Washdyke Lane, Fulbeck, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32

Set in the picturesque village of Fulbeck, Longbourn is an impressive stone-built family home with generous living spaces and fantastic views across its south-facing gardens.
Arranged over four floors and extending to around 3,700 sq ft, the house offers excellent space and flexibility. A standout feature is the main lounge, which opens onto a balcony with stunning views of the garden and surrounding countryside. Other highlights include an expansive kitchen/dining room and a large conservatory. Upstairs, there are five well-proportioned bedrooms, a spacious family bathroom, and two en-suites – ideal for busy family life. The 31-foot bedroom on the top floor could easily be adapted into a studio, family room or games room.
Outside, a gravel driveway provides ample parking and access to the integral garage. To the rear, the south-facing garden is mainly laid to lawn with a paved terrace – perfect for relaxing or outdoor dining.
The nearby market town of Grantham, approximately 10 miles away, offers excellent transport links, including direct trains to London King’s Cross, as well as highly regarded grammar schools and excellent leisure and shopping amenities.
Longbourn offers a fantastic combination of idyllic country living and easy connectivity to nearby towns and cities.


• Substantial stone-built family home
• Beautiful Lincolnshire cliff village in a conservation area
• Idyllic countryside surroundings
• Impressive four-storey layout (3,700+ sq ft of living space)
• Five generous bedrooms
• Perfect for busy family life
• Immaculately presented throughout

Main living floor:
• Expansive entrance hall
• WC
• Light-filled lounge with a balcony and stunning views
• Wood-burning stove with a feature brick fireplace in the lounge
• Light and spacious second reception room with garden views
• Separate study – ideal for home working

Downstairs:
• Spacious hallway
• Expansive kitchen/dining room with ample cabinets
• Premium appliances include a Rayburn range cooker, a NEFF induction hob and a Bosch dishwasher
• Third reception room – adding flexibility
• Large conservatory – perfectly positioned to enjoy the views
• Dedicated utility room
• WC

Upper floors:
• Five generous bedrooms arranged over two floors
• Large family bathroom (with a bath and shower)
• Two bedrooms feature en-suites
• 31ft bedroom on the top floor – adaptable as a family/games room/studio

Exterior and local area:
• Large gravel driveway and an integral garage
• Ample off-road parking
• Beautiful rear garden with mature trees and shrubs
• Safe and secure garden for children and pets
• Terrace area for relaxing and al fresco dining
• Active and social community in Fulbeck (with sporting amenities)
• Easy access to Lincoln, Grantham, Newark and Sleaford
• On bus routes between Lincoln and Grantham (good for local schools)
• Close to highly regarded grammar schools

Vendor insights
“The very first thing that made us fall in love with Longbourn was the view. From the south-facing balcony, we look out over the garden and surrounding countryside, and it’s beautiful in every season. Beyond the garden, there’s a small woodland area where we’ve often spotted wildlife like rabbits, pheasants and squirrels. The garden itself is always full of birds – robins, wrens and blue tits.
The house is wonderfully bright and gets plenty of sunshine throughout the year. We’ve hosted so many parties and barbecues here – it’s perfect for entertaining, but just as lovely for relaxing with family and friends. The rear garden is also very secure, which is ideal if you have young children and dogs.
We’ve been here since the house was built in 2003, and it’s been a fantastic family home. With four children growing up here, the three bathrooms proved very useful – no queues in the mornings!
The layout has always worked really well for us. There’s the main lounge plus two additional reception rooms, which gave us lots of flexibility. When the children were younger, we used one as a playroom, which meant we could store all the toys in one place.
The village itself is incredibly friendly and sociable. The Hare and Hounds pub is a real hub of the village – lots of people head there on a Friday after work, and it also hosts Christmas carols every year. There’s also a sports and social club, along with playing fields for football and cricket.
Shopping locally is easy and convenient, with nearby villages like Caythorpe and Navenby offering everyday essentials. You’ll find a good choice of supermarkets in Grantham, Newark-on-Trent and Lincoln.
There are some fantastic walking routes straight from the village. For days out, there are also some wonderful places like Belton House and Lincoln.
Transport links are also excellent. There are regular bus routes into Welbourn, Grantham, Lincoln and Sleaford – useful if you have children travelling to the local secondary schools. From Grantham, it’s easy to commute further afield too, with direct trains into London. You can be in central London in just over an hour.”

Location
Positioned between Grantham and Lincoln, Fulbeck is a charming and historic conservation village set along the Lincoln Cliff escarpment.
The village has a strong sense of community and a range of amenities, including a Grade I-listed church and the popular 17th-century Hare and Hounds pub, which offers fine dining and accommodation. Other amenities include a village hall and a sports and social club with playing fields for football and cricket.
Nearby Caythorpe (1 mile) offers a village shop with a post office, a medical practice, a garage, two pubs, and sports clubs. A wider range of facilities can be found in Grantham (10 miles), Sleaford (8 miles) and Newark (12 miles). Meanwhile, the historic city of Lincoln (approximately 17 miles) boasts a vibrant mix of history, culture and shopping.
The surrounding area offers a wealth of leisure opportunities. Belton House (8 miles), set within 1,300 acres of National Trust parkland, features walking trails, a miniature railway, and a large adventure playground. Other nearby attractions include Belton Woods Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort, Elms Farm Equestrian Centre and Ancaster Leisure, the region’s largest outdoor activity centre.
There are numerous walking and cycling routes nearby, including the popular 149-mile Viking Way, which passes east of Fulbeck.
Fulbeck also benefits from excellent transport links, with easy access to the A1, A17 and A46. Regular rail services run from Grantham to London King’s Cross (journey time: around 70 minutes), Nottingham, Peterborough and other major cities.

Schools
The local area has a good choice of primary and secondary schools. The neighbouring village of Caythorpe (just over 1 mile away) has its own primary school (rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted).
For secondary education, William Robertson Academy is located about 3 miles away in Welbourn (also rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted). Meanwhile, Sleaford (8 miles) has two highly rated grammar schools – Carre’s Grammar School (for boys) and Kesteven & Sleaford High School (for girls) – and St. George’s Academy (a mixed, non-selective secondary).
Grantham, about 10 miles away, is home to two more grammar schools – The King’s School (for boys) and Kesteven and Grantham Girls’ School. Other popular choices include the Priory Ruskin Academy (rated ‘Outstanding’) and Walton Academy (rated ‘Good’).
Prospective buyers should check the latest admissions policies and catchment areas directly with the relevant local authorities.

Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage; oil-fired central heating
Local Authority: South Kesteven District Council
Council Tax Band: E
EPC: D
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