Raunds, Wellingborough

RED BANK HOUSE

Red Bank House is an impressive and beautifully refurbished, period, semi-detached family home set in large mature gardens in the heart of the sought after market town of Raunds. The property is immaculate throughout and combines period features with a stunning contemporary open plan kitchen/dining and family room which really is the hub of this beautiful home. The original features include refurbished sash windows with sealed double glazed units and leaded detailing, stripped floorboards, period floor tiles and working fireplaces.

KEY FEATURES

Ground Floor:

The house is set well back from the road with the original solid wood door opening to the spacious entrance hall with original tiled flooring and a guest cloakroom.

On the right is the main reception room, a lovely room with bay window, stripped oak floorboards and a period working fireplace. On the left of the hall is a dining room/study again with period fireplace. To the rear of the house is the stunning kitchen/dining and family reception room which is flooded with natural light and with bi-folding doors opening onto the garden.

There is a modern bespoke fitted kitchen with integrated appliances and Corian worksurfaces, the dining area is ideal for family dining and has a wood burning stove, to the rear is a separate family reception area, again with bi-folding doors opening to the garden. There is a separate utility room with access to the side driveway.

SELLER INSIGHT

The current owners of Red Bank House fell in love with the property as soon as they saw it. “As I walked up the front path and through the front door for the first time, I got butterflies in my stomach,” they say, “and from that point onwards we knew it was the house for us. The location of the property near the schools and amenities was perfect, but it was the house itself which truly has the ‘wow’ factor. The mix of Victorian and modern is not found in many houses and the size of the property, with our large family, was a significant factor in us choosing it. It helped massively that the builder who had renovated it 7 years ago did not scrimp on décor and style: he got the balance just right between modern living and picturesque features. Having been stunned by Victorian reception rooms such as the lounge and dining room/study, things just got better as we walked into the open plan kitchen, diner and family room .”

“If we could pick the house up and move it to a different location, we definitely would,” the owners continue. “The fact that all four bedrooms have a bathroom, with three ensuites and the fourth bedroom staking claim to the family bathroom, is going to be difficult to replace. The kitchen is something that you only dream of in a million-pound house, and the bi-folds that open up from both sides of the kitchen and family room are an amazing feature. In addition to this, the security gates to the front of the property provide a level of assurance and that desired level of privacy. We have added a further patio to the bottom of the garden and two pergolas to add further entertainment capability so that the outside and the inside, when the weather is right, just become one, which is very tranquil and peaceful. Surprisingly, the dining room/study is our feature room: by day it provides a unique open fireplace setting with superb décor for those hours spent on the computer and the now ‘what would we do without it’ Teams calls! By night, it becomes a place of solitude for that quiet moment to read a book, obviously with a nice glass of wine and peaceful music; and then at the weekend it becomes the perfect place to sit at the bar and enjoy a gin and tonic. It is so m any rooms in one!”

Indeed, this is the perfect home for everyday life and entertaining alike, both indoors and out. “The property is so versatile, due to its size and outdoor capacity,” say the owners. “We have held casino nights with roulette and poker tables as well as photo booths for approximately 20 to 30 people. The summer months have seen numerous events, from inviting work colleagues and partners round for curry and drinks, to having friends and family round for barbeques. With the south easterly facing garden and great level of privacy, these can start early and finish late. The secluded top patio receives sun pretty much throughout the day, and as the sun comes round towards the west around mid-afternoon, the bottom patio and bar provide space for relaxation in those final hours of sunshine.”

The locality of the property is superb, too. “For those who like walking, Stanwick Lakes is a stone’s throw away,” the owners say, “and if you make it a circular walk, the Duke of Wellington pub in Stanwick Village provides a lovely setting for a stop-off drink or maybe a cocktail at For the Love of Wine, an excellent cheese and wine bar. Schools for all ages are within walking distance, as well as Raunds Town which is very quaint but has all that you need. The new Rushden Lakes means that you no longer need to go into Northampton to find shops such as Marks and Spencer’s, River Island and Frasers, along with a super mix of eateries and entertainment, including a cinema and boating on the lakes. Road access to the M1 both south and northbound is within 30 minutes’ drive, as is the A1, with access to the A14 within a 10 minute dri ve.”*

* 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.

KEY FEATURES

First Floor: On the first floor are three double bedrooms, two with ensuite shower rooms, and the luxurious family bathroom, which has a roll top free standing bath. On the top floor is the main bedroom with a dressing area and an ensuite shower room.

KEY FEATURES

Outside:

To the front of the property the garden is walled and laid to lawn, with a driveway to the side with electric gates, providing access to the off-road parking for two/three cars and detached double garage. The rear garden is gated and fenced and laid mainly to lawn with a sun terrace perfect for alfresco dining, there is also a covered patio area with external lighting.

LOCATION

The market town of Raunds has superb access to all the major roads and motorways, including the A45 and A14, which link to the M6, M1, A1 and M11. The town enjoys a full range of shops and amenities including supermarkets, a medical centre, surgery, post office, schooling for all ages, restaurants and parks. Rushden Lakes is close by. Mainline train services operate from Kettering and Wellingborough to London St. Pancras with a journey time of around one hour.

LOCATION

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Services

Mains gas, electric, water and drainage

Additional Information

Tree preservation order on the property.

Shared driveway and electric gates and driveway lights. An estate rent charge, service charge or maintenance contribution of £300 per year is required for the maintenance of shared amenities.

Tenure

Freehold

Local Authority

East Northamptonshire

Council Tax Band D

Local Authority

South Northamptonshire

Council Tax Band F

Tenure: Freehold

Offers over £750,000

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.

FINE & COUNTRY

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JONATHAN LLOYD-HAM PARTNER

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