5 bedroom detached house for sale

A vibrant and characterful Victorian townhouse facing onto Lincoln Arboretum, with views of the cathedral.

Description

Vibrant, beautifully appointed and offering masses of character, this stunning double-fronted Victorian townhouse is a prime example of the very hard to come by homes that face directly onto the picturesque open green space of Lincoln Arboretum. The house couldn’t be in a better position, on the corner looking directly at the greenery, with a view of the cathedral visible through the trees with All Saints Church to the east. The house is owned by an artist and as such the interiors have been sympathetically and attractively decorated, whilst keeping many of the original character details, such as fireplaces, wood floors and stained glass windows. Further highlights include a farmhouse-style kitchen with Rayburn range stove, contemporary bathrooms and high ceilings. Over the years the house has been subject to a variety of improvements, including sash window renovations, a new roof, bathrooms and reproduction cast iron radiators.

This substantial home offers more than 3000 sq ft of space over three floors, and is configured in such a way that it offers huge potential for families, with great scope to add an annexe if desired (subject to the necessary consents). The ground floor space is wonderfully bright, airy and spacious, affording three vast reception rooms at the front which provide a wealth of space for big family gatherings. The two rooms at the front are perfect for hosting, there is also a cloakroom with WC. From the homely, farmhouse-style kitchen the accommodation is more informal, including a garden room opening to the outside space at the rear, a pantry, utility room and workshop. The first floor has been remodelled to facilitate an artist’s studio, where two bedrooms have been knocked through to create a fantastic open plan space with views to the north and south. There are three bedrooms on the first floor plus a shower room, with the remaining two bedrooms (one en suite), an office and walk-in wardrobe on the second floor.

The property benefits from the rare addition of a garage, situated to the rear and accessed from Eastbourne Street. The garage was extended and reroofed in 2023, with a new remotely-operated roller shutter door added. There is ample on-street parking available locally. To the rear of the house there is a low-maintenance south-facing town garden with raised flowerbeds and space to sit and enjoy the good weather days.

Location

Monks Road enjoys a fantastic setting on the edge of Lincoln’s city centre; it’s a vibrant area with lots of amenities locally, including a Co-op food shop, several pubs and cafes, a popular primary school, church and the arboretum, which offers a much-loved green space at the heart of the city as well as a playground, ponds, maze and café. Lincoln city centre offers a superb range of amenities on the doorstep, including high street shops, leisure facilities, universities, the county hospital and well-respected schools such as the independent Lincoln Minster Senior School.

For commuters, Lincoln’s mainline train station has a direct train to London (Kings Cross from 120 minutes) and there are also good road links via A46, A15 and A57 to motorways including M180, M18, M62, A1(M) and M1.

Disclaimer: All journey times and distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,205 sq ft



Additional Info

Mains Water

Electricity

Gas

Mains Drainage

Central Heating: Gas

Local Authority: Lincoln City Council

Photographs Taken: January 2024