For Sale4 Bedroom Detached House in Lodge Road, Little Houghton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7£325,000

A DETACHED PERIOD COTTAGE IN NEED OF SIGNIFICANT UPDATING IN A DESIRABLE VILLAGE LOCATION<br/><br/>This detached cottage occupies a hidden position set back from Lodge Road in the very desirable village of Little Houghton. Located in a conservation area the property which is arranged over three levels is principally constructed of stone under a tiled roof and offers an exciting opportunity for a prospective purchaser to create a charming home given it is now in need of extensive updating and modernisation. Viewing is essential in order to fully appreciate the current condition and situation of accommodation on offer which is offered with no onward chain. <br/><br/>On the ground floor the main front door provides access to a dining room with wood burner fire, window seat and stairs rising to the first floor landing area. From the dining room access is provided to the kitchen and the sitting room which also features a window seat together with an open fireplace. The kitchen currently comprises a range of fitted units, a sink drainer unit, space for a cooker and plumbing for a washing machine. There is also a pantry and external door. <br/><br/>On the first floor a landing area with stairs rising to the second floor accommodation provides access to two bedrooms and a shower room which comprises shower cubicle, wash hand basin and W.C. <br/><br/>On the second floor there is a main bedroom with doorway access to bedroom four and an adjacent bathroom currently comprising bath, wash hand basin and W.C. All bedrooms on the first and second floor afford an aspect over the property’s principal gardens as do the sitting room and dining room. <br/><br/>OUTSIDE<br/><br/>The property is approached along a shared pedestrian access serving neighbouring properties from Lodge Road. This leads to a side garden area with gated access to the main house gardens which extend to the front, side and rear of the house. The garden areas currently comprise grassed spaces and beyond the immediate main garden a gate provides access to a further area of land. Set within the grounds there is an outbuilding incorporating a W.C. which could provide potential for conversion to a home office or studio (subject to planning) <br/><br/>LOCATION<br/><br/>Little Houghton is a pretty village lying to the east of the county town of Northampton and surrounded by attractive open countryside. This thriving village has a popular gastro pub in The Four Pears, a well regarded primary school, active village hall and church along with a children's play area.<br/><br/>The county town of Northampton provides more extensive shopping and leisure facilities including the Derngate Theatre and is home to the premiership rugby team, the Northampton Saints. The town also offers a railway station with journey times to London Euston from 55 minutes. M1 junction 15 is within 5 miles of the village providing connectivity to London Luton airport and Birmingham airport both within the hour.<br/><br/>PROPERTY INFORMATION<br/><br/>Services: Mains water, electric and storage heaters<br/><br/>Broadband: Ultrafast broadband available<br/><br/>Local Authority: West Northamptonshire Council <br/>Tel. 0300 126 7000 <br/><br/>Outgoings: Council Tax Band D <br/>£2,360.50 for the year 2023/2024<br/><br/>EPC Rating: E<br/><br/>Tenure: Freehold<br/><br/>Agents Note: The main property and a section of the grounds are on two individual Titles