Summary - 9 THE DRIVE NORTHAMPTON NN1 4RY
5 bed 2 bath Detached
Spacious period home with heated pool and detached double garage.
Five bedrooms and four reception rooms, approx 3,300 sq ft
A substantial five-bedroom Victorian villa offering approximately 3,300 sq ft of family living across multiple reception rooms and an extensive basement. Original features are abundant — high corniced ceilings, sliding sash and leaded windows, mosaic tiled floor, open fireplaces and the original staircase — giving the house strong period character and versatile living space for family life.
The heart of the home is an extended kitchen/breakfast room with a vaulted glazed ceiling and bi-fold doors to the rear terrace. The large walled garden includes a sunken heated swimming pool (Fast Lane Endless pool attachment) and a detached double garage with loft above. Practical systems include twin gas boilers, mains services, double glazing installed since 2002 and generous off-street parking.
Notable negatives are straightforward: the property is a solid brick Victorian build with little or no wall insulation (as originally constructed), and the house will benefit from modernisation and energy-efficiency improvements. Council Tax is band G and described as quite expensive. The local area statistics show higher crime and area deprivation indicators, which should be considered alongside the property’s many strengths.
This villa suits an established family seeking space, character and outdoor leisure, or a buyer willing to invest in sympathetic upgrading to improve comfort and running costs. The combination of original detail, floor area and the pool make this a rare, large-period family home close to local schools and amenities.
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