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Garden Land Wymington Lane, Wymington, Bedfordshire, NN10

Land size
7.41 acres

Key Features

  • Approx. 7.4 acres
  • Woodland garden backing on to fields
  • Timber cabin with log burner
  • Walled frontage with gated access

Description

Now Under Offer - A rare opportunity to acquire a truly enchanting secret garden, a secluded haven of natural beauty, character and potential.

Measuring approx. 7.41 acres this garden offers an expansive stretch of grassland interwoven with established trees and flowering shrubs

Previously used as an outdoor wedding venue, the site benefits from a timber cabin and provides a magical backdrop for gatherings, retreats, or private enjoyment. Whilst no planning permission is currently in place, the land offers a versatile canvas for future owners seeking a unique lifestyle or leisure space. An overage clause will apply.

Description

A rare opportunity to acquire a truly enchanting secret garden, a secluded haven of natural beauty, character and potential. Tucked away behind mature stone boundaries, this garden offers an expansive stretch of grassland interwoven with established trees, flowering shrubs, and winding pathways that create a sense of privacy and discovery throughout. Previously used as an intimate outdoor wedding venue, the site provides a magical backdrop for gatherings, retreats, or private enjoyment. While no planning permission is currently in place, the land offers a versatile canvas for future owners seeking a unique lifestyle or leisure space. An overage clause will apply. At the heart of the garden sits a charming timber cabin, complete with a log burner, kitchen area and connected electricity. Nearby, a toilet block with a septic tank provides practical facilities for hosting or day today use. This is a rare chance to secure a beautifully natural sanctuary.

Location

Wymington is a charming and well-regarded village situated on the Northamptonshire/Bedfordshire border, offering an attractive blend of rural character and excellent accessibility. The village itself benefits from a strong sense of community, with a parish church, village hall, and local amenities contributing to its traditional appeal. More extensive facilities can be found in the nearby towns of Rushden and Wellingborough, each offering a wide range of shops, supermarkets, leisure facilities, and services. The popular Rushden Lakes development is also within easy reach, providing retail, dining, and recreational opportunities in an attractive lakeside environment. For commuters, Wymington is particularly well positioned. The nearby A6 and A45 provide excellent road connections across the region, whilst Wellingborough railway station offers regular high-speed services to London St Pancras International in under an hour.

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Method of Sale

The freehold of the property is available for sale by Private Treaty, before being drawn to a close by Informal Tender on 30th June 2026. Vacant possession is given upon legal completion.

Tenure and Possession

The land is sold freehold with vacant possession.

Access

The land is accessed directly from Wymington Lane via double gates, Wymington Lane leads from Bedford Road.

Registered Title

Registered Title – BD273727 and part of BD163222.

Services

There is electric and water connected to the property. Any purchaser is to make their own enquiries as to the availability of connections.

Development Clawback

The property will be sold subject to an overage in which the Vendors shall retain a 25% interest in any value released by any non-agricultural use for a period of 40 years from completion.

Local Authority

Bedford Borough Council, Borough Hall, 138 Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP. Tel: . (

Anti-Money Laundering

As a legal requirement, the successful purchaser will be obliged to complete anti money laundering compliance checks. The cost is £20.00 per individual, plus £60.00 for company checks.

Viewing Arrangements

Viewings must be accompanied and strictly by appointment only, via the selling agents.

Agents Note

It should be noted that an employee of Berrys is a Trustee involved in the sale of The Secret Garden.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
TBC
Date Posted
2026-06-06

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 216 land-only listings in East Anglia (5+ acres).

This Property£31,039 / acre
Regional Average (5+ acres) £12,724 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

10 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • St Lawrence Church of England Primary School306 metresOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    123
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • South End Junior School0.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    338
    Type
    Community school
  • South End Infant School1 mileOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 7
    Pupils
    195
    Type
    Community school
  • Rushden Primary Academy1 mileNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    388
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Whitefriars Primary School1.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    397
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Rushden Academy2.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    961
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • The Ferrers School2.5 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    937
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Wollaston School2.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,432
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Sharnbrook Academy3.5 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,684
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Wrenn School4.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,537
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Rushden - Grangeway, Rushden1.1 miles
Sainsburys Rushden High Street South Local, Rushden1.3 miles
Tesco Rushden Express, Rushden1.5 miles

GP surgery

Parklands Medical Centre1.1 miles

Pharmacy

Rowlands Pharmacy1.1 miles

Hospital

Isebrook Hospital4.1 miles

Green space

Play Space167 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Wellingborough Rail Station4.1 miles

Nearest bus stop

South Grove189 metres

Typical drive times

Raunds12 min · 8.9 miles
Rushden5 min · 2 miles
Higham Ferrers7 min · 4.3 miles
Irthlingborough8 min · 5.7 miles
Milton Keynes (city)33 min · 22 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

A 1 in 30 or greater chance each yearHigher risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

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