Lincoln Road, Lincoln LN4

Property Details: - Type: Semi-detached house - Bedrooms: 4 - Bathrooms: 2

Agent: Fine & Country - Lincoln & Grantham Phone: 01522 397267

A handsome and substantial semi-detached Victorian residence of considerable character, occupying a mature plot in the heart of the highly sought-after Conservation village of Metheringham, approximately 10 miles from Lincoln. Believed to date from the early 1900s, this impressive stone-built home beneath a slate roof offers elegant and versatile accommodation extending to approximately 2,320 sq ft.<br/><br/>Rich in original charm, the property retains a distinctive stained-glass entrance canopy, high ceilings and attractive period detailing throughout. The principal reception rooms are light-filled and generously proportioned, including an impressive 24 ft lounge with bay window, wood-burning stove and French doors to the terrace, together with a formal dining room featuring a coal-effect gas fire and original servants’ bells. A spacious conservatory enjoys delightful views over the gardens.<br/><br/>At the heart of the home is a generous kitchen / breakfast room fitted with quality cabinetry, integrated appliances and a traditional gas AGA, complemented by a separate utility room. Additional ground floor rooms include, a shower room, home office and store. <br/><br/>To the first floor are four spacious bedrooms, two with built-in wardrobes, together with a contemporary fully tiled family shower room.<br/><br/>Externally, a generous block-paved driveway provides ample parking and leads to a detached brick-built garage with EV charging point. The beautifully landscaped rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn with mature trees, stocked borders and terrace ideal for outdoor entertaining. Further benefits include a solar panel system with inverter and 20kW battery storage.<br/><br/>Metheringham offers a strong community and excellent amenities including a wealth of shops, schooling, public houses, sporting activities and a railway station on the Lincoln to Peterborough line. A rare opportunity to acquire a distinguished period village home combining character, space, beautiful gardens and excellent connectivity.<br/><br/> Seller Insights<br/><br/>“We have been fortunate to call this house our home for the past 48 years, and it has been a wonderful place in which to raise our family. When we first purchased the property it was in poor condition, but we immediately recognised its character, generous proportions and enormous potential. Over the years we have carefully restored, modernised and continually improved the house, always trying to respect its period heritage while making it comfortable and practical for modern living.<br/><br/>We have retained original features such as the stained-glass gable in the entrance porch and the original servants’ bells as reminders of the home’s history, and we have taken great care to preserve them wherever possible. These features, combined with the high ceilings and spacious rooms, give the house a warmth and individuality that is difficult to replicate.<br/><br/>The additional office, store room, shower room and utility areas, originally part of the former stable block, have provided valuable extra space and could suit a variety of uses depending on a new owner’s needs. Whether for home working, hobbies, guest accommodation or further reconfiguration, there is excellent flexibility here.<br/>Adding the conservatory was one of the best decisions we made and it remains one of our favourite rooms. We have spent countless hours there in every season, enjoying the outlook over the garden. It is wonderfully warm in the winter and filled with light throughout the year, making it a room we have used constantly.<br/><br/>The property has also been improved with efficiency in mind. We replaced the original timber frames with UPVC throughout for ease of maintenance and improved insulation, and around twelve years ago installed solar panels on a 25-year contract, which currently provide an income of approximately £2,000 per annum.<br/><br/>The location has always suited us perfectly. It’s just a short walk to the Co-op and virtually everything you need can be found in the village, including the railway station. Metheringham has a real sense of community and has been a fantastic place to raise a family, with a wide range of clubs, sporting activities and amenities all close at hand.<br/>This house has given us nearly five decades of happy memories. It offers space, character, versatility and a superb village position, and we hope the next owners will enjoy it as much as we have.”<br/><br/>Key Features:<br/><br/>• Handsome and substantial semi-detached Victorian residence of considerable character <br/>• Occupying a generous plot in the heart of the highly regarded village of Metheringham <br/>• Situated within the centre of this sought-after Conservation village<br/>• Constructed in attractive stone beneath a slate roof <br/>• Elegant and well-balanced accommodation extending to approximately 2,320 sq ft <br/>• Four-bedroom period home, believed to date from the early 1900s <br/>• Combining period architectural detailing with light-filled, versatile living space <br/>• Distinctive entrance canopy with original decorative stained-glass panelled gable <br/>• Welcoming entrance hall with tiled floor <br/>• Impressive 24 ft lounge with large bay window <br/>• Wood-burning stove set within an attractive stone surround <br/>• Decorative display cupboard and French doors opening onto the terrace <br/>• Formal dining room with coal-effect gas fire set in stone surround <br/>• Original servants’ bells retained <br/>• Sliding doors from dining room lead through into the conservatory <br/>• Spacious conservatory enjoying superb views over the garden <br/>• Door from conservatory to the terrace <br/>• Generous kitchen / breakfast room forming the heart of the home <br/>• Extensive range of quality Schmid cabinetry <br/>• Traditional gas AGA set within a timber surround with colourful tiled splashback <br/>• Integrated appliances including gas hob, combi oven / microwave, dishwasher & fridge <br/>• Separate utility room with space for washing machine, tumble dryer & fridge / freezer<br/>• Access from kitchen to cellar <br/>• Four spacious bedrooms <br/>• Two bedrooms with built-in wardrobes <br/>• Contemporary fully tiled family shower room <br/>• Large walk-in shower enclosure <br/>• Secondary servants’ staircase <br/>• Detached brick-built garage with up-and-over door <br/>• Electric vehicle charging point <br/>• Generous block-paved driveway providing ample parking <br/>• Beautifully landscaped gardens with manicured lawns <br/>• Well-stocked borders and established trees <br/>• Large garden shed <br/>• Raised vegetable bed <br/>• Three natural stone horse troughs set within the gardens <br/>• Rear porch<br/>• Home office <br/>• Store room <br/>• Ground floor shower room <br/>• Solar panel system with inverter & 20 kWh battery storage supporting energy efficiency<br/><br/>Location<br/><br/>The property is in the heart of the village of Metheringham which is less than 10 miles southeast of Lincoln and is very well served with a train station on the Lincoln to Peterborough line providing direct connections to Lincoln (12 minutes), Sleaford (20 mins) and Peterborough (65 mins). <br/><br/>Everything Metheringham has to offer is within walking distance from the property. There is a primary school, a Co-op, a post office, The Lincolnshire Poacher Inn, The Star & Garter Hotel, a fish and chip shop, a takeaway, a children’s nursery, a vets’ practice, a doctors’ surgery, a sports field and club, a bowls and squash club, a Methodist and an Anglican church. An abundance of public footpaths and rights of way surround the village for outdoor exercise and walking dogs. Blankney Golf Course is located just 1.2 miles away.<br/><br/>Attractions nearby are Metheringham Airfield Visitor Centre and a bit further, around a 12 minute drive, the Edwardian inland resort of Woodhall Spa famous for The National Golf Centre with two of the top golf courses in the world. It also offers a wonderful selection of independent shops, tea rooms and restaurants as well as the unique Kinema in the Woods and the superb outdoor heated swimming pool at Jubilee Park. The Petwood Hotel is steeped in British history, once home to the legendary 617 ‘Dambusters’ squadron, and provides award-winning food, afternoon tea and special events surrounded by acres of beautifully landscaped gardens.<br/><br/>The historic and vibrant city of Lincoln has a comprehensive range of shopping, dining, and cultural amenities but the two most notable attractions are the spectacular 11th century cathedral and the castle at the heart of the city's cultural Cathedral Quarter. <br/><br/>Schools<br/><br/>Metheringham Primary School in the village is rated Good by Ofsted whilst there is a wide choice of secondary schools in the area. The Priory Academy LSST in Lincoln (about 9 miles/ 12 mins) is extremely popular and rated Good and Outstanding by Ofsted. Grammar schools in Sleaford (11 miles/15 minutes south) are Carre’s Grammar School (for boys) and Kesteven and Sleaford High School (for girls) both rated Good by Ofsted. <br/><br/>Independent schooling is available at St Hugh’s School (ages 2-13 years) in Woodhall Spa (9 miles/12 mins), and at the Lincoln Minster School, a co-educational day and boarding school (2-18 years) in Lincoln (10 miles/15 mins).<br/><br/>Services: <br/><br/>Mains gas, water and electricity; gas central heating. Solar panel system with inverter and 20kWh battery storage <br/>Local Authority: North Kesteven District Council<br/>Council Tax Band: D<br/>Tenure: Freehold<br/>EPC Rating: C<br/><br/>