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Merry Tom Lane, Chapel Brampton, Northamptonshire, NN6

Land size
7 acres
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
5

Key Features

  • Five reception rooms
  • Six bedrooms
  • Five bath/shower rooms
  • Fabulous open plan kitchen with seating and dining
  • Around 7 acres including paddocks
  • Heated swimming pool and tennis court
  • Triple detached garage

Description

A STUNNING SIX BEDROOM FAMILY HOME IN AN OUTSTANDING LOCATION WITH GARDENS AND LAND EXTENDING TO AROUND 7 ACRES WITH THE POTENTIAL TO CREATE A SELF CONTAINED ANNEXE

Merry Tom Farm has been substantially extended and beautifully enhanced in recent years, creating an exceptional family home in a truly breathtaking setting. Positioned adjacent to and overlooking rolling countryside, the property combines character, comfort and outstanding entertaining space. As with any unique home, one can only fully appreciate the lifestyle opportunities on offer by making the commitment to step over the threshold.

Located just outside the village and approached via an adopted country lane and on approaching the property unique nature of the setting is immediately apparent.

The welcoming reception hall has a cloakroom off and features attractive oak flooring which continues to the spacious dining room. Here, an ornate carved fireplace with a log burning stove provides a striking focal point. Double casement doors open to the rear gardens while steps lead up to the sitting room which enjoys double doors opening to the rear

At the heart of the home is the stunning open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, designed for both everyday family life and entertaining. The kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of bespoke cabinetry, including pantry cupboards, drawers and cabinets, together with a breakfast station incorporating a Gaggenau coffee machine. Quartz worktops run throughout, while the impressive central island features twin basins, additional storage and informal breakfast seating. Integrated appliances include an electric Aga with companion oven and extractor canopy, a Fisher & Paykel two-drawer dishwasher, and a refrigerated drawer unit. A generous walk-in pantry/utility provides space and services for an American-style fridge freezer. The adjoining sitting and dining area benefit from a vaulted ceiling, creating a wonderful sense of space and light. Doors open onto the terrace and gardens to the side and bifold doors open directly from the kitchen directly onto the gardens, allowing uninterrupted enjoyment of the surrounding countryside. Porcelain tiled flooring with underfloor heating extends throughout this impressive living space.

The remarkable games room and bar, converted from an original adjoining barn, offers an exceptional venue for entertaining. A bespoke American oak bar is equipped with a wine fridge, sink and dishwasher, while the vaulted beamed ceiling, exposed stonework and porcelain tiled floor with underfloor heating create a striking and characterful environment. Steps descend to an inner lobby providing access to a changing room with shower facilities, cloakroom and a useful store room.

Further accommodation to the ground floor includes a versatile open-plan living area, comprising seating and dining space together with a kitchen area with a range of fitted cabinets and ceramic sink. Space for range cooker and fridge, while doors open directly to the rear of the property. A spiral staircase rises to the first floor. Offering excellent flexibility, this area could readily form part of a self-contained annexe, subject to individual requirements.

The utility room provides space and provision for laundry appliances, while the boot room offers practical storage space for outdoor clothing. Footwear and everyday household essentials.

FIRST FLOOR

A beautifully crafted oak staircase rises to the spacious first-floor landing.

The impressive principal bedroom suite enjoys magnificent views across countryside to the rear, enhanced by the Juliet balcony and full height windows. A generous dressing room is fitted with an extensive range of wardrobes, cupboards and dressing table, providing excellent storage and dressing space. The luxurious en suite features a freestanding oval bath, walk in shower enclosure, twin vanity wash hand basins and WC, complimented by stylish tiling, quality flooring and underfloor heating.

There are three further well-proportioned double bedrooms, all of which enjoy delightful countryside views. One bedroom benefits from its own en suite shower room, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a well-appointed family bathroom comprising bath, shower enclosure, vanity wash hand basin and W.C. A useful study area completes the first floor accommodation.

SECOND FLOOR

Two large double bedrooms and shower room. Storage cupboards to landing area.

OUTSIDE

Merry Tom Farm is approached via double electric gates, opening onto an extensive driveway and parking area with space for numerous vehicles, together with a detached triple garage.

The gardens extend to the side and rear of the property, predominantly laid to lawn and complemented by mature trees and well-stocked shrub borders. To the rear, a generous paved and walled terrace provides an excellent space for outdoor entertaining, with steps leading down to the heated outdoor swimming pool. And pond beyond. The adjacent pump room offers practical garden storage.
An all-weather tennis court is situated to the side of the property. Beyond the formal gardens, the paddocks are currently let; however, the land will be sold with vacant possession.

LOCATION

The highly sought after village of Chapel Brampton is located approximately 6 miles to the northwest of Northampton set amongst attractive undulating countryside and in close proximity to the Althorp Estate. There are two pubs with restaurants in the village and a Church at Church Brampton.

Educational facilities are well served in the area to include private schooling Wellingborough School, Northampton High School for Girls and Rugby School together with preparatory school at Spratton Hall. There is a primary school in the village and state secondary schooling is also well served in the area. Local sporting activities include golf at Harlestone and Church Brampton along with sailing and fishing at Pitsford Reservoir. There are also a number of attractive walks and bridleways in the immediate area, including the Brampton Valley Way which is a short walk away.

PROPERTY INFORMATION

Services: Metered mains water and mains electricity are connected, drainage via a septic tank. Oil fired central heating.

Broadband: Standard broadband available

Local Authority: West Northamptonshire Council
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Outgoings: Council Tax Band G
£4,107.22 for the year 2026/2027

Right of Way: Merry Tom Lane is an adopted road, beyond Merry Tom Farm there is a bridleway to Brixworth.

EPC Rating: D

Tenure: Freehold

Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Jackson-Stops
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September 2026

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Council Tax Band
TBC
Date Posted
2026-09-08

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 183 Homes with Land listings in East Midlands (5+ acres).

This Property£278,571 / acre
Homes with Land Average (5+ acres) £119,858 / 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
55 D
57 D

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

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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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Parking
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Garden
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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 Mbps

Standard (10-30 Mbps)

Suitable for

  • Web & social
  • Music streaming
  • Standard video calls

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

  • The Bramptons Primary School1.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    94
    Type
    Community school
  • Pitsford Primary School1.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    67
    Type
    Community school
  • Spratton Church of England Primary School1.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    46
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Brixworth CofE VC Primary School1.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    484
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Buckton Fields Primary School1.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    289
    Type
    Free schools

Secondary

  • Kingsthorpe College2.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,415
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Moulton School and Science College3.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,450
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Northampton School for Girls3.5 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,670
    Type
    Academy converter
    Gender
    Girls
  • St Thomas Becket Catholic School3.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    912
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Malcolm Arnold Academy3.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,278
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England

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 Buckton Fields Express, Northampton1.9 miles
Co-op Brixworth - Harborough Road, Brixworth2.1 miles
Morrisons Daily Whitehills Supermarket, Northampton2.1 miles

GP surgery

The Pines Surgery2.4 miles

Pharmacy

Well1.9 miles

Hospital

Berrywood Hospital4.2 miles

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

Northampton Rail Station4.7 miles

Nearest bus stop

Cedar Hythe0.9 miles

Typical drive times

Daventry23 min · 14 miles
Desborough24 min · 15 miles
Northampton18 min · 6.6 miles
Market Harborough25 min · 16 miles
Milton Keynes (city)39 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 3Higher 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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