Sandyforth Lodge, Glapthorn

Oundle (3 miles), Uppingham (13 miles), Stamford (16.5 miles) Peterborough (16.5 miles) (Trains to London Kings Cross in around 50 minutes) Oakham (19.5 miles). All distances and times are approximate.

Situation

Glapthorn is a small village located in the county of Northamptonshire, England.

With a strong sense of community, there is a range of activities being held in the village hall, including fitness classes, dance classes, and social events. The Church of St. Leonard’s houses traces of medieval paintings and is believed to date back to the 13th century.

Glapthorn is also home to a number of walking and cycling routes through beautiful countryside. The nature reserve, Short Wood, is just north of the village and is known for its May-time display of bluebells. The woodland is also a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The village is located close to the Nene Way, a long-distance footpath that follows the River Nene from its source in Northamptonshire to its mouth in The Wash.

Educational facilities nearby are excellent with state and private schooling in Oundle, Stamford, Uppingham, Kimbolton, and Oakham, with a number of primary schools available in the neighbouring villages such as Glapthorn Church Of England Primary School in the village of Glapthorn itself.

The historic market town of Oundle lies approximately two miles to the South and offers a good range of family-run shops, businesses, and restaurants, set around the traditional marketplace with weekly market and a monthly farmers market. Peterborough lies approximately 15 miles East and offers extensive leisure and shopping facilities as well as main-line rail travel, with journey times of approximately 50 minutes to London King’s Cross.

Communication links are brilliant with the A1 just nine miles to the East and the A14 10 miles to the South.

Description

Built in 2008 and thoughtfully extended in 2016, Sandyforth Lodge combines the charm of classic country living with modern efficiency and style. Designed to take full advantage of its elevated position, nearly every room enjoys sweeping views across the surrounding countryside.
High-quality materials and craftsmanship feature throughout. The home boasts excellent insulation, a ground source heat pump and a substantial solar PV array, helping to reduce running costs and environmental impact.

Ground Floor

Approached via a sweeping gravel driveway, the property immediately impresses with its generous frontage, countryside views in every direction and an excellent range of garaging.

A welcoming porch frames the front door, opening into a light filled entrance hall with the main staircase rising at its centre. To one side lies a cloakroom and to the other a downstairs WC, creating a practical yet elegant introduction to the home.

The dining room is positioned to the left, enjoying a charming bay window to the front which bathes the room in natural light. Across the hall, the main living room is equally inviting, featuring a handsome Bath stone surround with a wood burner at its heart, alongside a second bay window overlooking the front garden.

The office provides a stylish and functional working space, enhanced by a modern gas fire and French doors that open directly onto the dining terrace.

At the heart of the home, the contemporary kitchen flows seamlessly into an open-plan dining and seating area, designed for both everyday living and entertaining. It is fitted with a wealth of integrated appliances, including a double-oven, induction hob, freezer drawer, warming drawer, all set beneath sleek granite worktops. A walk-in pantry offers additional storage, while the utility room continues the kitchen’s refined aesthetic and is equipped with plumbing for a washing machine and dryer.

The main living room is a highlight of the home. Bathed in natural light thanks to its dual aspect design, it opens through bifold doors onto the garden terrace and frames wonderful views across the gardens and the surrounding countryside.
Underfloor heating throughout, ensures year-round comfort.

First Floor

The landing includes a study/reading nook that that enjoys countryside views. Three large bedroom suites occupy this floor, including a principal suite with an exceptionally spacious bedroom, dressing room (also suitable as a sitting room or nursery), and a luxury ensuite bathroom with sauna.

Second Floor

A fourth bedroom suite is accompanied by an impressive cinema room and a gym, both with balconies overlooking the garden and countryside beyond. Either could be repurposed as additional bedrooms or offices.

Annex & Outbuildings

Attached to the main house, the triple garage accommodates vehicles and includes a convenient gardener’s WC.

Above, the two-bedroom annex offers a stylish open-plan kitchen-living room, two double bedrooms and a shower room, ideal for guests, extended family or staff.

Across the yard is a secure brick-built workshop. The driveway extends to the paddock, allowing easy access for horseboxes or tractors.

Grounds

The landscaped gardens of approximately 0.75 acres wrap around the house, with a sandstone patio, elevated terrace, sweeping lawn and mature shrub borders, all positioned to capture the sun throughout the day. Beyond lies the approx. 2.65-acre paddock, bordered by mature hedging for privacy and shelter.

Sandyforth Lodge offers an exceptional combination of space, versatility, energy efficiency and outstanding rural outlook, all within easy reach of Oundle, and offered for sale with no onward chain.

General Remarks

Council Tax

Band H

Statutory Authority

North Northamptonshire

Fixtures and Fittings

Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others, such as curtains, light fittings and garden ornaments, are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation.

Rights of Way, Easements, Way Leaves, Covenants

The property will be sold subject to the benefit of 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 provide services, access and maintenance to the properties if the property is not sold as a whole.

Plans Areas and Schedules

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

Services

Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. Ground & Air source heat pump central heating. None of the services have been tested by the agents.

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.

Tenure

Freehold

Directions

From Oundle, follow Glapthorn Road, turn left onto Main Street in Glapthorn, turn left onto Benefield Road, continue for 0.5 miles, Sandyforth Lodge can be found on your right.

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Viewing

The property may only be inspected by prior arrangement through King West and Woodford & Co.