Greenhill Road, Haxey, DN9

We are pleased to present No 14. On Greenhill in the historical village of Haxey, North Lincolnshire; home of the Haxey Hood, the oldest traditional game in the United Kingdom dating back over 650 years old. The Grade 2 Listed Semi-Detached Property was built in the early 18th Century (circa 1730) and is situated in the heart of the village. The large Cooperative supermarket is but a stone’s throw from the property as well as GreenHill Village Stores. Other amenities within walking distance include a Barbers and Hairdressers, dog grooming parlour, Durdy Accountants, Village Library, Haxey Doctors Surgery with an adjoining Weldricks Chemist. Haxey has 4 Village Public Houses all serving food and traditional ales with an on-site Indian Restaurant at The Loco Public House just 100 meters from the front door. Miles of bridle ways and public footpaths throughout the Isle allow for wonderful walks where you are likely to see deer, barn owls and a pleather of wild hedge rows Conygarth Nursey and Pre-School are just around the corner with an Ofsted report of Good. Haxey C of E Primary Academy is a 5-minute walk from the property with an Ofsted Rating of Good. In the Vibrant village of Epworth stands South Axholme Acadamey (Secondary School) also with a respectful good in its Ofsted Report.

The property has undertaken a sympathetic full restoration project over the last 3 years. The current owner has used traditional building materials to sustain the buildings heritage and integrity allowing the property to breathe. Lime plaster and render have been applied on all internal and external walls. Wool insulation is in the ceilings and loft areas. The external walls have been insulated with a special lime insulating 75mm layer to ensure the property stays cool in the summer and warm in the winter. The paints used are made from lime, clay and beef tallow. The roof has been restored in full and tiled with traditional handmade clay pan tiles. Both chimneys have been rebuilt with reclaimed bricks and lime mortar, and the front brick work of Flemish Bond has been painstakingly repointed with lime mortar and penny rolled. The property has been fully re-wired and a new gas central heating sealed system installed. All works carried out conform to and satisfy the planning, conservation and heritage requirements of a Grade 2 listed property.

It is not often a property of such high standards of restoration and finishing; alongside its charm and character enters the market. From the front elevation of the cottage and adjoining property No 14 a Magnolia Cottage (also owned by the current owner) has an outstanding curb side presence. The cottage is adorned with original features including wooden and cast metal guttering, oak beams, wooden sash windows with overhead beams and antique brass decorative leaf designed poles and plush velvet bronze curtains. Exposed brickwork can be seen through the cottage with four fireplaces; one of which, has an 8kw log burner and another with a cast iron bread oven. All the doors are solid oak ledged and braced with traditional rim locks and door furniture.  Anthracite Cast Iron radiators with antique thermostatic valves and brass stays keep the house lovely and warm in the winter months. Underfloor heating has been installed in the kitchen and bathrooms that have all been laid with natural stone flooring. Reclaimed solid wooden floors and skirting are throughout the house. The attention to detail is clearly seen throughout the property with antique brass light switches and sockets with usb ports in abundance throughout the house. The lighting has been carefully positioned to ensure a relaxed ambient atmosphere in all the rooms.

Ground floor

Rear entrance to the Kitchen – Solid Wood Stable Door - with glass panels

Galley Kitchen- comprising of open brick alcove with oak beam feature this has a vintage white enamel dual fuel oven-range with 6 burner gas hob. Built in cooker hood, full size integrated dishwasher and washing machine. Ceramic white dual sink with antique brass mixer taps. Wall mounted plate rack and glass fronted cupboards with integral lighting. Oak worktops, shelving with solid stone floors and underfloor heating. Original oak ceiling beams and downlights.

Traditional Bathroom - situated off the kitchen with large trapezoid bath and vintage shower taps, toilet and traditional sink. Walls have rustic tiles and reclaimed wood cladding.

Cellar – doorway from the kitchen leads to a good-sized cellar which has a beautiful, vaulted ceiling and new brick staircase. Heating is provided by a cast iron radiator and electrics and lighting are installed.

Open Plan Dining / Lounge - the dining area currently has a 6-seater dining table with reclaimed wooden floors and matching skirting boards. Two steps down lead to a comfortable lounge with a seating area with a couple of wing back chairs. A reclaimed brick fireplace creates a central feature to the room with a York stone hearth salvage from the property and an 8kw log burner provides a cosy feature and secondary heating. Beams fill the ceiling and a log store sits in a recess. Berber weave wool carpets adorn the floor.

Main Entrance- Cottage Stable Door with rustic tiled floor.

Snug/Office – just off from the stairs is the snug, currently being used as an office. Has a traditional brick fireplace with cast iron bread oven and oak beam mantle.

Stairs – stained original wooden stairs with a tartan runner and brass stair rods leading to a small, arced landing with vintage coloured glass chandeliers and solid wood reclaimed flooring.

First Floor

Shower Room – Good sized shower room (shower 1000mm x 800mm) with vintage wall tiles, natural stone floors, fluted glass shower screen, traditional chrome taps and shower, exposed brickwork, reclaimed wood cladding. Storage cupboard with 300l sealed system tank.

Guest Bedroom 1 – Good size double room with Queen size bed, built in storage wardrobe, wool Berber Carpets and original beams. Exposed brickwork and original fireplace. TV points wall mounted, down lights and wall picture lights.

Guest bedroom 2 - Good size double room with Queen size bed, built in storage, wool Berber Carpets and original beams. Exposed brickwork and original fireplace. TV points wall mounted, down lights and wall picture lights.

Master Bedroom with Through Room and Snug –

The Snug room has high vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. It has a seating area and coffee table. There is exposed brickwork and a small doorway leads to a good storage area that allows access to a loft that is boarded out with large storage area. Gas boiler also situated in the loft. Leading through into the large master bedroom with vaulted ceilings and a stunning exposed brickwork chimney with cast iron fireplace. A large beam crosses the ceiling, with 3 large antler chandeliers suspended from the vaulted ceiling.

Annex – Attached to the listed cottage; The Piggery (annex) is currently being run as an Air B’n B’. The business is a turnkey operation with self checkin. The property is offered fully furnished as an ongoing concern. On the ground floor is a dining area and fully equipped kitchen with integrated washing machine, microwave, induction 4 ringed hob/oven, extractor fan and retro fridge/ freezer. A wooden traditional spindled staircase leads to the lounge area with 2-seater sofa bed, wall mounted TV and coffee table to create create comfortable living area. To the left is good sized shower room (shower 1000 x 800mm) with traditional sink and toilet. The bed area has a kingsized bed with exposed beams. Currently let at £90 a night with an occupancy of over 200 nights between July 2025 to Jun 2026. Passive Income after booking site commission £16,000. Booking is through an automated platform very easily managed.

Garden – This beautiful cottage garden; which is south facing, has reclaimed brick retaining walls topped with natural stone. A stunning water feature, with York stone fountain with an array of water plants is a focal point to the garden. Sleepers boarder a generous patio area of 9 sqm and boarder planting ensures privacy leading to a grassed area. The garden is private area with mature boarders and trees.

Cottage Walkway – leadingfrom the driveway to the rear entrance is a private walkway with a Venetian fence with climbing Clematis, solar lighting and 2 lanterns on dusk till dawn sensors. External tap installed.

Parking – Generous parking for 2 vehicles with security lighting – dusk till dawn. Cable installed for electric car charging point

Shed 2m x 2m  – Largesolidhand built shed with electrical power, lighting, shelving with additional attached log store.

CCTV – Covering rear garden, parking area and cottage walkway.

Council Tax –  Main Cottage - Band C - Annex – Currently small business rates relief

Internet – Currently KCOM – 500mb download – 500mb upload - Cat 6 cable internet points at all TV points.

Heating – Gas Boiler sealed system with 300l water tank. The main gas heating system is split into 4 zones run by a smart system via the app meaning the annex can be heated independently of the main house.                                                                                                      

Zone 1 - Upstairs main cottage – Zone 2 – Downstairs main cottage – Zone 3 Annex.

Underfloor electric heating-Bathrooms and kitchen.

EPC – E – This was completed prior to heating system installed.

Parking - Driveway