Our Favourite Homes For Sale In October
We’ve chosen five properties from our current selection that offer very different possibilities. There’s a substantial family home with countryside views, a village cottage with an unusual amount of potential, a bungalow ready for a new lease of life, a modern detached home and a cottage right beside the Grand Union Canal.
October is a lovely time of year to be looking at houses.
The gardens are changing colour, the evenings are getting shorter, and suddenly things like a cosy sitting room, a good kitchen and somewhere to enjoy the autumn sunshine start to feel even more important.
We’ve chosen five properties from our current selection that offer very different possibilities. There’s a substantial family home with countryside views, a village cottage with an unusual amount of potential, a bungalow ready for a new lease of life, a modern detached home and a cottage right beside the Grand Union Canal.
Here’s what caught our attention this October.
Hall Close, Naseby
There’s a lot to like about this substantial five-bedroom detached home in Naseby, but the position is probably what makes it particularly special.
Set on a corner plot in a quiet cul-de-sac, the property enjoys lovely open countryside views to the rear, with no neighbouring properties overlooking the garden.
Inside, there’s plenty of space for family life, including two reception rooms, a separate study and a generous kitchen diner. The flexible layout would work equally well for growing families or anyone needing space to work from home.
With gardens wrapping around the house, gated parking, a detached double garage and no upper chain, this is a really well-rounded village home.
Sutton Street, Flore
This four-bedroom cottage in Flore offers something you rarely find in a village property — a huge amount of additional space and the opportunity to do something really interesting with it.
The cottage itself has traditional features, two reception rooms, a generous main bedroom and an enclosed rear garden.
But the real talking point is the adjoining former shop, measuring approximately 45 feet in length, which could potentially be incorporated into the house or adapted for another use, subject to the necessary permissions.
With around 2,406 sq. ft. overall, including the garage, this is an unusual opportunity for someone looking to create a home around their own requirements.
Fernlea, Little Preston
Fernlea is a property for someone who can see beyond what is there today.
This three-bedroom detached bungalow sits on a generous plot in the peaceful hamlet of Little Preston and offers around 1,000 sq. ft. of accommodation, excluding the garage.
It needs modernising, and the gardens require attention, but the space, position and possibilities make it particularly interesting.
With several reception areas, gardens wrapping around the property, driveway parking and a large detached double garage, there is plenty to work with. There may also be scope to extend, subject to the necessary permissions.
For buyers looking for a renovation project in a sought-after rural setting, Fernlea is certainly worth investigating.
Wenlock Way, Monksmoor, Daventry
This modern three-bedroom detached home is a great example of how newer properties can offer genuinely practical family accommodation.
Built in 2023, the house has three proper double bedrooms, a bright dual-aspect lounge and a particularly well-designed kitchen diner that has been improved to provide additional worktop and storage space.
French doors lead out to the garden and covered patio, while the main bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes and an ensuite shower room.
The location is another big attraction, with Monksmoor Park, Daventry Country Park and canal walks all close by.
Modern, well proportioned and in a really convenient setting.
New Bridge, Long Buckby Wharf
For something completely different, this charming canalside cottage is well worth exploring.
Positioned beside the Grand Union Canal, it enjoys water views to the front and open countryside to the rear, with the towpath quite literally on the doorstep.
Inside, there is plenty of traditional character, including exposed beams, a large stone fireplace and wood-burning stove. The flexible ground-floor layout provides additional options for a bedroom, dining room or study.
Outside, the generous garden makes the most of the countryside setting, while nearby canal walks and waterside pubs add to the appeal.
There are a few practical considerations with canalside living, including pedestrian access to the property, but for someone who enjoys being beside the water, this could be a wonderful place to call home.
And Finally…
Here’s something we often notice when showing people around properties.
The feature that makes someone fall in love with a home is not always the one you would expect.
A buyer might arrive because they need five bedrooms, only to discover that it is the countryside view they cannot stop talking about. Someone looking for a straightforward cottage might suddenly start imagining what they could do with an adjoining former shop.
And sometimes, a property that needs quite a bit of work offers more excitement than one where everything has already been done.
That’s why photographs and floorplans are only part of the story.
These five homes are all worth exploring for different reasons, and their individual property pages contain plenty more information, photographs and video tours to help you decide whether any deserve a place on your viewing list.
Happy house hunting!
