6 Ecton LaneSywell | Northamptonshire | NN6 0BA

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6 Ecton LaneThis attractive stone-built seven bedroom family home, which has a detached double garage, is set in a sought after location in the village of Sywell.

“We bought the house as new from the developer nearly five years ago,” recalls Martin. “We had been renting in the area for a while and liked the location of Sywell, which is rural but close to Northampton and train routes, notably into Euston. We liked the traditional exterior of the house, its high quality build and finish, and its excellent proportions. It has an almost American feel inside though, with its light rooms, especially the large open plan kitchen and family room, which has two sets of French doors opening to the rear garden – just right for a young family. The lounge also has French doors opening to the rear garden, which is south facing and gets the sun from around ten in the morning till sunset.”

“It’s just perfect in its layout and we’ve done nothing other than redecorate,” continues Louise. “The formal dining room and the study are on the front side of the house, while the hall, with its central solid oak staircase overlooked by a galleried first floor landing makes an impressive and welcoming reception space. There are five first floor double bedrooms, two of which have en suite shower rooms. The master bedroom’s en suite has his and hers wash hand basins, while the family bathroom includes a free standing bath and a shower cubicle. The landing also gives access to a small front balcony with a balustrade, while a further staircase leads up to a smaller gallery where there’s a playroom and a bedroom with an en suite, hand wash basin and a WC.”

“The garden is easy to maintain,” adds Martin. “The front driveway is all gravel with flower borders to the sides, while a flagstone path encircles the house, widening across the full width of the back to create a substantial patio, which is great for barbecues. Three steps lead up to a raised lawn where there’s a planted rear border, which includes three young trees.”

“Sywell has its own post office and has a nice village hall that provides a venue for various activities, social functions and a small village market,” adds Louise. “The Pocket Park, which is just 200 yards away, is a well-equipped space and is a lovely safe place for children to play. Sywell has a primary school, but because we rented first, our children stayed at the primary school in Boughton. A good way for us to meet people was through the Overstone Park Cricket Club, which has a Friday night training session for juniors. Beckworth Emporium is popular for sociable lunches, being a garden centre with a restaurant, food hall and produce market, while an incidental pleasure is the occasional aerobatic display at Sywell airfield, which we can watch from the garden.”

“We will be sad to leave but we now need to relocate to Warwickshire for work reasons,” conclude Louise and Martin.*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight 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.

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This most attractive and substantial seven double bedroom detached family home which was newly constructed in mellow stone as recently as five years ago, is located in a pleasant non-estate setting within the popular Northamptonshire village of Sywell. With well-planned and proportioned as well as versatile living accommodation arranged across three floors this 3,554 sq. ft. home boasts many notable features. In brief, on the ground floor there is a large and impressive ceramic tiled reception hall with a central solid oak staircase leading to a galleried landing, a 26ft living room with french doors opening onto the south facing rear garden, two further reception rooms including a separate formal dining room and study/family room both of which are bay fronted, a light and spacious open plan sociable kitchen/breakfast room which boasts two sets of french doors opening onto the south facing rear garden, a utility room and cloakroom. On reaching the first floor via a split staircase you will find five double bedrooms, two of which are en suite and a beautiful family bathroom which has of particular note a free standing bath and separate shower cubicle. From the landing there are double doors leading out to a terraced balcony which provides lovely field views across to Sywell’s St Peter and St Paul Church. Completing the properties accommodation there is on the second floor two further rooms, one of which is a double bedroom which has an en suite, wash hand basin and WC and the other currently used as a playroom this room could easily lend itself for use as a bedroom or maybe a second study. Externally the property sits privately behind what would have been the stone wall of Overstone Park and double wooden gates. The gravelled front drive provides ample parking and there is also a stone detached double garage. Accessing both sides of the house there are flagstone paths and when you reach the south facing rear garden this

extends into a full width and deep patio ideal for outdoor entertaining and al fresco dining. The patio leads to a raised expanse of lawn, planted borders and young trees all enclosed by timber panel fencing.

Ground FloorA large and welcoming reception hall is accessed via a solid wooden door with double glazed side panels. With a ceramic tiled floor throughout, the spacious hall has as its centre piece a solid oak staircase leading to a galleried landing with open space beneath, built-in cloaks cupboard and cloakroom. The principal reception room is a light and spacious living room with contemporary raised log effect fireplace acting as a focal point, a solid oak floor, two windows to the side elevation and french doors opening out onto the patio and south facing rear garden. Entered via double doors from the hall there is at the front of the house a formal dining room with box bay window and solid oak floor. At the rear of the house and taking full advantage of the south facing aspect is a light and spacious sociable open plan kitchen/breakfast room which has a ceramic tiled floor throughout and two sets of french doors opening out onto the rear patio. The kitchen has a twin sink, a good range of matching base and eye level units complimented by granite worktops and mood lighting, an integrated dishwasher and a granite topped island incorporating a Rangemaster electric double oven with five ring gas hob and hotplate, overhead extractor hood, cupboards, drawers, shelves and wine racks. There is a recessed area to house an American style fridge/freezer. Off the kitchen there is a separate utility room with stainless steel sink, matching base and eye level units, worktop, and space for two appliances, boiler and space for second fridge/freezer. The breakfast area has more than enough room

for a sizeable table and four chairs and a sofa. There is a fitted dresser unit incorporating shelf units and lighting. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a bay fronted study/family room with solid oak floor.

First FloorAccessing a large galleried landing from a split staircase there are double doors leading out onto a terraced front balcony as well as a further staircase leading to a smaller galleried landing and the second floor accommodation. All five bedrooms on this floor are doubles with the principal master bedroom at the front having a solid oak floor, recessed area for wardrobes, lovely field views and an en suite with of particular note a ceramic tiled double shower cubicle, ‘his and hers’ twin wash hand basins encased in a vanity unit and a ceramic tiled floor. There is an additional en suite off the second largest bedroom on this floor as well as a beautiful four piece family bathroom with ceramic tiled floor which comprises of a freestanding bath, low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin and a ceramic tiled shower cubicle.

Second FloorOn this floor there is large double bedroom with two velux windows fitted with blinds, eaves storage and an en suite consisting of a wash hand basin and a WC. The other room on this floor which also has eaves storage is currently used as a playroom but would easily lend itself for use as another bedroom or maybe a second study.

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OutsideAt the front of the property there is a high stone retaining wall which would have been the original boundary wall of Overstone Park and double wooden gates that lead into an initially block paved then gravelled drive which provides ample parking. The drive is bordered by flower beds. There is a stone detached double garage with twin up and over doors, power and lighting and a pitched roof that has potential for a storage area. The rear of the property can be easily accessed from both sides via a flagstone path. When you reach the south facing rear garden this path widens and extends to the full width of the house creating a generous patio with a capped stone retaining wall and lighting which is ideal for outdoor entertaining and al fresco dining. From the patio there are just three wide steps that lead to a raised and generous expanse of lawn, planted flower and shrub beds running the full width of the rear boundary, young trees and a shingled half moon seating area. The garden is fully enclosed to all sides by timber panel fencing to offer a measurable amount of privacy. There is a water tap to one side of the house.

LocationThe very popular village of Sywell is situated approximately seven miles to the north east of Northampton. There are a good range of local amenities in the village including a post office, primary school, village hall which provides the community with various activities and social functions, a parish church which can be viewed from this property, a pocket park and a public house. Outside the village further facilities include the Sywell airfield where they hold occasional aerobatic displays, the Overstone Park Cricket Club which caters also for juniors, Beckworth Emporium which as

a garden centre offers not just a restaurant but a produce market and food hall. Sywell Country Park provides a popular walk nearby. Other sporting facilities in close proximity to the village are the Overstone Park Leisure and Golf Club and the Pitsford Reservoir where you can indulge in both sailing and fishing. Sywell is well placed for travel communications with the A45 being closeby that in turn provides access to junction 15 of the M1. Train services are available from nearby Wellingborough with journey times to London St Pancras around 50 minutes or alternatively from Northampton station where journey times into London Euston are around one hour. As well as their train stations both of these towns provide a more comprehensive range of shopping and leisure facilities. Schooling for all ages can be found with secondary education at Wellingborough, Northampton and in the nearby village of Wollaston. There are a number of well known public schools in the area including Wellingborough and Oundle together with Northampton High School for Girls and Northampton Grammar School in the village of Pitsford. Private schooling is available in Spratton approximately 13 miles away.

DirectionsFrom Northampton town centre proceed north east along the A43 Kettering Road. Travel for approximately four miles and after you reach the Spinney Hill roundabout continue on the A43 until you see a turning on your right indicating Overstone and Sywell. Once you enter the village of Sywell turn into Ecton Lane and the property is situated on your right.

ServicesMains gas, water, drainage and electricity are connected to this property. The heating system is gas fired to radiators.

Local AuthorityWellingborough Borough CouncilCouncil tax band G

Viewing ArrangementsStrictly via the vendor’s sole agents Fine and Country on (01604) 309030.

Website AddressFor more information visit the property’s unique website address www.fineandcountry.com/50032936

Opening HoursMonday to Friday 9.00 am – 5.30 pmSaturday 9.00 am – 4.30 pm

Agents Notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents 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 and 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.

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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents 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 10.04.2015

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