Location

Beagle Cottage is situated in the attractive and semi-rural village of Boothby Pagnell, approximately six miles south-east of Grantham. The village is steeped in history, home to the oldest and best-preserved Norman residence in England, located opposite the cottage within the grounds of Boothby Hall.

Boothby Pagnell benefits from an active village community, with regular events hosted at the village hall. The Boothby Wildland Rewilding Scheme provides further enrichment, offering guided nature walks, bird ringing demonstrations and family-friendly workshops that support biodiversity and wildlife.

Excellent schooling is available nearby, with a primary school in the neighbouring village of Ingoldsby, and further options—both private and state—in Grantham; two Grammar schools, The King's School for boys and Kesteven and Grantham Girl School (KGGS) and other equally good schools at Stamford and Oakham. The award-winning Great Wood Farm Early Years Centre is less than a mile away.

Grantham station provides a direct rail service to London Kings Cross in from 67 minutes, making this an ideal location for commuters seeking a peaceful rural retreat.

Description

An exceptional country home blending character, charm and modern living, nestled within mature, private grounds. Dating back to 1897, Beagle Cottage stands as a beautifully reimagined family home of rich heritage and character.

Originally built as a farm manager's cottage, and later used as a laundry house and kennels for the local hall, the property was converted into two cottages before being united into one home in the late 20th century. Today, it stands as a striking detached residence in a tranquil, elevated setting, it is approached via electric gates and a sweeping gravel driveway that creates a grand sense of arrival.

Beautifully presented, the accommodation spans two floors with up to five bedrooms, a generous principal suite, four flexible reception rooms, two bathrooms, a spacious kitchen/diner, utility and boot rooms. Outside a garage block, home office and expansive gardens, perfect for family life and entertaining.

The front door opens into a wide and welcoming entrance hall, where lofty ceilings and rich wooden floors create an immediate sense of elegance and continuity, features that run throughout the home.

To the left, a dual-aspect snug currently serving as a home office, accessed via an arched opening and centred around a charming stone fireplace with wood-burning stove. Opposite, the formal dining room enjoys views to the front garden and is filled with natural light, complete with a fitted storage cupboard and hardwood flooring underfoot.

Flowing beyond is the principal sitting room, a superbly proportioned space offering a sense of grandeur, enhanced by original cornicing, a central fireplace with wood-burning stove, and three large sash windows that bathe the room in light. Adjoining this space, a reception room which offers flexibility to serve as a playroom or snug, as required.

The heart of the home lies in the stunning kitchen/dining room to the rear, a vaulted space full of character, featuring exposed beams and a central island beneath a granite worktop. Fitted with a suite of cabinetry, two ovens, a dishwasher, and a four oven Aga, the kitchen offers the perfect setting for family meals and entertaining, with ample space for a large dining table. French doors open onto the garden terrace, ideal for al fresco dining.

A useful boot room and separate utility room occupy the rear of the property, connecting the dining room to the kitchen, creating a fabulous flow. The boot room has a rear access into the garden and is fitted with further wall and base units, whilst further storage and space for appliances is found in the utility room, situated off the kitchen. A downstair W.C. completes the ground floor.

The staircase rises to a spacious landing with elevated views over the rear garden. A door opens to the light-filled eastern wing, where the principal suite offers a vaulted, dual-aspect space with large Velux windows (with blinds), solid oak floors, and room for further furnishings. The en suite includes a bath, separate shower, heated towel rail, and contemporary vanity. Bedroom five is also found here, and is currently used an additional dressing room for the principal suite.

Bedroom two, a large double with fitted wardrobes, shelving, and provides access to bedroom four which could be a dressing room or potential en suite (STPP). Bedroom three is a generous double with oak flooring and a character fireplace.

The family bathroom features a freestanding bath, separate shower, modern basin, and heated towel rail.

Beagle Cottage is approached via elegant electric iron gates and a deep gravel driveway providing secure parking and access to a triple garage block with electric doors and an alarm; one bay is converted into a heated home office, ideal for remote working and has potential to be a separate annexe.

Two main terraces provide outdoor entertaining space—one off the kitchen and one to the north, surrounded by mature planting and ideal for morning sun.

The landscaped garden is mainly lawned, divided by rose and clematis-covered archways. Mature trees and shrubs provide privacy and seasonal interest, including Bramley apple, Greengage, Birch, Witch-hazel, Copper Beech, Giant Redwood, Mediterranean pines, and Norwegian Spruce. An octagonal summerhouse enjoys prime views, complemented by a greenhouse and composting beds.