The Old Rectory, Barnoldby-le-Beck, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN37

An exceptional, substantial period house set within attractive gardens in an idyllic village setting, close to the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds.

Description

The Old Rectory is an outstanding period house offering a wealth of beautifully appointed accommodation with a host of original features. The property displays attractive brick elevations and tall sash windows, while internally there are corniced ceilings, cast-iron fireplaces and chandelier lighting.

The ground floor comprises four well-proportioned reception rooms, three of which overlook the south-facing gardens. These include a spacious dual-aspect sitting room and a formal dining room, linked by sliding double doors to create a semi open-plan layout ideal for entertaining. The lounge and dining room both feature fireplaces, while the dining room also benefits from French doors opening on to the garden. The breakfast room provides a relaxed setting for everyday dining, with a brick-built fireplace fitted with a wood burner, complemented by terracotta floor tiles continuing into the adjoining kitchen, which is fitted with wooden units and a stainless-steel range cooker. A beautifully presented library, also featuring a fireplace, with built-in storage and shelving, offers an ideal reading room or a further reception space. In total, all four reception rooms benefit from fireplaces, with wood burners situated in the breakfast room and library.

A sweeping staircase rises from the entrance hall to a galleried landing, leading to four large double bedrooms plus a home office, which could serve as a fifth bedroom if required. The principal bedroom benefits from a dressing room with built-in storage, while two further bedrooms include washbasins. The upper floor is served by two bathrooms, both with freestanding baths and one with a separate shower. The property also includes a utility room and a vaulted cellar with a wine store.

At the entrance to the property, a white five-bar gate opens to the gravel driveway, which leads to a parking area in front of the house and two garages, including a double garage. The beautiful gardens extend mainly to the front and side of the house and feature rolling lawns and borders of mature trees, established hedgerows and substantial shrubs for a sense of privacy and seclusion. There is also a patio area with a brick-built well, a summer house complete with a wood burner, and a vegetable garden for growing your own produce.

Location

The small village of Barnoldby-le-Beck lies beyond the eastern edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds and within reach of the coastline, between the historic market town of Louth and the port town of Grimsby. The village has a parish church and a local pub, while nearby Waltham, approx. two miles away, offers a range of everyday amenities including a convenience store, pharmacy, pubs, and both primary and secondary schooling. Leisure facilities include golf at Waltham and Tetney.

Grimsby, approximately 6.5 miles away, provides a wider selection of shopping, supermarkets, amenities and leisure facilities, including sailing on the Humber estuary.

The market town of Louth, approx. 13.7 miles to the south, also offers a strong range of independent shops and weekly markets held on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Additional schooling is available in Grimsby and Cleethorpes, including secondary options as well as independent schools such as St Michael’s Preparatory School and St James’ School.

The area is well connected by road, with the A16 providing access to Grimsby and to the M180. National rail services are available from Grimsby.

Disclaimer: All distances and journey times are approximate.

Square Footage: 4,506 sq ft


Acreage: 1.26 Acres

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Additional Info

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Central Heating

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Local Authority: North East Lincolnshire

Set in about 1.26 acres of land.

Photographs taken May 2026.

The property must never be used as a hotel, pub, or entertainment venue, and no alcohol can be sold there. Nothing should be done on the property that causes disturbance or reduces the value of nearby properties owned by the Incumbent.