Pilton, Oundle, Peterborough, PE8

The Current Property

Coppice Lodge dates from the late-Edwardian era. The house is built of local limestone and set beneath a Collyweston slate roof. The property is neither Listed, nor set within a conservation area. The dwelling served as a farm cottage for many decades.

It is now in need of updating, which is feasible, or of course the property could be redeveloped, using the Planning Permission that has recently been granted. The property sits on a hilltop and enjoys fabulous, unspoilt, rural views in each direction, Lyveden New Bield is visible in one direction and the market town of Oundle in the other.

Lawned gardens run around the house, making this a rare and exceptional opportunity. The gated drive leads from Bearshanks Lane (a tranquil, no-through road), down to the house and into the yard, stables and a brick machinery store stand to one side. Beyond, are a Dutch barn and two steel portal cattle barns. There are two, unfenced paddocks. The whole property is surrounded by mature hedging.

The Opportunity

A chance to build your own spectacular, individual home, in the most wonderful of settings, with far-reaching views and no near neighbours, and yet only 3 miles from excellent schooling and leisure facilities, within the beautiful market town of Oundle.

Planning Permission has been granted for a stylish and unique residence. The consented scheme shows an attractive, barn-style house of 306 sq m, with wonderful reception space, along with four bedrooms and three bathrooms, including an annex. Within the grounds, consent has been granted for a yoga studio with home office, (94 sq m) overlooking the pond. Other schemes / designs may be acceptable to the Local Authority.

Planning Permission
North Northamptonshire Council has granted Full Planning Permission on 11 July 2025, for a replacement dwelling to be constructed under planning reference - NE24/01178/FUL - an electronic copy of the Decision Notice and planning drawings are available from Woodford & Co.

Location

Coppice Lodge is on the left side of Bearshanks Lane, to the west of the small, rural village of Pilton, which stands within the Nene valley. Bearshanks Lane is a no-through lane, serving five other properties. The historic town of Oundle lies about 3 miles to the north-west and offers a good range of family-run shops, businesses and restaurants set around the Georgian Market Place. There is an excellent choice of schooling, locally. The town also offers a range of leisure and sporting facilities. Peterborough and Wellingborough are the larger towns nearby, and each offers extensive facilities, including main line rail services to London, with journey times from 48 minutes.

IMPORTANT NOTE TO PURCHASERS:
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