Marsh Lane, North Somercotes, LN11

Situated in the picturesque coastal setting of Donna Nook, immediately neighbouring the renowned Donna Nook National Nature Reserve, this charming semi-detached cottage offers a wonderful opportunity for those seeking a home in a peaceful rural location with views towards the coast. Offering versatile accommodation arranged over two floors, the property benefits from generous gardens, ample off-road parking and character features including an inglenook fireplace with a cast iron log burner. Whilst the property would benefit from a programme of remedial and improvement works, it offers considerable potential for purchasers looking to create a permanent residence, coastal retreat or holiday home. With the added advantage of no onward chain, this represents an exciting opportunity to acquire a characterful cottage in a particularly attractive coastal setting.

The property occupies a generous plot, approached directly from the road onto an extensive parking area providing space for numerous vehicles. An entrance door opens into a useful porch, which leads through to an inner hallway incorporating a handy storage cupboard. From here, doors provide access to the kitchen diner and a versatile reception room to the front of the property, currently offering potential for use as a cosy snug, home office or third bedroom. This room enjoys pleasant open views to the front and provides flexibility to suit a variety of lifestyles and accommodation requirements.

The kitchen diner is a particularly generous space, with a large, squared bay window to the side elevation allowing plenty of natural light to enter the room. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units providing useful storage and preparation space, incorporating a single bowl stainless steel sink unit, built-in electric fan oven, four-ring electric hob and concealed extractor above. A charming inglenook fireplace with tiled hearth houses a cast iron log burner, creating an attractive focal point and adding warmth and character to this inviting room. There is ample space for a dining table, or sofas making this an ideal setting for everyday family meals or entertaining guests.

A door from the kitchen leads into a small inner hallway, where a staircase rises to the first-floor accommodation with a small understairs storage cupboard and a further door opens into the ground-floor utility space. This practical space benefits from a double storage cupboard currently housing the hot water cylinder with plumbing for a washing machine. The ground-floor bathroom is fitted with a distinctive four-piece suite comprising an elevated oval bath, separate corner shower enclosure with mains-fed shower, close-coupled WC and wall-hung wash hand basin.

The staircase rises directly into the first-floor lounge, a delightful and unusual feature of the property which makes excellent use of the elevated position. A large window to the side elevation enjoys impressive views across Donna Nook towards the sea, providing a wonderful outlook and an ideal place to relax and appreciate the surrounding coastal landscape. The lounge also provides access to both first-floor bedrooms, with the principal bedroom positioned to the front of the home and enjoying further open views. The second bedroom is a smaller room situated to the rear and benefits from a useful cupboard positioned over the staircase. Loft access is available from the lounge, providing useful additional storage potential. Prospective purchasers should be aware that there is currently no fire-separating wall within the loft space between this property and the adjoining dwelling. This may have implications for mortgage lending and could require remedial works. Buyers intending to purchase with a mortgage are therefore advised to discuss this arrangement with their proposed lender prior to proceeding and to make their own enquiries regarding any necessary works.

The second bedroom is a smaller room situated to the rear and benefits from a useful cupboard positioned over the staircase.

Externally, the property enjoys the considerable advantage of generously proportioned grounds which extend along the side of the cottage and wrap around to the rear. Predominantly laid to lawn, these extensive outdoor spaces offer plenty of scope for gardening, outdoor entertaining and further landscaping to create a wonderful coastal garden. The grounds also incorporate a selection of brick and timber stores which require improvement works but could offer useful storage or alternative potential, subject to their condition and any necessary consents. The extensive off-road parking area further enhances the practicality of the property, particularly for those with multiple vehicles.

The cottage benefits from electric heating alongside the cast iron log burner in the kitchen diner. Drainage is provided by a septic tank system which is shared with the adjoining property and situated within the grounds of the cottage. It is understood that the existing drainage arrangement may not comply with current regulations, and prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries regarding the system, any necessary upgrading works and the associated costs. The property falls within Council Tax Band A and is offered to the market with no onward chain.

Donna Nook is a particularly special coastal location, best known for its nationally recognised nature reserve and the spectacular annual arrival of grey seals during the breeding season. The surrounding landscape offers an abundance of wildlife, wide-open skies and opportunities to enjoy the natural beauty of the Lincolnshire coastline. The nearby village of North Somercotes provides a range of everyday amenities including local shops, public houses, schooling and other community facilities, while the historic market town of Louth is within driving distance and offers a wider selection of independent retailers, supermarkets, restaurants and leisure facilities. Combining a peaceful coastal setting with accessible village amenities, this charming cottage offers an increasingly rare opportunity to enjoy life close to one of Lincolnshire's most distinctive natural attractions. 

Important Information: Prospective purchasers should be aware that the property requires certain remedial and improvement works. In particular, there is currently no fire-separating wall between the loft space and the adjoining property, which may affect mortgage suitability and require further investigation or remedial works. The shared septic tank arrangement may also require upgrading to meet current regulations. Purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves regarding these matters, including any associated costs, before committing to a purchase.

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