Home Close 37 Main Road | Crick | Northamptonshire | NN6 7TU

HOME CLOSE A simply stunning example of a renovated and restored listed building in this popular Northamptonshire village, with annexe and generous 0.4-acre plot.

Believed to have been constructed circa 1760, Home Close is one of the signature homes in his popular Northamptonshire village and has been thoroughly renovated from top to bottom with ‘no stone left unturned’ to create a simply stunning family home. The current owner purchased the house from Fine & Country in 2013 and set about restoring the home, with a contemporary look but a sympathetic nod to its 18th Century origins. The house has been rewired, replumbed, a new roof and frankly the list goes on, to create a house that has been future proofed for a generation. The house occupies a plot of just under 0.4 of an acre and has been constructed with local ironstone underneath a tiled roof and a barn that was converted recently to create a large master bedroom which is under a recently thatched roof. The main house has five beautifully appointed bedrooms and there are a variety of bathrooms to compliment the accommodation whilst to the exterior there is an extremely useful and financially beneficial annexe, currently the owner rents this out via Air B&B for a considerable sum, here is the link to the website: www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/32544322 and we understand bookings are regularly undertaken during the course of the year, nevertheless it could also provide a fantastic work from home opportunity or make the perfect home for an independent relative The quality of both buildings can only be appreciated with internal viewings. There is a spectacular hand-built kitchen and an array of reception rooms including a study, large sitting room, large laundry room, cloakroom and beautiful bifold doors off the kitchen leading into the garden. Externally there is the annexe, a variety of two oak framed buildings; one is used as a garden room and storage, the property is served by oil fired central heating and ample off-road parking.

Ground FloorThe traditional entrance hall has an attractive and rustic flagstone floor which is original to the building, there is cupboard space housing the electrical consumer unit, some exposed timbers and a latched door that leads to one of the three staircases in the main house and further doors lead off to an understairs storage cupboard and a ground floor shower room which has been beautifully fitted with wash basin, low level WC, a limestone tiled shower cubicle, a heated towel rail and original flagstone floor. The snug is situated at the front of the house with a window overlooking the frontage and a further window to the side aspect overlooking the village green. There is an original corner cabinet, fireplace with tiled surround and raised hearth, exposed ceiling timber and high-quality oak floor. Just off the hallway is another attractive sitting room with window to both sides and an inglenook fireplace with contemporary style Jotul log burner and limestone hearth. From here, there are doors leading off to the inner lobby and large drawing room which has beautiful views of both the front and rear of the property, impressive ceiling timbers, an old inglenook fireplace at one end with a niche window and at the other a further fireplace with timber mantle, raised hearth and contemporary Jotul log burner. The windows to the front have bespoke shutters and there is a further latched door that provides access to the first floor via a staircase. A stunning centre piece to the house is the stunning deVOL kitchen which has been lovingly constructed with a variety of bespoke hand-built units and has a large breakfast area, English limestone floor, windows that overlook the courtyard and side aspects. There are a variety of exposed ceiling timbers and the inner lobby, just prior to the kitchen, has a third staircase and understairs storage cupboard as well as an English limestone floor and door to the side aspect.

Seller Insight Beautifully positioned right in the heart of the popular village of Crick is Home Close, a large and immaculately presented period home that has been stylishly updated and remodelled by the current owners.

“Before buying this house six years ago, my family and I were living only a few doors away,” says the owner. “We found ourselves needing more space, but we were really keen to stay in the village because it’s such a fabulous place to live. It’s a very sociable place with lots going on and it’s also got a fantastic little school so it’s a great place to raise a family. So when this much larger property that sits right in the middle of the village came up for sale, we jumped at the chance to buy it.”

“The house originally dates back to c1760, but over time it has been sympathetically enlarged and in the past few years we have done a complete renovation; we’ve actually just added the finishing touches, so it’s essentially a brand new home encased within this beautiful period shell. We took down walls to create a very large family kitchen and added stylish new units complete with all mod cons, the bathrooms were refitted with top-of-the-range sanitary ware, we’ve created a very luxurious master suite, the whole house was rewired… In short, everything has been done and no expense has been spared. It’s now a beautiful home that’s spacious, light and bright and it’s been redesigned with modern family life very much in mind.”

“The house also benefits from having a really good-size family-friendly garden, which again we’re in the process of putting the finishing touches on,” continues Stuart. “We have the courtyard and a couple of patios where we can sit out, relax and entertain, and then the rest of the space is mainly laid to lawn and surrounded by a border of shrubs and trees and a beautiful Northants stone wall that’s been totally rebuilt. It’s a very peaceful space and totally private, and because we have keypad controlled electric gates at the front of the property, it’s totally safe and secure.”

“The large kitchen/diner is probably my favourite part of the house,” says Stuart. “It’s a lovely big sociable space and it has bi-folding doors that open out onto the garden, so when the sun is shining we can create an almost seamless connection between inside and out.”

“Crick is a fantastic little village with a very friendly and vibrant community,” says Stuart. “We have a highly regarded primary school just a short walk from here, three very nice pubs and there are lots of clubs and events held throughout the year. There’s the annual Crick Boat Show, the scarecrow weekend and even a two-day music festival that’s held every year.”

“Just across the courtyard is a very generously proportioned self-contained annex, which has also undergone quite the makeover,” says Stuart. “It has a large kitchen and living room on the ground floor and a master bedroom, sitting room/bedroom two and a bathroom up on the first floor. In the past we’ve used it as a very posh office space, but at the moment it’s proving to be a very profitable holiday let.”

“I’ll miss everything about the house because all the work has been done so beautifully and now it’s a really stunning home,” says Stuart, “but I’ll also miss the village. It’s been a lot of fun living here and it’s been an amazing place to raise my family.”** These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an in-sight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

The kitchen is fitted with a variety of bespoke units, the centre piece of which is the large electric Aga, there is an attractive silestone worksurface and island unit. The variety of built in appliances include two dishwashers, bespoke housing to accommodate a fridge and freezer and a boiling tap with the luxury of chilled, filtered and sparkling water. There is a twin Belfast sink set beneath the window that overlooks the village green and another feature of this room are the floor to ceiling larder cupboards with marble worksurface. The attention to detail is second to none within this kitchen which is perfect for family living. There are bifold doors that lead out to the rear gardens and a further latched door that leads to an impressive laundry room with attractive brick floor, in turn, there is a large island unit with silestone worksurface, a bank of bespoke units to the right hand side that house the central heating boiler and hot water cylinder and bespoke housing to accommodate American style washing machine and tumble dryer with vents. This has a door to the rear aspect and a door that leads out to the side gardens and attractive exposed ceiling timbers.

First FloorThere are five double bedrooms on the first and second floors of the building and three staircases that provide access to separate wings of the house. From the recent renovation undertaken, there is now a very large master suite in what was an old barn, this has a large window overlooking the rear garden and a variety of original exposed beams dating back to the 19th century. There is high quality oak flooring throughout the master bedrooms and a large dressing room area with hanging rail and oak flooring. There is low set window in the hallway and a latched door that leads off to the ensuite which has Travertine flooring, a shower cubicle, exposed ceiling beams, a low set window and his and hers wash basins with deVOL cabinetry. There are also two shaver points, heated illuminated mirrors and a heated chrome towel rail. Along the landing, there is an attractive window seat overlooking the courtyard and a twin bedroom with views over the village green and two built in wardrobes. To the front of the property there are latched doors that lead off to the first-floor study which has exposed panelled timbers and original ceiling beams, a window overlooking the frontage and an original fireplace. A door from here leads onto the second landing which provides access to a large double bedroom situated at the front of the property with exposed ceiling timbers and views down Main Street. Neighbouring this is the family bathroom which has been fitted with a white suite to comprise a panelled bath with shower and shower screen, wash basin with deVOL cabinetry, low level WC and window to the side aspect. Bedroom two has exposed ceiling timbers and window and window seat overlooking the frontage and window to the rear. A latched door from here leads to the third landing which has stairs leading down to the sitting room and a further staircase leading up to the second-floor attic. There is a window to the front and a latched door providing access to a shower room which has Travertine tiled shower, exposed ceiling timbers, window to the rear and his and hers wash basins and bespoke deVOL cabinetry. The staircase that leads to the upper floor then leads to a further landing with Velux roof window to rear, there is a built-in wardrobe and a door that leads off to a fantastic children’s bedroom with views of the garden and has exposed A frames.

AnnexeThis is named ‘Crick Courtyard’ and has a glazed entrance door, double glazed windows overlooking the parking areas, windows to the side aspect and this leads to a large sitting room which has door leading into the inner lobby which leads to the cloakroom with low level WC and wash basin. There are a couple of built in cupboard spaces, a boiler room and stairs that lead off to the first floor. A door then leads to a stunning kitchen with large island unit with quartz worksurfaces and breakfast bar. The remaining units house a variety of high-quality built-in appliances including Neff hide and slide oven with a steam oven together with built in Neff microwave above and also a built-in fridge and freezer. There is an electric professional Aga Rangemaster electric oven and hob with extractor hood above and further adjoining grey units to include a built in Bosch dishwasher, a built in washer/dryer, twin sink with tap and a boiling tap which provides chilled and filtered water. On the first floor, there is a landing with conservation Velux roof window providing natural ample light and a door leads off to a large bedroom or first floor sitting room, again with Velux roof window and a low set window overlooking the courtyard of the main house. There are two doors from here; one leading to a large double bedroom and the other a shower room which has been fitted with a wash basin, vanity unit, low level WC, shower cubicle, a heated chrome towel rail whilst the large double bedroom has three conservation Velux roof windows. There is underfloor heating throughout the ground and first floors and as previously stated the property does offer a considerable rental income but if, desired could be the perfect annexe for an independent relative or the ideal work from home office.

FrontThere is a block paved parking area to the frontage and flower borders near the front of the ironstone elevations, attractive Northamptonshire stone-built wall to the front and then electrically controlled gates that lead into the rear.

Rear GardenThis has a large block paved and gravelled courtyard providing further parking options and also access to Crick Courtyard, the volume and proportions of the rear of the house can be appreciated, particularly with the attractive thatched roof. The gravelled terrace is just outside the bifold doors and has access from the laundry room, there is a neat laurel hedge which discreetly hides the oil tank and the rest of the gardens are laid mainly to lawn and there is an intricately built Northamptonshire stone wall running the length of the right hand side of the plot, this was rebuilt during the pain staking renovations of the house and there is a further bed extending the length of the plot which has been created using railway sleepers. There are some very useful oak framed outbuildings; one that houses bin storage, a wood store and a covered area. A gravelled pathway leads off to another excellently constructed oak and feather boarded building which has a covered canopy and seating area overlooking the garden and double doors lead off to a large storage area which has a vaulted ceiling, power, lighting and data cabling. Adjoining this is an oak built garden room with glazed windows and oak framework overlooking the garden and there are Velux roof windows. There are three trees in the garden and the full volume of the house can be appreciated from here. The property has a planting design by an award winning garden designer who works for BBC Radio!

Crick is a village in the Daventry district of Northamptonshire, close to the border with Warwickshire and near the town of Rugby. The village is well known for being extremely sociable with many activities taking place for all ages! The sports facilities and amenities are easily accessible with the local shop having extremely convenient opening times. This property is situated in an area ideally placed for connection to the national motorway system with the M1, A5, A14 and M69 all within easy access. There are also excellent rail network links from Rugby, Long Buckby and Northampton. The village is within the catchment area for the Rugby Grammar Schools and for the very well regarded Guilsborough Comprehensive School. The Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal DIRFT is situated close to Crick, west of the motorway junction. The Grand Union Canal passes near Crick, and the village is well known for its canal marina and the annual Crick Boat Show.

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ServicesOil Fired central heating, mains water, electricity and broadband are connected

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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 25.05.2019

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