Sleaford Road, Beckingham, Lincoln, LN5

An attractive and spacious character home in need of modernisation, with the benefit of planning consent for an additional detached dormer bungalow in the extensive rear garden.

DESCRIPTION

A charming dwelling set on the edge of this equally attractive village surrounded by period homes within easy reach of major travel connections. Enjoying a plethora of character features from top to bottom including exposed beams and attractive period fireplaces both upstairs and downstairs, this beautiful residence is in need of modest refurbishment with very spacious accommodation including a breakfast kitchen with separate utility and W.C., a large dining room with a log burner, a good-sized lounge with an open fire and feature French doors out into the rear garden, as well as an impressive additional reception room suitable as an office or snug/playroom. Upstairs there are three double bedrooms and a large family bathroom.

LOCATION

This charming and popular village offers an array of period properties, including a plethora of listed buildings, a church and an award winning restaurant/pub.

Beckingham provides fantastic access to a number of transport routes in the vicinity, notably the A17, A1 and A46. The neighbouring market town of Newark lies 6 miles west of the village, providing a convenient route to Newark North Gate rail connections, including high speed links to London in 1 hour 15 minutes and Nottingham in 23 minutes. Sleaford lies 14 miles east of the village, offering a good range of amenities, with the cathedral city of Lincoln and market town Grantham lying equidistant to the village, approximately 20 miles away.

SCHOOLS

Beckingham lies within the catchment of various village primary schools, including Brant Broughton Church of England School, rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted, alongside other 'good' Church of England primary schools in Coddington and Claypole.

Good secondary schools are located in Welbourn, a village 5 miles north east; Lincoln and Grantham both offer state, grammar and private schooling establishments, both around 20 miles north and south of the property respectively. Sleaford hosts good grammar schools including Carre's Grammar School for boys and Kesteven & Sleaford High School for girls; Grantham also offers outstanding grammar schools, including The Kings School and Kesteven & Grantham Girls School.

An array of junior and adult level sports clubs are available in the area including rugby football, rowing, athletics, tennis, football and swimming.

OUTSIDE

The property is approached via a pedestrian gate to the front leading to the front door with a small courtyard terrace, enclosed by an attractive brick wall. There is ample private parking in front of the garage. The rear garden is particularly attractive with a paved terrace providing a superb area for outdoor dining and entertaining, together with spacious lawns, trees, shrubs and flower beds, as well as a pond and additional outbuildings.

PLANNING

Planning consent has been granted for the demolition of the neighbouring garage and associated buildings and the erection of a dormer bungalow and triple garage (North Kesteven Ref: 20/0176/FUL) in the grounds of Norfolk House.

SERVICES

The property is centrally heated throughout (oil) with mains water, electricity and drainage all connected.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE

Rating: F

COUNCIL TAX

Band: D

METHOD OF SALE

The property is offered for sale by Private Treaty.

TENURE

Freehold with vacant possession on completion.

PARTICULARS

Drafted and photographs taken following clients' instruction of October 2023.

VIEWING

Strictly by prior arrangement with the Agents (01476 851400).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For further information, please contact Mount & Minster, Grantham:T: 01476 851400@: [email protected]

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