Chestnut Farmhouse, Main Street, Gayton Le Marsh, Alford, LN13

An exceptional Grade II listed home farmhouse with a wealth of charming period features and beautiful country gardens, in an idyllic village setting approx. 8.6 miles from Louth.

Description

Chestnut Farmhouse is set in an idyllic position, within beautiful gardens in the small village of Gayton le Marsh. The property dates from the early 18th century and has been extended, but still offers various splendid original details, including attractive red brick elevations and slate roof, while inside there are exposed timber beams and impressive fireplaces.

The ground floor features three comfortable reception rooms, providing plenty of space in which to relax. They include the sitting room and dining room in the original part of the home, both of which have beams overhead and fireplaces, with the grand sitting room fireplace being fitted with a log burner. Further living space includes the generous sun room, with its modern styling and panoramic windows, flooding the room with natural light and affording stunning views across the gardens. Adjoining the sun room, the well-equipped kitchen has contemporary shaker-style units to base and wall level, an integrated hob and double oven and under-counter space for additional home appliances.

There are four well-presented bedrooms arranged across the first and second floors. The first floor features two bedrooms of similar proportions, one of which benefits from an en suite shower room, in addition to a large family bathroom with a bathtub and separate shower. Stairs continue to a galleried second-floor landing, off which there are two further bedrooms, both with exposed timber eaves and dormer windows.

At the entrance to the property, gates open to the gravel driveway, which provides parking and turning space and leads to the detached workshop, store and garage, with covered parking. The gardens to the front and rear of the house include pristine lawns, terraced dining areas, colourful, vibrant border beds bursting with life, a kitchen garden with raised beds, fruit cages, greenhouse and fruit trees, wooded areas and wildflower meadows, with an enchanting natural pond, which is a haven for wildlife. There is also a brick-built outbuilding, providing further space to relax and enjoy the garden setting.

Location

The small village of Gayton le Marsh lies in a peaceful position between the Lincolnshire Wolds and coastline, within reach of the market towns of Alford and Louth. Nearby Withern has a primary school and a village hall, while Manby and Grimoldby provide further everyday amenities, including convenience stores, a village hall and a primary school. Six miles away, Alford provides a further selection of shops and is also home to Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, while Louth is approx. 8.6 miles away and offers a wealth of facilities, including a good selection of shops, supermarkets and weekly markets on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. There are also several schools in Louth, including the Louth Kidgate Primary Academy and King Edward VI Grammar School. For leisure, there are a variety of wonderful walking, cycling and riding routes in the surrounding countryside.

The area is well connected by road, with the A16 providing routes towards Grimsby, while A-roads provide access towards Lincoln, 34 miles away.

Disclaimer: All distances and journey times are approximate.

Square Footage: 4,133 sq ft


Acreage: 3.07 Acres

Additional Info

Grade II listed

Mains Water

Electricity

Private drainage – does not comply with current General Binding Rules

Central Heating

Oil

Local Authority: East Lindsey District Council

Photographs taken June 2026.