Woodrow Cottage, South Elkington, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11

A beautiful four bedroom detached thatched family home surrounded by generous well-maintained gardens, located on the fringes of a sought after Wolds village.

Description

Woodrow Cottage is a detached double fronted red brick property offering almost 2,200 sq ft of light-filled characterful accommodation arranged over two floors, sensitively combining modern amenities and elegant neutral décor with period features including a thatched roof, leaded glazing, some exposed ceiling beams, complementary period joinery and original fireplaces.

The accommodation flows from an enclosed porch into a welcoming reception hall with a useful cloakroom. It briefly comprises a spacious reception room with a front aspect bay window, a large exposed brick inglenook open fireplace, French doors opening on to the front terrace, and a door leading to a well-proportioned snug with French doors to the side terrace. The generous dining room also features a large exposed brick inglenook open fireplace and French doors to the rear terrace. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units and modern integrated appliances and opens into a dining area with a characterful corner exposed brick fireplace with a cast iron open fire, and double doors connecting back to the reception room. Additional access from the kitchen leads to a rear porch and a separate fitted utility room, both with doors to the rear terrace.

On the first floor, the property offers a spacious, dual-aspect vaulted principal bedroom with elevated views across the unspoilt Wolds, providing a breathtaking backdrop to wake up to. The room also features fitted storage and a fully-tiled en suite bathroom with a freestanding roll-top bath and a separate shower, creating a luxurious and relaxing retreat. Three further bedrooms include two with eaves storage, and the third bedroom boasts a generous walk-in dressing room with additional eaves storage. All bedrooms share a well-appointed family bathroom, providing ample space and comfort for family living.

Set back from the road, the property is approached through a lychgate with double wooden gates over a graveled driveway continuing past the house to rear aspect parking, a detached garage, and a double workshop/garage. The generous, well-maintained garden surrounding the property is laid mainly to level lawn, bordered by well-stocked flower and shrub beds and mature specimen trees. It features a garden well, numerous seating areas those in elevated positions affording stunning views of the Wolds a parterre garden, an octagonal summer house with a paved terrace, and a paved wraparound terrace, ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining. Additionally, the garden includes a greenhouse and a brick-built potting shed, both of which are accessed to the rear of the outbuildings and via paths on either side of the mound, offering practical and charming spaces for gardening enthusiasts.

Location

The historic market town of Louth lies moments from the stunning countryside of the Lincolnshire Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and within reach of the beautiful Lincolnshire coastline. The market town provides a wealth of everyday amenities, including a good selection of shops, supermarkets and weekly markets on Wednesdays, Friday and Saturdays. There are also several schools, including the Louth Kidgate Primary Academy and the King Edward Grammar School.

For leisure, there are a variety of wonderful walking, cycling and riding routes in the surrounding countryside, plus a leisure centre in the town and golf at Louth Golf Club. Cultural facilities include Louth Jazz Club and the independent Playhouse Cinema, while the Trinity Centre hosts a wealth of community activities.

The area is well connected by road, with the A16 providing routes towards Grimsby, while A-roads provide access towards Lincoln, approx. 27 miles away.

Disclaimer: All distances and journey times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,554 sq ft


Acreage: 0.65 Acres

Additional Info

Mains Water

Electricity

Central Heating

Mains Gas

Private Drainage

Local Authority: East Lindsey District Council

Photographs taken July 2024.

Please note: There are restrictive covenants including: no business or trade use and restrictions with development within the garden. Further details available upon request.