Keepers Cottage, Heighington Road, Canwick, Lincoln, LN4

Detached three bedroom period cottage in a secluded setting, excellent potential for modernisation, outbuilding and land of about 49.23 acres.

Description

Keepers Cottage enjoys a wonderfully private setting amongst its own woodland in a highly desirable area approximately 1.7 miles south of Lincoln city centre. Despite its excellent connections to transport links and amenities, the setting feels distinctly rural and the land has scope for a variety of uses. The property was built in 1908 according to the original date stone, with further character features inside including the original tiled floor in the entrance hall, pantry and kitchen and fireplaces in the sitting room, dining room and two of the bedrooms. While in need of renovation, Keepers Cottage presents a fantastic opportunity to become a stunning family home.

The accommodation is arranged over two floors and is generously proportioned, with the ground floor rooms having approximately 2.8-metre-high ceilings. The two reception rooms are sizeable, with south-facing bay windows looking over the surrounding grounds and open fireplaces. The kitchen too is an excellent size and further benefits from an attached pantry, offering additional storage space, and a separate utility room accessed from the rear courtyard. The three bedrooms are all double size and are situated off a central landing with built-in storage and share a family bathroom with both bath and shower facilities.

A wonderfully secluded and unassuming entrance opens to a sweeping grassed track that leads up through post and railed paddocks to this most charming, detached cottage, set within extremely private grounds with woodland to the rear. The grounds amount to about 49.23 acres and includes mixed woodland and grassland, making the property well suited to a number of uses including equestrian or as a smallholding. To the rear of the house there is an enclosed courtyard which provides access to a wood store, utility room and outside WC. Separately there is a detached garage and garden store, with ample parking to the front. The gardens around the house are well established though would benefit from landscaping.

Location

Canwick is a large village situated just south of the city of Lincoln, about 1.7 miles from the city centre. The village has a village hall and recreation ground, the acclaimed International Bomber Command Centre is approx. 0.5 miles away, with extensive shopping, leisure facilities and a station found in Lincoln, as well as the historic Cathedral Quarter, universities and the County Hospital. There is good walking on the South Common between Canwick and the city. Well-respected schools include Minster and St Mary's private schools, Priory Pembroke Academy and The Priory Academy LSST.

Lincoln train station is 1.4 miles north and has a direct train to London (Kings Cross from 120 minutes). The A1 trunk road is accessed at Newark, approximately 15 miles away.

Disclaimer: All journey times and distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,369 sq ft


Acreage: 49.23 Acres

Additional Info

Mains Water

Electricity

Private Drainage

Central Heating

Oil

Local Authority: North Kesteven District Council

Photographs taken February 2025

The property contains restrictive covenants including: Cannot be used for any purpose other than a single private dwelling.

An Overage will be added to the legal pack for the development of any additional properties (terms to be confirmed).