The Manor House, Snarford, Lincolnshire, LN8

A fine country house with Grade II Listed status, four bedrooms, beautiful gardens, and extensive grounds, in the rural village of Snarford.

Description

The Manor House is an attractive Grade II Listed property, set in a peaceful rural position between Lincoln and Market Rasen, surrounded by beautiful Lincolnshire countryside. Dating from the mid 17th century with some 19th century additions, the property features splendid limestone elevations outside, while inside there are exposed timber beams and a wealth of character features, alongside attractive contemporary décor, and styling.

The ground floor has three airy, well-presented reception rooms including the main reception, with its large bay window, original wooden shutters, wooden flooring and a wood burning stove. There is also a formal dining room with flagstone flooring, painted overhead beams, open fireplace, and a dual aspect, including two tall sash windows welcoming plenty of natural light and original wooden shutters. Towards the rear, the kitchen features farmhouse-style fitted units, a central island, and a Marshall oil fired range cooker, while the generous sitting room provides further space in which to relax, with its exposed timber ceiling eaves, brick flooring and exposed brick bread oven and wood burning stove.

Three staircases lead to the first floor accommodation, which includes four well-presented double bedrooms. These include the principal bedroom, which has a dressing room with fitted storage, and an en suite bathroom with a bathtub and a separate shower. One further bedroom has an en suite shower room, while there is also a family bathroom with Jack and Jill access from one of the bedrooms. Stairs continue to the attic, which provides plenty of storage or could be converted into further living accommodation.

At the entrance to the property, a gravel driveway leads through the gardens to ample parking in front of the house. There is also access to a detached outbuilding for garden storage and stabling. The gardens and grounds include rolling lawns dotted with established shrubs and mature hedgerows, as well as a large patio to the side for al fresco dining, bordered by colourful heritage roses and fruit trees plus other flowering perennials. There is a further patio at the rear, as well as a raised lawn and a Wendy house, while the gardens also include a sunken trampoline and outdoor lightening. Beyond the gardens, the grounds include fenced fields and paddocks.

Location

The village of Snarford is in a well-connected yet rural position between Lincoln and Market Rasen. Everyday amenities can be found in nearby Welton (approx. 3.1 miles), where there is a local shop, a pub, a doctor’s surgery and several cafés and restaurants. The village hall in Welton also plays host to regular activities and events, as does the Welton Sports and Social Club. Both primary and secondary schooling is available in Welton, while the village of Faldingworth (approx. 2.4 miles) also has a primary school.

The town of Market Rasen, approx. 7.6 miles away, provides several everyday amenities, including a good selection of shops, supermarkets, and a weekly market. Leisure facilities in Market Rasen include a leisure centre, while there is also regular racing at Market Rasen racecourse.

The area is connected by road, with the A15 providing access to Lincoln, while the wider network of A-roads provides routes towards Grimsby and Scunthorpe. Rail services can be accessed in Market Rasen and Lincoln.

Disclaimer: All distances and journey times are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,664 sq ft


Acreage: 3.02 Acres

Additional Info

Grade II listed

Mains Water

Electricity

Private Drainage

Central Heating

Oil

Local Authority: West Lindsey District Council

Photographs taken June 2025.