Church Street, Woodford, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14

AN ELEGANT REGENCY RECTORY OVERLOOKING THE NENE VALLEY FROM THE HEART OF THE OLD VILLAGE

Built 1818-1820 to serve the nearby Norman church of St Mary’s, this stunning Grade II listed Rectory, the work of architect J. Teasdale, retains its Georgian character but has a contemporary, fully modernised interior. A perfect family home, in this sought-after North Northamptonshire village ideally suited for entertaining both inside and al-fresco on the river-facing terrace.

The rectory is set within mature private grounds and approached over a sweeping gravelled drive. Complementing the house are the traditional outbuildings, one of which has been restored and converted to an air-conditioned gym.

In its river setting high above The Nene, this handsome house enjoys one of the finest views in the county, across fields and hedgerows, a rural landscape protected from development.

A part-glazed front door opens into the tiled reception hall leading through to the inner hall which runs through the middle of the house. The two principal reception rooms lie on the eastern side of the house enjoying picturesque views over the rear garden and open countryside beyond, through the arched full-height sash windows with original working shutters.

The drawing room has wonderful proportions and ideally suited for entertaining. A Chesney wood-burner sits in the stone fireplace flanked by bespoke backlit display and book shelves.

Lying in between the drawing room and dining room is the river room with French doors opening onto the raised, spacious terrace at the rear.

The dining room enjoys a double aspect with stone fireplace and is well-positioned opposite the limestone-floored kitchen/breakfast room with bespoke Shaker units adorning the walls with white granite work surfaces and inset white enamel Belfast sink. In one corner is a work station. Integrated appliances include Bosch double oven with Cookology five ring induction hob with extractor above, two Bosch fridges and separate fridge/freezer.

An archway leads through to the well-equipped utility room with matching Shaker units, worktop and butler’s sink. There are recesses with plumbing available for washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher. The limestone flooring runs through to the cloakroom and the final room on the ground floor is a home office with fitted desks with bespoke full height fitted storage cupboards.

Broad limestone steps lead down to the dry cellars offering two rooms with exposed brick flooring and in one of the rooms sits the floor mounted Worcestershire Bosch gas boiler and pressurised megaflow hot water cylinder with pressure tank.

FIRST FLOOR

The wooden staircase with carved river motif gently rises up to the galleried landing with family shower room off the half-landing. The four well-proportioned double bedrooms lie on each corner of the house with the principal bedroom benefitting from an en suite bathroom that can potentially double up as a family bathroom. Two of the other bedrooms share a Jack and Jill shower room. A large loft hatch on the landing and one in one of the rear bedrooms allows access to the two main insulated lofts accessed via aluminium loft ladders.

TRADITIONAL OUTBUILDINGS

These give a courtyard feel to the wide gravelled area framed by them. The stone-fronted garage has been converted into a gym and running along the western boundary are two former barns, fully powered, currently used as tool-rooms and woodstore combined. These are flanked by outdoor and covered storage areas.

GARDEN AND GROUNDS

A pair of wooden electric gates open to reveal the gravelled drive that sweeps round to the front of The Rectory and courtyard outbuildings. Edging the drive to the south is a herbaceous border with split-level lawn wrapping around the front and side with stunning rural views.

Mature copper beech, whitebeam and willow trees offer dappled shade, and parkland railings define the eastern boundary. There are a number of fruit trees including apple, pear and plum. Strategically positioned to benefit from the views is the raised Indian stone seating and dining areas offering the perfect environment for entertaining and relaxing.

PROPERTY INFORMATION

Services: Mains water ,electricity, gas and drainage connected. Gas fired central heating to radiators

Broadband: Fibre broadband currently being laid to the village.

Local Authority: North Northamptonshire Council
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Outgoings: Council Tax Band G
£3,789.30 for the year 2025/2026

EPC Rating: Exempt – Grade II Listed

Tenure: Freehold