2 bed semi-detached house for sale

6 New Bridge, Long Buckby Wharf NN6

Two Bedroom Character Canalside Cottage For Sale In Long Buckby Wharf, Northamptonshire

Two Bedroom Character Canalside Cottage For Sale in Long Buckby Wharf, Northamptonshire

There are some homes where the setting does most of the talking.

This two-bedroom canalside cottage at Long Buckby Wharf is one of them, with the Grand Union Canal and towpath to the front, open countryside views to the rear, and a generous garden plot that gives the home far more outside space than you might expect.

Please read the details below and watch the property video attached to this page before making an enquiry, as canalside living is a little different and there are a few practical points worth understanding first - Thank you!

About the setting

Living beside the canal is not just about buying a house. It is a lifestyle.

Step out of the front gate and you are straight onto the towpath, with the water just in front of you and narrowboats gently passing by. It is the sort of setting where life naturally slows down a little.

You can head along the canal towards Whilton Marina in one direction or wander the other way towards The New Inn, a much-loved canalside pub where you can sit, eat, drink and watch the boats work their way through the locks.

There is wildlife, peace, water, walking routes and that lovely sense of community you often get around the canal. It feels friendly, relaxed and, on a sunny day, not a million miles away from being on holiday.

To the rear, you have a completely different outlook, with open fields and countryside views from the kitchen and garden. The property sits within a conservation area, and we understand the field behind cannot be built on, which gives some added reassurance that this lovely rear outlook should remain.

A quick note

As lovely as this setting is, canalside living will not suit everyone.

There is no direct vehicle access to the front or rear of the property. However, there is parking available just over the bridge. For many people, that is part of the charm, but it is definitely something to be aware of before viewing.

The property can be accessed either directly from the towpath into the lounge or from the rear footpath into the kitchen.

About this home

This is a character cottage with a really interesting layout.

The ground floor offers a large lounge, a sizeable kitchen, a downstairs shower room and a second ground-floor room which could be used as a dining room, bedroom, study or snug, depending on how you want to live.

That flexibility is really useful. If someone needs a downstairs bedroom, it works. If someone wants a separate dining room or occasional guest room, it also works. And because there is a shower room on the ground floor too, the layout has more practicality than many cottages of this style.

The lounge is a lovely size and faces towards the canal.

It has the sort of character people hope to find in a canalside cottage, with exposed ceiling beams, a large stone fireplace and a wood-burning stove forming a proper focal point to the room.

There is space here for comfortable seating, and the room feels warm, homely and full of charm without being too cramped or awkward. The front door (a stable door) opens directly towards the towpath, so you have that immediate connection to the water.

It is easy to imagine this being the room you naturally gravitate towards in the evening, especially in the colder months with the fire going.

To the rear of the property is the kitchen, and this is where the outlook really comes into its own.

It is a good-sized kitchen with a range of wooden units, worktop space on both sides and room for appliances. It is practical and cottage-like in feel, but the real feature is the large rear window and door which look out towards the garden and open fields beyond.

It is a brilliant view to have from a kitchen. There is also direct access out to the rear.

Also on the ground floor is a separate room which could be a reception room or bedroom.

This sits beside the shower room and gives the property much more flexibility than a straightforward two-bedroom cottage. It could make a useful occasional bedroom, a formal dining room, a home office, or simply a quieter sitting room away from the main lounge.

For someone wanting the option of ground-floor sleeping space, this room could be very handy.

The ground-floor shower room includes a shower enclosure, wash hand basin and WC.

Again, this adds a very practical element to the layout, particularly when combined with the flexible ground-floor room next door.

Upstairs, the first floor is mainly taken up by one large bedroom.

This is a generous room, measuring approximately 3.70m x 4.65m, with two windows facing the canal and a feature fireplace adding more character.

It feels light, open and far larger than you might expect from looking at the cottage from the outside.

There is also a separate storage area off the landing, which is useful in a property of this age and style.

The outside space is a big part of the appeal here.

To the front, you have the canal, towpath and that instantly recognisable yellow gate. It is a beautiful arrival point and gives the cottage a real sense of identity.

To the side and rear, the garden is far more generous than many canalside homes offer. There is a paved patio area which works well for sitting out, eating outside or simply enjoying the view. Beyond that is a larger garden area, with planting, mature greenery and space to shape further if desired.

The rear outlook is the real treat, with open countryside stretching away behind the property. It gives the home a lovely balance: Canal life at the front, countryside life at the back.

That combination is not easy to find.

Long Buckby Wharf is a small canalside hamlet close to Long Buckby village.

It has a peaceful, tucked-away feel, yet you are not isolated. Long Buckby itself is approximately two miles away and offers a good range of everyday amenities including shops, cafés, takeaways, schooling, medical facilities, sports clubs and community facilities.

For commuters, Long Buckby railway station is a major benefit, with direct routes towards London Euston and Birmingham. Road links are also convenient, with access towards the A5, A45, M1 and M6.

The Wharf itself has a very particular feel. It is quiet, characterful and centred around the canal, with The New Inn nearby and towpath walks in either direction.

In summary

This is a character canalside cottage with far more to offer than you might first expect.

You have the Grand Union Canal and towpath to the front, open countryside to the rear, a large lounge with a proper fireplace and wood burner, a good-sized kitchen with field views, a flexible ground-floor bedroom/dining room, a downstairs shower room, a large first-floor bedroom and a generous garden plot.

It will not be for everyone, because canalside living does come with a few quirks, especially around access and parking.

But for the right person, this could be a very special place to call home.

Council tax band B
tenure Freehold
size tbc
EPC tbc

The measurements for this property are as follows:

ground floor

lounge
4.65m x 3.70m (15' 3" x 12' 2")

hall
1.72m x 1.00m (5' 8" x 3' 3")

dining room / bedroom
2.86m x 1.97m (9' 5" x 6' 5")

kitchen
4.13m x 2.20m (13' 7" x 7' 3")

first floor

bedroom
4.65m x 3.70m (15' 3" x 12' 2")

landing
2.52m x 0.80m (8' 3" x 2' 7")

storage
3.03m x 1.00m (9' 11" x 3' 3")