Peppercorn Walk, Holton le Clay, DN36

A rare opportunity to own a genuine piece of Lincolnshire history. Grade II listed White Cottage is a picturesque late-17th-century mud-and-stud home beneath a beautiful thatched roof, standing in approximately 0.4 acres in the heart of Holton-le-Clay.

With alterations believed to date from around 1800, White Cottage is an important surviving example of a traditional Lincolnshire building method. The official historic record identifies retained vertical posts, chamfered beams, planked doors and an inglenook fireplace, many of which remain defining features of the home today.

The wonderfully atmospheric dining kitchen forms the heart of the cottage, combining an extensive exposed timber framework with traditional tiled flooring, painted cabinetry, timber work surfaces and a Belfast-style sink. The adjoining lounge is centred around an impressive inglenook fireplace with woodburning stove and features further exposed beams, brickwork and timber flooring.

A flexible ground-floor double bedroom and bathroom provide the option of predominantly ground-floor living. Two separate staircases rise to individual first-floor bedrooms, both tucked beneath the thatch and displaying sloping ceilings, cottage windows and an abundance of exposed timbers.

Outside, the cottage stands within approximately 0.4 acres of mature gardens. Large lawns, established hedges and magnificent trees create a remarkably private setting, complemented by a paved entertaining terrace, children’s play area, summerhouse, greenhouse and numerous useful outbuildings. A gravelled driveway provides off-road parking.

Despite its wonderfully secluded atmosphere, White Cottage occupies a central position within the popular village of Holton-le-Clay, placing everyday amenities, schooling and transport connections within easy reach.

A home of enormous personality and historical importance, offering its next owner the rare privilege of becoming custodian of a genuine piece of Lincolnshire heritage.