In an ideal position for raising a family, this deceptively large, well presented, 4 - potentially 5 - bedroom home offers the best of both worlds as it sits in a quiet spot overlooking countryside in a very well served and highly sought after town just south of Lincoln yet it is within walking distance of excellent schools, and an abundance of amenities and shops. With several generous reception rooms, a large kitchen dining room, an en suite to the principal bedroom, a sunny rear garden and an integrated garage, there is a good deal of space.

The centre of the city of Lincoln is less than a 15 minute drive, and North Hykeham has its own train station within walking distance. The proximity to the A46 means Newark is only about a 20 minute drive with the fastest trains to London taking around 70 minutes.

“We were looking for a larger home – a substantial one - in which to bring up our 3 children and came across this part-way through the build. We already lived in North Hykeham and knew what a great place it was to live, and this house offered a country feel but with all the transport services, schools and amenities still within walking distance.”

“The house was really just a shell when we bought it having careful checked the room sizes were big enough and the orientation of the house was right – the back faces south and west – and we love the views from the front over horses in the paddocks and the landscape beyond. The owner of number 5, next door, owns the horse paddock. All 5 houses are a similar size but slightly different from each other. We love it here, it’s so quiet as the lane only serves these 5 properties.”

“We added the conservatory only 2 years ago; it is a lovely place to sit whatever time of year and in summer is perfect for opening out onto the patio which is large enough for extensive entertaining. The layout of the house is ideal as there are double doors between the living room and the dining room and again into the conservatory so we have held a lot of parties over the years!”

“If someone wanted a fifth bedroom, the second lounge would be a lovely room especially since it is close to the downstairs toilet, and the cloakroom next door could be made into a shower. It would be perfect for an elderly parent, being on the ground floor.”

“Despite the first floor occupying much of the roof space, there is in fact a loft for storage which is partly boarded. The house provides a good deal of storage with lots of built-in cupboards and wardrobes.”

“We had the garden professionally landscaped. It’s very sunny and is richly planted; there are several small trees, lots of bulbs, shrubs, perennials and climbers so it is very colourful in the summer. The Wendy house will stay. It’s set on a paved area if someone wanted to remove the playhouse and have another spot for seating.”

“It’s been wonderful walking the dogs without having to get in a car. You can go down Fen Lane and along the riverbank and walk all the way into Lincoln if you want. It takes around an hour with a pub en route; on a nice day you might want to go into Lincoln for lunch and then walk back again. We can see the cathedral from the house on a clear day.”

“We have really enjoyed living here and will be sad to move. It’s the perfect place to live with children still at school as they can be independent; it’s all very safe and accessible and, as parents, we haven’t had to provide a taxi service! There are several primary schools and 2 secondaries that are within walking distance, and our neighbour’s children cycle to the LSST closer to Lincoln.”

Location

North Hykeham is a small, vibrant town and popular residential area immediately south of the city of Lincoln. The property is located on the periphery of the town down a lane that leads to only 5 houses and enjoys a peaceful spot overlooking paddocks with far reaching field views from the front. Close to playing fields, everything is within walking distance such as excellent schools, shops, supermarkets, medical and vet’s practices and sports and leisure activities including sailing and golf based around the Millennium Lakes, part of Witham Valley Country Park on the other side of town. It also has a train station on the Nottingham to Lincoln line. Road links are good with easy access to the A46 leading to Newark (20 mins) and the A1 south. Trains from Newark to King’s Cross generally take 1.5 hours but there are fast services around 70 minutes.

A wide range of attractions and places to visit are in the vicinity such as Whisby Nature Park, a Fun Farm Soft Play Centre, Lincolnshire Road Transport Museum, and the Terry O’Toole Theatre, as well as a large selection of garden centres, cafes and restaurants.

Schools

There is a large choice of Ofsted rated Good primary schools in North Hykeham and the Ling Moor Primary Academy is rated Outstanding, 1.2 miles from the property. Excellent secondary schools are also in abundance with co-educational Sir Robert Pattinson Academy rated Good within walking distance, The Priory Witham Academy, a mixed school from 3-18 rated Good, about 3 miles away, and The Priory Academy LSST, also a co-ed but partially-selected academy rated Outstanding, a similar distance. In the independent sector, the highly regarded Lincoln Minster Schools (both Prep and Senior) are in the centre of Lincoln 4.5 miles away.

Services: Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage; mains gas central heating
Local Authority: North Kesteven District Council
Council Tax Band: F
Epc Rating: C
Tenure: Freehold