Main Street, Ashby de La Launde, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN4

An impressive and beautifully presented four-bedroom period property located within the sought-after village of Ashby de la Launde, enjoying far-reaching views across open Lincolnshire countryside. Combining the character of a traditional home with thoughtfully designed contemporary living, the property offers versatile accommodation finished to a high standard throughout.

The ground floor provides a superb range of reception spaces including a cosy snug with open fireplace, an elegant sitting room with bay window and wood-burning stove, and a spacious dining room with Morso stove and French doors opening onto the terrace. At the heart of the home is a well-appointed shaker-style kitchen fitted with granite worktops and a range cooker.

A notable feature of the property is the principal bedroom suite, created above the garage in 2021 and accessed via a separate staircase. This private suite includes a dressing area, luxurious en suite shower room and balcony enjoying elevated views across the surrounding countryside. Three further beautifully appointed bedrooms are served by a spacious, traditional style family bathroom.

Outside, the property is approached via a private gravelled driveway leading to the garage and workshop. The landscaped gardens are a particular feature, comprising manicured lawns, established borders and a selection of paved and gravelled seating areas designed for relaxation and outdoor entertaining. A brick-built pizza oven with integrated log storage further complements the outdoor space.

Ashby de la Launde is a well-regarded Lincolnshire village situated within attractive rolling countryside, conveniently positioned for access to Sleaford, Lincoln and Ruskington. Grantham is approximately 30 minutes away and provides high-speed rail services to London King’s Cross in around one hour.


Sellers Insight

“We fell in love with the property for many reasons, but above all it simply felt like home from the moment we first viewed it. One of the things we have valued most is the balance of rural living with excellent accessibility. The setting is wonderfully peaceful, yet we remain within easy reach of well-served villages and the market town of Sleaford.

“The house, as the name suggests, once served as the village shop which gives the property a lovely sense of individuality and charm.
“In 2021 we undertook one of the most significant improvements to the property, replacing the old garage with a larger brick-built structure incorporating a luxurious principal bedroom suite above that is connected to the main house. The views to the rear are exceptional, so we designed the suite to maximise the outlook, including a sheltered balcony overlooking the fields. During the warmer months we often open the French doors and enjoy the peaceful evening views and cool breeze.

“Around three years ago we replaced the kitchen and updated the adjoining dining room which leads to the staircase for the bedroom suite . The dining room is an incredibly versatile and light-filled room with direct access onto the terrace.
“We have greatly enjoyed landscaping the gardens over the years. In 2018 we created the paved entertaining terrace with the pizza oven and log stores, whilst the borders, hedging, shrubs and peonies have matured beautifully. Despite the established planting, the gardens remain relatively low maintenance.

“It has been a wonderful family home and an excellent house for entertaining throughout the year. During the summer months we have hosted large gatherings around the pizza oven and terrace, whilst in winter the dining room, with the wood-burning stove lit, becomes an especially warm and welcoming space.

“We are fortunate to enjoy direct access from the rear garden across the dyke and into the surrounding fields leading towards Digby, making it ideal for walking and enjoying the countryside straight from the doorstep. Ashby de la Launde is a wonderful place to live, with a thriving community centred around the active village hall and an excellent network of footpaths offering beautiful walks in every direction.”


Key Features:

• Impressive and beautifully presented four-bedroom, detached period property
• Private plot with far-reaching views across open Lincolnshire countryside
• Ashby de la Launde is a charming Lincolnshire village set within rolling countryside
• Character features combined with modern design and high-quality finishes
• Stunning principal bedroom suite created in 2021 with private staircase access
• Principal suite with balcony, dressing area and luxurious en suite shower room
• Elegant shaker-style kitchen with granite worktops and large larder cupboard
• Belfast sink and integrated dishwasher
• Feature blue Stoves range cooker with LPG hob and electric ovens set within a tiled alcove
• Bright sitting room with large bay window and inset wood-burning stove
• Cosy snug with open fireplace, cast-iron grate and bespoke shelving and cabinetry
• 17 ft. light-filled dining room with Morso wood-burning stove & French doors to the terrace
• Three further beautifully appointed bedrooms accessed from the main staircase
• Spacious family bathroom with traditional-style sanitary ware
• Separate utility room with space for two appliances
• Ground floor cloakroom/WC
• Stone flooring to the kitchen and dining room
• Engineered oak flooring to the sitting room and snug
• Bespoke shutters fitted to most windows
• uPVC double glazed windows throughout
• Private gravelled driveway leading to the garage
• Garage with workshop area, sink and pedestrian access to the garden
• Beautifully landscaped grounds with manicured lawn, clipped hedging & established borders
• Gravelled and paved terrace areas ideal for outdoor entertaining
• Brick-built pizza oven with integrated log storage
• Peaceful rural setting yet remains well placed for access to excellent schools and amenities
• Sleaford (6 miles), Ruskington (5 miles) and Lincoln (14 miles)
• Grantham approximately 30 minutes away with high-speed rail services to London King’s Cross in around one hour

Location

Ashby de la Launde is a charming Lincolnshire village, set within attractive rolling countryside and defined by its historic character and peaceful setting. Despite its rural feel, the village is well positioned for convenient access to a range of amenities and transport links.

The nearby market town of Sleaford, just over 6 miles away, offers everyday shopping, schooling, and services, while the cathedral city of Lincoln, 14 miles away provides a wider selection of retail, dining, and cultural facilities. Further amenities are also located in the villages of Ruskington (5 miles) and Metheringham (6 miles) with an array of amenities, shops, public houses, cafes and rail links.

Grantham is around 30 mins away and offers high-speed rail services to London King’s Cross in approximately one hour, making the area a viable option for commuters.

Road connections are equally practical, with access to the A15 and A17 enabling straightforward travel across the region. East Midlands Airport is also accessible for domestic and international travel.

Combining a tranquil village environment with strong connectivity and nearby amenities, Ashby de la Launde appeals to those seeking a well-balanced country lifestyle without compromising on convenience.


Schools

The area is particularly well regarded for the quality and range of schooling available across both the state and independent sectors.
Primary schooling is available nearby at Tedder Primary School, which serves the surrounding rural villages, together with additional well-regarded primary schools in Ruskington and Digby.

Secondary education is equally strong, with a number of highly regarded schools accessible within the wider area including selective grammar schools, academies and independent education options.

A popular local secondary school is William Robertson 8 miles west, in Welbourn. Sleaford, 6 miles south, has St. George’s Academy, Carre’s Grammar School, and Kesteven & Sleaford High School (for Girls). In Lincoln, 12 miles north, The Priory Academy, Sir Robert Pattinson Academy and North Kesteven Academy, amongst others. Further afield, Kesteven and Grantham Girls’ School and The King’s School (for boys) are 20 miles south in Grantham.

In the independent sector, the co-educational Lincoln Minster School (Prep and Senior) is extremely well regarded

(Please note: for the latest school catchment areas, admissions policies and Ofsted reports, prospective purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries directly with the relevant local authorities and schools.)

Services:

Mains electricity, water and drainage; oil fired central heating
Local Authority: North Kesteven District Council
Council Tax Band: D
EPC: D
Tenure: Freehold