• For Sale
  • GBP 1,100,000 
  • Build Size: 2,859 ft2
  • Property Style: Traditional
  • Bedroom: 4
  • Bathroom: 2
** Open House Event on Saturday 28th September, by appointment only **

Magdalene House, a Grade II listed property located just off Glapthorn Road and within walking distance of central Oundle, is a stunning converted chapel with just under 3,000 square feet of living space. Set on a quarter-acre plot, the property is accessed through double wrought iron gates that open onto a south-facing gravel driveway.

Originally designed by Sir Ninian Comper, a renowned architect known for his work on churches and stained glass, this chapel was built in the late 1800s as a place of worship for the workhouse. In 1987, it underwent a careful conversion under the guidance of English Heritage, which included the addition of ground-floor leaded windows that complement the original first-floor windows, all of which are internally double-glazed.

Magdalene House has been meticulously maintained and boasts a wealth of original features, including a stencilled ceiling with a preservation order, lancet windows, oak doors, a working bell-pull, and an oak and marble fireplace in the living room.

Ground Floor – Consists of entrance hall, main reception, a study, dining room, a utility room and a cloakroom. The kitchen has an aga with room for informal dining.

First Floor – There are four double bedrooms with one master and ensuite. There is also a galleried sitting room leading to a mezzanine area.

Second Floor – There is ample storage in the loft area which has been boarded out with good head height.

Outside – The double wrought iron gates at the rear of the property open to a south-facing garden, revealing a circular gravel driveway framed by box hedging and various planted borders. This secluded garden is beautifully maintained, offering a well-established and lush retreat. The roof was made from local Colley Weston tiles.

Beside the chapel, there’s a shed and a clothes drying area that leads around to the back. Yew hedging lines the pathway leading to the front door, with a pedestrian path extending from the chapel down to Glapthorn Road.

It offers a peaceful sanctuary while still being just a short walk from the town centre, convenient rail and road connections. Excellent rail links are available at Corby, Market Harborough, and Peterborough.

Oundle is a bustling market town nestled in the picturesque countryside of Northamptonshire. It is renowned for its excellent school facilities, independent shops, restaurants, theatre, marina and Barnwell Country Park located on the town’s edge. Nearby, the towns of Peterborough, Kettering, Corby & Stamford are all within a 15-mile radius, providing convenient rail and road connections. Excellent rail links are available at Corby, Market Harborough and Peterborough.

Property Information, Services & Utilities
This property is standard construction.
Services: Mains connected water, electric & sewerage.
Heating: Electric powered heating.
Broadband: Superfast Broadband Speed is available in the area, with a download speed of 80Mbps and an upload speed of 20 Mbps.
Mobile signal: 4G available, we advise you speak with your provider.
Parking: Driveway parking for 4+ cars.
Council Tax: Band G (East Northamptonshire).
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