About this property

Market Harborough 3 miles (HST to London St Pancras International, times from 57 minutes)
Northampton 20 miles (HST to London Euston)
Kettering 8 miles (HST to London St Pancras International)
(All distances approximate)

The Property
Dingley Hall is an exceptional country house with golden limestone and ironstone walls, listed Grade I and sitting on a high ridge overlooking the Welland Valley. A house has stood on the site from medieval times and was extensively rebuilt during the reign of Mary Tudor.
The Hall, which has an illustrious history, has been owned by a number of prominent aristocrats, royal advisors, attorney generals and admirals, boasting entertainment of royalty and senior political figures, remaining as a private family home until 1936. During the following decades, the Hall was used as a wartime Nursing Home and then eventually purchased in 1978 by renowned architect Kit Martin, who divided it into seven houses and three apartments.
Apartment 2, enjoys uninterrupted views out over the gardens and countryside beyond. Accessed via an entrance lobby with stairs leading to the light filled and characterful accommodation.
A large open plan well equipped kitchen/dining room with Miele oven and Induction hob, integrated fridge/freezer and washing machine. The Kitchen/Diner is ideal for entertaining having a light and airy feel and benefiting from high ceilings and shuttered windows which overlooks the parkland setting. Double opening glass doors lead to the well-equipped kitchen which enjoys spectacular views over the open countryside. The spacious Drawing has a feature marble open fireplace, shuttered windows and double doors leading to the bedroom accommodation. The principal bedroom benefits a range of wardrobes and ensuite, there are two further bedrooms and a shower room.

OUTSIDE
Dingley Hall is surrounded by beautifully maintained gardens and grounds. The Hall is approached via a long winding driveway passing through a spinney of trees, with gravelled parking located to the rear of the main house. Apartment 2 has its own enclosed patio area and garage The property also enjoys the use of extensive communal gardens, with heated swimming pool, woodland and further lawned areas.

VIEWING
The property may only be inspected by prior arrangement through King West. Tel: 01858 435970.

TENURE
The tenure is Leasehold. However, there is a service charge for the maintenance of the communal gardens, pool, and grounds. Further details available from the selling agent King West.

COUNCIL TAX
TBC

SITUATION
Dingley Hall sits atop a plateau overlooking Market Harborough, with far reaching views to the north and west over open countryside. The village is little more than a hamlet, with its church in the grounds of The Hall. Commuting access to London is excellent, with trains to London St Pancras from Market Harborough Mainline Station under three miles distant, with journey times starting from just 57 minutes and expected to improve in the future. Also within Market Harborough with a greater range of everyday facilities including banks, supermarkets, a commercial centre and theatre together with a leisure centre.

The village of Great Bowden, just under two miles distant, contains number of local facilities including a shop/post office, café, public house, school and church. There is also a wide range of active village societies and activities.

The area is well known for schooling, with preparatory available at Great Glen, Spratton Hall and Maidwell and senior at Uppingham, Oakham, Leicester and Rugby. Further to the north lies the city of Leicester with a comprehensive range of commercial and leisure facilities. Neighbouring towns include Northampton, Kettering and Corby, whilst the M1 motorway is approximately 16 miles to the west and the A14 approximately 7 miles south. International air travel is available at East Midlands Airport, Birmingham, Stansted and Luton.

Sporting and recreational activities are well catered for in the area. Golf is at Leicester, Market Harborough, Kibworth and Luffenham. Water sports, including sailing and fishing, on Rutland Water, near Oakham, Pitsford Reservoir at Brixworth and fishing on Eyebrook Reservoir near Uppingham.

IMPORTANT NOTICE King West, their joint Agents (if any) and clients give notice that: 1. These property particulars should not be regarded as an offer, or contract nor part of one. You should not rely on any statements by King West in the particulars, or by word of mouth or in writing as being factually accurate about the property, nor its condition or its value. We have no authority to make any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility.
2. The photographs illustrate parts of the property as were apparent at the time they were taken. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate only.
3. Any reference to the use or alterations of any part of the property does not imply that the necessary planning, building regulations or other consents have been obtained. It is the responsibility of a purchaser or lessee to confirm that these have been dealt with properly and that all information is correct.
4. King West have not tested any services, equipment or facilities, the buyer or lessee must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

5. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce satisfactory proof of their identification and address at the point any sale is agreed in order to comply with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer).

September 2022