Location

The property is set in a sought-after position in the Lincoln, yet within reach of the surrounding countryside. Lincoln Cathedral is approx. quarter of a mile away, while the amenities of the city centre are within half a mile. The city offers a wealth of shopping, with both high street and independent retailers, cultural facilities including the New Theatre Royal and the Lincoln Arts Centre, plus various leisure facilities. There is also a choice of large supermarkets and several retail parks for out-of-town shopping. Schooling includes a choice of state primary and secondary schools and independent schooling at Lincoln Minster School.

The area is well connected by road, with the A15 approx. 1.5 miles away and the A1 approx. 18.2 miles. Rail services are available from Lincoln’s mainline station (from approx. 2 hours 20 minutes to London St. Pancras).

Disclaimer: All distances and journey times are approximate.

Description

The property is a substantial detached house, set in a highly sought-after position approx. half a mile from Lincoln’s city centre and a quarter of a mile from the cathedral. The property offers more than 6,000 square feet of beautifully appointed accommodation, combining elegant original details with stylish modern décor and fittings throughout.

At the entrance there is a grand reception hall stretching to approx. 29ft across the front of the property, with rich panelled walls and ceiling roses with ornate light fittings. There is a reception room connected to the hall in a semi open-plan layout, continuing the splendid panelling with intricate carved detailing, and opening to the games room at the rear. This south-facing conservatory-style room opens on to the gardens via French doors and welcomes plenty of natural light through full-height windows. It provides plenty of space in which to relax or entertain, as does the additional large reception room with its dual aspect, including a bay window overlooking the rear gardens.

The ground floor also has a private office for home working, a large formal dining room and a well-equipped kitchen and dining room with a central island, a stainless steel range cooker, integrated appliances and space for a dining table. The utility room and pantry provide further space for home storage and appliances, as does the cellar.

Two staircases lead to the first floor, where there are seven well-presented double bedrooms, including the weeping main staircase, leading from the reception hall to the galleried main landing. The bedrooms include the generous principal suite, with its adjoining dressing room with plenty of built-in storage, and en suite bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, dual washbasins and a walk-in shower. A door from the dressing room opens on to a sunny balcony overlooking the rear gardens. Two further bedroom has an en suite bathroom, while the first floor also has a family bathroom.

At the front of the house, wrought-iron gates open to a paved pathway leading to the entrance, with the front gardens featuring gravel beds and attractive box hedging. Parking is at the side, with space for two cars, while further parking is available in the integrated double garage. The gardens at the rear are south-facing and welcome plenty of sunlight throughout the day. They include a patio area across the back of the house with steps leading to a generous expanse of lawn, which is bordered by walls, mature trees and established hedgerows.