A forever home set over three storeys and spanning 2,200sqft, with a low-maintenance garden and multi-car parking, on an established development ideal for quick school runs to Henry Chichele and long walks along the river.
The Property
This property presents the best of both, with the feel of a traditional family home, mixed with many elements of a modern new build. The house was built in 2002, and the current owners have lived here since 2006. Over the last 19 years, they’ve updated and extended the property, making this a readymade residence fitting not just for today, but for a future here as a family.
As well as the best of both, the property offers balanced accommodation. There are big, open spaces for being social, alongside separate rooms for time apart. As you come into the hall, there’s a reception room to either side. To the left is a large lounge, with capacity for comfy corner sofas, set around the focal fireplace. French doors open onto the patio to bring the outdoors in. The second reception room on the right is really flexible, whether you work from home, want a formal dining room or a dedicated playroom – or have a penchant for a game of pinball!
The owners spend most their time in the open-plan kitchen/dining space. When they extended this in 2009, the kitchen was refitted, with green-grey and cream cabinetry topped with dark surfacing. There’s a Blanco sink, a dishwasher and a wine cooler, plus gaps for a range oven and a fridge/freezer. The utility room has gaps for three further appliances. The dining area has ample space for a table, but the owners have a sofa instead for sitting down with friends for a cup of tea and a catch-up. There’s bar seating at the island for casual meals, and two sets of double doors at the back let you step straight out onto the patio to eat al fresco.
Having the bedrooms and bathrooms split over two storeys is a big benefit. The entire top floor could be your private primary suite, a sanctuary for parents. The fourth bedroom could be a kid-free zone, reserved for reading and watching telly without being disturbed. The fifth bedroom is an office right now, but this could be the dressing room of your dreams, wardrobes lining one wall, shoe shelves upon shoe shelves along the other. Alternatively, as it is, kids can have this whole floor to themselves, giving them independence upstairs and you peace and quiet downstairs. There’s plenty of space for clothes storage elsewhere anyway, with a dressing room in bedroom one, a dressing area in bedroom three, and a built-in cupboard in bedroom two.
All the bathrooms here are in a monochrome design, with white suites, chrome fittings and black and white tiling. The family bathroom has a fabulous tub for long, relaxing soaks, while the two en suites have showers for a speedy scrub. There’s also a downstairs cloakroom for convenience.
Last but not least is the garage, converted from storage space into versatile accommodation. Fit a projector and you’ve got the perfect setting for sports matches and film nights. Install gym equipment and there’s no excuse not to exercise. Add a pool table and a PlayStation and it’s a teen den. Turn it into a treatment room and save paying rent on a salon. Or revert back to a garage if you need secure, covered parking. The possibilities are endless…
The Plot
The plot at 3 Windermere Drive is particularly appealing for a family. Down the side of the house is a huge driveway for at least four cars, so you won’t have to drive around searching for a parking spot when you get home from work.
The gravelled frontage is zero maintenance, and the rear garden is easy to look after too. There’s a good-sized patio at the back of the house, a deck in the corner for more seating options, and the rest is laid to artificial grass – no lawnmower needed. There’s an access gate from the driveway, and the boundaries are enclosed to keep pets and kids from escaping. As the plot has a high elevation, you can see out over the town, while neighbours can’t see in.
The Position
Windermere Drive is a leafy street lined with trees. The wider development is over 20 years old, so is well established. For daily dogwalks, there are footpaths through greenspaces on the estate, and the River Nene is just over the bridge for long weekend strolls along the water’s edge. There are lots of open greenspaces in Higham Ferrers for burning off energy before bedtime, Stanwick Lakes sit on the outskirts, and Northamptonshire countryside is on the doorstep.
One of Windermere Drive’s main draws is its position only a hop, skip and a jump to Henry Chichele school. Independent education in the area includes Wellingborough School a 10-minute drive away, and Oundle School a 20-minute drive away. Days out and summer holiday activities are easily accessible, such as Delapré Abbey, Chester House and Castle Ashby. Rushden Lakes is a short drive away for retail, restaurants and entertainment.
From the address, you can wander into the town centre in 20 minutes, where you’ll find all sorts of amenities. There are pubs and places to eat, independent shops and businesses, as well as sports and leisure facilities. The friendly community comes together for local events, and there are various clubs and associations you can join, including Scouts and Girl Guides, cricket and choir, yarnbombing and bowls.
Higham Ferrers is well connected for commuting into the capital, with services from Wellingborough station into London St Pancras in as little as 42 minutes. Travelling by road, the A6 runs around Bedford, the A509 leads to Milton Keynes, and the M1 will take you all the way north to Leeds and south to London.
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