A substantial rural home with paddocks, stabling, annexes and a collection of barns.

Description

Situated a short distance from the pleasant village of Ashby De La Launde is this handsome detached farmhouse, enveloped by 8 acres of its own gardens and grazing land. The property presents an exciting opportunity for the smallholder or keen equestrian, and includes a variety of barns of various sizes which offer excellent scope for conversion or redevelopment. The main house is a substantial property of almost 3400 sq ft, featuring two sitting rooms, four double bedrooms. The house is attractively presented and has character features such as stone fireplaces and exposed beams, while within the kitchen there is a coveted AGA range cooker.

The extremely spacious accommodation is arranged over two floors, including the main house and separate annexe accommodation which has the potential to be developed further. On the ground floor, two sitting rooms are accompanied by a formal dining room, a farmhouse kitchen and a separate cook’s kitchen, plus the pool room comprising of a changing room and shower room/WC. Upstairs there are four double bedrooms, two of which are en suite, plus a separate family bathroom. The ground floor annexe is situated between the main house and the attached garaging, with its own private entrance as well as a connecting door. This features a bedroom/living room, kitchen and bathroom. There is an additional studio annexe on the first floor with a large reception space/kitchenette and a bedroom.

The ideal home for equestrians or smallholders, the property is set within grounds of about 8 acres including well-drained, level paddocks with field shelters that are ideal for grazing, stabling and a variety of detached barns suitable for storage (or with potential for conversion subject to necessary consent). The area is renowned for its good riding country and there is an established equestrian competition scene locally. In addition to its grounds, the property also has beautifully landscaped gardens, including wildflower meadows, kitchen gardens, manicured lawns and a stone terrace inset with a swimming pool. There is ample private parking

Location

Ashby De La Launde is a rural village approximately 13 miles to the south of Lincoln and 7 miles to the north of Sleaford.

Sleaford is a pretty market town with an excellent range of shops and facilities including the highly regarded Carre’s Grammar School (within 8 miles)

The town also enjoys access to the A15, A17 and A52. Grantham is around 19 miles away with a direct rail link to London (Kings Cross from 65 minutes) and a good choice of schools including The Kings School and the Kesteven & Grantham Girls’ School.

Newark is around 21 miles away, also offering a rail link to Kings Cross from 80 minutes. The historic city of Lincoln offers a range of amenities including shops, restaurants, schools, university and the cultural quarter including the quaintly historic Cathedral Quarter and beautiful Bailgate area.

There are Tennis and Golf clubs in Woodhall Spa which is within 13 miles.

Disclaimer: All distances and journey times are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,398 sq ft


Acreage: 8.22 Acres

Additional Info

Mains Water

Electricity

Mains Drainage

Central Heating: Oil Fired

North Kesteven District Council.

Photographs taken summer 2022 and February 2023.