A rare opportunity to purchase a well maintained, period property in the conservation area of a charming, highly sought after village just north of Lincoln. The 4 bedroom, characterful, late Victorian home retains a multitude of original features and has views across fields to the front and a sunny, landscaped garden with a gravelled drive at the back and has been a much loved, family home for its third owners. EPC Rating D.

The centre of the historic city of Lincoln with its magnificent cathedral and castle high on the hill amongst the quaint Bailgate area for independent shops, cafes, restaurants, and farmers’ markets is only about 3 miles away

“The house has only had three owners in 120 years – testament to what a lovely place it is to live!”

“We have loved living here for the last 21 years and will be sad to move but our needs are different now. We feel like custodians of the property as it has so many lovely period details on both the outside and the inside which we have deliberately retained and cherished. There is quite unusual decorative brickwork along the eaves, the front door is the original one, so too, the pedestrian gates at the front and side. All the windows have stone lintels and sills; most are the original timber sashes which we have completely overhauled so they are well sealed with laminated double glazing.”

“Inside, there are high ceilings, deep skirtings, moulded cornicing, picture rails and the original tiled fire inserts to the fireplaces. Apparently, the designs are from the Aesthetic Movement which embodies beauty, particularly in nature, which you can see here. The fireplaces are only blocked up with balloons so, if swept, could be used as open fires again. The original staircase is a lovely feature and has deep treads and shallow risers so is very pleasant to use; it is lit from a skylight in the ceiling with a second skylight in the roof above.”

“We have always kept everything in good order. The roof had just been redone when we came here so it is very sound. The only structural change we have made is opening up the kitchen to connect with the front reception room which is much more appropriate for a modern lifestyle; internal French or bi-folding doors could be added if required.”

“The fitted kitchen is largely handmade with a solid timber double drainer flanking the butler sink. The built-in water softener is amazing not only in the bathroom but also for keeping towels nice and soft!”

“Outside, we had the garden completely re-landscaped by a professional in the summer of 2021 which included creating the raised beds with integrated seating and rebuilding the dry-stone wall. It is very secure and sunny with the gazebo catching the last rays of the evening sun.”

“The outlook to the front is wonderful, especially from the two windows in the master bedroom – the land was once the site of the Bishop of Lincoln’s palace. It is a lovely area to walk over, in fact there are lots of enchanting walks round here.”

“It’s a beautiful period home, wonderfully situated offering a lovely village lifestyle. Nettleham is highly sought after with two schools within an easy walk of the house and excellent secondary schools in neighbouring villages, so ideal for a family. We hope the next owners will love and care for it as much as we have.”

Location

The property is located in one of the most popular and delightful villages on the outskirts of Lincoln where its range of shops include a convenience store, and there is a medical practice, two pubs, a library, a primary school, and a choice of excellent secondary schools in nearby villages. Very convenient commuting is into the city of Lincoln, as well as access further afield via the A46 north to Grimsby or south to Newark and the A1. Here, fast train services to London Kings Cross take around 75 minutes. Direct trains from Lincoln to London take about 2 hours. The A1 North is accessed at Markham Moor, about half an hour (20 miles) west. The A15 is very nearby linking to the M180 network to the north, and Humber Airport is about a half hour drive (25 miles).

The centre of Nettleham is a conservation area with the village winning the "Best Kept Village Award" several times. The property sits within the conservation area ensuring the quaint heart of the village is kept unspoiled with its church, green and stream, Nettleham Beck, which flows across Watermill Lane at a ford just 50 yards from the house. The house overlooks a field to the front, the site of the medieval Bishop of Lincoln’s palace guaranteeing the land will never be built on. There are some charming walks straight from the doorstep and further afield, the Lincolnshire Wolds, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with rolling hills to explore, is about a 20 minute (15 miles) drive to the east, and the Lincolnshire coast beyond.

Schools

Nettleham has its own infant and primary school, Beckside Pre-School & Nursery and Nettleham Junior School rated Good by Ofsted, whilst in the neighbouring village of Welton, less than 4 miles away, is Ofsted-rated Outstanding William Farr Secondary School, a comprehensive school with a strong reputation. Another excellent option nearby is The Priory Pembroke Academy in Cherry Willingham about 3 miles (5 mins) away which is Ofsted-rated Good and, about 20 miles (30 mins) away, the much sought after Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School in Horncastle, rated Outstanding. In the private sector, the highly regarded Lincoln Minster Schools (Prep and Senior) are 4 miles (10 mins) away in the centre of the city

Services: Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage; mains gas central heating
Local Authority: West Lindsey District Council
Council Tax Band: D