with ample storage and space for appliances, a good-sized dining room with direct garden access, and a utility room. A convenient ground floor WC completes the layout. The first floor comprises six well-proportioned bedrooms, including four doubles and two singles, one of which is currently used as a study. A family bathroom fitted with a three-piece suite serves the accommodation.

To the rear, the property boasts a generously sized split-level garden. The lower level features a block-paved area leading to a large, detached workshop with a pitched and tiled roof flanked by retaining walls and with gated access to a higher-level lawned garden.

Features:
Six Bedroom Family Home
Desirable Drayton Location
Scope for improvement and modernisation
Split-Level Rear Garden
Large, detached Workshop
In-and-Out Driveway
Integral Carport
Generous Living Space

Local Authority: West Northants Council (Daventry area)
Council Tax: Band C
EPC: E
Services: Gas, Electricity, Drainage, and Water
Broadband: Full Fibre Broadband is available with download speeds of up to 1600 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 115 Mbps

Location:

Once a small hamlet, Drayton is now enclosed by the larger market town of Daventry which provides a good variety of modern conveniences, surrounded by beautiful countryside and picturesque villages.

Daventry boasts a pedestrianised area through which runs the historic Sheaf Street - a delightful retail area with many Listed buildings which offer a variety of independent shopping and quaint cafes. The town centre also provide larger retail outlets, and excellent sporting facilities.

For those who enjoy the outdoors, there are plenty of walks to explore nearby, such as Daventry Country Park and the famous Borough Hill, which is noted for its rich history, featuring remnants of an Iron Age hill fort and Roman settlement, making it an area of significant archaeological interest.

Daventry also offers superb commuting links for professionals and families alike. Sitting at the heart of England's motorway network ensures easy access to major routes like the M1, M6, and M45. For those preferring public transport, Long Buckby railway station is a short drive away, offering regular services to Birmingham, Northampton, and London, making daily commutes or weekend getaways convenient.

Accommodation:

Ground Floor:

Entrance Porch
Accessed via a part-glazed panel door with a five-bar locking mechanism and matching decorative side casement windows. The floor is laid with ceramic tiling, and a six-panel door leads to a ground floor WC, which includes a corner wash hand basin, a WC with a low-level cistern, and full-height ceramic wall tiles. A top-hung casement window to the side provides natural light.

Entrance Hall
A part-glazed solid timber door opens into the entrance hall, which includes quarter winder stairs leading to the first-floor accommodation. Doors finished in solid oak and panelled pine provide access to the kitchen and sitting room.

Sitting Room
Situated at the front right-hand side of the property, this dual-aspect room features a three-unit double-glazed window overlooking the front aspect. An archway at the rear of the room leads to double-glazed sliding doors, which provide access to the conservatory. The flooring is laid with cut-pile carpeting, and the room includes a decorative fireplace with a cast-iron insert and a tiled hearth.

Conservatory
Located at the rear right-hand side of the property, the conservatory includes double-glazed French doors with full-height side casements and a mono-pitched roof. The space provides views over the rear garden.

Kitchen
The kitchen is fitted with a range of cottage-style base and wall units, complete with roll-top work surfaces. It includes a stainless-steel sink with a half bowl, drainer, and chrome mixer tap. The layout accommodates a five-burner range with an extractor hood and light, along with space for a large fridge-freezer and a dishwasher. The kitchen offers direct access to the dining room and a casement window to the rear elevation provide natural lighting.

Dining Room
Positioned at the rear left-hand side of the property, the dining room provides ample space for a dining table and chairs. Double-glazed French doors with full-height side casements open onto the rear garden. The room features timber laminate flooring, and a panelled door provides access to the utility area.

Utility Room
A practical space with plumbing for a washing machine, the utility room includes a frosted aluminium double-glazed door that provides access to the side carport.

First Floor Landing
Centrally located, the first-floor landing features turned balustrades on the quarter winder staircase. A fixed-case double-glazed window to the front aspect provides natural light. Six-panel doors offer access to all bedrooms and the family bathroom, and an airing cupboard with slatted pine shelving provides practical linen storage.

Bedroom 1
A spacious double bedroom located at the rear right-hand side of the property. This room features a three-unit window overlooking the rear garden and a part-vaulted ceiling.

Bedroom 2
This double bedroom is positioned at the rear left-hand side of the property and benefits from excellent natural lighting through two separate four-unit casement windows overlooking the rear garden.

Bedroom 3
Situated at the front right-hand side of the property, this double bedroom includes a three-unit window overlooking the front aspect, and walls are finished with part-decorative lining paper.

Bedroom 4
A single bedroom located at the rear centre of the property. This room features part-decorative lining paper, timber laminate flooring, and a three-unit window with views over the rear aspect.

Bedroom 5
A single bedroom positioned on the left-hand side of the property. It includes timber laminate flooring and a three-unit window overlooking the front aspect.

Bedroom 6
Currently serving as a study, this room includes fitted perimeter shelving, providing practical workspace solutions and a three-unit frosted window overlooks the front aspect.

Family Bathroom
The family bathroom is fitted with a three-piece suite, including a double-ended bath with a chrome mixer tap and shower over, a ceramic wash hand basin mounted on a pedestal with a chrome mixer tap, and a close-coupled WC. The flooring is finished with riven-effect ceramic tiles, and the walls are fully tiled with contrasting borders. A three-unit window to the front aspect provides natural light.

Grounds

Front Aspect
The property is set back from Orchard Street and benefits from an in-and-out driveway, providing ample block-paved off-road parking. The driveway leads to an integral carport with double swing doors and a separate pedestrian access point. Planted borders frame the edges of the block-paved drive, and steps lead up to the main gabled front entrance porch, which features a gravelled area to the side beneath the projecting canopy, ideal for potted plants. The perimeter boundaries are defined by traditional stone walling at the front, complete with raised stone piers and finished with cock-and-hen copings.

Rear Garden
To the rear of the property is a generously sized split-level garden, offering both practical and recreational outdoor spaces. The lower level features a block-paved area, providing a suitable space for outdoor seating or entertaining. This area leads to a large, detached brick-built workshop with a pitched and tiled roof, offering potential for a variety of uses, such as storage, hobbies, or a home workspace.

Gated access leads to a second, higher-level garden with steps leading up to a lawned area, which is enclosed by close-boarded perimeter fencing, providing a private and secure space for families or pets.

Workshop
The property benefits from a large, detached brick-built workshop, situated at the rear of the garden. Constructed under a pitched and tiled roof, this versatile space offers significant potential for a range of uses, such as storage, hobbies, or a home workspace.

Important Notice:
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 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.