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The Gunnery, Lilford, Peterborough

Land size
2.77 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • Rural Location - Barn Conversion with 2.77 acres
  • Stone semi-detached four double bedroom home including annexe
  • Superb open country views, spacious accommodation arranged over two floors
  • Ensuite to principal bedroom, first floor family bathroom
  • Ground floor reception dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, dual aspect lounge, spacious entrance hallway, cloaks/guest/w.c., small study
  • Pleasant outlook with surrounding countryside - double glazing /oil-fired central heating
  • Extensive garden/paddock grazing land - open countryside views front and side aspects
  • Private driveway offering multi vehicular parking

Description

SUMMARY
Refurbished stone barn conversion in a semi-rural position enjoying open country views and adjoining paddock land extending to about 2.77 acres. This expansive FOUR DOUBLE BEDROOM home - includes ground floor annexe, offering versatile living while the majority is arranged over two floors.

DESCRIPTION
Sharman Quinney are pleased to present this refurbished barn conversion in a semi-rural position enjoying open country views and adjoining paddock land extending to about 2.77 acres. FOUR DOUBLE BEDROOM home including annexe, offering versatile living arranged over two floors.

Offering accommodation arranged over two floors which benefits from oil fired radiator central heating, upvc double glazing and briefly comprises:- Entrance hall via part glazed front door with glazed side panel. Tiled flooring, stairs rising to the first floor and a study/cloakroom w.c off the main entrance hallway comprising suite of low level w.c., pedestal wash hand basin, tiled flooring and splashbacks, extractor fan and glazed window to the side elevation.

The sitting room has a feature fireplace with exposed brick chimney breast and inset wood burner, tiled flooring, bay window to the front elevation and French doors with full length side panels to the garden. The dining room has exposed brick work to one wall, tiled flooring and bay window to the front elevation.

The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a modern contemporary style range of kitchen units incorporating a stainless-steel single bowl, single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, base and eyelevel storage cupboards and drawers with wooden work surfaces and ceramic tiled splashbacks. Built-in two single ovens with induction hob and extractor canopy, integrated dishwasher, updated timber effect flooring and window to the front and side elevations. The rear hall has some exposed stonework and half glazed door to the front elevation and leads to the ANNEXE kitchen area with base units, steel sink drainer and cabinetry housing the oil boiler and a separate hot water tank with electric emersion heater. With doorways to a w.c., and to the adjoining lounge sitting area both feature windows to the front elevation. From the annexe lounge is a doorway to the double sized annexe bedroom with further door to the luxurious ensuite shower room.

On the first floor via stairs and landing with glazed window to the side elevation. The master bedroom with fitted range of wardrobes, access to loft space, two windows to the side elevation and window to the front elevation and ensuite comprising a walk-in shower cubicle with rain shower, low level w.c., pedestal wash hand basin, ceramic tiling to half walls, stainless steel ladder radiator and extractor fan. The family bathroom has a suite comprising panelled bath with rain shower and shower screen, pedestal wash hand basin and low level w.c., ceramic tiling to half walls, stainless steel ladder radiator, extractor fan and glazed window to the front elevation. Bedroom three has a built-in wardrobe, access to loft space and window to the front elevation. The inner landing with a velux window to the rear elevation and leads to bedroom two which has access to the loft space and windows to both the front and side elevations.

OUTSIDE
A gated side access leads to the mature garden area which is principally laid to lawn to impressive dimensions, with feature patio area, raised large scale ornamental pond and range of mature trees and shrubs and there's a recent timber construction double length workshop approx. 40 ft in length, with power and light. The garden adjoins the paddock land which is bounded post and rail fencing and by a ditch. and stone wall to the front and post & rail fencing to the ide and rear. There is a cleared area which formally housed timber stables, the garden extends to a range of mature parkland trees and attached brick built two storey former water tower. The plot extends to about 2.77 acres.
General information
The land attached has an agricultural restriction to remain as pastureland.

About Location
The sought-after hamlet of Lilford is 4.6 miles or approximately 9 minutes by car from the historic town of Oundle and the market town of Thrapston 4.4 miles both offering wider facilities including supermarket, shops, pubs, schools, doctors and dentists and is surrounded by open countryside The area enjoys good schooling and communication links including mainline services to London from Huntingdon, Kettering, Corby and Wellingborough and Peterborough allow access to the capital within the hour.
Lilford is conveniently located for the major road network links via the A605, A14 and A45 leading to the M1 and M6
Contact Sharman Quinney to arrange a viewing today to view this family home with great curb appeal in a quiet and desirable setting and location.

1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SHARMAN QUINNEY NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-06-22

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 732 Homes with Land listings in East Midlands (1+ acres).

This Property£270,758 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £225,974 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
44 E
89 B

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
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Broadband
Full Fibre (FTTP)
Sewerage
Mains

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed Property
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Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Driveway
Garden
Garden

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

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1 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

  • Trinity Church of England Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    160
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Titchmarsh Church of England Primary School2.5 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    101
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Polebrook Church of England Primary School3.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    70
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Oundle Church of England Primary School3.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    387
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Thrapston Primary School3.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    468
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Prince William School2.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,416
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Weldon Village Academy6.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    475
    Type
    Free schools
  • Manor School7.1 milesOfsted: Inadequate
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    851
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Corby Business Academy8.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,188
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Sawtry Village Academy8.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,101
    Type
    Academy converter

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

Tesco Oundle Express, Oundle2.8 miles
Co-op Oundle, Oundle2.8 miles
Waitrose Oundle, Oundle3.1 miles

GP surgery

Oundle3.1 miles

Pharmacy

Boots2.8 miles

Hospital

Corby Community Hospital10 miles

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

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Corby Rail Station9.3 miles

Nearest bus stop

Lilford-cum-Wigsthorpe Village DRT313 metres

Typical drive times

Oundle8 min · 4.3 miles
Raunds13 min · 8.1 miles
Thrapston8 min · 4.2 miles
Burton Latimer17 min · 12 miles
Peterborough (city)26 min · 18 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 100 to 1 in 1000 chance each yearMedium to low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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