A very rare opportunity to purchase a piece of history and coming to the open market as an individual property for the first time since it was built in the 18th Century; Manor Lodge has been sold on two occasions previously when the Elton Manor Estate changed hands... in 1900 & 1930.

The three bedroom accommodation has been significantly upgraded by the previous owners in 2008 and is now in a 'ready to move into' condition following a very sympathetic and thorough overhaul of the kitchen and shower room in 2025. The gardens to the rear are a wonderful haven for those who enjoy entertaining and al fresco dining during those balmy summer evenings; mainly laid to lawn with colourful borders, a picket fence and raised beds. There is a very useful garden shed for day to day equipment and tools.

Whilst there is parking to the front of the property, remote control access is also provided to the 'large wrought iron gates, hung on massive pillars', that lead into the grounds of the original Elton Manor and provide gated access to the rear garden that can also be accessed from the rear of Manor Lodge.

In previous lives, Manor Lodge has also been used as the village Post Office as well as the local Telephone Exchange - hence the original sign over the front door & the Red K6 Telephone Box (available by separate negotiation).

The accommodation now comprises entrance door into the refitted breakfast kitchen (2025), a lounge that is open plan to the dining area with a shared log burner fireplace, a downstairs W.C., three bedrooms and a bathroom to the first floor with wonderful rural views to all aspects. There is a suntrap courtyard immediately to the rear of the property - the perfect location for an early breakfast in the sunshine as well as the large garden to the rear.

To the right hand side and rear of the property is the most attractive and picturesque setting of the Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels with mature shrubbery and Yew trees.

Whilst the original wrought iron gates remain, to either side of the large pillars would have been wrought iron railings (see photograph). Many of the wrought iron railings throughout the Country suffered the same fate when they were cut down at their lowest level and melted down during the Second World War to make munitions, weapons and tanks etc. After the demolition of Elton Manor, many of the bricks were used to create the side walls of the current gated entrance and they were topped with the bases stones and stubs of the original railings. The gateway is now protected with a Grade II listing.

The original late Georgian Elton Manor House was demolished in 1933.

The name for Elton on the Hill in Saxon times was "Aylton", but the village was referred to as "Olleton" in a deed by which Roger de Bussi, Busli or Builli and his wife Muriel transferred the Manor and its advowson to "God and the Church of St. Mary of Blyth and the monks there serving God."

The name appeared as "Elleton" in an Inquisition (survey) taken in 1283. Buildings belonging to Elton Manor and to the Rectory were whitewashed with black paintwork in the early 20th century, as are a couple to this day. So for a time Elton was nicknamed the "Magpie Village".

The Parish Church, St Michael and All Angels', is 12th century in origin and was restored in 1855-1857. The Church is Grade II listed by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport as a building of special architectural interest.

The neighbouring village of Orston has an excellent Primary School and the Secondary School can be found in Bingham at Toothill, or in Grantham with the Kings Grammar school boys and South Kesteven for girls. The Durham Ox pub within Orston also provides food, beer and outdoor eating with the Beer Garden.

The village of Elton has a Church and fabulous scenic views and walks. It lies fairly close to the A52 which provides excellent road access to the cities of Nottingham and Leicester, the A1 and M1. The neighbouring village of Orston has an excellent Primary School and Secondary Schooling can be found in Bingham at Toothill, or in Grantham with the King's Grammar School for boys and South Kesteven Grammar School for girls. From the village there are excellent walks and bridleways through the villages of the picturesque Vale of Belvoir - many retaining their Village Pub.

Hardwood entrance door into

Breakfast Kitchen - Refitted In 2025 - 3.66m x 3.45m (12'0 x 11'4) - Fitted with a range of shaker style wall and base units with a new sink with drainer and mixer tap. Available by separate negotiation is the new Gas Aga Range (2025) with two full ovens and a central hotplate, extractor hood above. Additional integrated appliances including a dishwasher and washing machine. Tiled flooring, central heating radiator and a double glazed window overlooking the rear courtyard & garden. A very useful under-stairs storage cupboard & pantry. Rear hallway with access to the Courtyard via a multiglazed door.

Lounge - 3.66m x 2.74m (12'0 x 9'0) - Accessed via a latch door into a light and airy dual aspect room with windows to two sides, central heating radiator and enjoying the benefits of the shared and central log burner with exposed brickword to the chimney. Timber flooring.

Dining Area - 3.66m x 3.05m (12'0 x 10'0) - a further light and airy room with a window to the side elevation, central heating radiator and enjoying the benefits of the shared and central log burner with exposed brickword to the chimney. A continuation of the timber flooring.

Cloakroom & W.C. - Accessed via a latch door and comprising a low flush W.C., wash basin with cupboards under, marble effect ceramic tiled splashback, central heating radiator, wood effect flooring. Coat hanging space. Gas fired central heating boiler. Window to the rear and a continuation of the tiled flooring.

First Floor Landing - From the rear hallway, stairs lead to the frist floor landing with a window overlooking the side views.

Bedroom 1 - 3.66m x 3.45m (12'0 x 11'4) - Accessed via a timber door into a further light and airy dual aspect room with windows to two sides, a central heating radiator and plenty of wardrobe space.

Bedroom 2 - 3.66m x 3.35m (12'0 x 11'0) - Accessed via a timber door into a further light and airy dual aspect room with windows to two sides, a central heating radiator and a built in wardobe via a panelled door. A feature fireplace with exposed brickwork.

Bedroom 3 - 3.66m x 2.54m (12'0 x 8'4) - Accessed via a timber door into a further light and airy dual aspect room with windows to two sides and a central heating radiator.

Shower Room - with a white suite comprising a shower enclosure and chrome wall mounted thermostatic shower mixer with independent handset over, low flush W.C with concealed cistern and wall mounted cupboard over, wash basin with a cupboard under and to the side, a window to the rear.

Outside - Front - Situated on a corner plot with mature trees and shrubbery all around. To the front of the property is a low picket fence with colourful borders and plantings. There is plenty of parking to the open area at the front; just before the wrought iron gates.

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Courtyard & Outside - Rear - The rear suntrap Courtyard has been significanly enhanced over recent years are now provides the perfect haven for an early breakfast in the sunshine or the perfect venue for the final glass of the evening as the sun sets in the West. The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn and is bathed in sunshine with a further picket fence and gated access to the driveway of Elton Manor. Large railway sleepers have been installed to created a raised area of colourful planting and more mature shrubs to ensure colour throughout the year. A garden shed has thoughfully been added to the rear boundary.

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A Little Bit Of History - Whilst the original wrought iron gates remain, to either side of the large pillars would have been wrought iron railings (see photograph). Many of the wrought iron railings throughout the Country suffered the same fate when they were cut down at their lowest level and melted down during the Second World War to make munitions, weapons and tanks etc. After the demolition of Elton Manor, many of the bricks were used to create the side walls of the current gated entrance and they were topped with the bases stones and stubs of the original railings. The gateway is now protected with a Grade II listing.

The original late Georgian Elton Manor House was demolished in 1933.