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AN ATTRACTIVE VICTORIAN FOUR BEDROOMED DETACHED HOUSE LYING ON THE EDGE OF THIS POPULAR VILLAGEThis attractive Victorian house enjoys a prominent position at the start of the High Street and offers well proportioned accommodation over two floors. Under the custodianship of the current owners the house has been sympathetically upgraded and modernised yet retains all the period charm with original fireplaces, including ornate coving and ceiling roses, together with sash windows. A particular feature of The Hollies is the open plan living space created to the rear by the addition of an orangery overlooking the attractive west facing walled rear garden. As with all individual properties a viewing will be essential to fully appreciate all on offer. GROUND FLOORA tiled path leads up to the part glazed front door opening into the reception hall with wooden staircase gently rising to the first floor galleried landing. Running along the front of the house and overlooking the High Street are the two principal reception rooms, both having fireplaces with one housing a real fire and the other a gas fire. Either side of the fireplace in the sitting room are fitted mahogany cupboards with display shelving above. An inner hall runs through the middle of the house providing access to cloakroom, fitted utility room with plumbing for washing machine and dryer and a door revealing steps down to the dry and well-ventilated cellar.To the rear of the house is the dining room with glazed French doors opening onto the drive and a door leads through to the stunning split-level kitchen which opens into the orangery providing informal dining and seating area overlooking the rear garden.Pride of place in the kitchen is the green two oven gas fire AGA with adjoining electric companion with four ring gas hob. The bespoke Shaker kitchen units run along two walls with granite work surfaces and inset enamel butler sink. Integrated appliances include Indesit fridge and Belling dishwasher and there is a matching island unit with useful array of fitted cupboards. In the corner of the kitchen is a very useful and deep walk-in pantry with fitted shelving and recesses for housing an additional fridge and freezer. The orangery enjoys wonderful views over the west facing walled garden with direct access onto paved terrace. FIRST FLOORThe stairs rise up to a split level landing with cloakroom off and the front part is galleried serving the two main bedrooms with the principal one benefitting from an en suite bathroom with shower above the bath. The two remaining double rooms lie to the rear of the house accessed via inner landing with fitted bookcase and both are served by recently upgraded family shower room. GARDEN AND GROUNDSA mature holly hedge defines the front boundary which is divided by a central path leading to the front door. The main gravel drive lies on the northern side and is L shaped providing off road parking for up to six vehicles and benefits from a valid planning consent for the erection of a timber garage in the top corner. The main garden lies to the rear close behind mature brick walling and gently rises up to the west. The lawn is edged by mature well stocked herbaceous borders and running along the rear of the property is a paved seating and entertaining terrace. Situated within the garden are two timber garden sheds. LOCATIONScaldwell is an unspoilt north Northamptonshire village nestling amidst undulating countryside providing a playground for riding, walking and running enthusiasts. The village has a church, and lottery funded playing field with tennis courts available for villagers to use along with village club and active village hall. Nearby Brixworth offers local shopping facilities including primary school and doctors surgery whilst the attractive market town of Market Harborough, Northampton and Kettering provide more extensive shopping and leisure facilities. Sporting amenities locally include golf at Church Brampton with sailing and fishing at Pitsford and Hollowell reservoirs.PROPERTY INFORMATIONServices: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are connected. Gas fired central heating to radiators. Kingspan pressurised hot water cylinder. Broadband: Gigaclear fibre broadband is available in the village. Local: Authority: West Northamptonshire Council. Tel. Outgoings: Council Tax Band G£3,771.29 for the year 2024/2025 EPC Rating: FTenure: FreeholdViewings: Strictly by appointment with Jackson-Stops Tel.