Bridge End Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire

The property
Believed to date to 1785, Mill House forms one part of prestigious Swallows Mill, sharing its picturesque setting with a cluster of converted listed buildings on the banks of the River Witham. Its heritage references John and Joseph Manton - the most celebrated gun makers in Georgian England – and their renowned employee, James Purdey. The appealing geometric symmetry of the exterior façade creates a striking first impression, along with its imposing height and idiosyncratic moustachioed lintels.

On crossing the threshold, a grand reception hall continues to enchant with its bold décor, high ceiling, decorative mouldings, parquet flooring and cast-iron fireplace with wooden mantelpiece. Lofty sash windows ensure the well-proportioned accommodation is light-filled and airy, with the ground floor offering a generous kitchen/dining room and across the hall, a classic sitting room with an open fire.

An inner hall gives access to a stately stairway which rises majestically to the two upper floors. The first floor comprises an elegant drawing room with a stone mantel fireplace, and two bedrooms, one of which offers an en suite shower room. The staircase continues upwards to the second level where there are three further bedrooms and two bathrooms. Ancillary space provides a cellar, a utility room and a vestibule with door to the rear of the property.

Outside
Outside, a walled garden creates a decorative frontage to the home, with a paved pathway leading to stone steps at the entrance portal. The River Witham flows beneath, revealed by a brick archway and, just beyond, a pretty timber bridge is framed in view. The setting’s diverse flora and fauna will delight nature lovers, with the mill pond being home to otters, swans, egrets, water voles and trout.

Completing the picture, an enclosed courtyard to the rear of the house provides a sheltered spot for al fresco dining, whilst the driveway with access via electric gates enables entry to the double garage for secure parking. There is another parking spot adjacent to the house.

Location
The property is situated in a convenient position on Bridge End Road in Grantham, a historic Lincolnshire market town offering a broad range of amenities including national retailers, independent shops, restaurants and leisure facilities. The town is well placed for access to surrounding countryside and attractive nearby villages, as well as the National Trust estate at Belton House with its extensive parkland.

Education in the area is strong, with selective grammar schools including Kesteven and Grantham Girls’ School and The King’s School Grantham, together with a range of well-regarded state and independent schools in the wider region including Witham Hall, Oakham, Uppingham and Stamford.

Transport connections are excellent, with Grantham railway station providing direct East Coast Main Line services to London King’s Cross in just over an hour, as well as links to Nottingham and Lincoln. The A1 is easily accessible, offering convenient road access to the wider motorway network and regional centres.