The Property
Persimmon Homes built 8 Ringtail Close in the early 2000s and the current owner bought it brand new. It was a bachelor pad at first, before becoming a family home, showing how well the property works for a range of lifestyles and for the long-term. For the last 20 years, it’s been well loved and looked after, with updates on the original made over time, including much more storage.
The accommodation is spread over three storeys, totalling 910sqft. On ground level is the living space, consisting of a kitchen and a cloakroom at the front and a lounge/diner at the back.
The lounge/diner is generous, with room for both a sofa and a table. A family can sit down to eat together, before chilling out in front of the telly – behind which is a feature wall panel with mood lighting. If you work from home, there’s the option to have a desk in here too, perhaps in the alcove under the stairs. The French doors are great for summery days, opening onto the garden and bringing in breeze.
The kitchen is fitted in a neutral style, with wood-effect storage and surfacing, stone-effect tiling and terracotta-effect flooring. There’s a sink and drainer, an integrated double oven, gas hob and extractor, as well as gaps for a washing machine and a fridge/freezer.
On the middle floor are two of the three bedrooms, alongside the three-piece family bathroom. The smaller of the two bedrooms has been adapted into a dedicated office, but could easily be a nursery if needed. The leafy outlooks from here offer a welcome break from staring at a screen. The larger bedroom is partly set up as a dressing room, with a whole wall of wardrobes and a fitted dressing table.
To the second storey is the property’s pièce de résistance: a principal suite filling an entire floor. The bedroom is huge and the en suite is spacious – and both combined present a private domain parents will appreciate.
The Plot
Ringtail Close is in the centre of the estate, yet no.8 sits on a preferable plot at the end of this quiet cul de sac, overlooking green space and trees. The frontage is very low maintenance, with slate chippings and a trio of trees.
To the rear, the garden is also low maintenance, with both lawn and patio. There’s potential here to create your own oasis, whether you’d prefer lots of planting or more landscaping. Facing southwest, you’ll have sun much of the day and into the evenings, ideal for entertaining friends outside.
From the garden is a gate to the parking space and the single garage, behind the house and tucked away out of sight. The garage provides substantial storage, or covered parking for a small car or bikes.
The Position
From 8 Ringtail Close, you can wander into the trees in front or to the water’s edge within a few minutes, drive to Rushden Lakes in less than 15, and commute to London via Wellingborough station in under an hour. It ticks all the boxes, whether you’re looking to live in a family-friendly area surrounded by nature, or in a central location with convenient connections.
For a family, the Pine Trees estate is perfect. There are schools for all ages nearby, as well as days out on the doorstep, including at Irchester Country Park, Stanwick Lakes and Chester House. Rushden Lakes has something for everyone, from retail, to restaurants, to activities such as rock climbing and trampolining.
Irthlingborough itself is a small town with all you could need. There are shops and supermarkets, doctors and dentists, sports and leisure facilities, plus places to eat and drink. The county town of Northampton is half an hour away, while the city of Milton Keynes is 45 minutes away.
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