Summary - GLAPTHORN HOUSE GLAPTHORN PETERBOROUGH PE8 5BH
7 bed 5 bath Detached
Large, energy‑efficient family lodge with paddock, workshop and spectacular views.
7 bedrooms across three floors with principal suite and dressing room
About 3.40 acres: 0.75 acre garden plus 2.65 acre paddock
Ground‑source heat pump and large solar PV array; EPC rating B
Triple garage, large brick workshop and substantial driveway parking
Versatile accommodation including self‑contained two‑bed annex, chain‑free
Approximately 6,293 sq ft — large footprint; high ongoing running/council tax costs
Built 2008, extended 2016; high quality finishes but verify services and plant
Paddock suitable for equestrian or small‑holding; boundary hedging present
Sandyforth Lodge is a substantial, modern‑traditional country home set in about 3.40 acres on the edge of rolling farmland. Built in 2008 and extended in 2016, the house was designed to maximise its elevated, far‑reaching rural views: nearly every principal room looks out over fields or the sheltered garden and terrace. High‑quality finishes, granite‑topped kitchen units and generous room sizes create comfortable family living over three floors.
The property is pragmatically energy conscious: it benefits from a ground‑source heat pump and a large solar PV array, high insulation levels and double glazing, contributing to an EPC B rating and lower running costs than a comparable house of this size. Accommodation is versatile: three reception rooms, a principal suite with expansive dressing room and ensuite (with sauna), additional bedroom suites, a cinema and gym room on the second floor, plus a self‑contained two‑bedroom annex with separate access that could remain independent or be integrated.
Outside the plot is a major asset. About 0.75 acre of well‑kept gardens wrap the house with sandstone terraces and sunny lawns; beyond that a rectangular paddock of roughly 2.65 acres is hedged on all sides and suitable for equestrian, small‑holding or leisure use. Substantial outbuildings include a triple garage, a large brick workshop/machinery store and a gated gravel forecourt with ample parking. The house is offered freehold and chain‑free.
Important practical points: the house is large (around 6,293 sq ft) and carries correspondingly high running and local costs — council tax is described as very expensive. Services/specifications include multiple heating references in paperwork, so buyers should verify the installed systems and service history. While presentation and build quality are strong, buyers looking for a turnkey lock‑up may wish to inspect ancillary buildings and the annex for integration works or routine maintenance needs.
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