Victoria Street, Billingborough, Sleaford, NG34

1 Victoria Street is a stunning Grade II Listed period property located in the heart of the popular village of Billingborough.

Dating from around 1650, the property has been sympathetically converted and refurbished to an exceptionally high standard. Presented in immaculate order throughout, this impressive property retains many period details such as original fireplaces and carvings, but with subtle contemporary touches, including double glazing and spotlights.

Arranged over three floors, the property offers an array of fantastic living spaces downstairs, including a living/dining room with a wood-burning stove, and a stylish kitchen. Upstairs, the property features three very large bedrooms and two luxury bathrooms plus an en-suite shower room. There is potential to add two further bedrooms upstairs (subject to the relevant consents).

Outside, there are small gardens to the front and side of the property, plus a low-maintenance rear courtyard garden. The property also has two dedicated off-road parking spaces.

Billingborough offers all the benefits of country living but with easy access to local market towns (Sleaford and Grantham) and major cities. Direct trains run from Grantham to London Kings Cross in just over one hour.


Sellers Insight
“We fell in love with the property as soon as we saw it. The house had been fully refurbished five years ago. The work had all been completed to an exceptionally high standard – with high-spec fixtures and fittings. The rooms are all a fantastic size – giving a light and spacious feel.”
“The house is packed full of character. You’ll see the original wooden beams in pretty much every part of the house. There are also intricate period details, such as original fireplaces and ornate carvings. The floorboards are all solid wood and the kitchen has a beautiful polished tiled floor.
The kitchen has been fitted out with two ovens – perfect for when you’re entertaining.”
“Although the property is 400 years old, there are lots of subtle modern touches, such as double glazing. It’s all been completed with the greatest care to preserve the historic fabric of the house. The house has a spacious feel, which is unusual for a property of this age.”
“Since the house has been refurbished to such a high standard, you could literally move straight in without having to do any work. However, there is scope to develop the house further. The second-floor storage room could be converted into a large bedroom, a family room or a home office. You could also turn the dressing room into an additional bedroom.”
“The garden space at the side of the property is great for relaxing on a summer’s evening. There’s also a low-maintenance courtyard garden at the rear that’s paved and gravelled. Sitting outside in the evening, you can often hear the bells ringing from the nearby church, which is lovely.”
“Billingborough is a very friendly and welcoming village. There’s always a lot going on in the village hall, such as gym classes, yoga, pantos and community street parties. Billingborough also has a play park and playing fields. You’re in the heart of the country but also close to Bourne and Grantham. London is only an hour away by train from Grantham station and you’re within easy reach of the A1. So, you get the best of both worlds.”
“The surrounding countryside is beautiful and ideal for walking and cycling. You have miles and miles of scenic walks around Billingborough. There are also numerous local attractions such as Belton House – which is run by the National Trust. This area is great for families, with nature trails, horse riding, adventure playgrounds and picnic spaces, but also for retired couples escaping from city life. You’ll find lots of fantastic schools in the area, including several grammar schools.”

• A unique and immaculately presented 17th-century former coaching inn
• Located in the heart of a popular Lincolnshire village
• Property covers 2,400 sq. feet, arranged over three floors
• Attractive stone house frontage with classic railings and traditional lantern lights
• Fully refurbished with scope to add two further bedrooms
• Period features throughout, including wooden beams and original fireplaces
• Unusually large rooms for a property of this age
• Spacious entrance hall with an open fire
• Large double-aspect living/dining room with a wood-burning stove, feature fireplace and doors to the garden
• Fantastic shaker-style kitchen with ample cabinetry and two ovens, including a Rangemaster
• Three generously sized bedrooms
• Two luxury bathrooms (one en-suite) plus an en-suite shower room
• Separate dressing room
• Potential to convert expansive second-floor storage room into a fifth bedroom/family room or study (subject to the relevant consents)
• Contemporary touches include double glazing and central heating
• A wealth of solid wood flooring downstairs and polished tiles
• Stylish décor and calming tones throughout
• Small garden areas to the front and side and a secluded, rear courtyard area
• Courtyard garden includes a small patio and gravel area, with potted plants
• Boiler/cooker runs on bottled gas – efficient and easy to buy locally
• Tranquil village location but with easy access to Sleaford and Grantham
• Situated just a short walk from the village school, shops, pubs and sports facilities
• Close to excellent schools, including sought-after grammar schools
• Great transport links to London and other cities.

Location
Billingborough is a quintessentially English village in south-west Lincolnshire. The village offers a good range of amenities, including a school, doctors’ surgery, church, village hall, community gym, shops, a Post Office, supermarket, cricket club, tennis courts, hairdresser’s and butcher’s. There are also two pubs within walking distance.
The village has plenty of green spaces, with a play park, playing fields and beautiful rolling countryside – ideal for anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.
The surrounding area offers a wealth of opportunities for outdoor activities. Nearby Bourne Woods is a great spot for family walks, picnicking, birdwatching and nature trails. Other attractions include National Trust properties such as Belton House – which has a large adventure playground.
Billingborough is located close to the market towns of Sleaford (9 miles) and Bourne (9 miles), which both offer a wide array of amenities and activities. Direct trains run to London from Grantham (15 miles) and Peterborough (25 miles), with journey times of around 70 and 50 minutes respectively.

Schools

Billingborough Village School is a short walk from the property. Other local primary schools include St. Gilbert of Sempringham Church of England Primary in Pointon (2 miles) and Brown’s Church of England Primary School (1 mile) – both of which are rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
For independent education, Grantham Prep International School was rated ‘Excellent’ in all areas in the most recent ISI Inspection.
Secondary school options include the highly regarded co-educational Bourne Grammar. Nearby Sleaford has St. George’s Academy and two grammar schools (Carre’s Grammar School and Kesteven and Sleaford High School).
Grantham is home to the Priory Ruskin Academy (rated Outstanding) as well as two grammar schools: the King’s School (for boys) and Kesteven and Grantham Girls’ School.
There are popular independent schools in Stamford, Oakham, Uppingham and Lincoln.

Services:
Mains electricity, water and drainage; gas central heating
Local Authority: South Kesteven District Council
Council Tax Band: C
EPC: Exempt
Tenure: Frehold