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1 Property Description
Two Bedroom Semi-Detached Property with Large Garden For Sale in Crick, Northamptonshire
SUMMARY
A lovely two-bedroom semi-detached home in the heart of Crick, offered with No Upper Chain and set on a generous raised plot with a mature wrap-around garden, front pedestrian access, rear vehicle access and driveway. The house is bright, characterful and well-loved, with two double bedrooms, a large lounge, spacious kitchen/diner, rear porch/utility area, downstairs WC and a large upstairs bathroom. It does need updating, but offers plenty of potential to improve, extend or possibly create a garage/workshop in the garden, subject to the necessary planning permissions.
28 DAY EXPRESS SALE
The property is being sold with vacant possession, and we are looking to sell and complete quickly. We would politely ask that only buyers in a position to proceed apply to purchase this property. If you would like help with a mortgage, solicitor, or general buying advice, please just ask.
This property must be sold.
Just a quick word on our ‘Express Sale’, which we think you’ll find really encouraging as a buyer…
We will be looking to achieve an exchange of contracts within 28 days, subject to the legal process. Steps have been taken using our ‘Express Sale Method’ to help facilitate a quick exchange.
We are looking for a buyer who can proceed quickly with this purchase. The sale pack is ready with the seller’s solicitors, with searches ordered (costs to be paid by the purchaser on completion), and can be sent straight to your solicitor as soon as your offer is accepted.
Don’t worry — we have a team on hand to help make this happen for you.
This isn’t a reflection on the property… just a perfected method that we have now been using for a while to help buyers and sellers move more quickly.
If you have any questions about this, please just ask.
If you are in a position to purchase and would like a more detailed look around, feel free to contact the Campbells team to book your own private viewing appointment.
MORE DETAILS
There are some homes that you walk into and instantly get the sense they have been properly loved over the years, and this lovely home on Bucknills Lane is definitely one of them.
This two-bedroom semi-detached home sits on a lovely raised plot in the heart of Crick, along a quiet village lane but still within easy reach of everything the village has to offer.
It is being offered for sale with no upper chain, and whilst it would now benefit from updating (the property does need some work if you read below), there is something really charming about it. It feels bright, settled and homely, with a mature wrap-around garden that is easily one of its biggest strengths.
Please do take time to look through the photos, floorplan and video before arranging a viewing, as they will help explain the layout, garden and overall opportunity here.
The setting is a big part of the appeal. The house sits slightly above the lane behind a stone wall, with a pedestrian gate and steps leading up into the front garden. It gives the property a lovely sense of privacy from the road and the front garden itself is a really pretty introduction, with lawn, mature hedging, shaped shrubs and planting.
There is front pedestrian access from Bucknills Lane, side access around the house, and rear vehicle access with a driveway. That combination is particularly useful because it gives the garden much more flexibility than you would normally expect.
The garden wraps around the house and feels mature, generous and well established. There are lawned areas, planted borders, shaped hedging, mature shrubs, a greenhouse and a large shed. It has clearly been a well-loved garden over the years.
Inside, the front door opens into the hallway which leads to the lounge. This is a good size and much larger than you might expect from first glance. There is plenty of space here for sofas, storage and even a small dining or reading area if wanted. It is a bright room too, with windows to the front and rear, so you get light coming through from both directions. The fireplace is the focal point of the room.
Across the hallway is the kitchen/diner, and this is another room with a really nice feel. It is a generous size, measuring approximately 15’3” x 11’1”, with enough space for a proper dining table as well as the fitted kitchen units. There are windows on multiple sides, so again it feels naturally light, and there is another fireplace which adds to the character of the room.
The current central heating system runs from the back boiler connected to the open fire, although we have been informed this does not currently work. This is something any buyer will need to factor into their plans, but it also gives the opportunity to modernise the heating system as part of any wider works, with an electric boiler being one possible route to explore.
The kitchen itself is not modern (but so lovely,) it is perfectly clear how useful the space could be. Whether someone wanted to refresh what is already there or redesign the whole room over time, the proportions are excellent and the garden outlook on all sides makes it a very pleasant everyday room.
To the rear is a porch/utility area, which is a really useful addition. It has windows looking out over the garden, space for laundry appliances, and a door leading directly outside. For village life, gardening, muddy boots, dogs or children, this kind of space is always more useful than people first realise.
There is also a downstairs WC, which sits between the lounge and kitchen/diner, adding some day-to-day practicality to the ground floor layout.
Upstairs, there are two double bedrooms and a large family bathroom.
Bedroom one is a really good size, measuring approximately 15’3” x 11’1”, and runs across one side of the first floor. It has a large window to the side of the house and plenty of space for wardrobes and bedroom furniture. With the raised position of the house and garden around it, it feels nicely private.
Bedroom two is also a comfortable double, measuring approximately 13’6” x 7’10”. This room does have a visible patch on the wall beneath the window. We understand this is dry and believe it may have been caused by a previous leaking gutter rather than necessarily being an ongoing damp issue, but of course buyers should satisfy themselves on this as part of their checks.
The bathroom is larger than many you would find in a two-bedroom home, measuring approximately 10’ x 7’2”. It currently includes a bath with shower attachment, WC and wash basin, and again offers scope for somebody to update in their own time.
Subject to the necessary planning permissions, there may also be scope to extend the property, or potentially create a garage, workshop or studio within the garden. Nothing should be assumed, but the size of the plot and the existing rear access certainly make it worth exploring for the right buyer.
This is not a house for someone looking for a pristine, newly finished home. It is a house for someone who can see potential, appreciates a good plot, and wants a proper village home they can improve over time.
The location is excellent too. Bucknills Lane is a quiet road within the village centre, meaning you are close to the heart of Crick without feeling as though you are in the middle of everything.
Crick is a sought-after village with a vibrant community spirit which stages many popular events, including an annual Scarecrow Festival and the Crick Boat Show (also held annually.) It’s the ideal village for families.
It offers the perfect village lifestyle with its many walks right on your doorstep, including Crack’s Hill, Millennium Wood, and, of course, the beautiful Grand Union Canal.
You also have a local Co-op, Post Office, and a choice of three pubs (The Wheatsheaf, Royal Oak, and The Red Lion – all within walking distance.) Also, there is the Ex-Servicemen’s Club (Crick Club,) which is a great place to have a drink.
Pickle and Pie (which is quite literally around the corner,) the local Deli, does a fantastic range of breakfasts and lunches to eat in or take away – perfect if you’re working from home and want to nip somewhere for a coffee and a sandwich (their Scotch eggs are amazing, too, by the way!)
Crick also has many activity groups for the family, including Cubs and Scouts, football, cricket, cycling, and a local history group.
A lot of families move into Crick because it is a family-friendly village, and the surrounding schools are a huge attraction. Crick Primary School is a short, safe walk away, and there are many secondary schools within a few miles.
Most children of secondary age in the village attend Guilsborough School; however, the two highly regarded grammar schools, Lawrence Sheriff and Rugby High, are accessible through the Eleven-Plus examination. There are further state-funded alternatives, including Ashlawn in Hillmorton and the new secondary school at Houlton, to say nothing of the world-famous fee-paying Rugby School.
Crick is served by an excellent road network, being located within a couple of miles of Junction 18 on the M1 and only a few miles further from the M6 and the A14. Stations at Rugby and Long Buckby are both approximately seven miles away; they offer first-rate rail links to London and Birmingham.
TENURE: Freehold
COUNCIL TAX BAND: C
EPC: TBC
The approximate measurements for this property are as follows:
GROUND FLOOR
KITCHEN / DINER
4.65m x 3.38m (15′ 3″ x 11′ 1″)
LOUNGE
4.65m x 4.12m (15′ 3″ x 13′ 6″)
PORCH
2.46m x 1.51m (8′ 1″ x 4′ 11″)
FIRST FLOOR
BEDROOM ONE
4.64m x 3.38m (15′ 3″ x 11′ 1″)
BEDROOM TWO
4.12m x 2.38m (13′ 6″ x 7′ 10″)
BATHROOM
3.06m x 2.18m (10′ 0″ x 7′ 2″)
Property Features
- Two Bedroom Semi-Detached Home
- Offered with No Upper Chain / 28 Day Express Sale Available
- Large Wrap-Around Garden Plot
- Rear Vehicle Access and Driveway
- Village Centre Location in Crick
- Potential to Extend Subject To Planning
- Workshop or Garage Potential Subject to Planning
- Plenty of Scope for Improvements
- Spacious Kitchen/Diner and Lounge
- Two Good Size Double Bedrooms
Floor Plans
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