Wrays Cottage, The Green, Nocton, Lincoln, LN4

A charming detached cottage with attractive original features, on a peaceful residential cul-de-sac in the sought-after village of Nocton.

Description

Wrays Cottage is a splendid detached period property, offering four bedrooms and a wealth of highly attractive living accommodation, in a convenient and popular setting in the heart of the village of Nocton. The property displays various charming character features throughout, including exposed brickwork, timber beams and fireplaces, while there are also more modern additions.

The property’s L-shaped layout means the accommodation is all focused around the beautiful courtyard gardens, including the four ground floor reception rooms. These include the well-proportioned sitting room with its handsome brick-built fireplace, the snug with its impressive vaulted ceiling and exposed timber beams, and the formal dining room, which has a fireplace with a log burner and double doors connecting to the kitchen. There is also a useful office for home working, while the kitchen and breakfast room has farmhouse-style units, a central island and a recessed Aga, as well as space for all the necessary appliances.

The welcoming entrance hall has a turned staircase, which leads to the galleried first floor landing and on to the principal bedroom with its skylights overhead and en suite shower room. There are three further well-presented double bedrooms on the first floor and a family bathroom with a freestanding bathtub and a separate shower unit.

At the entrance to the property, the gravel driveway provides ample parking as well as access to the integrated double garage for further parking. The garage could be converted to provide further living accommodation, subject to the necessary consents. The garden is located at the front of the house, benefitting from a sunny south-facing aspect. It includes paved and brick terracing for al fresco dining, with well-stocked border beds, various established shrubs and a well-maintained central lawn.

Location

The small village of Nocton is set in a beautiful rural position, approx.7.9 miles southeast of Lincoln city centre. The village offers a wealth of amenities and a vibrant local community, including a community hub, allotments, a primary school, a parish church, cricket club and a village hall, while nearby Branston, approx. 3.5 miles, provides a range of everyday amenities, including local shops.

Further facilities are available in Lincoln, including a wide range of shops, supermarkets and leisure facilities, as well as extensive cultural facilities, including the New Theatre Royal and the Lincoln Arts Centre. Further primary schooling is available in Potterhanworth, approx. 1.7 miles, and the surrounding villages, while the nearest state secondary school is in Branston.

Transport connections include the A15, which provides access towards Lincoln and Sleaford, while the A1 is approx. 20 miles away. Lincoln’s mainline station provides direct rail services to London King’s Cross, taking from approximately 120 minutes.

Disclaimer: All distances and journey times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,843 sq ft



Directions

Travelling from Lincoln follow the B1188 through Branston and continue until a left turn onto the B1202 towards Nocton. Follow this road and veer right on to The Green and then immediately right into the driveway of Wrays Yard and Wrays Cottage is the first property on the right hand side.

Additional Info

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Electricity

Mains Drainage

Central Heating

Oil

Local Authority: North Kesteven District Council

Photographs taken May 2025

The property is accessed via a shared driveway.