Listed for £925,000
March 30, 2026
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Set in a desirable semi-rural location and complemented by agricultural storage buildings, the property is particularly well suited to agricultural or equestrian lifestyles. Externally a wrap around garden offers an ideal space for outdoor seating and a vegetable patch, while a generous rear garden provides further scope for enjoyment.
Additional outbuildings, including a double garage, three workshops and several
garden sheds provide ample storage and practical workspaces.
LAYOUT
Cloverlea comprises the following living accommodation:
Kitchen Family Bathroom
Utility Bedroom 1 - single bedroom
Dining Room Bedroom 2 - single bedroom
Living Room Bedroom 3 - double bedroom
Conservatory Bedroom 4 - double bedroom
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FARM BUILDINGS
The farm buildings comprise two steel portal-framed Dutch barns together with a single lean-to storage building. Of particular note, the buildings feature traditional mud wall construction, which is relatively uncommon. They are currently utilised for fodder storage; however, purchasers should note that the structures are in poor condition and may require repair or replacement subject to the necessary consents.
LAND
Extending to approximately 9.02 hectares (22.27 acres), the Grade 3 permanent pasture is currently utilised for livestock grazing but would be equally well suited to equestrian use. The land is ring-fenced with stockproof fencing and is divided into three parcels.
Access is provided via a shared access track directly off Nortoft Lane. Water is supplied to the land through several existing troughs.
Purchasers should note that five telegraph poles with overhead lines are situated across parcels B and C.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ACCESS
Access to the property is via a shared access track directly off Nortoft Lane. There is an upkeep and maintenance provision on the driveway, further information can be made available on request.
TENURE AND OCCUPATION
The land is available to purchase freehold with vacant possession available upon
completion.
OVERAGE
The vendor reserves a right via an overage to retain 30% of any uplift in value received from any development (including solar) or mineral extraction for a period of 30 years from the point of sale. The overage will be triggered on either the implementation of the planning consent or the disposal of the property subject to the planning consent, it will not be triggered on any agricultural or equestrian development.
EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES AND RIGHTS OF WAY
The land is offered subject to and with the benefit of all existing rights of way, wayleaves and easements, whether or not specifically referred to in these particulars. An existing right of way is in place regarding the shared access track. An existing wayleave is also in place regarding the telegraph poles and overhead wires.
BOUNDARIES
The purchaser will be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries and neither the vendor nor their Agent will be responsible for defining any other boundaries.
RURAL PAYMENTS AND COUNTRYSIDE STEWARDSHIP
No entitlements are offered with the sale of the property. There are no Countryside Stewardship Schemes or Sustainable Farming Incentive Schemes currently active on the holding.
PLANNING
The planning constraints across the site have recently been regulated. The property is no longer subject to an agricultural occupancy condition as of 5th January 2026. The property has also successfully obtained a Certificate of Lawfulness for existing operational development consisting of construction of two conservatories, three workshops, a summerhouse and a dual pitched garage roof. In addition, a Change of Use is now in effect as of 23rd October 2025 regarding the agricultural land to the north of the house into residential garden land.
SERVICES
The property is connected to mains electricity and mains water via a private supply, with drainage to an existing sewage treatment plant. It also benefits from a gas supply. With regard to the water supply, this is currently paid for by a neighbouring farmer, who recharges the vendor solely for the amount used at cost.
The Vendor currently has a contract in place with Calor Gas, under which a rental charge is payable quarterly. Further details are available upon request.
Prospective purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries and investigations regarding the services.
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
All items in the written text of these particulars are included in the sale. All other items are expressively excluded regardless of the inclusion in any photograph. Purchasers must satisfy themselves that any equipment included in the sale is in satisfactory order.
METHOD OF SALE
The property is being sold as a whole by Private Treaty. Following the marketing of the property, the vendor reserves the right for an Informal Tender process. Parties who register their interest in the property will be notified of the Informal Tender process including bid submission deadlines.
TIMBER, MINERAL AND SPORTING RIGHTS
In so far as they are available with the sale. Please note that the mineral rights are subject to the overage conditions, as mentioned above.
COUNCIL TAX
Tax Band E.
EPC
Energy Rating: E
VAT
Please note that VAT will not be charged on the sale of the property.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
West Northamptonshire Council,
One Angel Square
Angel Street
Northampton
NN1 1ED
GENERAL INFORMATION
West Northamptonshire Council
National Grid
Severn Trent
Calor Gas
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment only with the vendors Agent.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Sworders for itself and the Vendor of this property give notice that the particulars are a general outline only for the guidance of intending Purchasers and do not constitute an offer or contract. All descriptions and any other details are given without responsibility and any intending Purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness. Any measurements, areas or distances referred to herein are approximate only. None of the services or fixtures or fittings has been tested and no warranty is given as to their suitability or condition. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good condition or otherwise. No employee of Sworders has any authority to make or give any representations or warranty whatsoever in relation to the property. No responsibility can be accepted for the expenses incurred by any intending Purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn.
In accordance with Anti Money Laundering Legislation, bidders will be required to provide
proof of identity and the address to the Selling Agents.
All plans included are not to scale and are based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the
sanction of the Controller of H M Stationary Office. Crown Copyright Reserved.
Photographs taken February 2026.
Particulars prepared in March 2026.