4 bed cottage for sale

Northampton Road, Yardley Hastings, Northampton NN7

** open house Saturday 4th January ** Booking essential

Nestled in the heart of the charming and peaceful Northamptonshire village of Yardley Hastings, this delightful three-bedroom semi-detached period cottage with a lovely garden occupies a prime market square position and benefits from a self-contained one-bedroom detached annexe, offering exceptional flexibility.

The main cottage beautifully blends period character with modern living. From its stone exterior to its picturesque village setting, the property exudes warmth and charm throughout. Inside, there are two well-proportioned reception rooms, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining, enhanced by a range of attractive period features.

The well-appointed kitchen is both stylish and functional and opens into a conservatory, which offers excellent potential to be reconfigured into a spacious kitchen-diner/family room, subject to planning.

The cottage provides three comfortable bedrooms along with two bathrooms. One of the bedrooms rooms is currently used as a home office, offering flexibility for modern working arrangements.

A benefit of the house is its good sized quintessentially British cottage garden which includes borders and beds and a lawn. The property benefits from three sheds.

As well as the garden a further standout feature of this property is the separate, self-contained one-bedroom annexe, ideal for a dependent relative, older child, home office, guest accommodation or potential rental income. This versatile space significantly enhances the appeal of the home and broadens its suitability for a range of lifestyles.

Set within the sought-after village of Yardley Hastings, the property enjoys a tranquil setting with easy access to local amenities and transport links. Rarely available, this charming home offers character and versatility and is ideal for those looking to enjoy village life with easy access to nearby Northampton, Olney and road links.

Location: Yardley Hastings

Yardley Hastings is a charming village situated approximately 8 miles southeast of Northampton, with several large towns within a 15-mile radius, including Wellingborough, Milton Keynes, and Bedford. The M1 motorway is easily accessible, with the closest junction just 9 miles away. Northampton offers excellent rail connections, with direct services to London Euston (under an hour) and Birmingham (1 hour 10 minutes). Additionally, both Bedford and Wellingborough stations offer services to London St Pancras, with journey times of around 45 minutes.

The village is well-equipped with a range of amenities, making it an ideal place to live. It boasts a thriving primary school and nursery, as well as the award-winning Rose and Crown pub, which is well-regarded by locals and does one of the best Sunday roasts in the area. The active Memorial Hall hosts a variety of clubs and events for residents of all ages. There is an Art centre which is very popular and St Andrew’s church plus a thriving friendly community.

For everyday convenience, in the vicinity there are local shops including a convenience store, hairdresser, farm shop, and dessert shop. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the stunning country walks and opportunities for open-water swimming nearby. The rural shopping yard at Castle Ashby offers boutique shopping, while the recently restored Falcon Hotel provides acclaimed fine dining, yoga classes, massage treatments, and a range of wellness offerings

Conservatory (13'5" x 8'6", 4.09m x 2.59m)

Enter via a double glazed door into the conservatory/garden room entrance with laminate flooring and electric storage heater. Windows to two sides with plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. There is an opportunity to repurpose this space to integrate it further into cottage. Subject to planning

Kitchen (10'11" x 9'11", 3.33m x 3.02m)

A range of floor and eye-level Shaker style kitchen units with matching worktops. Inset porcelain sink with drainer and mixer taps with a Quooker hot water tap. Freestanding electric cooker and plumbing for dishwasher. Dual aspect double glazed windows to rear and side and quarry tiled flooring and complimentry wall tiling

Sitting Room (13'1" x 10'11", 3.99m x 3.33m)

A cosy, warm space with a feature open fireplace, original ceiling beams.

Double glazed window to the rear aspect and a window seat. Carpeted

Dining Room (13'1" x 9'5", 3.99m x 2.87m)

Under-stairs opening with shelving and ceiling spotlighting with original ceiling beams. Double glazed window to the front aspect and glazed window overlooking the garden room. Carpeted

Entrance Hall

Rear hallway with a door Into the garden room and double glazed window to the rear aspect. Stairs rising to the first floor and a built-in storage cupboard

Bathroom (8'9" x 8'6", 2.67m x 2.59m)

Three-piece suite comprising a WC, pedestal wash-basin and a bath with electric shower over. Fully tiled walls and flooring, double glazed window to front aspect and an electric storage heater

Bedroom (13'9" x 12'2", 4.19m x 3.71m)

Carpeted spacious master bedroom with double glazed window to the front aspect, original ceiling beams and door to;

Ensuite (10'6" x 8'6", 3.2m x 2.59m)

En-suite/ dressing room with a range of built-in wardrobes with double glazed window to the rear aspect and a three-piece suite comprising a WC, wash basin and a walk-in shower cubicle

Bedroom (13'1" x 8'3", 3.99m x 2.51m)

Built-in storage cupboard, original ceiling beams and electric storage heater. Double glazed window to the side aspect. Carpeted

Bedroom (9'6" x 9'0", 2.9m x 2.74m)

A single bedroom currently used as an office. Electric storage heater, loft access and original ceiling beams, carpeted. Double glazed window to the rear aspect

Entrance Hall

Enter via a double glazed door into the entrance hallway with a double glazed window to the front aspect, electric radiator

Living Room (11'7" x 9'10", 3.53m x 3m)

Self contained kitchen and lounge with a range of floor and eye-level units with matching worktops and complementary tiling. Built-in electric oven and a single bowl sink with space for a fridge. Carpeted. Two double glazed windows to the front aspect with sliding patio doors leading into the conservatory

Conservatory (11'9" x 6'6", 3.58m x 1.98m)

Double glazed garden room/potting shed with a door leading to the rear gardens with stone flooring

Bedroom (9'10" x 9'10", 3m x 3m)

A double bedroom with carpets and room for a chair and other furniture. Double glazed windows to the front aspect, loft access and double glazed patio doors leading to the rear garden

Shower Room (7'11" x 6'7", 2.41m x 2.01m)

Three piece suite comprising a WC, pedestal wash basin and a walk-in shower cubicle with obscure double glazed window to the rear aspect and upright electric chrome towel radiator. Built-in storage cupboard with tiling