Guide Price £900,000 to £950,000
A truly outstanding detached family residence of exceptional scale and versatility, set in the heart of the highly sought-after village of Allington, just 8 miles from Grantham and with fast rail connections to London King's Cross in under 75 minutes.
Built in 2005 by Gusto Homes, recognised as pioneers in eco-conscious housebuilding, this impressive residence showcases a wealth of innovative features that were well ahead of their time. Thoughtfully designed with sustainability and modern living in mind, the property benefits from solar panels, underfloor heating to entire ground floor, an integrated central vacuum system and rainwater harvesting, combining environmental responsibility with everyday comfort and convenience.
Extending to an impressive 493 sq m / 5,309 sq ft, this remarkable home offers six bedrooms, three bathrooms, two formal reception rooms, a fully self-contained detached annexe, and a double garage — all finished to an exacting standard throughout.
Entrance Porch
A covered columned entrance porch with a wood-grain effect UPVC entrance door provides a stylish and inviting approach to the property.
Impressive Hallway
A magnificent reception hall creates an immediate sense of space and grandeur, featuring an elegant oak spindle staircase rising to a stunning galleried landing above. The luxurious marble tiled flooring enhances the refined aesthetic.
Downstairs/WC (1.70m x 1.22m (5'7" x 4'0")
White low flush w/c and wash hand basin
Walk in Cloakroom
With plenty of hanging and storage space
Storage Cupboard
Additional discreet storage cupboard space
Open Plan Family Kitchen (8.15m x 7.67m (26'9" x 25'2") And Family Room (7.59m x 4.33m (24'11" x 14'2") East aspect
A bright and generously proportioned open-plan kitchen and family living area, elegantly fitted with an extensive range of modern white cabinetry comprising base units, complementary wall cupboards, and premium quartz-granite worktops. Features include a stainless-steel sink with drainer and mixer tap, stylish tiled splashbacks, an integrated dishwasher, and a Smeg stainless-steel range cooker with coordinating extractor hood and splashback. The kitchen is enhanced by decorative coving, recessed spot lighting, and a luxurious marble-tiled floor. The adjoining family area provides a welcoming space for relaxation, and space for a large dining table and chairs, benefiting from downlighting, coving, and windows to three aspects that flood the room with natural light.
Utility Room (4.43m x 2.11m (14'8" x 6'11") East aspect
Well-appointed utility room featuring a range of white fronted wall and base units, together with a built-in larder cupboard and further storage cupboards. Quartz granite work surfaces incorporate a stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, complemented by tiled splashbacks. There is plumbing for a washing machine, space for an American-style fridge freezer, tiled flooring, coving and a double glazed door leading to the rear garden.
Formal Lounge (7.56m x 4.31m plus Inglenook (24'10" x 14'2") South aspect
A generously proportioned south-facing reception room enjoying a dual aspect and an abundance of natural light throughout the day. The room features an attractive inglenook-style fireplace with oak lintel and tiled hearth, providing a strong focal point. Finished with marble tiled flooring, decorative coving and two wall light points, the space also benefits from French doors opening directly onto the rear garden, creating an easy flow between indoor and outdoor living. The room also enjoys a pleasant outlook to the front of the property and offers a versatile setting suitable for both relaxed everyday use and entertaining.
FIRST FLOOR
Principle Bedroom (5.96m x 4.44m (19'7" x 14'7") North aspect
The bedroom features two windows to the rear elevation, a part-vaulted ceiling, and built-in wardrobes, with access leading through to a dressing room and en suite facilities.
Inner Lobby (2.29m x 1.09m / 7'6" x 3'7")
Dressing Room (1.63m x 1.40m / 5'4" x 4'7")
Fitted with a hanging rail and overhead storage, radiator and coving.
En Suite Shower Room (2.08m x 1.91m / 6'10" x 6'3")
Fitted with a white suite comprising a shower enclosure with bi-folding doors, close coupled WC and wall-mounted wash hand basin with mixer tap. The room is finished with fully tiled walls, coving and a radiator.
Bedroom Two (4.47m x 4.33m / 14'8" x 14'2")
A generously sized double bedroom featuring dual aspect windows providing an attractive outlook and good natural light. The room also benefits from built-in wardrobes, coving and a radiator.
Bedroom Three (4.32m x 3.76m / 14'2" x 12'4")
A further well-proportioned double bedroom with a front-facing window providing a pleasant outlook. The room benefits from built-in wardrobes, coving and a radiator.
Bedroom Four (4.30m x 3.61m / 14'1" x 11'10")
A well-proportioned double bedroom with a front-facing window providing a pleasant outlook. The room includes built-in wardrobes, coving and a radiator.
Family Bathroom
Fitted with a contemporary suite comprising a quadrant shower enclosure, double-ended panelled bath with chrome mixer tap, close coupled WC,window to side elevation and a wall-hung wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap. The room benefits from complementary tiling to half-height walls and tiled flooring, and is further finished with coving and a radiator.
SECOND FLOOR
Access to the roof space is provided from the landing, together with useful built-in storage. This includes a large walk-in airing cupboard fitted with slatted shelving, housing the gas central heating boiler and integral vacuum system. In addition, there is a further built-in storage cupboard housing the Vent-Axia air filtration system.
Bedroom Five (4.78m x 4.66m / 15'7" x 15'3")
A spacious double bedroom enjoying attractive open views to the side elevation, complemented by Velux skylights that provide excellent natural light. The room also benefits from a radiator.
Bedroom Six (4.77m x 4.47m (15'6" x 14'8")
With dual aspect Velux skylights and radiator. A further outstanding double bedroom of near-identical proportions, enjoying a warm afternoon and evening light and open westerly views. Together with Bedroom 5, this floor creates a truly exceptional and self-contained upper level.
Shower Room
With a white suite comprising shower cubicle, pedestal wash handbasin and a close coupled WC, tiled splashbacks and radiator.
THE SELF-CONTAINED ANNEXE
Entirely detached from the main house with its own private entrance, the annexe is a complete and independent home in its own right, offering outstanding flexibility for multi-generational living, guest accommodation or rental income.
Annexe Kitchen / Sitting Room (7.69m x 4.30m (25'3" x 14'1")
A bright and spacious open-plan kitchen and living area with a pleasant north and west-facing outlook. Generously proportioned, well-finished and entirely self-contained — a comfortable and welcoming living space in its own right. An open-plan living kitchen fitted with a range of modern wall and base units and complementary work surfaces. Incorporating a 1.5 bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with chrome mixer tap, tiled splashbacks, inset gas hob with stainless steel chimney-style extractor above, and single oven beneath, together with an integrated fridge. The space is finished with tiled flooring, coving and recessed spotlighting. The lounge area has windows to three elevations and French doors to a timber decked area.
Bedroom (3.20m x 2.27m (10'6" x 7'5")
Bedroom (3.60m x 2.36m (12'6" x 7'9")
Shower Room
Fitted with a three-piece suite comprising a shower enclosure, close coupled WC, and pedestal wash hand basin. The room features complementary half-height tiled walls, Travertine tiled flooring, and an obscure double-glazed window providing natural light and privacy.
Bedroom / Games Room / Office/ Gym Room (7.89m x 6.38m (25'11" x 20'11")
Accessed via the annexe staircase and set above the double garage, this extraordinary west-facing room is one of the most outstanding features of the entire property. The footprint of the double garage beneath delivers a space of exceptional scale, with wonderful afternoon and evening light from its westerly aspect. Whether used as a games room, an additional bedroom, a creative studio or a dedicated business workspace, this room will exceed every expectation.
Double Garage (8.15m x 6.40m max / 26'9" x 21'0")
Fitted with twin electrically operated roller shutter doors, and a dedicated EV charging point already installed, with ample further driveway parking to the front. with power and lighting. The garage also provides plumbing for a washing machine and houses the gas-fired central heating boiler serving the annex.
Outside
The property is approached via remotely operated electric gates leading onto a large block-paved driveway, providing extensive off-road parking for multiple vehicles together with turning space. The mature gardens are predominantly laid to lawn and feature specimen trees, with a decked seating area to the front. To the rear, the gardens adjoin open pastureland and include a further lawned area and a generously sized patio seating terrace, enjoying far-reaching countryside views. In total, the plot extends to approximately half an acre.
Whilst we believe the area of the property has been accurately calculated, any prospective purchaser who considers this aspect to be particularly important is strongly advised to have the site measurements verified by their own surveyor prior to submitting an offer.
Location
Allington is a beautiful, close-knit village in the Vale of Belvoir, offering outstanding countryside, a genuine sense of community and the celebrated Allington Manor on its doorstep. Grantham (8 miles) provides comprehensive shopping, dining, leisure and schooling including the prestigious King's School. London King's Cross is under 75 minutes by LNER from Grantham station. Nottingham is 26 miles west, Leicester 25 miles south, with excellent road access via the A1 and A52.
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Location:
8 km Bottesford
23 km Bingham
6 km to Foston Village
8 km to Grantham
34 km to Nottingham
45 km to Leicester
30 km to Newark
160 km to London
Schools:
Primary Schools:
Allington with Sedgebrook Church of England (600 m) – Ofsted Good
Barrowby Church of England (4.4 km) – Ofsted Outstanding
Long Bennington Church of England Academy (4.6 km) – Ofsted Good
Secondary Schools:
The Priory Belvoir Academy (5.4 km) – Ofsted Good
The Priory Ruskin Academy (6.6 km) – Ofsted Outstanding
West Grantham Church of England Academy (6.7 km) - Ofsted Good
The Kings School - Grammar School for boys - Ofsted Good
Kesteven and Grantham Grammar School for girls - Ofsted Outstanding
Transport Links:
Bottesford Station 4.5 km
Grantham Station 7.7 km (fast train links to London Kings Cross 1 hour)
Elton & Orston 8.4 km
Useful Information:
Tenure: Freehold
Floor Area: 5,309 sqft / 493 sqm
Local Authority: South Kesteven District Council
Council Tax Band: G
Council Tax Price: 2025/26 £3,642.90
Heating: Gas Central Heating
Services: Mains Water, Drainage, Electricity, Gas
Flood Risk: No risk (according to
Broadband: Max download 80 mbps, Max upload 19.99 mbps according to Ofcom
Mobile: Coverage ranges EE, Vodafone, Three and O2 according to Ofcom
Satellite/Fibre TV Availability: BT, Sky
Disclaimer
All measurements are approximate and quoted in imperial and metric and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on.
The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order.
Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property.
Whilst we carry out our due diligence on a property before it is launched to the market and we endeavour to provide accurate information, buyers are advised to conduct their own due diligence.
Our information is presented to the best of our knowledge and should not solely be relied upon when making purchasing decisions. The responsibility for verifying aspects such as flood risk, easements, covenants and other property related details rests with the buyer.
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