A unique five bed residence with sizeable and versatile accommodation, guest flat, gardens and paddock, in all about 1.41 acres, in a glorious riverside setting, on the edge of Oundle.

This substantial residence started life as the water pumping station for Oundle, around 1860. It was then converted and extended around 2002, into a fine and unique family home, by a local architect. The property was extended again in 2019, to enlarge the kitchen and add a study come 5th bedroom, on the first floor. In 2020 a water source heat exchanger was added, to greatly reduce the environmental impact of the property, and to reduce its running costs.
The Old Pumping Station is now a spectacular family home with versatile living space over two floors.
The front door opens to a split-level tiled hall, with good storage either side. Double doors open to the main living room which has a lower level, garden room area with doors opening to the terrace. The upper level is the main lounge area and has a beautiful open fire bordered by fitted oak bookshelves. There are views across the garden.
The games room also has double doors from the hall, and this, in turn leads to the formal dining room.
The kitchen breakfast room, with underfloor heating, is wonderfully light, with tri-fold doors opening to the garden. The kitchen is fitted with a large range of base units and a substantial island with breakfast bar, topped with quartz work surface. The inset sink has a boiling water tap. Integrated appliances include a dishwasher, a fridge and freezer, double electric ovens and hob with extractor above. The ground floor is completed by a utility / plant room and a cloakroom / WC.
The American oak staircase, with stained glass panels, leads to the first floor, where there is access to each of the four, double bedrooms and the well-appointed family bathroom. The principal bedroom enjoys views from the roof-lights and the gable window, across the garden, the fields and the country park. A range of furniture is fitted. The en suite bathroom offers a roll-top bath, bidet, WC and wash basin.
The second and third bedrooms have built-in wardrobes and enjoy views across the water meadows. Each room benefits from an en-suite. The fourth bedroom over-looks the garden and country park and has some built-in storage. The study or fifth bedroom, is accessed via a separate staircase from the kitchen.
The guest flat is accessed via a spiral staircase beside the garage. The flat offers well-appointed accommodation with a large kitchen / living room, a double bedroom with plenty of storage and an en suite shower room / WC.
The Old Pumping Station is accessed via a gated drive which leads past the paddock through a second gate to a substantial turning circle with parking in front of the double garage. The main garden extends to the south and west of the house and is laid mainly to lawn. The paddock runs to the north of the house, and has a mooring / landing stage, ideal for small boats and canoes. The garden and paddock benefit from in excess of 200 metres of riverbank from which swans, green woodpeckers, king fishers and otters can on occasions be observed. The Old Pumping Station offers the opportunity for luxurious country living within a very short walk of Oundle Town centre and Oundle School.

Services
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage (treatment plant replaced in 2020). Water source heater exchanger for central heating.

Rent: £3,000.00 PCM
Deposit: £3,461.00
Term: Minimum of 12 months
Availability: EARLY SEPTEMBER
Referencing Required
Energy Performance Rating: D
Council Tax Band: F

Tenant fees schedule
New assured shorthold tenancies (ASTs) signed on or after 1 June 2019

Holding Deposit
One week’s rent. This is to reserve a property. Please Note: This will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s) withdraw from the tenancy, fail a Right-to-Rent check, provide materially significant false or misleading information, or fail to sign their tenancy agreement (and / or Deed of Guarantee) within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing).

Right-to-Rent checks, deposit registration as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.

Early Termination (Tenant's Request)
Should the tenant wish to leave their contract early, they shall be liable to the landlord’s costs in re-letting the property as well as all rent due under the tenancy until the start date of the replacement tenancy. These costs will be no more than the maximum amount of rent.

Client Money Protection
From 1st April 2019 it is a requirement for all property agents holding client money to belong to a government approved Client Money Protection Scheme. Woodford & Co have had your best interests at heart for many years and are therefore members of the Propertymark Client Money Protection Scheme. Scheme Reference C0009694

Security Deposit (per tenancy. Rent under £50,000 per year)
Five weeks’ rent.
This covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy.

Unpaid Rent
Interest at 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate from Rent Due Date until paid in order to pursue non-payment of rent. Please Note: This will not be levied until the rent is more than 14 days in arrears.

Lost Key(s) or other Security Devices(s)
Tenants are liable to the actual cost of replacing any lost key(s) or other security device(s). If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, the actual costs of a locksmith, new lock and replacement keys for the tenant, landlord any other persons requiring keys will be charged to the tenant. If extra costs are incurred there will be a charge of £15 per hour (inc. VAT) for the time taken replacing lost key(s) or other security device(s).

Variation of Contract (Tenants Request)
£50 (inc. VAT) per agreed variation. To cover the costs associated with taking landlord’s instructions as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.

Variation of Sharer (Tenant's Request)
£50 (inc. VAT) per replacement tenant or any reasonable costs incurred if higher.
To cover the costs associated with taking landlord’s instructions, new tenant referencing and Property Redress Scheme

Woodford & Co are members of The Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) Membership Number G04974 The Dispute Service Ltd po Box 1255 Hemel Hempstead, Herts HP1 9GN

Professional Membership
Woodford & Co is a member of ARLA Propertymark M0038000
Woodford & Co is a member of nava Propertymark M0038000
Woodford & Co is a member of NAEA Propertymark M0038000