Stoneycroft, 1 The Grove, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2

A prestigious detached period home with seven bedrooms, extensive refined accommodation and beautiful gardens, enviably positioned close to Lincoln’s historic centre.

Description

The property is a substantial detached Edwardian residence, occupying a highly sought after and discreet position approximately half a mile from Lincoln’s city centre and around a quarter of a mile from the Cathedral. Set within grounds of approximately half an acre, the house enjoys extensive, predominantly stonewalled gardens and discreetly screened, with a mature hedge along the neighbouring boundary to ensure privacy, forming part of one of Uphill Lincoln’s most established private residential addresses.

Offering in excess of 6,000 sq ft of beautifully proportioned accommodation, the house combines exceptional original Edwardian craftsmanship with tasteful modern décor. Commissioned by Newsum’s timber merchants, the property showcases a remarkable level of period detail, including intricately detailed original wood panelling, decorative plasterwork, period fireplaces and generous room proportions. Large windows throughout provide excellent natural light and enhance the property’s overall appearance.

The property has been in the custodianship of only a small number of owners and has been cherished by the current owners for approximately 26 years. One former resident was Australian surgeon Dr Geoffrey Morey, locally known for keeping two kangaroos within the grounds, a detail referenced in The Lincoln Kangaroos.

The approach features wrought iron gates and Yorkshire stone pathing, leading to an entrance porch and the front door. Inside, the reception hall is an impressive space with richly panelled walls, decorative ceiling detailing and a striking grand piano shaped staircase rising to the first floor.

Adjoining the hall is a semi open plan reception room flowing through to a south facing orangery, with full height windows and French doors opening onto the gardens, ideal for entertaining. A further substantial reception room offers additional versatility and enjoys a dual aspect, including a bay window overlooking the rear gardens.

The ground floor also includes a substantial private office, a formal dining room, and a kitchen with dining area, fitted with a central island, stainless steel range cooker and integrated appliances. A particularly spacious pantry provides excellent storage beyond that of a typical pantry. Practical features include two WCs on the ground floor, useful understairs storage, a utility room and a cellar, along with a separate WC accessed externally from the garden.

Two staircases lead to the first floor, where the main staircase opens onto a light filled galleried landing featuring bespoke wooden built in windowsill seating with integrated storage. The first floor offers seven double bedrooms. The principal suite includes a dressing room, en suite bathroom with freestanding bath and walk in shower, and a door opening onto a balcony overlooking the rear gardens. Two further bedrooms have en suites, with a family bathroom serving the remainder.

The front gardens are landscaped with gravel beds, box hedging and mature planting. Parking is provided to the side for two vehicles, together with an integrated double garage incorporating a storage room beneath the garage.

The rear gardens are south facing, beautifully established and highly private, enclosed by stone walls, mature hedging and an impressive array of trees. A wide terrace runs across the rear of the house, leading to lawned gardens, a charming folly with seating, and a brick built storage room at the bottom of the garden.

Location

The property occupies a highly sought after position within Lincoln, combining the convenience of city living with easy access to the surrounding countryside. Lincoln Cathedral lies approximately a quarter of a mile away, while the amenities of the city centre are within around half a mile, offering an excellent range of shopping, dining and everyday services.
Lincoln provides a diverse mix of high street and independent retailers, alongside a strong cultural offering including the New Theatre Royal and the Lincoln Arts Centre. The city is also home to the University of Lincoln, whose award winning waterfront campus has played a significant role in the city’s regeneration and contributes to a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere. Further amenities include a variety of leisure facilities, several large supermarkets and a number of retail parks for out of town shopping.

Educational provision is well catered for, with a good selection of state primary and secondary schools, together with independent schooling at Lincoln Minster School.
The area is well connected by road, with the A15 approximately 1.5 miles away and the A1 around 18 miles distant, providing access to wider regional and national routes. Rail services are available from Lincoln’s mainline station, with direct services to London King’s Cross taking from approximately 1 hour 50 minutes, and an average journey time of around 1 hour 55 minutes, making the property particularly well suited to commuters.

The area is also well positioned for access to nearby towns and cities. Newark on Trent is approximately 16 miles away and provides a mainline rail connection to London King’s Cross. Nottingham is approximately 40 miles away, offering a wider range of shopping and leisure facilities.

All distances and journey times are approximate.

Square Footage: 7,304 sq ft


Acreage: 0.79 Acres

Additional Info

The property is located within a Conservation Area

TPOs

Mains Water

Mains Gas

Electricity

Mains Drainage

Central Heating

Local Authority: City of Lincoln Council

Photographs taken June 2025 and May 2026

The property contains restrictive covenants including no trade manufacture or business and no permanent building to be erected on part of the garden (excluding greenhouses and summer houses).