4 bed detached house for sale

Rosemary Cottage, West Street, Welford NN6

Four Bedroom Detached Character Property With Several Workshops/Outbuildings For Sale In Welford

Four Bedroom Detached Character Property With Several Workshops/Outbuildings For Sale in Welford, Northamptonshire

You have the opportunity here to buy a piece of Welford history.

Are you searching for a unique property that allows you to put your own stamp on it? Look no further! This splendid four bedroom detached character property, located in the heart of Welford, Northamptonshire, is awaiting its transformation into a stunning family home.

Before we get to the wonderful history and opportunity this home possesses however, we ask that you please read the serious bit first...

This Property Must Be Sold – £425,000 is a guide price, not an asking price.

It really is up to you to decide what you would like to pay for this property.

We will be opening the property up on Saturday 27th July, for internal viewing. This is to allow people plenty of time to ask any questions they have about the property and to do any research they need to do before attending and will also allow viewers to make a more informed decision when they offer.

Please read the information below before making a viewing appointment.

We would politely ask that only buyers in a position to buy may apply.

We will explain the price guide process and answer any questions or concerns you might have.

Our mortgage and legal experts are on hand too, to answer any questions about finance and the legal process.

If you have any questions at all, please just call and ask – there is always one of our property experts available to talk to.

Please take the time to look at the condition and layout of the property before you book a viewing – plenty of pictures plus a video.

Have a good look at the internal photographs because whilst the property is marketed at an attractive guide price, you really must appreciate the work that needs to be done.

A great opportunity however, for someone to buy an attractively priced property in the sought-after village of Welford, as an investment or create your very own new home.

We are looking for a buyer who can proceed and purchase quickly, so this property is not left vacant.

The ‘sale pack’ is ready and will be forwarded to your solicitor, to check and advise, just as soon as your offer is accepted.

All you need to do is make sure your funding is in place.

We will be encouraging exchange of contracts within 28 days, with completion no later than 14 days after.

Don’t worry, we have a team who will be on hand to help make this happen for you.

If you have any questions about this, please just ask.

If you can purchase and you would like a more detailed look around, then feel free to contact the sales team and they will book you in your very own private viewing appointment.

Right, enough of the serious stuff, here is a history and description of the property itself as well as further information about the village. We are looking forward to hearing what you would like to visualise and create:

As we said above...you have the opportunity here to buy a piece of Welford history.

Part of Rosemary Cottage dates from the 1770s - the date is built into the brickwork on the front gable. This part of the house was once part of a thatched terrace. It is thought the land registration goes back to at least 1731.

Rosemary Cottage extends back from West Street. The story goes that another room (ground floor and upstairs) was added every generation.

Previous owners built a stable, garage and outbuildings with a cob wall in the garden. At one time, the local hunt rode down the drive alongside the cottage.

In the mid 20th century, a builder lived in the house and ran his business from the outbuildings and workshops. The builder then sold it in 1972 to Cliff and Phyllis, who lived in Rosemary Cottage for more than 50 years.

They inherited many items from the builder, including a Victorian harmonium from a local chapel, which their children enjoyed playing.

Phyllis and Cliff created vegetable plots and a fruit garden, which kept them supplied for much of the year.

They remodelled part of the house in the 1970s, creating a new entrance and conservatory.
Cliff and Phyllis’ family have many fond memories of this wonderful home including: Cliff running a studio pottery from Rosemary Cottage from the 1980s and Phyllis administering Welford Village Hall from an office in the house.

Part of the first floor workshop housed an intricate model railway.

The family played badminton and boules on the lawn in the private, enclosed garden. Phyllis and Cliff also played table tennis and practiced ballroom dancing in the garage. It is thought they installed the first solar panels in Welford on the house roof.

This four bedroom character property offers ample living space and is ready for renovation. With a large driveway, double garage, and a beautiful location backing onto open fields, this property is a dream waiting to be realised.

The plot is approximately 1/5 of an acre and the accommodation itself is approximately 1500 sq. Ft which could comfortably be doubled using the outbuildings that could be converted allowing even more room for customisation and personalisation (subject to the right planning and building regulations.)

The property is not listed.

Although major renovation is required, this house offers an exceptional opportunity for those with vision. Imagine the satisfaction of restoring this historical gem and creating your dream living space amidst the lovely village of Welford.

The large driveway and double garage offer ample parking space. You'll also find an enclosed mature garden with double-gated access, providing privacy and security.

Step inside, and you'll discover three generously-sized reception rooms and a kitchen/breakfast room. Of course, once renovated, you can decide on the layout. Upstairs, the property features four sizeable bedrooms and a family bathroom.

As you can see from the floorplan however, if you did decide to take full advantage of the outbuildings then the upstairs bedrooms could really be something quite incredible. At least one bedroom certainly needs to take advantage of the fields at the back, don’t you think?

Village Life...

The lovely character cottage is located on West Street in the popular Northamptonshire village of Welford.

Welford is close to the Leicestershire and Northamptonshire border. The village has plenty to offer, including a local Post Office/shop, primary school, garage, public houses, a parish church and, a chapel, there is also a petrol station with convenience store; village hall and community centre.

Families are well catered for within the village, with a pre-school and primary school. There is also a large playing field and sports field, to save mum and dad's taxis; there is also a fairly regular, village bus service.

The village has a very active community and, there are many events throughout the year. Uniquely the village also has its own arm of the passing canal with a Marina too.

The village is also surrounded by the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside, perfect for those that enjoy the great outdoors, and scenic walks.

Neighbouring centres include, Market Harborough (8 miles) and, Lutterworth (approx. 9 miles, ) Rugby (approx. 10 miles, ) Daventry (14.9 Miles), Northampton (approx. 15 miles) and, Leicester (approx. 17 miles.) The village is also located for easy access to Junction 19 of the M1, and the A14. There are mainline rail services to London from Rugby and Market Harborough.

Don't miss this remarkable opportunity to breathe new life into a historic property in a beautiful location. Call us today to find out more.

Tenure Freehold
council tax band E
EPC F

The measurements for this property are as follows:
Ground floor

sitting room

3.82m x 3.78m (12' 6" x 12' 5")
Lounge

5.63m x 3.01m (18' 5" x 9' 10")
Dining room

4.57m x 2.67m (15' 0” x 8' 9")
Rear porch

4.17m x 1.31m (13' 8" x 4' 4")
Kitchen/breakfast room

4.57m x 3.27m (15' 0” x 10' 9")
Double garage

6.96m (22'10") x 3.67m (12'1")
Workshop

5.51m x 3.70m (18' 1" x 12' 2")
Store

2.95m x 2.61m (9' 8" x 8' 7")
Out building

7.94m x 3.12m (26' 1" x 10' 3")
Out building

2.43m x 1.43m (8' 0” x 4' 8")
Out building

10.27m x 2.08m (33' 8" x 6' 10")
Out building

4.75m x 2.43m (15' 7" x 8' 0”)
Outbuilding with mezzanine

3.76m x 3.69m (12' 4" x 12' 1")
First floor

bedroom one

3.84m x 3.81m (12' 7" x 12' 6")
Bedroom two

3.74m x 3.64m (12' 3" x 11' 11")
Bedroom three

3.51m x 2.69m (11' 6" x 8' 10")
Bedroom four

3.05m x 2.35m (10' 0” x 7' 9")
Bathroom

2.45m x 2.19m (8' 0” x 7' 2")
Workshop

3.67m x 3.31m (12' 1" x 10' 10")
Workshop

9.26m x 3.67m (30' 5" x 12' 1")