South Scarle Lane, Swinderby, Lincoln

£325,000-£350,000 Guide Price. Three bedroom link-detached character cottage on South Scarle Lane in Swinderby. Comprising internally of an entrance porch, cloakroom, spacious kitchen with pantry, two reception rooms, three bedrooms including a family bathroom and 'Jack&Jill' ensuite. No onward chain.

£325,000-£350,000 Guide Price. Three bedroom link-detached character cottage on South Scarle Lane in Swinderby. Comprising internally of an entrance porch, cloakroom, spacious kitchen with pantry, two reception rooms, three bedrooms including a family bathroom and 'Jack&Jill' ensuite. Externally offering an enclosed garden with open field views and a secure driveway, suitable for multiple vehicles to park off road. Viewing are by appointment only and the property benefits from being sold with no onward chain.

The cottage is believed to be 250-300 years old, formally a tied cottage until approximately 50 years ago, having been extended upwards and outwards over the years, yet still retaining many of its original features. Despite no known previous flooding within the property and being rated a circa 140 year risk of flooding, in October 2023, Storm Babet's flood water poured over the fields and into the cottage living room. In two hours it was 200mm (8 inches) deep in the room and front hall but within 48 hours it had all disappeared. Turning a negative into a positive, the current owner removed all the damaged plaster and wiring, replacing it with fully insulated walls and new wiring. Furthermore they created a concrete blockwork inner and outer 600mm (2 foot) high flood barrier around the property, having been independently certified by a firm of consultants acting for Lincolnshire County Council.

Situated in Lincolnshire but on the county boundary with Nottinghamshire, approximately 1.5 miles from Swinderby and even less to the Nottinghamshire village of South Scarle. Whilst, it offers the tranquility and benefits of a rural location, it also has good access to the well served Collingham and Witham St Hughs communities which are only a short drive away. Local amenities to Swinderby include a bus service, public house, church, village hall, two playing fields and primary schooling at the All Saints CofE. Swinderby also offers additional transport with a railway station on the Nottingham to Lincoln line.

EPC Rating - D
Council Tax Band - To be assigned
Tenure - Freehold

Porch - 1.295 x 1.290 (4'2" x 4'2") - Glazed entrance door with opening side panel and side windows with lighting.

Entrance Hall - Stepping through a glazed oak stable door onto clay tiled flooring with an inset mat well. Pendant light fittings, mains consumer unit, alarm control panel, radiator, double glazed window and sliding door storage. Access to the loft via a fitted loft ladder with lighting.

Cloakroom - 1.509 x 1.437 (4'11" x 4'8") - Low level WC, wall mounted wash basin, clay floor tiles, double glazed window, radiator, light fittings and extractor.

Kitchen - 7.819 x 2.420 (25'7" x 7'11") - Base and eye level solid wood units with a mix of work surfaces incorporating both an oak breakfast bar and an inset composite twin sink and drainer. Fitted Rangemaster cooker with an extractor over, integrated dishwasher plus dual aspect double glazed windows. Clay tiled floors, radiator, pendant fittings, double glazed windows to the front, side and rear.

Pantry - 2.020 x 1.513 (6'7" x 4'11") - Shelved surround with double door entry off the kitchen, clay tiled flooring, light fitting and a double glazed window.

Dining Room - 3.528 x 2.664 (11'6" x 8'8") - A room full of character and charm having exposed beams and ceiling believed to be circa 18th. Century. Wall lighting, radiator, double glazed window and open to the living room.

Living Room - 3.958 x 3.602 (12'11" x 11'9") - The multi fuel stove acts as the perfect separation to the dining room and living room with dual aspect double glazed windows, radiator and wall lighting.

Hall - Double glazed windows, wall lighting, radiator and storage cupboards housing the Ideal combination boiler. Stairs rising to the first floor.

Stairs / Landing - Exposed wooden floors with a double glazed window offering an unobstructed view across the neighbouring fields and farmland, radiator, light fitting and a storage cupboard.

Bedroom - 3.913 x 2.360 (12'10" x 7'8") - Double glazed dual aspect room with exposed wooden floors, radiator, light fitting and a shelved storage cupboard.

‘Jack & Jill’ Bathroom - 2.401 x 1.555 (7'10" x 5'1") - Three piece suite with a low level WC, pedestal wash basin and a panel bath with electric Triton shower over. Double glazed window, exposed wooden floor, heated towel rail, light and extractor.

Bedroom - 3.693 x 3.315 (12'1" x 10'10") - Double glazed window, carpet flooring, radiator, pendant fitting and fitted bedroom furniture. Access to the loft.

Bedroom - 4.107 x 3.786 (13'5" x 12'5") - Double glazed window, exposed wood flooring, radiator, light fitting and fitted bedroom furniture.

Bathroom - 2.925 x 1.634 (9'7" x 5'4") - Three piece suite with a low level WC, pedestal wash basin and a panel bath with a shower head and hose attachment. Double glazed window, exposed wooden floor, radiator and light fitting.

Outside - Upon approaching the property via the shared access, you’re greeted with wrought iron gates leading to the extensive gravelled courtyard and private patio seating area. Adjacent to the initial approach is access to the above ground LPG tank.
To the side of the property is an enclosed garden with planted trees and borders to enjoy the open field views. Gated access to both the garden and separately the property within the walled permitter. Externally the property further benefits from lighting, power and a CCTV system which can be included within the sale if desired.

Fixtures & Fittings. - Please Note : Items described in these particulars are included in the sale, all other items are specifically excluded. We cannot verify that they are in working order, or fit for their purpose. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor. Measurements shown in these particulars are approximate and as room guides only. They must not be relied upon or taken as accurate. Purchasers must satisfy themselves in this respect.