3 bed semi-detached house for sale

Higham Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire NN10

Magenta Estate Agents present a characterful period home with some lovely original features and a warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout. From the beautiful stained-glass front door and original tiled hallway to the charming open-plan living and dining space, the property blends timeless character with comfortable everyday living. The versatile garden room provides a peaceful space overlooking the garden, while upstairs offers two generous double bedrooms, a smaller third room ideal as a dressing room, nursery or home office, and a spacious family bathroom. Outside, the home enjoys a low-maintenance frontage and an enclosed rear garden perfect for relaxing and entertaining. A lovely property full of personality, ideal for those seeking charm, comfort and flexible living space.

Key features:
·Period home with character features
·Open-plan living/dining room
·Versatile garden room with patio doorsTwo generous double bedrooms
·Small third bedroom ideal as a dressing room, nursery or office
·Excellent-sized bathroom
·Enclosed garden with patio, lawn and three sheds
·uPVC double glazing and gas heating
·Cafés, shops and restaurants within walking distance
·A 5-minute drive to Rushden Lakes
Ground floor


Enter the porch via double wooden doors to discover the original tiled floor. The hall is accessed via a traditional panelled front door with beautiful stained glass; a lovely period feature that sets the tone for what is a wonderfully warm and welcoming property, full of charm and personality. Features include an original patterned tiled floor and dado rail. A glazed wooden door opens into the open-plan living/dining room.

Living/dining room The open-plan reception room is the heart of the home with space for everyday living as well as entertaining. In the living area, the bay window floods the room with light, while the period-style fireplace and wallpapered chimney breast add real character. It’s a lovely space to relax in the evenings, with the dining area flowing naturally alongside for family meals or hosting friends. The dining area, too, enjoys a coordinating wallpapered chimney breast and tiled hearth. An open staircase with attractive balustrade and natural wood handrail rises to the first-floor landing, while a pine door leads to the lobby.

Lobby Off the lobby is a generous understairs storage cupboard with lighting connected, fitted shelves and space currently used for a freezer. A stable-style door leads to the garden. Doorway to:

Kitchen The kitchen is fitted with a range of traditional wall and base units with laminate work surfaces over, further comprising a stainless-steel sink and drainer unit, tiled splashbacks, space for a freestanding cooker, under-counter space for a fridge, space and plumbing for a washing machine, tiled floor and extractor fan. A glazed wooden door leads to the garden room.

Garden room Ideal for morning coffee, reading with the doors open in summer, or simply enjoying views of the garden all year round, the garden room features a tiled floor, dado rail, side window and sliding patio doors opening onto the garden. It’s a peaceful, flexible space that really adds something special to the home.
First floor


Landing The landing benefits from a useful storage cupboard with hanging rail and shelf, and access via a loft ladder to the partially boarded loft space. White cottage-style doors access the bedrooms and bathroom.

Master bedroom A generous double bedroom with neutral décor and rear aspect window. The recesses either side of the chimney breast are ideal for freestanding wardrobes or bespoke built-in storage if preferred.

Bedroom two Another spacious double bedroom also offering the potential to create bespoke wardrobe storage either side of the chimney breast. Also, with a radiator and west-facing window.

Bedroom three Currently used as a dressing room, but equally suitable as a small bedroom or office. Includes a radiator, front-aspect window and built-in cupboard with hanging rail and shelving.

Bathroom The bathroom is of an excellent size and fitted with a white suite comprising a pedestal basin, WC and bath with shower mixer over, glass shower screen, complementary wall tiling, heated towel rail, rear-aspect window and a built-in double cupboard housing the ‘Vaillant’ gas boiler and providing space for towels and linen.
Outside


Enclosed by brick walling, the front of the property is gravelled for ease of maintenance, with a metal gate leading to a pathway to the entrance door.

To the rear is a paved area with gated access to a shared passageway leading to the front of the property. A further gate opens into the main garden, which features a raised paved patio accessed directly from the garden room and therefore perfect for outdoor seating and entertaining. A concrete footpath runs alongside a level lawn to a fenced-off area at the rear housing three wooden sheds. Additional benefits include a weatherproof socket, outside tap and wall lighting.