A handsome and substantial five bedroom character home of more than 3800 sq ft situated close to the centre of Louth.

Description

This attractive 1920s home has been significantly improved in recent years to create a stylish and characterful property that’s ideally suited to busy family life. The property is situated on the desirable western edge of Louth in a secluded setting though with easy access to the centre and local transport links. The house has received a number of updates including an extension, new floors, external painting and internal cosmetic decoration, which respecting a number of its period features including exposed brick, a stone fireplace and imposing double doors with glass detailing. Highlights include the spacious kitchen with its traditionally appointed farmhouse-style Arthur Bonnet cabinetry, the large dual aspect reception room with wood-burning stove and the useful gym space currently used as a yoga studio. Though modernised, there are some areas inside and out of the house that would benefit from further improvement, providing good scope for the new owner to put their own stamp on the property.

The ground floor accommodation is centred around a welcoming entrance hall with useful coats cupboard. From here there is a 27ft sitting room, formal dining room, open plan kitchen/breakfast room and sitting area with adjoining utility room and w.c., a spacious family room, study and gym. Upstairs on the first floor there is a principal bedroom with fitted dressing area and en suite bath/shower room, three further good-size bedrooms with en suite facilities and a fifth bedroom which would be well suited as a nursery or private office. There is a further bedroom and shower room on the second floor.

The house is approached over a generous gravel driveway with ample space for parking in addition to access to a detached double garage. The rear garden is an excellent size and features a large lawn, a gravel terrace for outdoor dining, a water features and a summerhouse. The gardens are well enclosed by mature trees and have a secluded feel.

Location

The property is set in a superb location half a mile from the centre of the historic market town of Louth and moments from the stunning countryside of the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The town provides a wealth of everyday amenities, including a good selection of shops, supermarkets and weekly markets on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. There is an excellent choice of schools, including King Edward VI Grammar School and Louth Kidgate Primary Academy, both rated ‘Outstanding' by Ofsted. For leisure, there are a variety of wonderful walking, cycling and riding routes in the surrounding countryside, while the Lincolnshire coast is just 10 miles away. The area is well connected by road, with the A16 providing routes towards Grimsby, while A-roads provide easy access towards Lincoln, 25 miles away.

Square Footage: 3,867 sq ft



Directions

Travelling from Wragby follow the A157 to the Elkington roundabout. Go straight across and into Louth, turn immediately left onto St Mary's Lane and left again into a small lane, Irby Croft (No.52) is at the end on the right.

Additional Info

East Lindsey District Council Tax Band = G