Springfield House, Besthorpe Road, North Scarle, Lincoln, LN6

Set within approximately six acres (STS) of beautifully maintained grounds, paddocks and gardens, Springfield House is an exceptional country residence offering over 3,500 sq ft of immaculately presented accommodation.

Complemented by stables and an extensive range of outbuildings, the property combines period character, modern comfort and outstanding lifestyle appeal, particularly for those with equestrian interests.

Occupying a delightful position on the edge of the highly regarded village of North Scarle, this substantial family home enjoys a rare balance of privacy and accessibility, with excellent connections to Newark and its direct rail services to London King's Cross, while the popular village of Collingham lies just a short drive away.

Designed to accommodate both family life and entertaining with ease, Springfield House offers a wealth of beautifully proportioned reception space. At the heart of the home lies a bespoke Nolte Küchen kitchen, appointed with premium Siemens integrated appliances, Dekton work surfaces and a distinctive copper-finished island, while bifold doors open onto the terrace and south-facing gardens beyond.

The reception rooms are equally well appointed, comprising a superb 28ft lounge/dining room with a traditional cast iron range, a beautifully panelled sitting room with a striking stone fireplace, a magnificent orangery overlooking the gardens and a versatile snug. A utility room and cloakroom complete the ground floor accommodation.

Arranged over three floors, the accommodation includes five well-proportioned bedrooms, comprising a superb principal suite with dressing room and en-suite facilities, a further en-suite bedroom and a generous family bathroom. Occupying the second floor is a striking games room and gym beneath exposed timber trusses, providing a versatile space ideally suited to recreation, home working or additional family accommodation.

Externally, Springfield House truly comes into its own, the south-facing gardens are beautifully established, featuring mature planting, productive vegetable beds, a picturesque wildlife pond, a 25ft greenhouse and a spectacular wisteria-clad pergola.

Beyond the formal gardens lies a superb Scotts of Thrapston stable block incorporating four loose boxes, a tack room and a substantial coach house store area. The well maintained pasture land is divided into four enclosed paddocks, each benefiting from its own water supply, making the property ideally suited to equestrian pursuits whilst also lending itself to a variety of other lifestyle uses.

Further enhancing the property's appeal is an extensive range of ancillary buildings, including substantial garaging with adjoining workshop space positioned to the front of the property. To the side, a collection of traditional brick and pantile outbuildings currently provide practical workspace and stores, whilst offering excellent flexibility for a range of alternative uses, subject to any necessary consents.

Springfield House represents a rare opportunity to acquire an exceptional country residence that successfully combines character, versatility and lifestyle appeal. It offers the very best of rural living within easy reach of excellent transport links and everyday amenities.


Seller’s Insight

"When we moved to Springfield House around 12 years ago, we were immediately drawn to the combination of its character, space and location. It offered the opportunity to enjoy a genuine countryside lifestyle whilst remaining incredibly well connected, with Newark and its direct rail services to London within easy reach. For us, it has always been the best of both worlds.

One of the most significant projects we undertook was the redesign of the kitchen in 2020. We spent a great deal of time planning every detail, carefully considering the layout and sourcing the highest quality materials and appliances. We are particularly proud of the result and love the contrast between the contemporary kitchen and the property's original character and how it has seamlessly connected the space to the terrace and gardens.

The improvements have extended far beyond the kitchen. Over the years we have invested significantly in the property, replacing the private drainage system, boiler and oil tank, whilst continually enhancing the interiors with quality finishes and thoughtful details throughout. Even the cloakroom was designed with the same level of care, featuring embossed Italian tiles that reflect the attention given to every room.

The orangery has become one of our favourite spaces. By adding a solid roof and a log-burning stove, we transformed it into a room that can be enjoyed throughout the year. Whether it is a bright summer morning or a winter evening by the fire, the views across the gardens are always beautiful.

The second floor is incredibly versatile, we have used it as a bedroom suite with dressing room alongside a games room and gym but it could equally provide guest accommodation, a dedicated leisure area, home-working space or multi-generational living.

The gardens have brought us enormous enjoyment. The greenhouse and vegetable beds allow us to grow a wide variety of produce throughout the year, while the well, located within the outbuildings, provides a natural water source for the irrigation system. Several years ago we created the wildlife pond, complete with a duck house, and it has attracted an abundance of birds and wildlife.

It is a super place to keep horses, the paddocks and stables are well maintained and there are excellent hacking routes straight from the doorstep. The extensive garaging and outbuildings have also been a tremendous asset, providing practical storage, workshop space and room for a variety of hobbies and interests. Over the years, the outbuildings have been used as a home office, a space for brewing our own beer and general workspace, whilst the generous garaging has been invaluable for storing vehicles, equipment and machinery.

Perhaps more than anything, we will miss the setting and the community. We have wonderful neighbours and North Scarle has a strong sense of community and nearby Collingham provides everything needed for day-to-day life. We have been extremely happy here and will leave with many fond memories of both the house and the lifestyle it has given us."


Key Features

• Exceptional unlisted, detached country residence
• Offers over 3,500 sq ft of immaculately presented accommodation
• Set in approximately six acres (STS) of beautiful gardens, grounds & paddocks
• Scotts of Thrapston stable block with 4 loose boxes, tack rook & barn space
• Located on the edge of the sought after village of North Scarle
• Excellent access to Newark, Lincoln and the wider road network
• Direct rail services from Newark North Gate to London King's Cross
• Outstanding lifestyle property combining family living, equestrian facilities and extensive ancillary accommodation
• Welcoming entrance hall with traditional tiled floor
• Stunning bespoke Nolte Küchen kitchen with a distinctive copper-finished island
• Integrated Siemens integrated appliances include induction hob, bank of four built in ovens, dishwasher and undercounter fridge
• Space for American style fridge / freezer
• Dekton work surfaces
• Bifold kitchen doors opening onto the terrace and south-facing gardens
• Elegant 28ft lounge/dining room with traditional cast iron range
• Beautifully panelled sitting room with striking stone fireplace and LPG gas fire
• Magnificent orangery with solid, vaulted ceiling and Cathedral-style windows
• Orangery has sleek, inset cassette wood burning stove
• Versatile snug
• Utility room with space for two appliances and external door
• Stylish ground floor cloakroom
• Five well-proportioned bedrooms arranged over two floors
• Superb principal suite with dressing room and en-suite facilities
• Further en-suite guest bedroom
• Bedrooms 3 and 4 with built in wardrobes
• Generous family bathroom with twin sinks and separate shower and bath
• Versatile 2nd floor with bedroom 5, games room / gym beneath exposed timber trusses
• Extensive garaging with adjoining workshop space
• Traditional brick and pantile outbuildings providing workspace and stores
• South-facing landscaped gardens with mature planting and established borders
• Spectacular wisteria-clad pergola
• Productive vegetable gardens and 25ft greenhouse
• Picturesque wildlife pond attracting a variety of birds and wildlife
• Four enclosed paddocks, each benefiting from a water supply
• Excellent hacking opportunities within the surrounding countryside
• Well as located in outbuilding – provides natural source of irrigation for garden
• Porcelain and engineered timber flooring to ground floor
• Double glazing throughout
• New boiler installed in 2025
• New oil tank installed in 2024
• Private drainage via a modern sewage treatment plant
• Superb balance of privacy, countryside living and accessibility
• Close to the well-served village of Collingham with rail station, medical centre, shops and everyday amenities
• Rare opportunity to acquire a substantial country home with equestrian facilities in one of the area's most sought-after rural locations

Location

Springfield House occupies a delightful position within the highly regarded village of North Scarle. Combining the charm of village life with excellent connectivity, the area is particularly popular with families, professionals and those seeking an active country lifestyle.

The village itself offers an excellent range of amenities including a village shop and Post Office, The White Hart public house, primary school, church, tennis club, bowling green, cricket club and a variety of community groups and activities. The surrounding countryside provides superb opportunities for walking, cycling and horse riding, with extensive hacking routes accessible directly from the property and throughout the wider area.

The neighbouring village of Collingham, approximately four miles away, provides a comprehensive range of everyday amenities including a railway station, medical centre, pharmacy, dentist, veterinary surgery, butcher, Co-op Food store, hairdressers, cafés and additional local services.

The thriving market town of Newark-on-Trent lies approximately 10 miles to the south and offers an extensive range of shopping, leisure and dining facilities. Newark North Gate station provides direct East Coast Main Line services to London King's Cross in approximately 73 minutes, making the area particularly attractive to commuters seeking a rural lifestyle without compromising accessibility.

The historic cathedral city of Lincoln is approximately 11 miles to the north-east and offers a wealth of cultural, educational and recreational amenities, together with a vibrant city centre, renowned Cathedral Quarter and highly regarded schools.

Road communications are excellent, with the A1, A46 and A17 all within easy reach, providing convenient access to Nottingham, Grantham, Lincoln and the wider region. Combining a strong sense of community, excellent local amenities and outstanding transport links, North Scarle remains one of the area's most desirable village locations.


Schools

The area is well served by a range of highly regarded educational establishments, making Springfield House particularly appealing to families. North Scarle Primary School is located within the village, whilst further primary education is available at John Blow Primary School in Collingham, Swinderby All Saints C of E Primary School and Witham St Hughs Academy.

For secondary education, the area offers a number of well-regarded schools including Sir Robert Pattinson Academy, North Kesteven Academy and Lincolnshire's highly regarded grammar schools. School transport is available from nearby Collingham to the grammar schools in Sleaford, providing access to some of the county's most sought-after educational establishments.

Independent schooling is also well catered for, with Highfields School in Newark and Lincoln Minster School offering respected preparatory and senior education within easy reach.
The combination of excellent village schooling, well-regarded secondary schools, grammar school options and independent education makes North Scarle an attractive location for families at every stage of education.

(N.B. Schooling information is provided as a guide only. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries regarding catchment areas, admissions criteria, transport arrangements and availability of school places.)

Services:

Mains electricity, water and private drainage; oil fired central heating; wet underfloor heating to kitchen and orangery; wood burning stove and LPG gas fire.
Local Authority: North Kesteven District Council
Council Tax Band: F
EPC Rating: D
Tenure: Freehold

(Agent's Note: The property is approached via a shared access drive, over which Springfield House benefits from a legal right of access, leading to a private driveway serving the property. A public footpath is located near the oil tank. Prospective purchasers are invited to contact the selling agent for further details.)