Property description
4 Riverside View is peacefully located on a quiet private road bordering the open countryside that surrounds Oundle, and yet is just a few minutes walk from the shops and amenities of the town centre. Set in an elevated position, the house has been designed with many picture windows along the south-facing façade to make the most of the far-reaching views towards the River Nene and it is filled throughout with natural light from windows on both sides. The house has spacious accommodation over three floors, with the main reception rooms on the first floor and a semi-open plan design that allows an easy flow between the rooms. In recent years the property has been extended and refurbished throughout and now benefits from features such as hard-wood double glazing and a bespoke oak staircase, whilst at the heart of the living space is a splendid Kitchen & Breakfast room with a hand-made bespoke solid wood design and a sociable island with informal seating. The house has the further benefit of a self-contained area on the ground floor comprising a Bedroom and Shower Room that could be used as staff or guest accommodation or as an home office suite. There is an easy flow between the interior and the secluded rear garden which has a sociable terrace and sunny lawns with many mature trees and shrubs. 4 Riverside Close offers extensive, flexible accommodation that can be used in a variety ways to suit differing and changing life-styles, and therefore is a practical, stylish and sociable home in an excellent location.
The House
Ground Floor - Hall
The Front Door opens into a Hall with windows to the front and side, a tiled flooring and an internal door to the Garage. The bespoke oak staircase leads to the first and second floors above.
Bedroom Six - 13' 4'' x 10' 11'' (4.06m x 3.32m)
This sunny room is quietly located on the ground floor, and with the adjoining Shower Room, could be used as a partly self-contained apartment, ideal as staff or guest accommodation, or as a home office suite.
Shower Room
With a white basin with mixer tap, WC and shower cubicle. Shaving point and heated towel rail.
First Floor - Hall
The first floor Hall has doors to the main reception rooms and a view to the front. The oak staircase continues to the second floor and there is a large under-stairs cupboard. Karndean flooring runs throughout the first floor.
Living Room - 16' 6'' x 15' 0'' (5.03m x 4.57m)
The elegant, quietly located Living Room has a wide picture window looking out towards the river and a contemporary style electric fire with marble surround.
Kitchen & Breakfast Room - 28' 10'' x 14' 11'' (8.78m x 4.54m)
This splendid room forms the heart of the house and features a bespoke design of hand-made cherry wood wall and base cabinets with a mix of granite and solid oak surfaces, and a stainless steel in-set sink with mixer tap. The integrated appliances include a range cooker with twin electric ovens and five-burner gas hob, a US style fridge/freezer, a combination-microwave oven and an integrated dishwasher. At the centre is a magnificent island unit with further storage, preparation and cooking areas and a wide granite-topped table designed to suit both family meals and informal entertaining. Windows look out over the garden and French doors allow the room to be opened up to the terrace.
Family Room - 21' 10'' x 15' 1'' (6.65m x 4.59m)
An excellent informal living room adjoining the Kitchen, this has French doors allowing easy access to the garden and the low partition wall dividing the space from the Dining Room means there are lovely views both to the front and back of the house. The room also has a stylish gas-fired flame-effect stove.
Snooker Room - 31' 10'' x 10' 11'' (9.70m x 3.32m)
This sociable space is currently used as a snooker room but could equally be used as a play-room or further living area. There are captivating views to the front over open countryside and wide steps lead down to the Dining Room.
Dining Room
Ideal for sociable entertaining as well as for family meals, the Dining Room is semi-open plan to the other reception spaces and has lovely countryside views as well as a fireplace fitted with a gas flame-effect fire. An outside door opens onto steps that lead down to the front of the house.
Utility Room
Fitted with wall and base units, a stainless steel sink with mixer tap plus space and plumbing for a washing machine. A door leads to the Study and the side entrance door.
Study - 13' 2'' x 6' 4'' (4.01m x 1.93m)
With a window to the side, this is fitted with two telephone lines and internet connections.
Second Floor
Master Bedroom with Ensuite Wet Room - 18' 6'' x 14' 9'' (5.63m x 4.49m)
The light-filled master bedroom has lovely south-facing views to the front and a large wardrobe with sliding doors concealing a walk-in space with room for hanging and shelving. A door leads to the Ensuite Wet Room with a suite comprising a white basin with mixer tap, WC and a walk-in shower enclosure. Shaving point and heated towel rail.
Bedroom Two - 15' 11'' x 12' 10'' (4.85m x 3.91m)
With southerly views towards the river.
Bedroom Three - 11' 9'' x 11' 0'' (3.58m x 3.35m)
With views over the main garden at the back.
Bedroom Four with Ensuite Shower Room - 13' 0'' x 11' 5'' (3.96m x 3.48m)
Overlooking the garden, this quiet room has an Ensuite Shower Room with a white suite of basin with mixer tap, WC and shower cubicle. Shaving point and heated towel rail.
Bedroom Five with Ensuite Shower Room - 18' 5'' x 12' 2'' (5.61m x 3.71m)
With views to the front, this south-facing room has an Ensuite Shower Room with a suite of basin with mixer tap, WC and shower cubicle. Shaving point and heated towel rail.
Bathroom
The main bathroom has a white suite comprising a bath with central mixer tap, basin with mixer tap and WC. There is a window overlooking the garden, a shaving point and a heated towel rail.
Outside - Approach
At the front of the house is a wide paved driveway with parking for up to three cars outside the Garage. Steps lead to the ground floor Front Door and to the first floor Entrance, whilst a path leads around the side of the house.
Garage
The double Garage has an up-and-over door and space for two cars. A separate room houses the boiler, has plumbing for a second washing machine and excellent space for secure storage of sporting or outdoor equipment. An internal door leads to the ground floor Hall.
Garden
To the front of the house borders planted with low-growing shrubs edge each side of the drive along with a mix of silver birch and Japanese maple tree, whilst the main garden lies behind the house and is surrounded by mature trees and hedges. A wide terrace runs along the back of the house with sheltered seating spots edged by a pretty border of lavender and rosemary and French doors the Kitchen and the Family rooms allow an easy flow between the living rooms and the garden. From the terrace, steps lead to a wide lawn backed by a central border of established shrubs and trees that include several flowering cherries. Beyond this is the sheltered, sunny upper lawn, at the far end of which a screened working area houses the garden shed.
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Property Features :
- A SPLENDID CONTEMPORARY PROPERTY WITH FLEXIBLE ACCOMMODATION & FAR-REACHING COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS
- Entrance Hall
- Living Room, Family Room
- Study, Snooker Room, Dining Room
- Kitchen & Breakfast Room, Utility Room