Dove Cottage, Green Lane, Swinderby, Lincolnshire, LN6

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Dove Cottage is a beautifully modernised detached home, combining generous, versatile accommodation with a sizeable garden, an attractive setting and far-reaching countryside views.

A particular highlight is the spectacular open-plan kitchen and dining room, where the vaulted ceiling and rooflights create a light, spacious setting with a wonderful sense of openness. Downstairs, there is also a separate lounge with a wood-burning stove, a bedroom, a bathroom, and an additional family room that could equally be used as another bedroom, home office, playroom or snug.

On the first floor, a generous principal bedroom is complemented by a contemporary en-suite shower room, walk-in wardrobe and useful boarded storage within the eaves.

The house has been freshly decorated throughout and is ready to move straight into, while its contemporary interiors, generous proportions and flexible layout still leave plenty of opportunity for the new owners to put their own stamp on it.

Externally, the property has a delightful garden with a large lawn and multiple spaces for outdoor seating and entertaining. The attached garage provides useful storage or parking, while the driveway offers further off-road parking to the front.

Dove Cottage is situated close to the attractive village of Swinderby, which has a primary school, railway station and a popular family-run pub. The village is also conveniently placed for Lincoln and Newark, making the property an appealing choice for those seeking a country location within easy reach of larger towns and cities.


Seller insights

“Dove Cottage is a really spacious house with a very flexible layout, so it can work in lots of different ways depending on what you need. The property was fully modernised around six years ago, and more recently we’ve redecorated throughout and installed new fencing to the front and rear, which makes the garden feel safe and secure for children and pets. The house is ready to move straight into, while still offering plenty of scope for the new owners to put their own stamp on it.

The open-plan kitchen and dining area has a real wow factor. It’s a big, open space that’s perfect for family life and entertaining. There’s also a separate lounge, which gets lots of sun and has lovely views over the fields, as well as a family room that could just as easily be used as a home office or a separate living space for older children.

There may also be scope to convert the garage into additional accommodation, subject to the necessary planning permissions, so there’s plenty of potential to adapt the house further over time.

The garden is arranged into several distinct areas, with a raised patio area directly outside the house, a good-sized lawn, a separate area that could work well as a vegetable garden or children’s play area, and a second terrace at the far end of the garden.

One of the things we really like is the outlook. There are lovely views from both the front and rear, and from the garden you’re looking straight out over open countryside. It feels semi-rural and peaceful, with only a handful of houses along the road, but you’re still within easy reach of the A46, Lincoln and Newark.

Swinderby has a popular village pub, The Plough Inn, as well as a primary school and railway station. There are also additional shops and another school nearby in Witham St Hughs, so you have a good choice of amenities close by.”


Key Features

• Beautifully modernised detached home with generous accommodation and superb countryside views
• Newly decorated throughout and ready to move straight into
• Contemporary interiors with a bright, spacious feel
• Generous plot with a large rear garden backing onto open countryside
• Excellent balance of open-plan and more traditional living spaces
• Flexible layout well suited to family life, entertaining and home working
• Spacious and light-filled entrance hall with useful understairs storage
• Spectacular open-plan kitchen and dining area with a vaulted ceiling
• Contemporary kitchen fitted with a Lamora double oven and an Indesit dishwasher
• Attractive breakfast bar area with seating
• Dining area features an inglenook fireplace with a wood-burning stove and doors to the garden
• Separate lounge with a wood-burning stove
• Ground-floor bedroom, ideal for guests or older family members
• Stylish ground-floor bathroom with a roll-top bath and a separate shower
• Additional family room offering flexibility as a bedroom, office or playroom
• Impressive 22ft principal bedroom on the first floor
• Stylish en-suite shower room and a walk-in wardrobe
• Extensive boarded eaves storage providing excellent additional space
• Newly installed Worcester boiler with a 10-year guarantee
• Integrated garage (with power and water) providing secure parking and useful storage
• Scope to convert the garage into additional accommodation and extend the house, subject to planning permission
• Generous lawned garden with multiple seating areas for outdoor dining and entertaining
• Large timber shed with power
• Newly fenced front and rear gardens – safe and secure for small children or pets
• Solar panels (believed to have an approximate capacity of 3.6kW)
• Versatile accommodation with broad appeal for a wide range of buyers
• Attractive countryside setting within easy reach of Newark and Lincoln
• Nearby railway station and convenient access to the A46
• Excellent primary and secondary schools locally


Location

The nearby village of Swinderby offers a good range of amenities, including The Plough Inn pub, a village hall, a church, a primary school, playing fields, and a railway station on the Nottingham-to-Lincoln line.

To the south-west, Newark offers a wide choice of shops, including M&S and Waitrose, alongside restaurants, cafés and regular markets. Local attractions include Newark Air Museum and Sconce and Devon Park, while Newark Northgate provides direct rail services to London King’s Cross in around 80 minutes.

Other local places to explore include Doddington Hall and Gardens, an Elizabethan country house with beautiful gardens, a café, farm shop and award-winning restaurant, as well as Whisby Nature Park, with walking trails and indoor and outdoor play areas.

Approximately 9 miles away, Lincoln is one of the country’s finest historic cathedral cities, with its magnificent cathedral and castle, characterful cobbled streets, a good mix of high-street and independent shops, restaurants, cultural attractions and two universities.

Swinderby is also well connected by road, with convenient access to the A1, A46, A17 and A15 for both regional and longer-distance travel.

Please note: mileages are all approximate.


Schools

The local area is served by excellent state and independent schools. Swinderby has its own primary school (rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted). Other options locally include Witham St Hughs Academy (rated Outstanding), and The St Michael’s Church of England Primary School in Thorpe on the Hill, rated Good.

Local secondary schools include the Sir Robert Pattinson Academy (4.5 miles), the Priory Witham Academy in Lincoln (5.5 miles) and the Priory Academy LSST (7.5 miles) – all rated Good.
Independent schools in the area include Highfields School (in Newark) and the Lincoln Minster Schools (prep and senior), which cater for children from 4-18.

**Prospective buyers should check the latest admissions policies and catchment areas directly with the relevant local authorities.**


Services:

Mains electricity, water and drainage; gas central heating (LPG boiler serving radiators throughout the property); solar PV panels, with a new inverter installed, believed to have an approximate capacity of 3.6kW
Local Authority: North Kesteven District Council
Council Tax Band: C
EPC: E
Tenure: Freehold