Positioned in the peaceful hamlet of Slapton, just four miles from Towcester, Slapton Mill stands as one of the area’s most character-rich and historic homes — a beautifully converted former watermill with origins reaching back to the 14th century. From its earliest mention in medieval court rolls to its modern life as a private home, this is a property with genuine narrative depth. Few homes in Northamptonshire can boast such continuity of place — a landmark woven into the landscape for over 600 years.

Once a thriving water-powered mill on the River Tove, records trace its working life across centuries, from its medieval ownership to its role in corn milling, steam powered production, and even mid 20th century spice grinding. Today, the buildings have been thoughtfully transformed into an exceptional private residence, offering both heritage
and modern comfort.

With its industrious background, the interior has evolved into stylish, spacious residential accommodation — a perfect marriage of heritage and contemporary living.

Today, Slapton Mill spans just over 5,000 sq ft (GIA) of living space. Its generous scale, combined with the character of the original mill structure, gives the property a unique architectural presence rare in the market. Period features including open fireplaces, exposed timbers, four panel doors, window seats, shutters, plaster mouldings, deep window boards, panelling and leaded lights combine well with modern living.

Substantially extended and modernised by the current owners, the house offers well-appointed accommodation across three floors. There is real attention to detail particularly the kitchen with four oven Aga and companion, bathroom fittings including Lefroy Brooks and Thomas Crapper, cast iron radiators, marble flooring and radiator covers.

Key attributes of the house include the recent extension providing a generous kitchen/breakfast/family room, the real hub of the house with lovely fitted kitchen units, central island, Aga and doors to a paved entertaining area to the west; the first floor drawing room is spectacular with a bank of ¾ height sash window facing east where natural light pervades throughout, open fireplace with ornate Adam’s stye surround, window seats and generous ceiling heights. Splendid dining room off the kitchen; useful pantry and wine cellar, cinema room; principal and guest bedroom suites; lovely attic bedrooms with bath/shower room ideal for teenagers or visiting family; well laid out boot and utility rooms with considerable built in storage cupboards.

Externally the property is approached along a village lane through entrance gates which open to a shingle driveway and extensive off road parking area beyond.

To the south lies a range of traditional outbuildings recently converted to an annexe with kitchen/ living room, sitting room/bedroom or home office, bathroom and two adjoining garden stores offering potential for further conversion, subject to the relevant consents.

Beyond is an outdoor heated swimming pool set within a walled courtyard with pool house with pool room/kitchen studio, shower, WC, changing facilities and mezzanine bedroom.

En Tout Cas tennis court lies beyond to the east.

Significant amount of landscaping to gardens and grounds predominately laid to lawn with walkways, rose pergola, paved entertaining areas. Vegetable garden with Alitex greenhouse. Implement store. Cabin with planning permission for ancillary accommodation. Band stand and fire pit are positioned above the river bank, perfect for sunset evenings.

Positioned on the edge of the village with south facing views across its gardens and countryside beyond, the property offers a real sense of space and privacy.

In all about 2.25 acres.

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