Naseby Lodge

Northampton 14 miles (HST to London Euston)
Market Harborough 7 miles (HST to London St Pancras)
Kettering 17 miles (HST to London St Pancras)
A14 (A1/M1/M6 link road) 2.5 miles
All distances approximate)

Situation

Naseby is a picturesque village set in attractive undulating North Northamptonshire countryside. Rich in history, the village is best known as the field famous for the Battle of Naseby, 1645, which resulted in the defeat of the King and Oliver Cromwell’s accession to power.
The A14 link road is less than three miles distant, offering good motorway connections to the M1 and M6 to the West and the A1 to the East. Air travel is available at East Midlands Airport, Birmingham, Stansted and Luton, all of which are accessible via the excellent motorway connections within easy reach: the A14 link road is under three miles distant, offering good motorway connections to the M1 and M6 to the West and the A1 to the East. Schooling in the area is excellent, with many well-known preparatory schools including Maidwell Hall, Spratton Hall, Bilton Grange and Pitsford nearby. The well-known public schools of Rugby, Uppingham, Oakham and Oundle are within a reasonable drive, with senior schooling also available in Leicester, Northampton and Wellingborough, all of which are a short distance away.

The Property

Discretely sited at the end of an extensive tree-lined driveway, Naseby Lodge is surrounded by grassland, and enjoying wide open vistas from the majority of the primary accommodation. With a sweeping copper roof, the rendered exterior and curving oak beams inside create a most striking profile.

Internally, the property is finished to a high specification, with large picture windows framing stunning views of the surrounding landscape, folding glazed walls to the rear elevation with underfloor heating throughout from a ‘ground source’ heat pump, integrated Sonos system, programmable lighting, and interiors finished with a considerable flair.

GROUND FLOOR

At the heart of the house, a double height reception hall, with a limestone and glass dividing staircase draws the eye up to the high vaulted ceiling bounded by curved laminated oak beams. Light is a particular feature, with large picture windows on the front elevation, and the reception rooms to the rear having glazed sliding doors, from where the open plan kitchen, breakfast room and sitting room all enjoy a South and Easterly view over the extensive gardens beyond. Fitted to a high standard, the bespoke kitchen includes all of the appliances expected in a house of this stature, including an Everhot Range, separate oven and induction hob, both an integrated and ‘walk in’ fridge, extensive central island, range of larder cupboards and further storage. The kitchen adjoins the breakfasting area, which in turn is separated from the sitting room by a double-sided fireplace. The dining room adjoins the kitchen, with a ’jib’ door. The drawing room to the front of the house has a traditional feel, with a large open fireplace to one wall, and sliding doors to two elevations that open out onto the terrace and formal gardens beyond. The garden room has a double height vaulted ceiling with fully glazed walls, separated by sliding glazed doors from the reception hall. A generous study is off the hall, and sits next to an excellent walk in china cupboard with its own basin. There is a cloakroom next door. In addition the ground floor has a utility wing includes a 400kg lift, laundry, utility/boot room, downstairs showering facilities, wine ‘cellar’ and a plant room.

THE FIRST FLOOR

The principal suite, set to the South East corner of this magnificent home, takes up a large portion of the rear of the house, with a substantial bedroom, bathroom, private balcony and dressing room that also serves as a secondary bedroom to the suite.

Elsewhere, there are three guest bedrooms with private bathrooms, all finished to a very high standard, one of which has a private balcony. There are a further three bedrooms and two bath/shower rooms. In all, seven/eight bedrooms and six bathrooms. Accessed via a separate staircase from the rear hall is a further bedroom or first floor sitting room/playroom, of an excellent size, situated over the double garage.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS

The property is approached via a 150 yard long tree lined driveway terminating at a parking area with space for multiple cars to the front of the house. The drive continues to the left, wrapping around the rear of the barns to a large hardstanding and yard. The main house has extensive landscaped gardens primarily set to the South and West, a terrace to two elevations and a ha-ha to the East opening onto extensive and uninterrupted views towards Cottesbrooke Park. Set off the rear hall is a pretty kitchen garden with greenhouse. A gateway leads to a sheltered courtyard and covered swimming pool, before continuing to an excellent party barn with showering and changing facilities, perfect for entertaining guests. A third terrace is found through double doors, overlooking the pastureland and panoramic views beyond.

COTTAGE EAST

A single storey conversion principally of red brick set under a red tile roof. Cottage East comprises, sitting room with log burner and open to kitchen, French doors out onto a private courtyard garden, two bedrooms and a bathroom.

COTTAGE WEST

An attractive conversion of the former cart shed, principally brick under tile. Comprising, well equipped kitchen/dining room, sitting room with inset log burner, downstairs shower room, three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a garage.

THE BARNS AND OUTBUILDINGS

The main house has a large double garage with storage room off, and a further single garage and storeroom is attached to but not accessible from Cottage West. Off the rear driveway is a large and well maintained four bay open fronted barn, in a separate barn adjoining six Monarch boxes, a tack room, workshop with storage room over, tool shed, and well sized covered storage barn. Off the rear yard is a substantial solar array of 195 panels, which is adjacent to a well maintained manège or riding school.

THE LAND AND WOODLAND

Mostly laid to pasture and interspersed with blocks of amenity woodland, the whole occupies an outstanding location to the South, East and North of Naseby Lodge. It is well fenced with a mixture of post and rail and post and wire fencing, there is a pond and the land is let on an annual grazing agreement. In total, Naseby Lodge sits within approximately 34 acres.

General Remarks and Special Conditions of Sale

METHOD OF SALE
The property is being offered as a whole.

TENURE AND POSSESSION
The freehold is being offered for sale subject to various tenancies and occupations.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
West Northamptonshire Council Tel:

COUNCIL TAX
Property Council Tax Band
Naseby Lodge H
Cottage East B
Cottage West C

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
Any of those items contained and described in these sales particulars are included in the sale and the vendors give no warrant of condition or serviceability. The right is reserved to remove all other items not specifically described prior to completion of the sale.
Certain items within the cottages may be owned by the tenants and once again, are excluded from the sale.

SPORTING, TIMBER AND MINERAL RIGHTS
In so far as they are owned by the vendors, rights of sporting, timber and mineral are included within the sale.

SINGLE PAYMENT SCHEME
Most of the land has been registered with the Rural Payments Agency for the Basic Payments Scheme, however, no entitlements will be transferred as part of the sale.

PLANS, AREAS AND SCHEDULES
The plans and associated acreages have been prepared for illustrative purposes and their accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

SERVICES
None of the services have been tested by the agents.
The property is connected to mains electricity, private water, and private drainage. Heating is by way of Ground Source Heat Pump.

SOLAR ARRAY
The Solar Array of 195 panels is owned, and an agreement is in place with British Gas at the date of this brochure.

RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS, WAY LEAVES
The property will be sold subject to the benefits all existing rights, both public and private including rights of way, supply of drainage, water abstraction, electricity supplies and other rights, covenants, restrictions and obligations, quasi-easements and all wayleaves, whether referred to or not. It may be necessary for rights and reservations to be made to be provide services, access and maintenance to the properties if the estate is not sold as a whole.

VAT
Any guide prices quoted or discussed are exclusive of VAT. In the event of a sale of the estate or any part if it, or any right attached to it of it becoming a chargeable supply for the purpose of VAT, such tax will be paid in addition to the purchase price.

DIRECTIONS
From Market Harborough, take the Farndon Road towards East Farndon and Clipston, continuing on this road until reaching Naseby village. Continue past the church and war memorial, turning left onto Nutcote and taking the next right, signposted Thornby. After approximately half a mile, Naseby Lodge will be found on the left hand side, denoted by a name plate at the entrance to the drive.

NOTE
These particulars are intended as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of facts. Your attention is drawn to the important notice at the end of this text.

VIEWING
The property may only be inspected by prior arrangement through King West. Tel: .

IMPORTANT NOTICE
King West, their joint Agents (if any) and clients give notice that:

1. These property particulars should not be regarded as an offer, or contract or part of one. You should not rely on any statements by King West in the particulars, or by word of mouth or in writing as being factually accurate about the property, nor its condition or its value. We have no authority to make any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility.

2. The photographs illustrate parts of the property as were apparent at the time they were taken. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate only.

3. Any reference to the use or alterations of any part of the property does not imply that the necessary planning, building regulations or other consents have been obtained. It is the responsibility of a purchaser or lessee to confirm that these have been dealt with properly and that all information is correct.

4. All dimensions, descriptions, areas, reference to condition and permission for use and occupation and their details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but intending purchasers should not rely upon them as statements of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of each item.

5. King West have not tested any services, equipment or facilities, the buyer or lessee must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

6. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce satisfactory proof of their identification and address at the point any sale is agreed in order to comply with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017. King West asks for your co-operation in this regard.

7. These particulars should not be reproduced without prior consent of King West.

July 2022






Marketed by: King West, Market Harborough