Back Lane, Ringstead, Northamptonshire

FOR SALE BY INFORMAL TENDER (SEALED BIDS) - A Rare Village Renovation & Development Opportunity.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to acquire an ironstone, period house set within an impressive 0.693 acre (0.2804 hectare) plot in the heart of the popular village of Ringstead in East Northamptonshire.

Whilst requiring comprehensive renovation, the property offers great scope to create a beautiful and substantial family home, while the generous grounds present clear future potential. A pre-application enquiry (Ref: NE/25/00594/QRY) has been submitted to the local authority for the erection of an additional residential dwelling, further enhancing the appeal of this exciting prospect (subject to planning consent).

The house is complemented by a two-storey brick extension added in the 1960s, increasing both ground and first-floor living space, with the accommodation consisting of entrance porch and hallway, open-plan kitchen/dining room leading through to a sitting room, separate living room with access to a study, Cloakroom and utility room. To the first floor are 4 well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom.

A real feature are grounds to the rear that offer potential for development and enjoy a sunny southerly facing. The substantial plot offers privacy, space, and significant potential for landscaping, extension, or further development (subject to the necessary consents).

The property is not a Heritage Listed Building and does not lie within a Conservation Area. Viewings are by appointment with Harwoods Estate Agents.

HIGHEST & FINAL SEALED BIDS INVITED BY 12:00 NOON ON FRIDAY 10TH APRIL 2026.

The Accommodation Comprises: - (Please note that all sizes are approximate only).

Entrance Porch & Hallway -

Kitchen - 3.05m x 4.01m (10'0" x 13'2") -

Utility Room - 3.23m x 3.20m (10'7" x 10'6") -

Dining Area - 2.36m x 3.48m (7'9" x 11'5") -

Sitting Room - 3.38m x 3.18m (11'1" x 10'5") -

Lounge - 6.12m x 3.30m (20'1" x 10'10") -

Study - 3.51m x 1.78m (11'6" x 5'10) -

Cloak Room -

First Floor Landing -

Bedroom 1 - 5.97m x 3.38m (19'7" x 11'1") -

Bedroom 2 - 4.95m x 3.35m (16'3" x 11'0) -

Bedroom 3 - 3.02m x 3.81m (9'11" x 12'6) -

Bedroom 4 - 4.95m 1.80m (16'3" 5'11) -

Bathroom -

Outside - Garage located to the side of the house. Total plot area measures 0.693 acres.

Local Area - Ringstead is a historic, scenic village and civil parish in North Northamptonshire, situated on the River Nene 2.5 miles southwest of Thrapston. With a population according to the 2024 census of 1371. The village has a Public House (Axe and Compass), Primary School and Play fields. Larger nearby towns of Raunds (2 miles), Thrapston (2.7 miles) & Higham Ferrers (7.8 miles) provide further ammenties with shops, secondary school and doctors surgery.

Council Tax Banding - North Northamptonshire Council. Council tax band C

Planning Permission - A proposal has been made to North Northamptonshire Council for erection of 1 new dwelling.(NE/25/00594/QRY/).

Making An Offer - Prospective buyers should submit highest and final sealed bids to Harwoods by 12 noon on Friday 10th April 2025. The quoted price of £500,000 is offered as a general guide only.

When making your offer please would you include the following information.

1. Please confirm what arrangements you have made to fund the purchase and provide proof of funds sufficient to cover the bid that you submit.

2. Please would you provide the name and address of the solicitors who will be acting on your behalf.

3. Please confirm whether the offer is subject to results of any site survey or similar investigation.

Your offer should be submitted to our offices in a sealed envelope that should be clearly marked "Offer -Hill Cottage, 15 Back Lane Ringstead". Please note that offers received by fax or email will not be considered.

The sellers reserve the right to accept or reject any offer as they see fit and it should be noted that the sellers may not consider the highest offer received to be the best offer.

Wanting To View? - Viewing is by appointment. To arrange a viewing of this property please call us on or email .

Important Note - Please note that Harwoods have not tested any appliances, services or systems mentioned in these particulars and can therefore offer no warranty. If you have any doubt about the working condition of any of these items then you should arrange to have them checked by your own contractor prior to exchange of contracts.

Referral Fees - Any recommendations that we may make to use a solicitor, conveyancer, removal company, house clearance company, mortgage advisor or similar businesses is based solely on our own experiences of the level of service that any such business normally provides. We do not receive any referral fees or have any other inducement arrangement in place that influences us in making the recommendations that we do. In short, we recommend on merit.