5 bedroom detached house for sale by owner OundleOundle, 1 Hillfield Road, Northamptonshire
£595 000Guide Price
Status: Active
Listing ID: 1819
Added on: more than 14 days ago
Property type: House
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Key features
Listing Type:for sale
City/Town:Oundle
Postal Code:PE8 4QR
Street:1 Hillfield Road
County:Northamptonshire
Region:East Midlands
Last modified:10-02-2021 20:53
parking:Garage, Driveway
Condition of the property:Good
reception rooms:3
Outside spaces associated with the property:Back Garden, Enclosed Garden, Patio
construction year:1999
burglar alarm
property has a utility room
Full description
The Red House at 1 Hillfield Road, Oundle is an outstanding 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 (outside tap) & the light airy lounge, both with access to the south-facing garden. In addition, there is a separate utility room (outside tap), a private study, WC cloakroom, and a hobbies/gym/guestroom on the ground floor.
The attached pitched roof double garage (with fully boarded loft) gives onto 4 car parking spaces and an attached covered storage area for all decorating and garden tool storage needs.
The enclosed rear garden is a great attraction for a young family with 1,585 sq.ft of lawn - excluding the paved patio and decking areas - both with direct access from the kitchen/diner and living room. 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 the superb double size shed 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 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.