Scotland Lane, Ingoldsby, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33

A three bedroom country home with 2.88 acres, equestrian facilities in rural countryside

Description

This charming semi-detached country home occupies a wonderfully private position at the end of Scotland Lane, a peaceful no-through road on the edge of the attractive village of Ingoldsby. Surrounded by open countryside, woodland and farmland forming part of the 1,500-acre Boothby Wildland Rewilding Project, the setting offers a rare combination of rural tranquillity, extensive grounds and direct access to the surrounding landscape.

Set within approximately 2.88 acres, the property presents an appealing country lifestyle, with two stables, a tack and feed room, hay barn, post-and-rail paddocks and a small orchard, together with established gardens and ample parking. The grounds are particularly well suited to those with equestrian interests, while providing an idyllic environment for enjoying countryside walks and riding directly from the doorstep.

The house is an attractive brick and pantile semi-detached cottage, combining traditional character with generous and flexible accommodation. Arranged over two floors, the accommodation includes three bedrooms, a study/landing, two bathrooms, two reception rooms and a kitchen/breakfast room, with an entrance conservatory completing the layout.

With its peaceful rural setting, extensive land and range of ancillary buildings, this is an appealing country home offering considerable scope for those seeking space, privacy and a closer connection to the surrounding countryside.

The accommodation

An entrance porch provides a practical and welcoming approach, with access directly into the heart of the home. The kitchen/breakfast room has a warm country character, with tiled flooring and a Shaker-style fitted kitchen incorporating an oil-fired Aga and traditional butler sink. There is space for a washing machine, dishwasher and fridge freezer, together with ample room for a breakfast table. The kitchen provides access to both reception rooms and the ground floor shower room.

The adjacent dining room is a particularly welcoming space, with windows overlooking the garden and a focal wood-burning stove set within the chimney breast. There is generous space for a large dining table, while useful storage is provided beneath the stairs. The room also provides access to the staircase and traditional front entrance.

The sitting room is an impressive, light-filled reception space with a triple aspect benefitting from south facing French doors that open directly onto the garden. Flexible in its L-shaped configuration this space provides a useful area that could be arranged as a study or snug.

At first-floor level, a wide study/landing provides an adaptable additional space and leads to the three bedrooms and family bathroom. Bedroom One is a substantial double room with space for a super king-size bed and double aspect windows overlooking the far-reaching views. The second bedroom is another generous and light-filled double, also benefiting from built-in wardrobe space, while the third bedroom is a further well-proportioned double room with built-in wardrobe space. The bedrooms are served by the first-floor bathroom, fitted with a three-piece suite and useful storage cupboard.


Outside

The property is approached via a long gravel driveway providing extensive parking and leading to the house and surrounding grounds.

The approximately 2.88 acres are a particularly special feature. The gardens immediately surrounding the house provide areas of lawn, established planting, plum and fig trees, and a small brick-built outbuilding along with two wooden sheds.

Beyond the formal garden, the land is laid predominantly to post-and-rail paddocks, and the equestrian facilities comprise two stables, a tack/feed room and hay barn, benefiting from power and a water supply. Beyond is a small orchard containing a variety of fruit trees including apples, pears, damsons and sloes. There is separate parking for horse boxes or trailers by the stables and away from the house. A concrete plinth near the house provides an opportunity for a garage should it be desired.

The whole setting is exceptionally peaceful, with the property positioned at the end of Scotland Lane and backing onto the wider Boothby Wildland landscape. The lane continues beyond the property as a track towards Ingoldsby Wood and the Mereway, providing an attractive opportunity for riding and walking directly from home. A network of local footpaths provides further access to the surrounding countryside.

Location

Ingoldsby is an attractive rural village situated in a particularly appealing part of south-west Lincolnshire, conveniently positioned just off the A1 between Grantham and Stamford.

The village has a good local primary school, while Grantham, approximately 8 miles away, provides a comprehensive range of amenities together with a mainline railway station offering regular services to London King's Cross, with journey times from around 70 minutes. Grantham also offers highly regarded grammar schools for both boys and girls.

The market towns of Bourne and Sleaford are approximately 10 and 15 miles respectively, while Stamford, with its excellent range of independent shops, restaurants and schooling, is around 20 miles to the south. Independent and public schooling is also available in Stamford.

For those seeking a rural home with excellent access to the countryside without sacrificing connectivity, the position offers a particularly attractive balance. The proximity of the A1 provides convenient road connections, while the railway service from Grantham makes London commuting a realistic proposition.

Square Footage: 1,581 sq ft


Acreage: 2.88 Acres

Additional Info

Services – Mains water, electricity and private drainage with Oil fired central heating.

Fixtures and Fittings – Only those mentioned in these sale particulars are included in the sale. All others such as curtains, light fittings, and garden ornaments are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation.

A condensing combi boiler and some loft insulation have been added since the EPC was conducted.

All journey times and distances are approximate.