A substantial Grade II-listed home set in gorgeous grounds with five/six bedrooms, four receptions and a barn.



Description

The Old Rectory is an elegant Grade II-listed period property that’s believed to have been built circa 1796 and is notable for its character features such as original sash windows, wall panelling and an impressive fireplace. The former rectory is set within established secluded grounds of about 1.7 acres in the heart of the village.

This substantial property offers in excess of 5,000 square feet over three floors and has been modernised to a high standard throughout. In more detail the accommodation comprises grand entrance hall, bespoke kitchen with central island and an Aga and door through to the breakfast room. There is a dining room with fireplace and beautiful panelled walls and a sitting room with fireplace. There is a rear hallway with back doors to the garden, a boot room and a shower/utility room. To the rear of the property is the attractive double aspect living room with log burner, further store room and stairs to the first floor.

The first floor has the principal bedroom with a dressing room and en suite bathroom, there is a guest bedroom with en suite bathroom, two/three further bedrooms and a shower room. The second floor has the fifth/sixth bedroom with an en suite bathroom which is plumbed but not fitted, and there are three good sized attic rooms.

Outside the property is approached via gated gravel driveway. The driveway also provides access to a turning circle and the L-shaped brick barn which has been re-roofed is currently used for storage. The grounds amount to about 1.7 acres and include formal landscaped gardens, two storey Gazebo, seating areas and a variety of flowerbeds and borders. An orchard also supports a small selection of fruiting trees.

Location

The village of Lea is situated on the outskirts of Gainsborough, a popular market town with excellent shopping and amenities including a Marks and Spencer and Tesco superstore. There are several schools in Gainsborough which cater for all ages including the highly regarded Queen Elizabeth’s High School. There is excellent countryside locally for walking, riding and cycling. The historic city of Lincoln offers a full range of amenities including shops, leisure facilities, the historic Cathedral Quarter, universities and the County Hospital.

Lincoln (16 miles) train station has a direct train to London (Kings Cross from 120 minutes). Retford (13 miles) and Newark have services to London Kings Cross.

Square Footage: 5,368 sq ft


Acreage: 1.7 Acres

Additional Info

West Lindsey District Council. Council Tax Band F.

There is a covenant which states that there is development allowed on the existing buildings, the barns and gazebo with the relevant planning consents (but no newbuild development allowed within the grounds)