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£2,250,000

The Drift, Sutton, Peterborough

Land size
10 acres
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
5

Key Features

  • Gated country house
  • 10 acres
  • Beautifully landscaped gardens
  • Paddocks and woodland
  • Equestrian potential
  • Entertaining space
  • Triple garage
  • Rural lifestyle

Description

SUMMARY
Exceptional gated country residence set in 10 acres, offering 7,017 sq ft of elegant accommodation, superb entertaining space and stunning grounds.

DESCRIPTION
A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial country home combining luxury, privacy and beautifully established grounds.

Willow Hayne House is an exceptional gated country residence extending to approximately 7,017 sq ft, set within 10 acres of landscaped gardens, woodland and paddocks. Offering elegant reception rooms, a superb bespoke kitchen, luxurious principal suite, triple garage and outstanding entertaining space, it combines privacy, scale and lifestyle in a remarkable rural setting.

Accessed via electric gates and a sweeping driveway, the house makes an immediate impression with its handsome stone façade and commanding position within the grounds. A grand reception hall with sweeping staircase provides a fitting introduction to beautifully proportioned accommodation designed for both family living and entertaining.

The principal reception rooms include a magnificent drawing room overlooking the gardens and a formal dining room with marble fireplace. At the heart of the home, the bespoke kitchen and breakfast room features handcrafted cabinetry, a substantial island and stone fireplace, with direct access to the terraces and gardens.

Arranged around a striking galleried landing, the first floor is centred on an impressive principal suite complete with dressing room, luxurious ensuite bathroom and private balcony enjoying views across the estate, ideal for morning coffees. Further generous bedrooms, guest suites, and bathrooms provide extensive accommodation for family and visitors.

The grounds extend to approximately 10 acres and offer an outstanding lifestyle opportunity. Landscaped gardens, expansive terraces, an ornamental lily pond and covered entertaining pavilion create superb outdoor living space, while paddocks and mature woodland provide privacy, recreation and scope for equestrian or country pursuits.

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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
G
Date Posted
2026-08-02

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 83 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (10+ acres).

This Property£225,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (10+ acres) £150,294 / 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
62 D
76 C

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
Oil Heating
Broadband
Fibre (FTTC)
Sewerage
Mains

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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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
Parking Available
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

5.5 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

  • Castor CofE Primary School1.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    185
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Nassington Primary School2.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    62
    Type
    Community school
  • Orton Wistow Primary School3.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    378
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Wittering Primary School3.2 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    234
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby3.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    137
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Ormiston Bushfield Academy4.2 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,212
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Nene Park Academy4.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,478
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Jack Hunt Academy4.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,939
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Queen Katharine Academy5.2 milesOfsted: Inadequate *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,619
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Arthur Mellows Village College5.3 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,672
    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

Spar Platinum Retail-Wittering, Thornhaugh2.1 miles
Tesco Wistow Way Orton Express, Peterborough3.3 miles
Co-op Petrol Orton, Peterborough4 miles

GP surgery

Ailsworth Medical Centre1.3 miles

Pharmacy

Wansford Pharmacy1.6 miles

Hospital

Fitzwilliam Hospital3.6 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

Peterborough Rail Station5.6 miles

Nearest bus stop

Manor Farm181 metres

Typical drive times

Oundle17 min · 11 miles
Stamford10 min · 7.5 miles
Market Deeping15 min · 9.7 miles
Peterborough (city)10 min · 7.4 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.

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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