Lodge Road, Little Houghton, Northamptonshire, NN7

MOST ATTRACTIVE PERIOD DETACHED COTTAGE ADJOINING OPEN COUNTRYSIDE AND IN NEED OF FURTHER UPDATING IN THIS POPULAR VILLAGE SETTING

Offered to the market for the first time in over 45 years, The Old School House presents a rare opportunity to update and restore a property with a long history and plenty of character. Set within a popular village location, the property offers the chance to create a home suited to modern living while retaining its original features and charm, being Grade ll listed of historical importance.

The house sits within mature gardens and backs onto open countryside, giving a good degree of privacy and pleasant rural views.

The property has long been part of the village’s history. A date stone on the front gable, inscribed “TW/1762”, is believed to refer to Thomas Ward (1706–1772), whose initials can still be seen on the building today. Provision for a school house on the site was first recorded in the will of William Ward dated 1673. The building continued to serve as the village school until 1891 before later becoming the home seen today.

The entrance hall includes a window overlooking the rear garden, an understairs cupboard and an inglenook-style fireplace with inset wood-burning stove. Stairs rise to the first floor, with access through to the main reception rooms.

The sitting room is positioned at the rear of the property and enjoys a dual aspect, with French doors opening onto the garden and a picture window overlooking paddock land beyond. A period fireplace forms the main focal point of the room.

The kitchen is fitted with a range of base and wall units, contrasting worktops and integrated appliances, with a door leading to the rear courtyard. The adjoining dining room also features an open fire with windows to both the front and rear.

On the first floor, the landing leads to a bedroom with en suite shower room and two further bedroom areas, one of which is currently arranged as a walk-through room but could easily be divided to create a separate bedroom.

OUTSIDE

There is off road parking through wrought iron gates leading to a carport and access to the rear courtyard with a range of outbuildings and covered porch. To the south of the property are beautifully planted and landscaped gardens laid to lawn with various flower and shrub borders and maturing trees all of which adjoins open countryside.

PROPERTY INFORMATION

Services: Mains water and electricity. Heating is via storage heaters and we believe that gas is available in Lodge Road for connection.

Broadband: Ultrafast broadband available in village

Local Authority: West Northamptonshire Council
Tel. 0300 126 7000

Outgoings: Council Tax Band F
£3,582.05 for the year 2026/2027

EPC Rating: Exempt – Grade II listed

Tenure: Freehold