New Bridge, Long Buckby Wharf

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• Three bedroom Georgian cottage
• Charming period features but with all the mod-cons
• Peaceful location with rolling countryside views and canal views from most rooms
• Modern Howdens kitchen with skylights
• No Upper Chain, quick purchase available (subject to legals)
• Private and sizeable wildlife-rich garden
• Walking distance to two marinas with moorings

Please read the details below and watch the property video above before making an enquiry as it does explain more about the property that you may find useful - thank you.

Living right on the canal towpath is a countryside idyll for many, for those who use the canals for work or leisure or those who would like an unusual second home, it's ideal, and certainly there are lots of advantages - it's very peaceful, especially in the winter months. [I checked with the owner and despite the relative proximity of some major roads, she does not experience any intrusive road noise.] There is lots of wildlife on and around the canal. There is very little light pollution so its perfect for stargazers and, living in a conservation area, there will be no 'monstrous carbuncles' built near you.

If you like to walk, then just step outside your front door and you can enjoy a picturesque towpath walk in either direction. Turn left and you can walk to Whilton Marina where you can find moorings or turn right and walk to the moorings at Weltonfield Marina and the canalside pub, The New Inn, where you can enjoy a drink or meal while watching narrow boaters negotiate the locks. All that said, living right on the towpath is not for everyone, as there is no direct access by vehicle to your front or back door, however there is parking available over the bridge.

This beautiful, Georgian cottage was built around same time as this part of the Grand Union Canal which was constructed in 1820 and, as with the neighbouring cottages, was intended to house canal workers and lock keepers. Although there are many original period features retained in the cottage, the current owners (and previous owners) have sympathetically updated the property to include all the usual conveniences required for modern living, without losing any of its charm.

The property can be accessed either directly from the towpath, via the front porch or from the rear access footpath via the modern conservatory, which is a delightfully bright room even on the dullest of days. From the conservatory via a stable door (every cottage should have one!) you enter the superb kitchen. The Howdens built kitchen was installed only a few years ago and features wall and floor fitted units on two sides of the room. Two Velux skylights let loads of light in and two picture windows overlook the meadows beyond the path, a lovely view whilst you are washing up. There is a superb electric range cooker that will stay with the kitchen. At the end of the kitchen is a refurbished part-tiled shower room with a large double walk-in shower.

The kitchen opens up, half way down one wall into a spacious dining room located at the front of the house. The most striking feature of which is the most amazing, original Boatman's Range multi-fuel fireplace. It's a constant but beautiful reminder of the history of this property and the people who lived and worked on the canals in days gone by. From this dining room you can access the lovely lounge, which also features an original cast iron working fireplace.

Also, from the dining room you can access the ground floor main bedroom. This is a charming room with a view directly over the canal from your bed. There is plenty of room for a king sized bed plus other bedroom furniture and there is a convenient en-suite bathroom. This bedroom also features an original decorative Gothic-arched window with stained-glass panels, for extra charm! Another interesting opportunity with this bedroom is that it would make a good annexe (with a few additions) for a family member, or even a room for an Airbnb.

Modern and efficient 'high heat retention' electric radiators heat the property which, along with the updated electric system were newly installed in the last couple of years. The heating system can be controlled remotely and even from a mobile device. 

A staircase leads up from the dining room to the landing, from which, you will find two further pretty double bedrooms. Bedroom two currently houses a bunkbed but as the Velux skylight lets in lots of light, it makes for an ideal office over looking the canal too. Bedroom three has yet another original cast iron fire place and enjoys beautiful views down the towpath and canal. There is also a Velux skylight in this bedroom, so all of the bedrooms in this cottage are light and bright and have great views of the canal. Also off the landing is the airing cupboard, housing the hot water tank, with plenty of storage in front of that. 

As you can see from the photographs of the front of the property, there is a small block paved area of front garden which is surrounded by a brick built wall, ideal for a cottage herb garden. To one side of the cottage, in front of the conservatory is a delightful tiled patio area for dining alfresco or just sitting underneath the climbing plants and enjoying a cuppa and a good book. From the conservatory rear door is the private shared footpath, with only one property beyond this cottage this footpath has only occasional usage and is only used by the residents.

Only a few feet away from this cottage's rear door is a gate to the most enchanting garden belonging to the cottage. There is a shed and larger workshop, both with electricity. So a fantastic opportunity here if you wanted to add a log cabin or small annexe in the garden. There are beautiful country views beyond the end of the garden and the garden itself is a wildlife haven, with flower beds, mature trees, hedging and a small pond.

Also at the rear of the property is a brick built coal shed, which is great for storage of fuel for the Boatman's Range. The coal-boat still operates on the canal and will deliver your coal by boat if required. Nice to know some old traditions remain! 

The hamlet of Long Buckby Wharf lies approximately two miles from the larger village of Long Buckby. The part of Long Buckby Wharf where this cottage is located is accessed from the A5 and then down a private access road, only used by the residents of the hamlet. You can find out more about the access by watching the virtual tour on this page. Access to other major commuter routes such as the M1, M6 and A45 are close by, as is Long Buckby Rail station, with direct services to Euston, London and Birmingham.

Long Buckby is a highly desirable place to live, boasting numerous shops, restaurants, takeaways, a doctors’ surgery, a dentist, vets and much more. The area offers pocket parks, sports clubs, three churches, and a library, along with an infants' school, a junior school, and proximity to Guilsborough Academy, known for its outstanding education. Don't miss the opportunity to own this delightful period home, with its immaculate condition, spacious layout, and charming character features.

To arrange a viewing please contact the agent Jamie Campbell, or better still, call him on 01327 878926.