Slapton, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12

Exquisitely restored country house in a tranquil position.

Description

Positioned in the peaceful hamlet of Slapton, just four miles from Towcester, Slapton Mill stands as one of the area’s most character-rich and historic homes — a beautifully converted former watermill with origins reaching back to the 14th century. From its earliest mention in medieval court rolls to its modern life as a private home, this is a property with genuine narrative depth. Few homes in Northamptonshire can boast such continuity of place — a landmark woven into the landscape for over 600 years.

Once a thriving water-powered mill on the River Tove, records trace its working life across centuries, from its medieval ownership to its role in corn milling, steam powered production, and even mid 20th century spice grinding. Today, the buildings have been thoughtfully transformed into an exceptional private residence, offering both heritage
and modern comfort.

With its industrious background, the interior has evolved into stylish, spacious residential accommodation — a perfect marriage of heritage and contemporary living.

Today, Slapton Mill spans just over 5,000 sq ft (GIA) of living space. Its generous scale, combined with the character of the original mill structure, gives the property a unique architectural presence rare in the market. Period features including open fireplaces, exposed timbers, four panel doors, window seats, shutters, plaster mouldings, deep window boards, panelling and leaded lights combine well with modern living.

Substantially extended and modernised by the current owners, the house offers well-appointed accommodation across three floors. There is real attention to detail particularly the kitchen with four oven Aga and companion, bathroom fittings including Lefroy Brooks and Thomas Crapper, cast iron radiators, marble flooring and radiator covers.

Key attributes of the house include the recent extension providing a generous kitchen/breakfast/family room, the real hub of the house with lovely fitted kitchen units, central island, Aga and doors to a paved entertaining area to the west; the first floor drawing room is spectacular with a bank of ¾ height sash window facing east where natural light pervades throughout, open fireplace with ornate Adam’s stye surround, window seats and generous ceiling heights. Splendid dining room off the kitchen; useful pantry and wine cellar, cinema room; principal and guest bedroom suites; lovely attic bedrooms with bath/shower room ideal for teenagers or visiting family; well laid out boot and utility rooms with considerable built in storage cupboards.

Externally the property is approached along a village lane through entrance gates which open to a shingle driveway and extensive off road parking area beyond.

To the south lies a range of traditional outbuildings recently converted to an annexe with kitchen/ living room, sitting room/bedroom or home office, bathroom and two adjoining garden stores offering potential for further conversion, subject to the relevant consents.

Beyond is an outdoor heated swimming pool set within a walled courtyard with pool house with pool room/kitchen studio, shower, WC, changing facilities and mezzanine bedroom.

En Tout Cas tennis court lies beyond to the east.

Significant amount of landscaping to gardens and grounds predominately laid to lawn with walkways, rose pergola, paved entertaining areas. Vegetable garden with Alitex greenhouse. Implement store. Cabin with planning permission for ancillary accommodation. Band stand and fire pit are positioned above the river bank, perfect for sunset evenings.

Positioned on the edge of the village with south facing views across its gardens and countryside beyond, the property offers a real sense of space and privacy.

In all about 2.25 acres.

Location

Slapton is an attractive rural village situated in the countryside of ‘The Golden Triangle’ in South Northamptonshire.

The market towns of Brackley and Towcester are nearby for daily amenities including banks, restaurants and various shops including Tesco, Sainsburys and Waitrose supermarkets.

Locally, Banbury, Northampton and Milton Keynes offer more expansive retail, cultural and sports opportunities.

Primary Schools in Helmdon and Syresham. Comprehensive Schools, Sponne (Towcester). Preparatory, public and independent schools can be found at Winchester House (Brackley), Beachborough (Westbury), Stowe, Bloxham, Tudor Hall (Bloxham), Akeley Wood and Northampton High School (girls).

Communication links include M1 (J15a) about 13 miles and M40 (J11) about 17 miles. The A43 dual carriage way links M1 and M40 (J10).

Mainline train services from Milton Keynes, about 17 miles, (London/Euston from 30 minutes) and Banbury (London/Marylebone from 56 minutes).

Sporting activities in the area include golf at Northampton County Golf Club, Whittlebury, Middleton Cheney and Buckingham; motor racing at Silverstone; theatre at Oxford, Milton Keynes and Stratford upon Avon.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 5,040 sq ft


Acreage: 2.25 Acres

Additional Info

Services - Mains water and electricity are connected. Private drainage to a sewage treatment plant. We understand is compliant with the relevant government regulations/registered with the appropriate body. Oil fired and heat exchange central heating and hot water to house and swimming pool.

Please note there is a public footpath that runs across the property. For further information please contact the vendor’s agents.

External photos taken July 2025. Internal photos taken March 2026.