4 bedroom detached house for sale

A MOST ATTRACTIVE INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY IN A PRIVILEGED LOCATION CLOSE TO ABINGTON PARK WITH WONDERFUL LANDSCAPED GARDENS AND GARAGE

Holmwood, a charming detached property built in 1928, preserves the enchanting features of its era, with original leaded windows, period fireplaces and exposed timber beams. The current owner, who has enjoyed the property for the past 28 years, highlights the unique character of the home with its prime location opposite the well regarded Abington Park.

Step through the original period door into the entrance hall with a herringbone oak floor, stairs leading to the first floor with period panelled doors to the reception areas and a convenient cloakroom beneath the stairs. The sitting room, with exposed ceiling timbers, picture rails, and a period tiled fireplace, offers a well-proportioned space with a leaded window to the front elevation and double doors open to the delightful conservatory, providing access to the rear gardens that bask in the evening sun with a westerly aspect. The central reception room has a leaded bay window overlooking the rear gardens, period fireplace with tiled insets with an original carved oak surround. Completing the character of this room are ceiling timbers and picture rails.

Proceeding from the hall, you reach the kitchen/breakfast room with the kitchen area boasting a range of base and eye-level cupboards with contrasting timber worktops and an inset sink overlooking the rear gardens. A leaded window to the front and exposed ceiling timbers complement the dedicated breakfast area. A walk-in pantry adds practicality, with further access to the side leading to the boot room and covered access to the garden room, along with a courtesy door to the garage.

On the first floor, the landing has a large leaded picture window to the front, oak handrails and walk in linen cupboard and access to a partially boarded loft. The main bedroom has a range of fitted wardrobes with a dual aspect and corner vanity unit. Each of the further three bedrooms has vanity sink units and some have fitted wardrobes. The family bathroom completes the accommodation on this floor.

OUTSIDE

Set behind a yew hedge, Holmwood is set back from the road, accessible through an original period garden gate. To the side of the property, there is convenient off-road parking for multiple vehicles, leading to a single garage. A side entrance provides easy access to the good size rear gardens, characterized by a spacious lawn, diverse flower and shrub borders, maturing hedging and fruit trees.

Enhancing the outdoor experience are a timber garden shed, a playhouse, and generously sized patios that complement the overall garden layout. Accessible from King Edward Road is a private drive that leads through timber gates, providing an additional entrance to the rear garden.

LOCATION

Holmwood is situated in one of Northampton’s most desirable areas with Abington Park boasting a museum, lakes, aviaries and children’s play areas, tennis courts and large grassy open spaces ideal for dog lovers. Northampton town centre is within walking distance, which has a variety of shops, public houses and restaurants.

Communication links are excellent via the A43 and A45 leading to the M1 at junction 15 for access to south Milton Keynes and London. There are frequent high speed trains running from Wellingborough to London St. Pancras in approximately 40 mins and from Northampton to London Euston in 1 hour.

Secondary schooling is available within walking distance to Northampton School for Boys and Abington and Bridgewater Drive primary schools all within walking distance.

PROPERTY INFORMATION

Services: All main services are connected to the property.

Local: Authority: West Northamptonshire Council
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Outgoings: Council Tax Band F
£3199.74 for the year 2024/2025

EPC Rating: E

Tenure: Freehold

Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Jackson-Stops Tel.[use Contact Agent Button]