Location

The small and picturesque Lincolnshire village of Normanby-by-Spital is set in a rural position, within reach of Market Rasen (approx. 7.4 miles), yet surrounded by peaceful countryside. The village has a local pub, a parish church and a primary school, as well as a village shop with a post office counter. The local pub, The Bottle and Glass, is central to the small community, while local activities can be found in nearby Glentham, with its village hall.

The town of Market Rasen provides several everyday amenities, including a good selection of shops, supermarkets and a weekly market. The town also provides several primary schools and a state secondary. Leisure facilities in Market Rasen include a leisure centre, while there is also regular racing at Market Rasen racecourse.

The area is connected by road, with the A15 providing access to Lincoln, while the wider network of A-roads provides routes towards Grimsby and Scunthorpe. Rail services can be accessed in Market Rasen and Lincoln.

Disclaimer: All distances and journey times are approximate.

Description

Gate Lodge is a highly attractive detached property, offering four bedrooms and airy, comfortable accommodation in a sought-after Lincolnshire village setting. The property features splendid sand-coloured stone elevations and well-presented reception rooms, while outside there are delightful landscaped gardens.

The three reception rooms include a generous main reception with elegant ceiling cornicing and a fireplace with a decorative tiled surround. Double doors lead from the reception to the sun room, with its vaulted ceiling, exposed timber beams, panoramic windows and French doors opening on to the rear garden. There is also a formal dining room and an open-plan, social kitchen and dining room with space for a breakfast table. The kitchen itself has fitted units to base and wall level, wooden worktops and a central island.

The turned staircase leads to the first-floor landing, off which there are four double bedrooms. This includes the principal bedroom with its en suite shower room. The first floor also has a family bathroom with a bathtub and a separate shower unit.

At the front of the property there is ample parking on the gravel driveway, which also provides access to the integrated double garage. The garage could also be used as a store or workshop space, or converted to provide useful further accommodation, subject to the necessary consents. The gardens to both the front and rear have areas of lawn and well-stocked border beds with a wealth of established shrubs and flowering perennials, with the gardens also featuring mature trees and various hedgerows. There is an area of patio, gravel terracing and timber decking at the back of the house, which is ideal for al fresco dining, while the gardens also includes two sheds for storage.