Castle Keep, Fotheringhay Road, Fotheringhay

DISTANCES

Oundle 5 miles, Stamford 10 miles, Peterborough 13 miles (trains to London Kings Cross 50 minutes). All distances and times are approximate.

SITUATION

Fotheringhay is brimming with history, the birthplace of Richard III, it is also where Mary Queen of Scots was executed after being held captive in the castle for 12 years. The 14th century church of St. Mary and All Saints is an exquisite architectural treasure within the centre of the picturesque conservation village, and The Falcon Inn is a delightful public house and restaurant offering a delicious, locally sourced menu. The village is also equipped with a village hall and there are a number of footpaths and bridleways in the locality, leading from the village across the superb countryside around.

The historic market town of Oundle lies about three miles to the South and offers a good range of family-run shops, businesses and restaurants, set around the traditional marketplace.

Peterborough lies approximately 10 miles away and offers extensive leisure and shopping facilities. There is an excellent choice of schooling at Oundle, Stamford, Uppingham and Oakham.

DESCRIPTION

Castle Keep lies in a truly unique location with stunning views across the historic Castle Mound, River Nene, and countryside vistas beyond. Once part of a working farm set within the former grounds of Fotheringhay Castle, the unlisted, Iimestone barn, under a blue slate roof, was converted in 2006 by a well-respected local developer, and offers flexible accommodation across two floors.

With myriad original features throughout, the property is a delightful amalgamation of period design and modern luxuries, of character and quality, with the selected materials sympathetic to the era of the original building.

Sheltered under the main archway, the front door opens into a generous reception hall. Tumbled limestone flagstones flow through into the impressive kitchen-breakfast room, the heart of the home. The vaulted ceiling, with beautiful, exposed beam joinery, coupled with the glazed arches, with views across the private courtyard, create a light and bright atmosphere. The hand-crafted kitchen has ample preparation space, a butcher’s block, built-in fridge-freezer, and AGA with companion cooker, alongside numerous, integrated Miele appliances such as dishwasher and drinks fridge. In addition to the kitchen cabinetry is a large pantry. The bar seating and access onto the courtyard make for a wonderful entertaining area.

Moving through the east of the property is a utility room with plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, further cabinetry, and a Pulley Maid clothes airer positioned to take advantage of the vaulted ceiling.

Completing this wing is the 11 meter approx. heated swimming pool complete with gym, shower room, and pump room, and further glazed stone archways with multiple access to the private courtyard.

The south wing, with beautiful oak floorboards, houses the stunning living room with floor to ceiling windows and access on to the dining terrace. Dual aspect, the room is flooded with natural light and boasts stunning views. The vast log-burner, exposed stone walls, and vaulted ceiling are also wonderful features. The formal dining room, currently used as a family snug, also enjoys views over the Castle Mound and garden access.

The north wing ground floor possesses separate access via the main archway entrance or the additional staircase. There are two double ensuite bedrooms, one with doors to the private courtyard, the other with a dressing room.

From the reception hall stairs rise to the first floor. A glass door opens into a mezzanine study overlooking the breakfast-kitchen. Adjacent to the study is a dual aspect, double bedroom with ensuite shower room and feature arrow-slot window.

Moving north along the corridor a double bedroom with built-in wardrobes and vanity has a delightful ensuite bathroom with roll top bath, freestanding tap and separate shower. Passing the stairs to the north wing ground floor, the corridor opens into a large Principal suite with built-in wardrobes and vanity, stunning feature beams, and attractive ensuite with further fitted wardrobes, feature bath, separate shower and dual sinks.

OUTSIDE

An extensive, lit, electric-gated driveway runs adjacent to the Castle Mound and leads to ample off-road parking, Castle Keep has ownership of the south aspect of the driveway. Further parking is located within the private courtyard and double garage, accessed via the main electric-gated archway, complete with wicket gate. There is also an EV charger.

The mature, south-facing garden, enclosed by a low stone wall to the west and beech hedge and fence to the east, has a formal lawn and dining terrace. Meadow grass rolls down to the River Nene, with tranquil river frontage and two mooring posts, and views of the countryside and historic, arched bridge in the distance. There is a magnificent feature walnut tree and six lollipop trees, and hydrangea and lavender fill the property’s borders, softening the stone façade.

The private, walled courtyard is a secluded suntrap, with dining terrace and formal lawn. The borders are enclosed by clipped box hedging, and a beautiful, mauve wisteria climbs the north wing.

GENERAL REMARKS

Services
Mains water and electricity are connected. Private Klargester drainage system. Oil central heating. None of the services have been tested by the agents.

Council Tax
Band H

Statutory Authority
North Northamptonshire Council:

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.

Tenure
Freehold

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

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

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Directions
From the A1 take the A605 exit towards Northampton. After 4 miles turn right at Warmington roundabout towards Fotheringhay. Turn right at the t- junction to Fotheringhay village and once over the bridge turn right down a limestone track to the left of Castle Farm Guesthouse. Follow the track round to the right until you reach the electric, timber gates. A shared driveway extends to two properties, Castle Keep is the property to the south.

Important Notice
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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, videos and/or virtual tours 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.
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