Shotley, Harringworth, Northamptonshire

An exceptional Scandinavian style Home with Panoramic Countryside Views. Newton House presents an enviable opportunity to acquire a distinguished and energy-efficient Skandia-Hus residence, beautifully positioned in the sought-after hamlet of Shotley. The home enjoys an enviable setting, with far-reaching views across open countryside, complemented by generous gardens of approx. 0.48 acres, private parking and versatile outbuildings.

This fine example of the Ekudden house type showcases the inspired principles of Scandinavian architecture—open-plan living designed to maximise light and flow, seamlessly balanced with the privacy of well-proportioned bedroom accommodation. This property offers a lifestyle of comfort and sophistication.

Constructed with a timber frame and enhanced by a locally sourced stone façade, brick and elegant herringbone timber cladding to the gables, Newton House embodies both charm and durability. Triple-glazed timber windows, solar panels, electric heating, and a state-of-the-art air recovery ventilation system ensure modern efficiency and year-round comfort.

The accommodation, presented with tasteful attention to detail, unfolds across a single level and comprises:

Reception Hall, stylish Wet Room, Kitchen / Dining Room featuring premium NF Ameublement units, light and airy Sitting Room, Inner Hallway, three well-proportioned Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, practical Utility Room and Rear Porch.

The gardens provide ample outdoor living space, with scope for entertaining, relaxation, or further landscaping to suit individual tastes.

Early viewing is strongly advised to appreciate the exceptional quality and setting of this highly desirable residence.

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Accommodation -

Ground Floor -

Reception Hall - High quality, insulated steel lined teak front door with unique security features and triple glazed side panel, fitted cloaks cupboard, electric heater, attractive tiled floor.

Wet Room - 2.18m x 1.37m (7'2" x 4'6") - Contemporary white suite of low level WC and pedestal hand basin with mixer tap, walk-in shower area with glass screen, upright stainless steel radiator, tiled walls, tiled floor, window to front elevation.

Kitchen/Diner - 5.77m x 3.20m (18'11" x 10'6") - Light and airy living space comprising:

Kitchen Area - Equipped with quality units (by reputable French furniture markers NF Ameublement) incorporating granite effect work surfaces with tiled splashbacks, inset Franke single drainer stainless steel sink with mixer tap, base cupboard and drawer units and matching eye level wall cupboards. Integrated appliances comprise Neff fridge, Neff 4 ring ceramic hob with extractor fan above and Neff electric oven beneath.

Tiled floor, Sandalwood cladding to ceiling, two windows to front elevation.

Dining Area - Electric heater, tiled floor, Sandalwood cladding to ceiling, two windows to front elevation, double glass panelled doors leading to Sitting Room.

Sitting Room - 5.79m x 4.42m (19'0" x 14'6") - Spacious reception room with electric heater, three windows and external glazed door to rear garden.

Inner Hall - Built-in airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder, electric heater, tiled floor, roof access hatch, door to Utility.

Utility - 3.48m x 1.73m (11'5" x 5'8") - White floor and wall mounted units with white formica worktops and tiled splashbacks, inset single drainer stainless steel sink with mixer tap, undercounter space and plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer. Electric heater, tiled floor, half glazed door leading to Rear Porch.

Rear Porch - Timber ceiling, tiled floor, window and external half glazed door to rear garden.

Off Inner Hall: -

Bedroom One - 4.17m x 2.72m (13'8" x 8'11") - Fitted wardrobe to one wall, electric heater, two windows to front elevation.

Bedroom Two - 3.94m x 3.53m (12'11" x 11'7") - Fitted wardrobe to one wall, electric heater, two windows to rear elevation.

Bedroom Three - 3.51m x 2.13m (11'6" x 7'0") - Fitted wardrobe, electric heater, two windows to rear elevation.

Bathroom - 3.02m x 1.80m (9'11" x 5'11") - Contemporary white suite comprising panelled bath and vanity unit incorporating concealed cistern WC, inset hand basin with mixer tap, adjoining granite vanity top and cupboards beneath. Upright stainless steel radiator, half tiled walls, tiled floor, window to front elevation.

Outside -

Gardens & Grounds - The property occupies a generously sized plot with wrap around gardens extending to approximately 0.48 acres and backing onto fields.

The open-plan frontage is mainly hard landscaped with raised well stocked beds and provides ample off-road parking for a number of vehicles, as well as gives access to the Carport and Outbuildings.

The east facing rear and side gardens are bounded by estate fencing and mainly laid to lawn with a number of inset trees which include an apple tree, a damson, two Victoria plum trees and a pear tree.

Carport - 5.64m x 2.79m (18'6" x 9'2") - Softwood construction under tiled roof providing covered parking for one car and found to the front of the property.

Outbuilding - 9.22m x 6.07m (30'3" x 19'11") - Timber construction with 20 solar panels on the roof, concrete floor, strip lighting and power, storage above, 2 sets of traditional timber double doors and personnel door to front.

Summerhouse - 3.48m x 2.46m (11'5" x 8'1") - Cedar construction with triple aspect windows and glazed external door.

Garden Shed - 3.61m x 2.41m (11'10" x 7'11") - Timber construction providing useful storage.

Services - Mains electricity
Mains water supply
Mains sewerage (please note there is a redundant / disused septic tank on the site)
Electric heating with individual thermostats.
20 solar panels (Owned, included in the sale. Further Information is available on request via the sole selling agents.

According to
Broadband availability: Standard, Ultrafast
Mobile signal availability:
EE - good outdoor, variable in-home
O2 - good outdoor
Three - variable outdoor
Vodafone - good outdoor
Results are predictions and not a guarantee.

None of the services, fittings, or appliances (if any) heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems, telephone or television points have been tested by the Selling Agents.

Development Potential - The property stands on a good size plot extending to approximately 0.48 ACRES and provides potential for an additional dwelling on the site or to extend the existing dwelling, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents.

Harringworth & Shotley - Harringworth is a small village in north east Northamptonshire, three miles from Uppingham, 10 miles from Oakham and 11 miles from Stamford. It lies in the valley of the River Welland close to the border with Rutland and is overlooked by the Harringworth Railway Viaduct. This is the longest brick built viaduct in the UK. The railway line and viaduct are very popular with steam train and heritage enthusiasts and the village is also a popular destination for walkers, campers and cyclists.

Harringworth & Shotley has a thriving community spirit with many social, special interest and fund raising activities. The church, village hall, local clubs and riding stables are at the heart of the community.

Council Tax - Band E
North Northamptonshire Council - telephone .

Independent Mortgage Advice - Murray, in conjunction with St. James's Place Wealth Management can offer free independent advice whether you buy through Murray Estate Agents or another agent. St. James's Place Wealth Management have access to over 13,000 mortgage products and are able to find the most competitive products from the whole market. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

N.B. - Interested parties are advised to check with ourselves that these particulars have not been altered or amended in any way since they were issued.

Viewing - By appointment to be made through the Selling Agents please. If you are travelling a long distance please telephone prior to departure to ensure the property is still available and to discuss any particular points which are likely to affect your interest in this property in order that you do not make a wasted journey.

Office Opening Hours - Monday - Friday 9.00 - 5.30
Saturday 9.00 - 12.00

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