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21 Ashby Wood Drive, Upton, Northampton, NN5Ashby Wood Road, Northampton
£425,000Guide Price
Property Features
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Details:
A stylish 4 bed contemporary home with good sized rear garden and double carport providing off-road parking. Constructed in accordance with a strict design code and in partnership with The Prince’s Foundation, 21 Ashby Wood Drive is a well presented and spacious family home with eco-friendly money saving features including photovoltaic panels and rainwater harvesting. It is located within the sought-after Upton area of Northampton and just a few minutes’ walk from Upton Country Park.
Location:
The property is located to the south west corner of the popular Upton estate which itself is situated to the south western outskirts of Northampton. The property is just a few minutes’ walk to Upton Country Park; a delightful nature reserve boasting 126 hectares which is bisected by the River Nene and includes wide open spaces, footpaths, cycle ways, and a woodland, a perfect space for exercise and recreation or simply returning to nature.
For retail and leisure time, the Sixfields complex accommodating the local town football stadium, cinemas, bowling alley and an array of restaurants is a short drive away with two large supermarkets also within easy reach of the property. Northampton's town centre is also just three miles away. For commuters, Junction 15A of the M1 motorway and the A45 ring road are conveniently close by and it is less than an hour’s train journey from Northampton to London Euston.
Local Authority: Northampton Borough Council
Council Tax: Band F
EPC: B
Services:
Mains gas, electric, water and drains.
A rainwater harvesting system has been installed which serves the WC cisterns.
Heating is provided by a gas fired boiler located within the utility.
The boiler is connected to a range of pressed steel radiators which are fitted with individual thermostatic valves.
uPVC double glazing throughout.
The consumer unit and digital meter together with the photovoltaic meter are located in the under-stair cupboard within the dining room.
The gas meter cupboard is located on the front elevation of the property.
The mains internal stop tap is located beneath the utility sink.
Entrance hall:
The large entrance hall is centrally positioned and accessed via a four-panel door with upper double-glazed panes and canopy over. Flooring has been renewed with luxury wood effect vinyl. Slatted doors lead off to the principal ground floor rooms. A mains backup smoke detector has been installed. Carpeted stairs lead to the first-floor accommodation and have painted timber newel posts and balustrades. A security alarm has been installed with a range of PIR sensors and door contacts throughout the property.
Kitchen:
The newly fitted Wren kitchen was installed in 2018 and provides a good range of contemporary base and wall units with a central island all of which are fitted with marble-effect quartz worktops. The luxury vinyl flooring has been extended through from the entrance hall and recessed spotlights have been installed to the ceiling. There is a further mains backup smoke detector installed. Fitted appliances include an induction hob with extractor hood over and an electric fitted oven with additional steam oven above. An inset double sink with stainless steel mixer tap is situated beneath a 3-unit window overlooking the rear aspect and providing good natural lighting throughout the kitchen
Utility:
The utility area leads directly off from the kitchen and has matching luxury vinyl flooring and contemporary base and wall units with marble-effect quartz worktops. There is an inset sink with stainless steel mixer tap and frosted glazed door to the side aspect. Heating is provided by a modern vertical radiator.
Study:
The study to the front aspect has a two unit window providing good natural lighting and a carpeted floor. There is a built-in marble effect work top with storage under.
Cloak Room:
The cloakroom has a two unit window to the front aspect and luxury vinyl floor coverings. A modern WC and wash hand basin have been installed.
Dining Room:
The good-sized dining room has a two unit window overlooking the front aspect and ample space for a large table and chairs. There is a useful under stairs storage cupboard which houses the modern consumer unit and photovoltaic metre. There is a large opening providing access to the sitting room and making this a good entertaining area.
Sitting room:
The large sitting room is located to the rear of the property and is neutrally decorated and carpeted with good natural lighting from the double-glazed French doors which open onto the patio and rear garden. There is a further two unit window which provides additional lighting and views over the rear garden.
First Floor Landing:
The first-floor landing has slatted doors leading to the 4 bedrooms and bathroom and there is a loft hatch providing access to the roof void. A mains backup smoke detector has been fitted. Double doors provide access to the large airing cupboard which houses the thermal storage cylinder.
Master Bedroom:
The master bedroom is a good-sized double situated to the front left-hand side of the property. It features a unique squared Oriel Bay window and, together with the additional single unit casement window, this provides a flood of natural light to the room. There is a 6-door built-in wardrobe providing plentiful space for clothes and storage.
Master Ensuite:
The ensuite to the master bedroom has ceramic tiled flooring and recessed lights to the ceiling. Mechanical extract ventilation has been installed. Appliances include bath with shower over, WC, and wash hand basin.
Bedroom Two:
Bedroom two is another good size double with a three unit window overlooking the rear garden.
Bedroom Two Ensuite:
The en suite to bedroom 2 has ceramic tiled flooring and a frosted window to the rear aspect. Appliances include WC wash hand basin and a large shower cubical. Mechanical extract ventilation has been installed.
Bedroom Three:
A double bedroom to the rear aspect with three unit window overlooking the rear garden.
Bedroom Four:
A double room to the front aspect currently used as a large dressing room with a two unit window and carpeted floor.
Bathroom:
The neutrally decorated family bathroom has WC, wash hand basin and bath. The floor is finished with ceramic tiles and there are recessed spotlights to the ceiling. Mechanical extract ventilation has been installed.
Outside areas:
Front Aspect:
21 Ashby Wood Drive has been designed to blend the contemporary with the local vernacular. The front façade is set back behind railings and brick piers and has mono-pitched roofs with contrasting facing brickwork and a prominent oriel window. There is gated side access to the rear garden and carport.
Rear Garden:
There is gated communal parking area to the rear of the property where 21 Ashby wood Drive has a private 2 space timber framed carport. The carport is located adjacent to the rear garden and has been constructed with a mono pitched green (living) roof over. The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with raised perimeter borders and a patio area adject to the sitting room French doors. There are three useful timber storage sheds and perimeter boundaries have been formed with close board timber fencing.
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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 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.