Summary - 51 Church Lane, Sywell, NORTHAMPTON NN6 0BS
6 bed 2 bath Detached
Victorian family home with annex and tennis court in two acres of gardens.
Approximately 5,249 sq ft of accommodation across three floors
Set on about two acres in the village of Sywell, The Old Rectory is a substantial mid‑Victorian former rectory offering more than 5,200 sq ft of principal accommodation plus a self-contained two‑bedroom Coach House annex. The house retains extensive period detail — high ceilings, sash windows, open hearths, barrel‑vaulted cellars and a large kitchen/breakfast room — and sits within sweeping lawns, specimen trees and an all‑weather tennis court.
The property will suit a family wanting generous reception space and flexible bedroom arrangements, or buyers seeking multi‑generational living thanks to the annex. Practical benefits include a double garage, wine and storage cellars, workshop outbuildings and fast broadband. Council tax on the main house is reportedly very low.
Important practical notes: the house is Grade II listed and several trees are protected by Tree Preservation Orders. That status will limit exterior alterations and may complicate extensions or major external works. The annex is heated by electric night storage radiators and the main house relies on a gas boiler; there are only two bathrooms for six principal bedrooms, so some modernisation or reconfiguration may be needed to suit contemporary family life.
Overall this is a rare, characterful estate combining significant internal space and exceptional grounds. It will reward buyers who value heritage, generous outdoor living, and who are prepared for the consent process and ongoing maintenance that accompany a listed country house.
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