The Gables

History and Specification

The property is thought to have been built in the 1920s with subsequent updates. It has been modernised whilst still retaining character features such as leaded windows, high cornices and coving. The current vendors have lived here for the last two years and in that time have relandscaped the rear garden and have undertaken internal updates including redecoration of the reception rooms, adding shutters to windows throughout, and installing an air conditioning system in the master bedroom.

Ground Floor

Double external doors open to a porch and main entrance door, with leaded stained glass panel and side lights, which leads into the entrance hall which has a mosaic tiled floor, a column radiator and a corniced ceiling. This accesses the principal reception rooms and the kitchen/breakfast room. There is a cloakroom, with WC and wash basin, and access to the cellar. At the end of the hall is a door to the rear garden.

Principal Reception Rooms

The sitting room, which has recently been replastered, has a leaded double glazed bay window overlooking the rear garden with painted panelling and a column radiator below. There is an inglenook style fireplace with an inset gas fire and a marble surround and hearth with leaded windows on either side. The dining room is dual aspect with a stained glass window to the side, and a leaded double glazed bay window to the front with painted panelling and a column radiator below. There is space for a table and chairs. The study has a double glazed leaded window overlooking the front, and a column radiator. All three of the principal reception rooms have herringbone wood parquet flooring.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

The modern kitchen/breakfast room has a semi vaulted ceiling with Velux windows, tiled flooring and a range of full height, base and wall units with granite worksurfaces incorporating an inset one and a half bowl sink. Integrated appliances include a fridge/freezer, two wine fridges, a dishwasher and a Miele coffee machine as well as a double and a single Neff oven and a Neff induction hob with extractor over. There is a breakfast bar seating four as well as space for a dining table and chairs, for entertaining and modern family life. A door to a side lobby leads to a secondary entrance door.

Utility Room

A door in the breakfast area leads to the utility room which has a window to the rear garden and space and plumbing for a washing machine and a tumble dryer.

Family Room

Steps down from the kitchen/breakfast room lead to the light filled family room which is semi vaulted with Velux windows and has two sets of French doors leading to the terrace. It has a tiled floor and a column radiator.

First Floor

Stairs from the entrance hall lead to a half landing with a feature leaded stained glass window overlooking the garden, and continue up to a central landing which accesses all four bedrooms.Bedroom two has a double glazed leaded window to the rear with a column radiator below, and a comprehensive range of built-in wardrobes. There is an en suite bathroom with a heated towel rail, a freestanding roll top bath with shower attachment, twin pedestal wall mounted wash basins, a concealed cistern WC and a walk-in shower cubicle with a rainwater shower.The three other bedrooms all have built-in wardrobes. All the bedrooms have feature column radiators and double glazed leaded windows.The shower room has a walk-in shower cubicle with a rainwater shower, a vanity wash basin and a low level WC. There is a tiled floor, a heated towel rail and twin leaded double glazed windows to the rear.

Second Floor

On the stairs to the second floor there is a half landing with a feature stained glass window to the rear. The master suite has been created by converting the loft area. There is a dressing area with sloped eaves, exposed beams and Velux windows. The en suite shower room has a double walk-in shower cubicle with a rainwater shower, a concealed cistern WC, and vanity unit with twin wash basins. It has tiled flooring and a Velux window. The master bedroom has fitted wardrobes, eaves storage and a recently installed air conditioning unit.

Garden and Grounds

The rear garden is over 62 ft long and is enclosed by timber fencing. It is predominately laid to artificial lawn with raised beds, and mature trees and shrubs. There is an extensive paved terrace and two decked seating areas for outdoor entertaining, which have been placed around the garden to catch the sun at different times of the day. The front and rear gardens have a Philips Hue mood lighting system throughout, controlled via an App, and there are spotlights to the front of the property and at the driveway entrances.

Situation

Abington has many shops, pubs and restaurants within walking distance of the house. Abington Park has lakes, aviaries, and a museum, as well as trees, and grassy open spaces. The park contains the ruins of the former village of Abington, the site of a medieval manor house with a mill attached, mentioned in the Domesday book in 1086. Northampton Station is within 2 miles (trains to London Euston 52 minutes) Primary schooling is available in Abington and several secondary schools are within a few miles. The property is in catchment for Weston Favell Academy. There are private schools in Spratton, Pitsford, Maidwell and Northampton.