Cottesford Place, James Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2

A four-bedroom detached house with contemporary styling and attractive private gardens, in the heart of Lincoln’s historic and vibrant city centre.

Description

The property is an impressive home that features attractive brick, render and timber-clad elevations, while inside there is light, airy accommodation with elegant, understated modern styling throughout.

The ground floor includes a welcoming reception hall with a stylish, bespoke staircase and cupboard storage. There are three comfortable reception rooms in which to relax or entertain, including the generous sitting room, which sits at the rear of the home and benefits from a fireplace and a large set of south-facing bi-fold doors, opening to the private rear gardens. There are also a formal dining room and a snug, both of which welcome natural light through French doors, while the ground floor also has a large, social kitchen with modern wooden units, a central island, integrated appliances and further bi-folds opening to the gardens. A utility room at the front provides further useful storage and space for appliances.

Upstairs three of the four bedrooms share similar proportions, while the large principal bedroom features an en suite shower room. The first floor also has a family bathroom.

The property is set on a narrow lane, which is walled to both sides, and has a driveway just off the lane, providing parking space and access to the detached double garage. There is a gated pedestrian entrance to the courtyard gardens at the front of the house, which have paved pathways, gravel terracing and beds with various shrubs and flowering perennials. Further gardens are found to the rear, benefitting from a south-facing aspect and including a patio across the back of the house, with a pristine lawn beyond, bordered by colourful beds and enclosed by high walls and fencing for a sense of privacy. There is also a summer house and at the side, a further patio shaded by a retractable awning.

Location

Cottesford Place is set in a sought-after position in the heart of Lincoln city centre, yet within two miles of the surrounding countryside. Lincoln Cathedral is just a quarter of a mile away, while the amenities of the city centre are within half a mile. The city offers a wealth of shopping, with both high street and independent retailers, cultural facilities including the New Theatre Royal and the Lincoln Arts Centre, plus various leisure facilities. There are also a choice of large supermarkets and several retail parks for out-of-town shopping.

Schooling includes a selection of state primary and secondary schools and independent schooling at Lincoln Minster School.

The area is well connected by road, with the A15 and the A1. Rail services are available from Lincoln and Newark station providing direct lines to London Kings Cross (Newark Northgate to London Kings Cross taking from approx. 75 minutes).

Disclaimer: All distances and journey times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,333 sq ft



Additional Info

The property is located in a Conservation Area. Sections of the boundary wall form part of the Grade II listed Cathedral Close Wall (Historic England List Entry No. 1388511). Listed building regulations apply to the wall and any works impacting it.

Mains Water

Electricity

Mains Gas

Mains Drainage

Central Heating

Local Authority: City of Lincoln Council

There are restrictive covenants limiting use to a single private dwelling and restricting commercial use

Photographs taken April 2026.