High Street, Leadenham, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5

A charming and immaculately presented three-bedroom period cottage offering in excess of 2,220 sq. ft. of versatile living accommodation, glorious gardens and a detached garage, situated in the highly regarded Lincolnshire Cliff village of Leadenham.

A generous reception hall provides access to the principal reception rooms, including an elegant lounge with exposed beams and a stone fireplace with wood-burning stove and a well-proportioned dining room.

To the rear of the property lies a bright and well-appointed kitchen, fitted with shaker-style cabinetry and complemented by a separate utility room. An adjoining hallway, currently utilised as a breakfast room, leads through to the conservatory, a light-filled space that enjoys direct access to the courtyard garden. A versatile study and a conveniently positioned cloakroom complete the ground floor accommodation.

The first floor offers three generously proportioned bedrooms, each benefiting from built-in wardrobes. The principal bedroom enjoys views over the garden and features a spacious en-suite bathroom. The remaining bedrooms are served by a well-appointed shower room.

Externally, the property benefits from a detached stone-built double garage and ample off-road parking. The gardens extend to both the front and rear of the cottage and have been thoughtfully designed to offer a variety of private outdoor spaces.

A charming courtyard garden leads to a secluded gravelled seating area, enclosed by stone walling, mature hedging and fencing. The extensive lawned garden is bordered by established trees and shrubs, with well-stocked beds, patio seating areas and a beautiful wisteria-covered arbour arch.

This delightful cottage represents a rare opportunity to acquire a characterful home within one of Lincolnshire’s most desirable Cliff villages, offering generous accommodation, attractive gardens and a highly appealing village setting.


Key Features

• Charming, unlisted three-bedroom Lincolnshire stone cottage with traditional pantile roof
• Situated in the sought-after Lincolnshire Cliff village of Leadenham
• Offering in excess of 2,220 sq. ft. of versatile living accommodation
• Benefits from extensive gardens, detached double garage and private gravelled driveway
• Wealth of period features including exposed beams, fireplaces and window shutters
• Welcoming entrance hall with feature fireplace
• Elegant lounge with wood-burning stove set within a stone fireplace with timber mantel
• Lounge features recessed shelving, painted beams and window seats with timber shutters
• Bright dining room with decorative fireplace, exposed beams & under-stairs storage
• Well-appointed kitchen with shaker-style cabinetry by Phoenix Kitchens
• Integrated eye-level double ovens, microwave, induction hob and composite worktops
• Separate tiled utility room with space for three appliances and generous storage
• Useful hallway / breakfast area linking the kitchen and conservatory
• Conservatory / boot room with tiled floor, window seat and access to the courtyard garden
• Study with bespoke book shelving and access to the ground floor cloakroom
• Ground floor recently replastered and redecorated with new flooring to most rooms
• Three generously proportioned bedrooms, all with built-in wardrobes
• Spacious en-suite bathroom with freestanding bath and separate oversized shower
• Well-appointed shower room with large shower and storage cupboard
• New uPVC back door and Soffit
• Double glazed windows throughout
• Private and landscaped gardens to both the front and rear
• Sunny courtyard garden leading to a private, enclosed gravelled seating area
• Walled, hedged and fenced boundaries providing excellent privacy
• Extensive lawned garden surrounded by mature trees and shrubs and established beds
• Patio seating areas, , wisteria-covered arbour arch and garden store
• Detached stone-built double garage with up and over doors
• Approximately 11 miles south of Grantham with high-speed rail connections to London
• Leadenham offers convenient access to a range of well-regarded schooling options
• Nearby Grantham and Sleaford provide a selection of highly regarded secondary and grammar schools

Agents Note: the lawned garden lies directly beyond the footpath located to the front of the cottage


Seller’s Insight

“We were looking for a village home with good commuter links to Nottingham and Grantham and found that Leadenham was an ideal location. We understand the cottage was once the village post office, and it was important to us to retain its period details and original charm. We could see the potential in the property straight away and have since carefully renovated it to preserve its heritage while making it comfortable for modern family living.

During our time here we have carried out several practical improvements to the ground floor, including installing a damp-proof course and recently replastering and redecorating, along with new flooring in the kitchen, hallway and entrance area. The kitchen was designed and fitted just over eighteen months ago by a well-known local company and has created a superb light and practical room. We currently use the adjoining hallway as a breakfast area, although this together with the utility room could easily be reconfigured by future owners if desired.

The reception rooms are well balanced; the lounge is a cosy space, particularly when the wood-burning stove is lit, while the dining room connects to the kitchen and provides a bright reception area. The house also offers plenty of storage and a flexible layout – the study, for xample, could equally be used as a playroom or a ground floor bedroom.

The conservatory is a great room that provides direct access to the courtyard and enclosed seating area. This outdoor space feels very private and is ideal for entertaining or families with young children or pets.

One of the features we have enjoyed most is the larger garden area located across the quiet footpath to the front of the cottage. The previous owners, who lived here for over thirty years, acquired this additional space from the Leadenham estate and we have enjoyed creating a beautifully landscaped cottage garden. It is filled with mature shrubs and borders, and the stunning wisteria-covered arbour flowers twice a year. The garden backs onto village common land where sheep and horses sometimes graze, and there is often a great deal of local wildlife, including buzzards and deer.

Leadenham is a friendly village with a strong sense of community. Its location between Grantham, Newark and Lincoln means there is easy access to rail links, schools, shops and restaurants, which has made it a very convenient and happy place to live.”


Location

Leadenham is a very attractive, sought-after conservation village located along the southern edge of the beautiful and picturesque Lincolnshire Cliff, lying on the A607 just north of the A17. The village lies approximately 11 miles north of the market town of Grantham, 14 miles south of the city of Lincoln and about 9 miles equidistant between Sleaford to the southeast and Newark-on-Trent in Nottinghamshire to the northwest. Commuters are well served by Grantham’s high speed rail network to London King’s Cross (around one hour journey time), and the A1 can be picked up here for the South and at Newark for the North.

Despite a plethora of listed buildings in the village, Virginia Cottage is, perhaps thankfully, not amongst them. Leadenham is an attractive settlement with fine stone properties that were built around the stunning Grade II* Georgian mansion, Leadenham House. The country house was built in 1790 for William Reeve surrounded by 3,000 acres of farmland and is now available as a wedding and events venue.

Leadenham has a 13th century church is dedicated to St. Swithun, an active village hall, country store and farm shop, petrol station and a tennis club, a hockey club, as well as being home to Leadenham Polo Club.

Slightly further afield, just north of Grantham in Belton, The National Trust’s Belton House has gardens, parkland and an adventure playground whilst Belton Woods 4- star Hotel and Spa has two golf courses.

Schools

Leadenham offers convenient access to a range of well-regarded schooling options.

Leadenham C of E Primary Academy is within walking distance and the well regarded state secondary school, Sir William Robertson Academy is a few minutes up the road towards Welbourn, rated Good by Ofsted. Other options are in Sleaford, Grantham and Newark.

There are excellent grammar schools in the area with Kesteven and Grantham Girls’ School and The King’s School (for boys), both rated Outstanding by Ofsted, 11 miles south in Grantham. Sleaford, 9 miles southeast, has Carre’s Grammar School, Kesteven & Sleaford High School (for Girls), and St. George’s Academy, all rated Good by Ofsted.

Very good independent schools, such as the Lincoln Minster Schools (prep and senior), are in Lincoln, with others in Grantham and Newark.

Services:

Mains electricity, water and drainage; oil fired central heating and wood burning stove.
Local Authority: North Kesteven District Council
Council Tax Band: D
EPC Rating: E
Tenure: Freehold