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Dodford, Northampton, NN7

Land size
4.57 acres
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • An outstanding Class Q conversion of former farm building
  • Set in idyllic rural location including paddock land and large pond
  • Period features combined with modern contemporary living
  • Quality kitchen breakfast room with integrated appliances
  • Porcelanosa Tiling/Ceramics throughout bathrooms
  • Electric gate at entrance with intercom
  • Log Burner Hetas compliant
  • Sonos speakers and wired terminated to living area
  • Oak staircase and Oak Doors
  • Barn/triple garage with 2.5 metre height doors

Description

An outstanding detached stone barn conversion situated in a tranquil edge of village setting and enjoying beautiful rural views over the surrounding countryside and its own grounds, which includes paddock land and large pond. The conversion has been carried out to exacting standards providing a perfect synergy between features retained from the original barn and modern contemporary living. The interior features a superb light-filled living area, stylish contemporary kitchen breakfast room with integrated appliances and high vaulted ceiling. The ground floor also benefits from the master bedroom with en suite. Upstairs are two further bedrooms together with a further four piece bathroom suite.

The grounds extend to around 4.57 acres and includes a tree lined private drive, extensive parking and turning and detached barn/triple garage. Planning has recently been granted for a two-storey extension providing an attached garage and first floor office.

Location - Dodford is an attractive west Northamptonshire village located approximately four miles from Daventry. The village has a Grade 1 Listed church as well as a day nursery in the old school building. Further facilities can be found in the neighbouring village of Weedon which offers shops, Tesco Express a cafe and public houses. Weedon has been a centre for antique trade for many years. More comprehensive leisure and shopping facilities can be found at Daventry and Northampton. The very popular and exclusive wedding and function venue of Dodford Manor is located nearby.

Ground Floor - An oak door leads into the superb kitchen breakfast room. This is fitted in a range of contemporary styled cabinets with granite work surfaces incorporating an underslung stainless steel sink and drainer. There is a comprehensive range of integrated appliances comprising electric oven, microwave, four ring hob under chrome extractor, dish washer and fridge and freezer. The kitchen has high vaulted ceiling with exposed “A” frames and oak flooring which also runs into the remaining ground floor areas. Steps lead into the light and airy principle living area, which has bifold doors to the front and French doors leading to the sun terrace. In one corner is a log burner and stairs with oak and glass balustrades lead to the first floor. This room has ample space for both seating and dining and also includes an exposed beam.

There is a cloakroom with W.C and wash basin. The spacious ground floor master bedroom features a superb contemporary en suite with double shower, W.C and wall mounted washbasin with fitted drawers.

First Floor - A spacious landing provides access to all first floor rooms. There are two double bedrooms each with fitted wardrobes and Velux windows to the front aspect. The contemporary styled family bathroom has W.C, wall mounted wash basin with fitted drawers, luxurious bath with side taps and corner shower.

Outside - The property is approached through a private tree lined drive shared with the adjoining property and leads to twin five bar timber gates with remote control access. This in turn leads past the recently built barn/triple garage to a spacious gravelled parking and turning area for numerous vehicles. At the rear of the house is a sun terrace, ideal for alfresco dining and entertainment and which enjoys views over the paddock land and countryside beyond. The paddock land surrounds the house on three sides and includes a large wildlife pond further enhancing the tranquil setting. In all the house and grounds stands in around 4.57 acres.

Outbuildings - Recently constructed detached barn/storage for cars with power and lighting connected and with twin double opening doors. (2.5 Metre height)

Marketing Note - Some images have been virtually staged to show potential furniture layout and room use.

Agents Note - Additional information about the property, including details of utility providers, is available upon request. Please contact the agent for further details.

Planning - Detailed planning has been obtained for an attached garage with office above. Planning reference 2024/3365/FULL. A copy of these plans can be provided upon request.

Viewing - Strictly by prior appointment via the agents Howkins & Harrison. Contact Tel:01327-316880.

Fixtures And Fittings - Only those items in the nature of fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. Other items are specifically excluded. None of the appliances have been tested by the agents and they are not certified or warranted in any way.

Services - None of the services have been tested and purchasers should note that it is their specific responsibility to make their own enquiries of the appropriate authorities as to the location, adequacy and availability of mains water, electricity, gas and drainage services.

Local Authority - West Northamptonshire Council
Angel Street
Northampton
Tel:0300-126700

Council Tax Band - E

Important Notice - Every care has been taken with the preparation of these Sales Particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. In all cases, buyers should verify matters for themselves. Where property alterations have been undertaken buyers should check that relevant permissions have been obtained. If there is any point, which is of particular importance let us know and we will verify it for you. These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. All measurements are approximate. The Fixtures, Fittings, Services & Appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Photographs are provided for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included in the sale. Plans are provided for general guidance and are not to scale.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-07-21

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 757 Homes with Land listings in East Midlands (1+ acres).

This Property£175,055 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £228,708 / 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
74 C
84 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
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Heating
Gas Central Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

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

53 Mbps

Superfast

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

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

  • Weedon Bec Primary School1.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    182
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Flore Church of England Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    63
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Newnham Primary School2.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    84
    Type
    Academy converter
  • DSLV E-ACT Academy2.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 18
    Pupils
    997
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Abbey CofE Academy2.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    184
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • DSLV E-ACT Academy2.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 18
    Pupils
    997
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • The Parker E-ACT Academy2.9 milesOfsted: Inadequate *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,132
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Campion School4.9 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,309
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Duston School6.4 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    4 to 18
    Pupils
    2,064
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Guilsborough Academy8.7 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,198
    Type
    Academy converter

* 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

Tesco Weedon High St Express, Weedon Bec1.4 miles
Budgens Weedon, Weedon Bec1.5 miles
Morrisons Daily Daventry, Daventry2.4 miles

GP surgery

Greens Norton & Weedon Medical Practice1.5 miles

Pharmacy

Knights Weedon Pharmacy1.5 miles

Hospital

Danetre Hospital2.4 miles

Green space

Public Park Or Garden302 metres

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

Long Buckby Rail Station3.7 miles

Nearest bus stop

Amber House670 metres

Typical drive times

Southam23 min · 14 miles
Daventry7 min · 4 miles
Towcester16 min · 9.7 miles
Northampton23 min · 11 miles
Milton Keynes (city)32 min · 27 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 2Medium risk

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

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.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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