An impressive five-bedroom detached family home of contemporary design, set in around half an acre (STS) on a generous corner plot with wraparound gardens and two double garages. Formerly the village police house, this substantial property has been comprehensively renovated and extended to provide in excess of 2,880 sq ft of light filled, versatile and energy efficient accommodation arranged over two floors. The property occupies a private position on a quiet no-through lane on the edge of the highly regarded village of Scopwick, located approximately midway between Lincoln and Sleaford.

The ground floor is centred around a stunning 43-foot open-plan kitchen, living and dining space, featuring bi-folding doors that open directly onto the landscaped gardens, ideal for modern family living and entertaining. A spacious sitting room with a large bay window and log burner, superbly appointed utility room, and a contemporary ground-floor shower room / WC complete the ground floor accommodation.

The first floor comprises five double bedrooms, including a principal suite with fitted wardrobes, dressing room, and en suite shower room. One further bedroom has an en suite and a large contemporary family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms.

Externally, the property is approached via a large gravel driveway providing extensive off-road parking. The rear garden is both private and low maintenance, featuring lawn, terrace, gravel and paddock areas as well as established evergreen hedging and trees, with views across the ornamental pond.

This unique home combines modern living with sustainability, boasting an EPC rating of B. The property benefits from an air source heat pump, Mechanical Ventilation Heat Recovery (MVHR) system, 21 solar panels generating approximately 7kW of power, and 17kWh of battery storage discreetly housed within one of the garages.

Scopwick is well placed for access to Lincoln (approximately 20 minutes to the north) and Sleaford (around 15 minutes to the south), both offering a wide range of amenities and schooling options. The A1 is within approximately 30 minutes’ drive. For commuters, the neighbouring village provides a mainline railway station with direct services to Lincoln, Sleaford and Peterborough, while Grantham offers high-speed rail services to London King’s Cross in around one hour.


Seller Insights

"This is the home I grew up in, and it has been in my family for over 40 years. When we were searching for our forever home, the village, generous plot and wonderful neighbours made it the perfect place. We simply needed more space, so we took the opportunity to transform the house into our dream family home.

We carefully designed every aspect of the property, creating a home that is stylish, practical and sustainable. The 43-foot open-plan kitchen, living and dining area is truly the heart of the house. We love the clean, sleek cabinetry of the kitchen, there is a place for everything in the generous cupboards and large drawers. The island provides a great preparation area as well as sociable seating, ideal for family meals and entertaining and the large bifold doors ensure a seamless connection to the garden.

We took great care planning the windows and feel the house has an abundance of natural light and every view is maximised, including the beautiful evening sunsets that flood through the open plan area.

The separate living room with log burner is one of my favourite rooms, offering a cosy retreat and a perfect space for family time, especially at Christmas.

We are an active family who enjoy walking, running and cycling and we have access to great routes from the doorstep. The ground floor shower room and large utility is incredibly practical for a busy family and one of the features I miss the most.

Upstairs, the layout was designed for flexibility: the principal and guest suites are on one side, with three family bedrooms on the other. Bedroom five could easily become a home office if needed, reflecting the adaptable nature of the home.

The house sits in around half an acre (STS) and the gardens and grounds are a true extension of the house. Private and low-maintenance, they have hosted countless gatherings, and the pond, created by my father, attracts a wide variety of wildlife.

We are proud to have created a sustainable home. We own the solar panels and battery storage outright and enjoy net-zero electricity bills. Thanks to the MVHR system, super insulation and underfloor heating the house always has a great, ambient temperature that is draft-free with clean air.

There is so much we will miss about living here, it is a very special home, set in a peaceful village with beautiful countryside and a strong sense of community and, a good pub, excellent schools and everything you need is within easy reach."


Key Features:

• Impressive five-bedroom detached family home providing in excess of 2,880 sq ft
• Comprehensively renovated and extended in 2020 to a high specification
• Unique family home combines modern living with sustainability, boasting an EPC rating of B
• Set in around half an acre (STS) on a corner plot with gravel driveway & wraparound gardens
• Located on the edge of the highly regarded village of Scopwick
• Two double garages, one attached and one detached, positioned to either side of the house
• Stunning 43-foot open-plan kitchen, living and dining space with bi-folding doors
• Bespoke kitchen with beautifully crafted units and Minerva worktops
• Central island with solid wood worktop and four ring Elica venting induction hob.
• Integrated appliances include two dual flex Samsung ovens, dishwasher & fridge/freezers
• Spacious sitting room with a large bay window and log burner
• Superb utility room with an array of storage space, space for appliances , integrated fridge freezer & external door
• Ground-floor shower room with WC
• 5 well-proportioned double bedrooms
• Principal suite with fitted wardrobes, dressing room and en suite shower room.
• Second bedroom with en suite facilities
• Large contemporary family bathroom with twin bowl sinks
• Generous central hallway flows seamlessly into ground floor living areas
• Beautiful herringbone tiled floor to majority of ground floor
• Contemporary glass balustrade staircase
• Gravel driveway providing extensive off-road parking.
• Both garages have insulated electric doors with power and lighting
• Detached garage benefits from an attached workshop
• Generous rear garden is both private and low maintenance with ornamental pond
• Gardens feature lawn areas and terrace areas, established evergreen hedging and trees
• Large timber pergola with climbing roses
• The property benefits from an air source heat pump
• 21 solar panels generating approximately 7kW of power, and 17kWh of battery storage discreetly housed within one of the garages.
• High specification double glazed anthracite framed windows
• Underfloor heating upstairs and downstairs
• Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) - whole-house ventilation system
• Transport connections include the A15 nearby, which provides convenient access towards Lincoln (11 miles) and Sleaford (8 miles), while the A1 is 20 miles away

Location

1 Vicarage Lane sits on a pretty, no through lane on the edge of the popular village of Scopwick which is about 8 miles north of Sleaford and 11 miles south of Lincoln. In the Domesday Book of 1086 it is recorded as having a church and 6 mills, with the Old English name ‘Scapeuic’ meaning sheep farm. Now, it is a small rural community with a thriving village garage, a popular pub, (The Royal Oak, serving food) an active village hall and Scopwick Holy Cross Church.

Nearby Metheringham offers a wide range of facilities including several village stores and pubs/restaurants, a fish and chip shop, a takeaway, a children’s nursery, a vets’ practice and a doctors’ surgery. The village railway station connects directly with Lincoln, Sleaford and Peterborough.
Around a 15 minute drive, is the characterful inland resort of Woodhall Spa famous for The National Golf Centre with its Hotchkin heathland course, one of the top in the world. The town also offers a wonderful selection of independent shops, tea rooms, restaurants as well as the unique Kinema in the Woods and the superb outdoor heated swimming pool at Jubilee Park. The Petwood Hotel is steeped in British history, once home to the legendary 617 ‘Dambusters’ squadron, and provides award-winning food, afternoon tea and special events surrounded by acres of beautifully landscaped gardens.

The historic and vibrant Cathedral City of Lincoln provides a comprehensive range of shopping, dining, and cultural amenities. The two most notable attractions are the spectacular 11th century Lincoln Cathedral and Lincoln Castle at the heart of the city's cultural Cathedral Quarter. The city has two universities, and the rich aviation history of Lincolnshire can be explored further at the International Bomber Command Visitor Centre.

Schools

The closest primary school is in Digby (2.5 miles) and another is in Metheringham (3 miles) rated Good by Ofsted, whilst sought after secondary schools are in Sleaford, around a 15 minute drive. These include the grammar schools Carre’s Grammar School and Kesteven & Sleaford High School (for Girls), as well as St. George’s Academy, all Ofsted rated Good. In Lincoln, about 11 miles north (15-20 mins), there is the Ofsted rated Outstanding LSST Priory Academy and the superb independent Minister Schools, both Prep and Senior.

Services:

Mains electricity, water and drainage; air source heat pump and wet underfloor heating to ground and first floor. 21 Solar panels provide 7kw of solar power with battery storage of 17kWh.
Local Authority: North Kesteven District Council
Council Tax Band: E
EPC: B
Tenure: Freehold