5 bedroom detached house for sale

A uniquely designed, substantial home built in 1973, now with solar panels, has been completely refurbished and provides huge spaces flooded with natural light that connect perfectly with the expansive, raised decking and garden surrounding the property. With 5 double bedrooms, one en suite on the ground floor, and extensive open plan living, views of the wraparound garden with its pond and the open fields beyond are enjoyed year round.
Located in a very quiet, semi-rural position, the quaint, historic market town of Spilsby is 2.5 miles to the north, the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds just a little further and the miles of sandy beaches on the Lincolnshire coast about 12 miles to the east.

Seller Insights

“The house was built in 1973 and designed by the architect for himself. We are set well back from the country road and it is extremely quiet here. It is beautifully light and spacious with glorious views out into the garden, over the pond and across the fields. The main living areas are on a half-level between the ground floor and the upstairs, the elevated position enhancing the feeling of light. The view out the back faces west over an arable field stretching as far as the eye can see; we love to witness the farmer’s changing year.”

“Everything about the house is large - the conservatory is especially big and the west decking is huge, about the size of a garden in itself! There are doors directly onto it from the dining area and the conservatory so it’s lovely to wander out there to eat on a summer’s evening.”

“We have done a vast amount to completely refurbish the property, both inside and out. The 16 solar panels were already here and, having been supplied on an early and therefore attractive tariff, they give an excellent income; for instance, in 2022 we received £2,300 which more than paid for our electricity. We have fitted a new boiler which is now a year old and has just been serviced. We added a solid roof onto the conservatory, it also has underfloor heating with a compatible carpet ensuring its efficiency, so the room can be enjoyed all year round – we spend a lot of time in there.”

“We totally refurbished the large ground floor bedroom with its French doors to the garden and created an en suite shower room, which is ideal for when the family come to stay. There is a large side entrance to this area so it could become a separate annex. Our utility room with cloakroom, WC and the study or office is also on this level.”

“The garden has been completely redone as it was in need of loving restoration. We employed a professional tree surgeon who spent a long time here pruning and trimming the trees, and we have cleared a lot and planted 8 new ones. The pond is rather a lovely feature to be appreciated from inside the conservatory and outside in the garden; it is full of koi carp which are endearing to watch. Although we have happily managed the pond, if someone didn’t want that responsibility, there is a local firm who can maintain it for a reasonable sum. On the other hand, if someone has a love of gardening, there is plenty of scope to create beds and borders - it’s a blank canvas!”

“It is a very tranquil spot but only a couple of miles from Spilsby where there is a Sainsbury’s and a small Co-op with a public library within it! There’s also a doctor’s surgery and another in Stickney. It is perfect if you have a dog as there is a network of nearby footpaths, including one at the top of the drive; the sea is also not far away as well as the Wolds.”

Location

Halton Fenside is located about 1.5 miles from the village of Halton Holegate (which has a church and a pub, The Bell Inn), and about 2.5 miles south of Spilsby, with other historic market towns - Horncastle, Alford and Louth - nearby. There are excellent schools in the area, and the medieval cathedral city of Lincoln is 30 miles away from which network rail commuting to London is available, as from Grantham and Newark. Boston is 17 miles south (about 30 minutes) and also has a train station. The beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is only a few miles north and the Lincolnshire coast, with its miles of sandy beaches, is about 12 miles to the east.

As well as the Wolds and the coast, there is plenty to see and do in the area, for example, about 6 miles away is English Heritage’s Bolingbroke Castle, a ruined 13th-century castle and birthplace of Henry IV, with expansive grounds open to the public, whilst Snipe Dales (7 miles) is a nature reserve and country park with wonderful views of the Wolds, a lovely place to walk along marked trails through woods and meadows. More attractions include the National Trust’s Gunby Hall (6 miles) and Tattershall Castle (16 miles), an award winning The Ark Wildlife and Dinosaur Park in Stickney (7 miles), The Battle of Britain Memorial Museum in Coningsby (15 miles), not to mention the very attractive little town of Woodhall Spa (18 miles), an old Edwardian resort with 2 world renowned golf courses, being the home of England Golf.

Schools

There are several primary schools in the vicinity, such as in Halton Holegate, in Toynton All Saints and in Spilsby, the latter two rated Good by Ofsted. For secondary education there are various choices with schools such as Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School (a mixed state secondary) in Horncastle, 12 miles away (about 20 mins), which is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Another selective grammar school, also called Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, is in Alford 10 miles away (about 15 mins) rated Good by Ofsted. However, the nearest secondary is in Stickney (7 miles), Sir William Lovell C of E Academy. In the private sector, St. Hugh’s School in Woodhall Spa, 18 miles away (about 30 mins) is a very good prep school. Spilsby Grammar, founded in 1550, is now called King Edward VI Academy and has become a sixth form college rated Good by Ofsted, 2.5 miles away in Spilsby.

Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage; oil-fired central heating (underfloor in conservatory) and 16 solar panels
Local Authority: East Lindsey District Council
Council Tax Band: E
EPC: Rating D
Tenure: Freehold