2 bed cottage for sale

The Archway Wellingborough Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN3

No onward chain - Tucked away within a delightful mews of just four properties, this characterful Grade II listed 2 double bedroom cottage offers a rare opportunity to live in one of Northampton's Parks most picturesque settings. It is brimming with charm, the ground floor features two inviting reception rooms and a refitted well appointed kitchen. The private garden is perfect for entertaining and family gatherings.

On the first floor, you'll find two spacious double bedrooms and a bathroom, offering comfortable living space. A cupboard on the landing houses a new boiler, fitted December 2025.

The property is accessed via a secure gated communal courtyard, enhancing its sense of privacy and exclusivity. To the rear, you'll find an enclosed private lawned garden that directly backs onto Abington Park, providing beautiful views of the treelined park. Additionally, there are three outbuildings for storage, adding functional space for your outdoor needs, these could potentially be converted into one. Benefitting from a new boiler, fitted December 2025.

A truly unique property offering period charm, park side living and a wonderful sense of community in the heart of Abington.

Abington is a very popular and sought after area of Northampton. The property backs onto Abington Park and offers large open green space with lakes, cafe, museum and aviary. Close to the town centre too, there is an array of shops, bars, restaurants all close by. Northampton Racecourse is also within easy reach. Local transport are excellent, and Northampton Station provides mainline services to London Euston and Birmingham New Street. All major road links can easily be accessed from Abington.

Material Information

Mains supply for Electricity

Mains supply for Water and Sewage

Heating: Gas fired central heating (new boiler Dec 2025)

Broadband: 1800 mbps (as per Sprift Report)*

Mobile Coverage: Variable depending on provider (as per Sprift Report)*

Tenure Type: Freehold

Council Tax Band: C

Construction Type: Brick and tile

Parking: On street

Building Safety: No known issues

Listed Property: Grade IIRestrictions: None declared by seller

Flooded in Last 5 Years: No

Sources of Risk: None known

Flood Defences: None known

Planning Permission/Development Proposals: No

Entrance Location: Ground floor

Accessibility Measures: None

Located on a Coalfield: No

Other Mining Related Activities: No

Sprift report available from agent

Entrance Hall

1.9m x 0.74m - 6'3” x 2'5”
Enter the property via a solid front door into the hallway with doors leading into both reception rooms.

Sitting Room

4.07m x 4m - 13'4” x 13'1”
Spacious sitting room with a focal point fireplace fitted with a log burner and oak mantel with hearth. Window to the front aspect and staircase leading to the first floor.

Dining Room

4.11m x 3.09m - 13'6” x 10'2”
A versatile second reception room, currently used for dining with window to the front aspect and door leading into the kitchen.

Kitchen

3.86m x 2.08m - 12'8” x 6'10”
The kitchen is well appointed with a range of matching wall and base units, worktops and integrated single electric oven, ceramic hob, extractor and composite sink. Space for fridge/freezer and washing machine. Twin windows to the front and side aspects. Tiled flooring.

First Floor Landing

1.87m x 1.18m - 6'2” x 3'10”
Stairs rising from the sitting room to the first floor with doors leading to both double bedrooms, bathroom and two useful storage cupboards. Window to the front aspect.

Bedroom 1

4.16m x 4m - 13'8” x 13'1”
Spacious double bedroom with window to the rear aspect.

Bedroom 2

3.32m x 2.36m - 10'11” x 7'9”
Double sized bedroom with window to the rear aspect.

Bathroom

2.22m x 1.69m - 7'3” x 5'7”
Fitted with a white suite comprising of bath with shower over, low level w/c and hand wash basin. Window to the front aspect.

Garden

Externally, you'll find an enclosed private lawned garden that directly backs onto Abington Park, providing beautiful views of the treelined park. Additionally, there are three outbuildings for storage, adding functional space for your outdoor needs, these could potentially be converted into one.