Welcome

Welcome to the OHL Limited website. We invite you to inspect the properties we have available to rent. Most of the properties are on the Ashton Estate (near Oundle, in East Northamptonshire).

The Ashton Estate is renowned for its natural beauty and interesting buildings. Ashton itself is a picturesque village of predominantly thatched stone built cottages in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside.

In terms of layout, most rental properties are located either in Ashton Village, or at the other end of the Estate, in Ashton Wold.

There are also, scattered around the farm , a number of more isolated properties. The significant number of buildings reflects the history of the Estate - in its heyday, Ashton was a thriving largely self sufficient community (a "Model Farm Settlement"). The community was sustainable with regard to most aspects of day to day life with the exception (allegedly!) of funding which was externally provided by the mercantile family who created the Model Farm! Quite remarkably, the buildings that comprised the original Model Farm are largely intact although many now enjoy different roles.

The Estate was built at the turn of the 19th century. The Ashton Estate also includes a working farm that specializes in growing wheat. Tenants of properties may wander over part of the Estate via a separate Right to Roam Licence (which costs a nominal sum of £10 per annum). The Right to Roam area includes the circa 190 acre Deer Park, which fenced enclosure contains two enchanting lakes ( please see picture gallery). These lakes are artificial constructs created in the Edwardian era.

The fishing enthusiast may enjoy the tranquil River Nene which borders the Estate. Tenants may fish from the banks of the land belonging to the Estate. (You are required to obtain a rod licence to fish the River Nene and at present tenants enjoy free fishing.)

Ashton is situated near to the charming market town of Oundle and is within a circa fifteen minute drive from the A1 & A14 trunk roads. It is a short distance from Peterborough, Stamford, Corby and Kettering. Northampton and Cambridge are also within easy driving distance. Commuting to London from Peterborough or Kettering can be under one hour by rail. A passenger rail service from Corby has recently been proposed. CLICK HERE FOR MULTIMAP.