Fen Road, Owmby-by-spital

ACCOMMODATION Beautifully restored 19th century cottage dating from 1880, extended in the 1980s. Extensively refurbished internally and more recently externally in 2020 to include traditional Lincolnshire red pantile roofing, exposed original stonework with lime mortar, cream render to the extended areas and cream heritage style double glazed windows.

Internally, the property includes a wealth of character features including exposed beams, original stonework, reclaimed stripped pine doors, wood burning stove, reclaimed Victorian fire surround and Victorian style tiles to entrances. It benefits from oil fired central heating throughout. Internally, the accommodation comprises Two Entrance Halls, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen and Sun Lounge. To the First Floor there are Three Bedrooms, En-suite facilities to Bedroom 1 and a Family Bathroom. Externally the front includes a large drive with parking for up to 4 cars, stone wall frontage, wildflower area, easily maintained gravel gardens including ornamental grasses and lavender. The secluded south-facing rear mature garden includes an ornamental pond, beautiful Himalayan cedar, is fully enclosed and has a native hedge to the southwest.
 

LOCATION A rare opportunity to purchase a unique, much-improved detached cottage in the attractive village of Owmby-by-Spital, with views over open fields to the rear. Situated opposite the manor house and near the adjacent village of Normanby-by-Spital, with its well-regarded primary school, thriving pub and village shop/post office. The A15 gives easy access to the Cathedral City of Lincoln, Brigg and the M180. Further facilities are available in nearby Welton, Market Rasen and Gainsborough.

SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired central heating. 

HALL Composite cottage-style external door to the front elevation leading to the hallway with Victorian-style floor tiles. 

LOUNGE 18' 7" x 11' 10" (5.66m x 3.61m) Cosy lounge with dual-aspect double glazed windows, a multi-fuel log burner, exposed beam, and original stonework. 

DINING ROOM 13' 3" x 11' 5" (4.04m x 3.48m) Featuring a restored Antique fire surround, exposed beam, dual aspect double glazed windows with rustic slate flooring and access to cottage-style staircase with exposed original stonework leading to the first floor. 

KITCHEN 13' 2" x 9' 9" (4.01m x 2.97m) With terracotta floor tiles, a range of wall and base units, Belfast sink, integrated dishwasher, fridge, and microwave, an alcove for a range cooker, an exposed beam and dual-aspect double glazed windows. 

HALL With Victorian Style floor tiles throughout, composite cottage style external door and reclaimed internal pine doors leading to WC, Kitchen and Sun Lounge 

WC 8' 0" x 3' 9" (2.44m x 1.14m) A good sized cloakroom with low level WC, hand wash basin and Victorian-style floor tiles throughout.  

SUN LOUNGE 11' 10" x 14' 4" (3.61m x 4.37m) Dual-aspect room featuring anthracite patio doors overlooking the secluded rear garden, an anthracite feature window, door to the front elevation, oak effect laminate flooring and a Farrow & Ball-painted wooden ceiling. There is an electric sun awning to the south. 

UTILITY ROOM / PANTRY 5' 11" x 11' 4" (1.8m x 3.45m) Practical room housing the boiler, with plentiful storage, plumbing for a washing machine and space for an additional fridge and freezer. 

STORE ROOM 5' 11" x 2' 8" (1.8m x 0.81m) With double wooden doors to rear elevation.  

STAIRCASE AND LANDING Cottage style staircase with exposed original stone leading to the first floor. The spacious landing has been converted to contain an open plan office area with exposed stonework and original beam 

BEDROOM 1 9' 11" x 15' 7" (3.02m x 4.75m) Spacious principal double bedroom with dual aspect double glazed windows overlooking the rear garden and front elevation 

EN-SUITE 6' 10" x 9' 8" (2.08m x 2.95m) Large en-suite with vinyl flooring, low level WC, wash hand basin, walk-in shower and a double glazed window to the front elevation. 

BEDROOM 2 10' 11" x 8' 2" (3.33m x 2.49m) With two built-in Farrow & Ball-painted double wardrobes and a double glazed window to the front elevation. 

BEDROOM 3 7' 9" x 12' 3" (2.36m x 3.73m) With a double glazed window overlooking the rear garden and a built-in storage cupboard/wardrobe and access to the roof void. 

BATHROOM 4' 4" x 11' 6" (1.32m x 3.51m) With tiled flooring throughout, radiator and separate heated towel rail, low level WC, wash hand basin, double-ended bath, airing cupboard with hot water tank, double glazed window to the front elevation and a feature chimney breast with exposed original stonework. 

GARAGE 16' 11" x 9' 6" (5.16m x 2.9m) Single spacious garage with electric up-and-over door, twin electric sockets and lighting.  

SHED 11' 4" x 7' 9" (3.45m x 2.36m) Adjoining the garage, with double wooden doors leading onto the driveway.  

OUTSIDE There is a large drive with attractive block-paved edging, parking for up to four cars, stone wall frontage, wildflower area and easily maintained gravel gardens with ornamental grasses and lavender. The secluded south-facing mature rear garden is accessed through a gate and is fully enclosed. It includes a sandstone-paved patio and pond, planted features and a useful storeroom integral to the house. The garden also includes raised beds, a beautiful Himalayan cedar and native hedging to the south and west.