Northants, Leics &amp; Rutland


<p><em>Rivals</em>&nbsp;might be set among the hedgerows of Cooper&#8217;s fictional Rutshire, but Northants, Leics and Rutland are seriously giving on the property front, with acres of space for scandal and seduction, so with Season 2 of the award-winning series arriving this Friday (clear your diary), we’ve been perving at local property. Here&#8217;s what&#8217;s on the market near you with major <em>Rivals</em> main character energy. The question is, which one are you?</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-rupert-campbell-black-s-elegant-estate">Rupert Campbell-Black&#8217;s elegant estate</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2026/05/burley-on-the-hill-house.jpg" alt="Burley on the Hill House" class="wp-image-66218" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2026/05/burley-on-the-hill-house.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2026/05/burley-on-the-hill-house-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2026/05/burley-on-the-hill-house-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Burley on the hill House is <a href="https://tyronash.com/listing/for-sale/cour-dhonneur-oakham-le15" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">on the market with Tyron Ash</a> for offers over £6m</figcaption></figure>



<p>If there were ever a house (read: massive country estate) to suit the aristocratic Rupert Campbell-Black, this is it. <a href="https://tyronash.com/listing/for-sale/cour-dhonneur-oakham-le15" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Burley on the Hill House</a> is a full-throttle, Grade I listed Palladian showstopper, dating as far back as the 17th century and sprawling over 12,000 square feet of very confident good taste. Epic proportions (steady), a piece of the Crown Jewel Collection of the Baroque artist Gerard Lanscroon &#8211; one of his only surviving domestic murals &#8211; and a run of jaw-dropping reception rooms made for political plotting and post-polo entertaining. With seven bedrooms and six bathrooms, there’s more than enough space for the inevitable overnight guests.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="683" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2026/05/Disney-Rivals-Alex-Hassell-2-1-1024x683.jpg" alt="Disney Rivals Rupert Campbell Black" class="wp-image-66223" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2026/05/Disney-Rivals-Alex-Hassell-2-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2026/05/Disney-Rivals-Alex-Hassell-2-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2026/05/Disney-Rivals-Alex-Hassell-2-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2026/05/Disney-Rivals-Alex-Hassell-2-1.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p>Set in 67 acres of gardens and parkland overlooking Rutland Water, Burley on the Hill House is Rupert’s perfect playground: ideal for a spot of polo, the odd gallop across the lawn and, yes, even a game of naked tennis if the mood takes. It&#8217;s stunningly attractive and just the right side of outrageous – rather like the man himself.</p>



<p><em>Offers over £6,000,000</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-tony-baddingham-s-country-pile">Tony Baddingham&#8217;s country pile</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2026/05/Rectory-House.jpg" alt="Rectory House is on the market with King West for £2,375,000" class="wp-image-66243" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2026/05/Rectory-House.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2026/05/Rectory-House-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2026/05/Rectory-House-768x511.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Rectory House is <a href="https://kingwest.co.uk/property/rectory-house-great-bowden/#" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">on the market with King West</a> for £2,375,000</figcaption></figure>



<p>This place simply screams &#8220;mine&#8217;s bigger than yours&#8221;. Which makes it perfect for Lord Tony Baddingham.&nbsp;<a href="https://kingwest.co.uk/property/rectory-house-great-bowden/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rectory House</a> in Great Bowden dates from the Elizabethan period, with major additions having been carried out in the reign of William and Mary and the late Georgian period. It&#8217;s a statement piece with serious swagger: over 7,000 square feet of sophisticated living space, all sweeping staircases, lofty ceilings and just enough theatrical flourish to remind visitors who’s in charge.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="945" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2026/05/5245_RIVALS2_Ep01_RV_300625.jpeg" alt="David Tennant Tony Baddingham's house on the market" class="wp-image-66250" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2026/05/5245_RIVALS2_Ep01_RV_300625.jpeg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2026/05/5245_RIVALS2_Ep01_RV_300625-300x284.jpeg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2026/05/5245_RIVALS2_Ep01_RV_300625-768x726.jpeg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Approached via electric oak gates set into a brick wall, there&#8217;s an element of privacy that immediately sets the tone – impressive, imposing, and not for you unless you’re firmly on the guest list. Inside, four reception rooms leave plenty of space for plotting revenge, avoiding awkward encounters and hosting those slightly performative summer gatherings in the walled garden, while eight bathrooms (including two within a detached cottage in the grounds) suggest a man who values both luxury and distance. It’s big, bold and highly polished.</p>



<p><em>Asking price £2,375,000</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-declan-o-hara-s-manor-house">Declan O-Hara&#8217;s manor house</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="730" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2026/05/Plumptom-Manor.jpg" alt="Plumpton Manor Northants" class="wp-image-66253" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2026/05/Plumptom-Manor.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2026/05/Plumptom-Manor-300x219.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2026/05/Plumptom-Manor-768x561.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Plumpton Manor is <a href="https://www.fishergerman.co.uk/residential-property-sales/house-for-sale-in-plumpton-nr-towcester-south-northamptonshire-nn12/37356">on the market with Fisher German</a> for £3,250,000</figcaption></figure>



<p>This rather aesthetically pleasing pad feels exactly like the sort of place in which Declan O’Hara would alternate between righteous fury, a stiff drink and an even stiffer moustache.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fishergerman.co.uk/residential-property-sales/house-for-sale-in-plumpton-nr-towcester-south-northamptonshire-nn12/37356" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Plumpton Manor</a> is a 17th-century country house with a seriously strong face card – part idyllic country home, part high-functioning social theatre, and entirely capable of hosting one of Maud’s more memorable parties (camel appearances not entirely ruled out).</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img decoding="async" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2026/05/R-104-01234.jpg" alt="Aidan Turner as Declan O-Hara in Rivals" class="wp-image-78774" /></figure>



<p>Nestled in the countryside in the middle of nowhere (actually within easy reach of Silverstone Circuit), it offers over 5,000 sq ft of beautifully flexible living space, anchored by a spectacular barn made for entertaining on a rather ambitious scale. Inside, it’s all beams, warmth and polished comfort. Outside, the pool terrace and tennis court set the scene for gatherings that rarely stay low-key for long. </p>



<p><em>Asking price £3,250,000</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cameron-cook-s-slick-city-pad">Cameron Cook&#8217;s slick city pad</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="665" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2026/05/Carisbrooke-Road-LEICESTER.jpg" alt="Modern house Carisbrooke Road Leicester" class="wp-image-66259" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2026/05/Carisbrooke-Road-LEICESTER.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2026/05/Carisbrooke-Road-LEICESTER-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2026/05/Carisbrooke-Road-LEICESTER-768x511.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em><a href="https://www.fineandcountry.co.uk/leicester-estate-agents/property-sale/7-bedroom-detached-house-for-sale-in-le2-leicester-carisbrooke-road/4441256" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">On the market with Fine &amp; Country</a> for O.I.E.O £1,195,000</em></figcaption></figure>



<p>We can just picture the flawlessly self-assured Cameron Cook gliding across that herringbone floor in heels, closing a deal over a power lunch and still having time to out-manoeuvre everyone in the room. <a href="https://www.fineandcountry.co.uk/leicester-estate-agents/property-sale/7-bedroom-detached-house-for-sale-in-le2-leicester-carisbrooke-road/4441256" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Carisbrooke View </a>is an exclusive development of just two architect-designed detached homes, each a statement of refined craftsmanship and Nordic-inspired design in leafy Knighton, one of Leicester’s most prestigious postcodes &#8211; very much for someone who likes their success with a side of style.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img decoding="async" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2026/05/RIVALS_DAY57_050825_AB__9621_1.jpg" alt="Nafessa Williams as Cameron Cook in Rivals" class="wp-image-78783" /></figure>



<p>It’s all sleek modern confidence:, with not one but two designer kitchens (because no one wants to see the actual cooking), generous living spaces, seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms. The principal suite is a haven of calm, featuring a walk-in dressing area, luxurious en suite, and a private glass balcony overlooking the treetops of the neighbouring Attenborough Arboretum. Sharp and stylish, it’s exactly the sort of townhouse for a woman who knows her worth… and probably your weaknesses too.</p>



<p><em>Offer in excess of £1,195,000</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-freddie-jones-nouveau-riche-gaff">Freddie Jones&#8217; <em>nouveau</em> <em>riche</em> gaff</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="558" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2026/05/Ketton-house-freddie-jones-rivals.jpg" alt="Tambre House Ketton" class="wp-image-66270" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2026/05/Ketton-house-freddie-jones-rivals.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2026/05/Ketton-house-freddie-jones-rivals-300x167.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2026/05/Ketton-house-freddie-jones-rivals-768x429.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><a href="https://search.savills.com/property-detail/gbsmrsssg220092" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">On the market</a> with Savills for £2,850,000</figcaption></figure>



<p>You can imagine Freddie Jones striding into this sprawling contemporary pile in Ketton, taking one look around, and deciding this is exactly what £2.85 million of hard-earned success is supposed to feel like.&nbsp;<a href="https://search.savills.com/property-detail/gbsmrsssg220092" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tambre House</a> is a stunningly appointed modern home with 1.27 acres of landscaped gardens overlooking rural views, with an outdoor heated swimming pool and pool house, it&#8217;s confidently supercharged with modern ambition and absolutely no pretence otherwise.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2026/05/Danny-Dyer-rivals.jpg" alt="Danny Dyer as Freddie Jones in Rivals Disney" class="wp-image-66275" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2026/05/Danny-Dyer-rivals.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2026/05/Danny-Dyer-rivals-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2026/05/Danny-Dyer-rivals-768x511.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Seven bedrooms, six bathrooms, three reception rooms, a gym, bar and wine cellar unfold across three floors, offering plenty of space for entertaining, expanding, or simply enjoying the fact you no longer need to ask the price of anything. Discretely screaming wealth and luxury, Tambre House signals wealth, without needing to say a word. It’s bold, it’s sprawling, and it knows exactly what it is: a very comfortable arrival at the top table.</p>



<p><em>Asking price £2,850,000</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-lizzie-vereker-s-country-cottage">Lizzie Vereker&#8217;s country cottage</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2026/05/Ketton-cottage.jpeg" alt="Greetham cottage for sale" class="wp-image-66281" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2026/05/Ketton-cottage.jpeg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2026/05/Ketton-cottage-300x200.jpeg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2026/05/Ketton-cottage-768x512.jpeg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em><a href="https://www.willowandstoneproperties.co.uk/properties/21498013/sales#/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">On the market with Willow &amp; Stone</a> for £525,000</em></figcaption></figure>



<p>Hello what&#8217;s this? Just up the road from Freddie Jones&#8217; mahoosive house above (how convenient), this <a href="https://www.willowandstoneproperties.co.uk/properties/21498013/sales#/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">cutesy Rutland stone cottage</a> in Greetham is the perfect cosy retreat for the reclusive, soft-hearted novelist, blending a touch of ramshackle period charm with modern comforts, and offering the perfect escape for those seeking a tranquil country lifestyle (and maybe a secret little love nest, shhh, we won&#8217;t tell). Exposed beams (cor blimey), an Aga and a wood-burning stove all help to crank up the heat on chilly winter nights, whilst a roll top bath (pop the champers) makes the perfect seduction spot. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2026/05/Katherine-Parkinson-as-Lizzie-Vereker.jpeg" alt="Katherine Parkinson as Lizzie Vereker in Rivals" class="wp-image-66284" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2026/05/Katherine-Parkinson-as-Lizzie-Vereker.jpeg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2026/05/Katherine-Parkinson-as-Lizzie-Vereker-300x200.jpeg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2026/05/Katherine-Parkinson-as-Lizzie-Vereker-768x511.jpeg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Upstairs in bedroom three, a charming desk nook means you&#8217;ll never need to worry about writer&#8217;s block, just channel your inner Jilly Cooper and bring your fantasies alive on the page. Or, in fact, in real life, this romantic setting really is the ideal place for tender romance to flourish. Bring on the charming tech billionaire. </p>



<p><em>Asking price £525,000</em></p>



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