The house is up for sale after Captain Tom's family became entangled in a long, unsuccessful planning battle
The family of Captain Tom Moore have decided to sell the property in Bedfordshire after a long, unsuccesful planning battle for a pool house(Image credit: Getty Images)
The house where Captain Tom Moore completed his incredible walk for charity has gone up for sale for £2.25 million.
The Grade II listed, 18th century, Old Rectory in Bedfordshire was inherited by Captain Tom's daughter Hannah Ingram-Moore and her family after his death in 2021.
However, after the home became the centre of a planning permission row over a pool house that was erected on the estate.
Placed for sale after controversy
The family were granted planning permission to build an outbuilding that was said to be used for "charity functions" but instead a spa complex called the 'Captain Tom pool house' was built that was double the proposed size.
The Captain Tom pool house was ordered to be demolished due to being twice the size of the approved plans(Image credit: Getty Images)
What's included with the property?
The Grade II listed building includes many features on its 3.5 acres of land.
The home has seven bedrooms, four bathrooms, four reception rooms and a separate coach house that has planning permission to be converted into an annexe.
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It is one of only three estates in the area to include moated gardens as well as a koi pond.
NDA needed to view the property
Due to the home's notoriety and the family's wish for privacy all potential buyers will be required to sign a Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to view the property.
It it stated all those wishing to view the property will also be required to:
Provide proof of identity
Provide proof of financial ability to proceed with the purchase
Sign a confidentiality agreement prior to viewing, signed by all people attending the viewing
The house is listed for £2.25m by estate agents Fine and Country.
News Editor Joseph has previously written for Today’s Media and Chambers & Partners, focusing on news for conveyancers and industry professionals. Joseph has just started his own self build project, building his own home on his family’s farm with planning permission for a timber frame, three-bedroom house in a one-acre field. The foundation work has already begun and he hopes to have the home built in the next year. Prior to this he renovated his family's home as well as doing several DIY projects, including installing a shower, building sheds, and livestock fences and shelters for the farm’s animals. Outside of homebuilding, Joseph loves rugby and has written for Rugby World, the world’s largest rugby magazine.
