5 bedroom detached house for sale by owner OundleOundle, 1 Hillfield Road, Northamptonshire

The Red House at 1 Hillfield Road, Oundle is an exceptional detached family home with 5 bedrooms on the upper level (2 en-suite & 3 with generous built-in wardrobe space) plus a family bathroom. On the ground level, the outstanding features are the large open plan kitchen/diner/family room (with an outside tap) & the light airy lounge, both with access to the south-facing garden. In addition, there is a separate utility room (with an outside tap), a private study, a WC cloakroom, plus a guestroom/additional family room on the ground floor.
The attached pitched roof double garage (with fully boarded loft) gives onto 4 car parking spaces. An attached covered storage area accommodates all decorating and garden tool storage needs.
The rear garden is a great attraction for a young family, comprising 1,585 sq.ft of lawn - excluding the separate paved patio and wooden decking areas - both with direct access from the kitchen/diner and living room. It is fully enclosed by a brick wall and premium wooden fencing and is not overlooked. There are well-kept flower baskets and borders plus a mature wildflower area complete with a Rowan tree and bug hotel. An extra benefit is a double-size workshop complete with shelves, cupboards, and worktops (currently home to a cycling enthusiast but clearly suitable for a wide range of leisure pursuits).
The property is just 22 years old (original occupiers) and situated on a premium corner plot just off Glapthorn Road within walking distance of Oundle market square and the wide range of shops and amenities - Waitrose, Hambleton Bakery, Nene Valley Brewery, Amps Wines, Deli-butchers, two coffee shops plus of course the regular Thursday street market plus larger farmers Saturday market every month. Excellent primary and secondary schools in the town plus the renowned Oundle School (est. 1556) with its distinctive architecture and buildings lending a unique character to this ancient market town - population just over 5,700. The new Oundle School Sports Centre is right on the doorstep and offers free membership to the local public.
The cathedral city of Peterborough is a 20-minute drive to the east, with its outstanding Queensgate shopping centre (John Lewis plus all main high street brands) and the GNER mainline time to London Kings Cross is just 45 minutes. The A1 main artery to both the North and South is just 15 minutes away.