Top Lock Cottage

A superbly presented and renovated former Lock Keepers cottage with gardens, woodland and pasture land of around 2.63 acres and situated in idyllic surroundings at the end of a shared private lane on the edge of the village of Braunston. This stunning home offers a unique canalside lifestyle and benefits from a stylish interior to include refitted kitchen breakfast room with integrated appliances. There are two reception rooms, utility and ground floor double bedroom with refitted shower room. On the first floor are two further double bedrooms and family bathroom. Outside the property, which faces the Lock benefits from landscaped gardens with numerous seating areas and aforesaid further land providing a haven for wildlife together with opportunity for keeping livestock.

Location - The well appointed village of Braunston is situated on a hill above the A45 and the Grand Union Canal/Oxford Canal. The village contains several pubs (The Boathouse,The Admiral Nelson, The Plough, and The Wheatsheaf), a village shop with Post Office facilities, a fish and chip shop, hairdressers, a butchers and a primary school. The village Church in Braunston is the All saints church, the spire on the church building is a landmark from both road and waterways and attracts many visitors. The Braunston Marina is a very beautiful and popular location and hosts several boating events each year. There's an excellent bus route and the village has a great activities to take part in. This sought after village sits on the Northamptonshire/Warwickshire border and is excellently positioned for the A45 road links.

Ground Floor - A spacious porch has double doors from the front garden and double picture windows overlooking the lock. There are glazed doors which lead into the superb light and airy kitchen breakfast room. This is fitted in a range of contemporary styled cabinets with quartz work surfaces and double sink. There is a further central island with further storage, breakfast bar and integrated hob with extractor over. Additional integrated appliances comprise double electric ovens, microwave, warmer drawer, dish washer and fridge and freezer and there is a cupboard under the stairs. There are Velux’s and two windows to the rear. A passage has a door to the garden and access to useful utility with matching cabinetry and integrated washing machine and tumble dryer. The double ground floor guest bedroom has dual aspect windows and adjacent to this is the fully tiled refitted shower room with double shower, WC, underfloor heating and wash basin. The sitting room again has double aspect with the focal point of fireplace with electric woodburner, wooden over mantle and marble hearth. There is a window overlooking the lock in the dining room, a corner multifuel stove and arch way with access to a small office space with counter, door from hall and window.

First Floor - The spacious landing with doors to all rooms and walk in airing cupboard. The master bedroom has dual aspect with windows overlooking the garden. The second bedroom has a window overlooking the lock. There is a well proportioned family bathroom with WC, wash basin, panel bath and corner shower cubicle.

Outside - The property is accessed via a shared private lane which culminates in a small bridge which crosses the canal and leads to a gravelled parking area which whilst is owned by the canal trust provides allocated parking for numerous vehicles for Top Lock Cottage. From the parking area there is a small area of lawn where a path leads to the low maintenance front garden which is enclosed by a painted picket fence fronting the lock. A further gate at the far end leads to steps which rise to a spacious decking area and shed/workshop.
Adjacent to this is a paved sun terrace and gravelled area. The remainder of the garden is laid to lawn with further seating areas, timber shed and recently planted fruit trees. Two gates lead from the garden into the remainder of the plot.
Land
A pathway leads from the garden through a woodland area which in turn leads to a clearing where there is a green house and water supply. Beyond this is a meandering and stock fence enclosed pasture and further woodland. The grounds are enclosed by a combination of hedging and stock fencing on one side and borders the former railway line on the other. In all, outbuildings comprise, further shed, woodstore & summer house, the plot extends to circa 2.63 acres

Agents Note - There is a shared septic tank on Canal And River Trust land with further filtration tank on land belonging to Top Lock Cottage . Costs of emptying the septic tank are shared with the neighbouring property.
Parking for numerous vehicles for Top Lock Cottage is on land also belonging to Canal and River Trust.

Local Authority - West Northamptonshire Council
Angel Street
Northampton
Tel:0300-126700

Council Tax Band - E

Fixtures And Fittings - Only those items in the nature of fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. Other items are specifically excluded. None of the appliances have been tested by the agents and they are not certified or warranted in any way.

Services - None of the services have been tested and purchasers should note that it is their specific responsibility to make their own enquiries of the appropriate authorities as to the location, adequacy and availability of mains water, electricity, gas and drainage services. Shared septic tank.

Floorplan - Howkins and Harrison provide these plans for reference only - they are not to scale.

Viewing - Strictly by prior appointment via the selling agents. Contact Tel:01327-316880.

Important Notice - Every care has been taken with the preparation of these Sales Particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. In all cases, buyers should verify matters for themselves. Where property alterations have been undertaken buyers should check that relevant permissions have been obtained. If there is any point, which is of particular importance let us know and we will verify it for you. These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. All measurements are approximate. The Fixtures, Fittings, Services & Appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Photographs are provided for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included in the sale. Plans are provided for general guidance and are not to scale.



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