3 bed Apartment / Flat

Richard Greener

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£256,000

3 bed Apartment / Flat

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BR/BA:

3 BR, 2 BA

Location:

Northampton, Northants

Description:

A spacious penthouse apartment with spectacular views of the surrounding parkland and located on the second floor of this Grade II Listed period Mansion. Ecton Hall was converted to apartments in 1986 and apartment 12 is approached through the main reception hall with lift access to all floors. The interior provides three bedroomed accommodation with a bathroom en suite to the master, together with a 22 x 19 foot lounge/dining room, a fitted kitchen, bathroom and cloakroom, as well as access to a large attic store. Externally there are extensive communal gardens. The complex is entered via electronically operated security gates to vehicle parking and a garage block, garage number 12 is included in the sale of the property.

LOCAL AMENITIES .
Within the village there is a Parish Church of St. Mary Magdalen, two Public Houses and Ecton Primary School. Secondary education is available in the nearby town of Wellingborough. The village is well placed for access to a number of public schools including Oakham, Uppingham, Oundle, Rugby and Wellingborough. The village is situated approximately midway between Northampton and Wellingborough and there is access from the south side of the village onto the A45 dual carriageway between the two towns, the same road also giving access to the M1 junction 15 approximately 8 miles distant. References to schools should not be taken to mean that the schools mentioned have places available.
SERVICES
Main drainage, gas, water and electricity are connected. Central heating is through radiators from a Potterton Netaheat gas fired boiler which also provides the domestic hot water through a mains pressure unvented hot water cylinder which was replace in 2005. There are TV and telephone connections, continuation of which are subject to the usual supplier regulations. (None of these services has been tested).
COUNCIL TAX
Wellingborough Council Band - E
AWA Water Charge - Metered Supply

TERMS OF THE LEASE
The lease commenced in 1986 for a term of 203 years and there is a ground rent currently of 412.44 per annum. There is a Manor House service charge, applicable to the apartments in the main hall only, in the sum of 2,639.40 per annum. Insurance premium 382.79. (Ground rent and insurance premium charged annually, other charges half yearly).
VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS
By prior appointment through Richard Greener Estate Agents
DOI .
RG 29092011/5932
ACCOMMODATION

RECEPTION HALL 8.23m(27'0'') x 2.08m(6'10'')
The reception hall gives access to all rooms and is approached by a short flight of steps from the Juliet landing. There are built-in storage cupboards, boiler cupboard and airing cupboard and there is a roof void access hatch with retractable ladder to the loft space. Moulded panelled doors lead to:-
LOUNGE/DINING ROOM 6.91m(22'8'') x 5.84m(19'2'')
An attractive split level room divided by a balustrade with turned spindles and two steps down from the dining area to the living area, where there is a sliding sash panel glazed window with views of the surrounding parkland to the south. There is a TV point and a further window to the east elevation and a door gives access to the kitchen.
KITCHEN .
Fitted with floor and wall cabinets with laminated working surfaces incorporating concealed worktop lighting and a one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit with under sink waste disposal unit. The appliances comprise the Neff stainless steel low level oven and the Bosch four place ceramic hob standing beneath a charcoal filter cooker hood. There is a Hotpoint automatic dishwasher and a Zanussi washer/dryer, together with a Samsung fridge/freezer. There are ceramic tiled splash areas and a dormer window to the east elevation.
MASTER BEDROOM SUITE

BEDROOM ONE 4.27m(14'0'') x 3.28m(10'9'')
With a full range of fitted wardrobes to one wall with two mirror fronted doors, shelving and hanging space and a sliding sash panel glazed window to the front elevation. A door leads to:-
BATHROOM EN SUITE 1.78m(5'10'') x 1.78m(5'10'')
Comprising a white suite of panelled bath with mixer tap/shower attachment over, pedestal wash basin and WC. There is a Velux rooflight, mirrored wall cabinet, shaver socket and light.
BEDROOM TWO 4.11m(13'6'') x 2.39m(7'10'')
With twin panel glazed dormer windows to the east elevation and fitted wardrobes with shelving and hanging space, as well as a dressing table with chest of drawers.
BEDROOM THREE 3.12m(10'3'') x 2.51m(8'3'')
Currently used as a study, this room has a panel glazed dormer window to the side elevation and there is a telephone point.
BATHROOM 1.75m(5'9'') x 1.75m(5'9'')
Comprising a white suite of panelled bath with mixer tap/shower attachment over, pedestal wash basin and ceramic tiled dado. There is a mirrored wall cabinet, shaver socket and light and a Velux rooflight.
SEPARATE WC .
With a white suite of low level close coupled WC and bracket wash basin. There is a ceramic tiled dado and Velux rooflight.
ATTIC/STORE 20.07m(65'10'') x 1.73m(5'8'')
Approached by a retractable ladder, the lined attic provides very useful storage space and there is light connected.
BASEMENT .
All of the apartments have access to the basement level where there is a secure storage space.
FLOOR PLAN .

OUTSIDE

COMMUNAL GARDENS .
The communal gardens are a particular feature of the property and largely laid to lawn with well stocked flower and shrub borders and bounded by park railings with a pedestrian gate opening to the parkland beyond where there is a small lake sited directly in front of the hall. The parkland adjoins open farmland with superb views across the Nene Valley to the south.
GARAGE 5.33m(17'6'') x 2.49m(8'2'')
Standing in a block adjacent to the mansion and approached through an electronically operated automatic up and over door and with light and power connected. The garage is number 12.
VIEW .

HOW TO GET THERE .
From Northampton town centre take the A4500 Wellingborough Road through Weston Favell and upon approaching the village of Ecton take the first right into Northampton Road. Proceed into the High Street and take the first left into Church Way. Proceed past the Church to the electronic gates and visitor parking can be found straight in front of the Mansion.

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