London Road, Raunds

‘Aspirational Homes’ from Magenta Estate Agents showcase a superb 1930’s three-bedroomed semi-detached home that has been extended to the rear and which offers the perfect blend of character features juxtaposed with modern creature comforts: from the stripped floorboards, period fireplaces, ceiling cornices and picture rails; to the stunning kitchen/breakfast room, master and guest bedrooms with bespoke wardrobe storage, and large mature garden with overground fishpond.

Highlights include:

GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE HALL Enter via a 1930’s-style composite door into the welcoming hall where decorative floor tiles create an instant statement, complemented by Art Deco-inspired wallpaper. Additional features include dado rail and an elegant staircase with painted spindles and contrasting wooden handrail rising to the first-floor landing. Painted ‘one over three’ panel doors access the two reception rooms and cloakroom.

CLOAKROOM With period-style toilet and wall-mounted basin; a patterned tiled floor adds pizazz.

LIVING ROOM The open fireplace with wood-burning stove and tiled hearth draws the eye as you enter the well-proportioned living room. The recesses either side of the chimney breast now accommodate a built-in double cupboard and ample shelving ideal for storage and display. Additional features include picture rails, ceiling cornicing and ceiling rose, stripped and varnished floorboards, and a bow window which invites extra light into the room.

DINING ROOM The glamourous Art Deco-style wallpaper affords the dining room a feeling of opulence, while the open fireplace with wooden fire surround and tiled hearth provides a pleasing focal point and sits comfortably alongside the oak-effect flooring. A part-glazed folding door leads to:

UTILITY ROOM Fitted with a range of ivory-coloured wall and base units complemented by oak worktops, further comprising a stainless-steel sink and drainer unit, tiled splashbacks, space for washing machine and tumble dryer, space for tall fridge/freezer, wall-mounted ‘Baxi’ boiler and tiled floor.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM Open plan to the dining room, the superlative kitchen/breakfast room is the icing on the cake of this stunning home. The four ‘Velux’ roof windows flood the room with natural light, and the French doors provide that all-important connection with the garden. The kitchen is fitted with a traditional range of blue Shaker-inspired cabinets, including a corner pantry, complemented by sleek and durable quartz work surfaces and upstands. Further comprising a double bowl ceramic sink unit, space for dishwasher, and quartz-topped breakfast island. Matching cabinets run alongside the right wall and incorporate two built-in electric ovens, a recess for an American-style fridge/freezer, and an induction hob set into a compact laminate worktop with black angled extractor hood over.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING The landing offers access to the half-boarded loft space which affords one the opportunity to create additional living space (subject to the necessary permissions). Painted ‘one over three’ panel doors access the bedrooms and bathroom.

MASTER BEDROOM Beautifully presented, the master bedroom benefits from bespoke floor-to-ceiling wardrobe storage including pull-out hanging rails and a dressing table area. Additional features include an accent wall with patterned wallpaper, ceiling coving and rose, and picture rails. The garden view from the window will certainly put a spring in your morning step!

BEDROOM TWO Another well-proportioned and elegant double bedroom with built-in wardrobes situated either side of a reproduction bedroom fireplace with original tiled hearth. The bow window makes a great feature and bathes the room in natural light.

BEDROOM THREE Whether used as a single bedroom, study, home office or nursery, this room pops with personality!

BATHROOM Luxuriate in the spacious bathroom which is fitted with a traditional white suite comprising a toilet with ornate chrome brackets, twin pedestal basins and an oversized bath with overhead ‘rainfall’ shower. Full-height wall tiling to the bath area, a patterned tiled floor, and designer heated towel rail complete the room.

OUTSIDE

To the front of the property is the excellent-sized block-paved driveway which provides ample off-road parking for several vehicles.

Thoughtful design, ample space for seating and inviting features are all hallmarks of the south-west-facing rear garden, a relaxing retreat ideal for entertaining family and friends. The raised wooden fishpond and surrounding planting not only delight the eye but also brighten up the garden and attract wildlife. Mature trees and bushes lie either side of the lawn which extends down to the bottom of the garden where there is an area of block paving over which is a pergola with pull-across canopy – the ideal location for a hot tub. Further benefits include a wooden shed, log store, outside water tap and gated pedestrian access to the driveway.

EPC rating: D