Rose Villa, 3 East Street, Alford, Lincolnshire LN13 9EQ

For sale by Auction on 30 April 2026.
Offered in partnership with John Taylors - Louth

Situated on a generous plot of approximately just over half an acre, is this remarkable Grade ll listed Georgian detached townhouse. It offers an exciting opportunity for restoration and transformation into a truly stunning period residence.

Rich in character, the property has numerous original and character features including elegant sash windows with shutters cornicing to ceilings, multiple fireplaces, servant bells and an elegant late Georgian staircase. These charming period elements offer a rare chance to revive the grandeur of a bygone era.

The substantial garden, complete with outbuildings also requires restoration but offers great scope for landscaping or additional development subject to any local authority consents. With off street parking, detached garage, a large garden and a location just a short distance from the town centre, convenience meets potential in this renovators dream.

Formerly run as a film and photo shoot location by the owner, a stylist, the property generated a substantial income of approximately £50,000 - £80,000 per annum, through its use by well-known clients including The White Company, Joules, Homes and Gardens, Country Living, Morris and Co., and Cath Kidston, among others.

Entrance Hall With Greek Doric open porch, part glazed six panel front door with ornate fan light over, York stone flagstone flooring, cornicing to ceiling, and an ornate Georgian staircase.
Reception Room One Maximum measurements. 14ft 8 x 16ft 1 (4.55m x 4.91). With Minster style stone fireplace and hearth, panelled walls to dado height, two sash windows with window shutters, cornice to ceiling, column radiator, six panel doors.
Reception Room Two 14ft 9 x 20ft 8 (4.56m x 6.37m). With open fireplace having corbelled fire surround and cast iron grate, large sash window overlooking the garden and having window shutters, two further sash windows to front elevation again with window shutters, panelled wall to dado height, cornice to ceiling, two column radiators and two six panel doors.
Rear Hallway With built-in cupboards, brick flooring, sash window with windowshutters, servant bells and rear staircase to fi rst floor.
Walk in Pantry Maximum measurements. 10ft 4 x 5ft 7 (3.17m x 1.75m). With pantry shelving, four panel door and brick floor.
Kitchen Maximum measurements. 14ft 9 x 15ft 8 (4.55m x 4.83m). With fitted base cupboards and shelves, worktop over, Belfast sink, fitted bench with cupboards below, Rayburn range oven, quarry tiled floor, side sliding sash windows, six panel rear entrance door.
Utility Room Minimum width measurements. 5ft x 14ft 6 (1.55m x 4.46m). With part glazed external access door, quarry tiled floor, built-in shelving, plumbing for washing machine, base cupboard and worktop over, gas fired combi central heating boiler, space for a range cooker with tiled splashback and extractor hood over.
Cloakroom 6ft 5 x 7ft 5 (1.99m x2.29m). With modern vanity wash basin, close couple toilet, wash basin, column radiator and tiled flooring.
Office Maximum measurements. 7ft 3 x 12ft 3 (2.25m x 3.76m). With built-in bookcases, column radiator, sash window, and French doors opening out to the garden.
Stairs to first floor landing Having an ornate Georgian staircase with sweeping mahogany handrail, cornice to ceiling, built-in cupboard, sash window.
Bedroom One 15ft 6 x 15ft 2 (4.76m x 4.66m). With two sash windows having window shutters, radiator, cornicing to ceiling and door opening to:
Dressing Room Area Maximum measurements. 6ft 2 x 9ft 5 (1.91m x 2.9m). With sash window and window shutters.
Bedroom Two 15ft 1 x 14ft 9 (4.63m x 4.56m). With two sash windows to front elevation and further larger sash window with window shutters to side elevation overlooking the garden, feature fireplace having cast-iron hob grate, radiator and cornice to ceiling.
Bedroom Three 11ft x 14ft 4 (3.36m x 4.4m). With feature fireplace housing Georgian cast-iron fireplace, built-in alcove cupboards, radiator, sash window and built-in bookcase.
Bedroom Four Maximum measurements. 10ft 1 x 10ft 9 (3.08m x 3.35m). With sash window, built-in cupboard, radiator
Bedroom Five 13ft 1 x 10ft 7 (4m x 3.28m). With feature fireplace having Georgian cast iron grate, built-in alcove cupboard, two sash windows, radiator.
Bathroom Min depth 13ft 5 x 10ft 4 (4.12m x 3.17m). With roll top bath, toilet with high-level system, wash basin, tiled shower cubicle, column radiator, Victorian feature fireplace, sash window with window shutters and further casement window.
Enclosed staircase to 2nd floor landing With access door to roof space.
Bedroom Six Maximum measurements into sloping ceiling 13ft 6 x 8ft 8 (4.15m x 2.7m). With side sliding sash window.
Box Room Maximum measurements into sloping ceiling. 6ft 5 x 8ft 2 (2.01m x 2.5m). With side sliding sash window.
Outside The property stands in a plot of approximately just over half an acre. The main garden lies predominantly to the side of the property and includes a range of brick stores, as well as a converted stable/studio with a wood burning stove, power and internet making it a perfect home office. The garden is mostly in an overgrown state but includes mature and semi mature trees. At the rear of the house is a cobbled courtyard with an old brick washhouse as well as having pedestrian access out onto East Street and a further gate providing access to the driveway and brick garage.
Services The property is understood to have mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. Gas central heating.
Note We have been informed by the seller the wall to the left side of the property is the responsibility of the other property (Anchor Inn).
Note Please be advised that whilst our joint agent has conducted an inspection, the auctioneers have not personally inspected the property. Prospective buyers are advised to make a viewing enquiry and any other necessary independent enquiries before placing their bid, as this will be binding.

Tenure: Freehold

EPC Rating: E

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