Laxton, Corby

An attractive Grade II listed former gatehouse to the historic Laxton Park estate, offering approximately 1,514sqft of versatile accommodation together with around 480sqft of garden outbuildings. Set within approximately 0.3 acres of west-facing gardens and accompanied by adjoining paddocks approaching 9.5 acres, the property enjoys a peaceful semi-rural setting surrounded by uncompromised open countryside. The house retains the proportions and detailing associated with its Georgian origins, and is within easy reach of Oundle, Stamford, Corby and Rutland.

GROUND FLOOR
The entrance hall has notably high ceilings, leading to the living and dining rooms. The living room is a bright dual-aspect space, again benefiting from high ceilings, dado rails, and a feature stone fireplace with woodburning stove providing a central focal point. Its proportions and detailing are well-aligned with the property’s Georgian origins. From the hall, the dining room is a generously proportioned dual aspect room creating a flexible formal entertaining space with good natural light.

The kitchen/breakfast room is arranged to provide both practical preparation space and informal dining, with a central island incorporating a breakfast bar. Again a dual aspect room which benefits from views across both the gardens and surrounding setting. A generous walk-in pantry completes the kitchen. A rear lobby connects the kitchen with the snug and provides direct access on to the garden. The snug itself is a particularly appealing informal reception room, with a large window framing views across the grounds and the far-reaching countryside beyond. A utility/boot room and separate cloakroom complete the ground-floor accommodation.

FIRST FLOOR
The first floor is arranged around two bedrooms and a bathroom. The principal bedroom is a sizeable double room with high ceilings and attractive views across the front garden and neighbouring countryside. Bedroom two enjoys far-reaching views across the grounds and open countryside to the rear. The bathroom is particularly spacious and incorporates fitted cabinetry together with a separate shower enclosure. An adjoining storage room provides useful additional space and further enhances the practicality of the first-floor layout.

GARDENS
The house sits within approximately 0.3 acres of west-facing gardens, providing a private and attractive setting around the property. To the rear are five outbuildings plus a greenhouse - 1 being brick-built and the others timber - extending collectively to around 480sqft which are currently used as a summerhouse, workshop and stores, offering a useful degree of flexibility for hobbies, storage and ancillary use. The front garden is enclosed by electric gates and an established and beautifully maintained hedgerow. A driveway leads from the electric gates toward the property, providing secure and private parking for numerous vehicles.

LAND
Beyond the garden are two adjoining fields approaching 9.5 acres, measuring 6.44 acres and 2.49 acres respectively. Not included in this measurement is a yard located within the smaller field with a range of disused outbuildings of varying conditions, with power and water connected. Water is also fed up to the central border of the two fields.

A bridleway (reference MX10) runs from East to West through the fields (A43 toward Wakerley Woods) proving good hacking to the surrounding Bridlepath network.
An oil line runs SW to NE beneath the larger field which is subject to a 999-year lease which commenced on 1st January 1989. This is not visible and there are no associated liabilities or rights applied to the owner of Laxton Park Gates in respect of the oil line. The associated field can be ploughed and or grazed as required. The only limiting factors are the proprietor cannot build or plant trees within 10 feet of the oil line (plan showing specific location available upon request).

PROPERTY INFORMATION
Services: Mains water and electricity connected. Oil fired central heating. Drainage via septic tank
Broadband: Ultrafast broadband to the postcode
Local Authority: North Northamptonshire Council
Council Tax Band: E
Tenure: Freehold
Listed status: Grade II listed
Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Jackson-Stops

DIRECTIONS
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