Gelston, Grantham
- Land size
- 8.66 acres
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
Key Features
- Spacious Three Bedroom Detached Bungalow
- No Chain
- Lounge, Office, Dining Area & Garden Room
- Approximately 8.86 Acre Plot
- Large Driveway, Double Garage & Single Garage
- Owned Solar Panels
- Outbuildings For Potential Conversion (STP)
- Village Location
- Rolling Countryside Views
- Electric Stoarge Heaters
Description
***THE ULTIMATE COUNTRY RETREAT: WITH 8.66 ACRES***
Nestled in the tranquil and highly sought-after village of Gelston, Grantham, this spacious three-bedroom detached bungalow offers a lifestyle defined by space, privacy, and limitless potential. Set upon a staggering 8.66-acre plot, the property is a dream for those seeking a "good life" setup, equestrian possibilities, or a unique development project.
The Residence: The bungalow itself is designed with a focus of flow. A spacious entrance hall sets the tone, leading into a layout perfect for both quiet family life and entertaining.
Living Area: The heart of the home features a generous lounge and an adjoining office, perfect for those who work from home with a backdrop of the countryside.
Kitchen, Dining & Pantry: A functional kitchen complete with a traditional walk-in pantry—a must-have for the modern home cook adjoining a dining area perfect for entertaining.
Garden Room: A bright sanctuary that serves as a bridge between the indoors and the outdoor vistas.
Sleeping Quarters: Three well-proportioned bedrooms are served by a central family bathroom and two additional WCs for ultimate convenience.
The Grounds & Outbuildings: The external features are what truly sets this property apart. The land wraps around the home, offering uninterrupted open country views that change beautifully with the seasons.
The Orchard: A charming, established orchard featuring a variety of apple, pear, and plum trees, providing a literal "fruitful" harvest every year.
Conversion Potential: The site includes substantial outbuildings. Whether you envision a creative studio, or a separate holiday let, these structures offer incredible potential (subject to the necessary planning permissions).
Garaging: Car enthusiasts or those with hobbies will appreciate the double garage plus an additional single garage, all accessed via an expansive driveway with parking for multiple vehicles.
The property benefits from owned solar panels which bring an income of approximately £1500 to £2000 per year.
Located in the picturesque village of Gelston, you enjoy the peace of rural Lincolnshire while remaining just a short drive from the amenities, schools and Grammer schools of Grantham, including high-speed rail links to London King’s Cross (approx. 65 minutes).
Summary: A rare opportunity to acquire a versatile home with significant acreage, outbuildings, and a flourishing orchard in one of the area’s most popular postcodes.
Entrance Hall -
Lounge - 4.75m x 5.69m (15'7 x 18'8) -
Dining Room - 3.02m x 3.76m (9'11 x 12'4) -
Garden Room - 2.51m x 3.73m (8'3 x 12'3) -
Kitchen - 3.81m x 4.22m (12'6 x 13'10) -
Pantry - 1.45m x 2.90m (4'9 x 9'6) -
Office - 2.41m x 2.90m (7'11 x 9'6) -
Utility Room - 1.78m x 3.00m (5'10 x 9'10) -
Wc - 1.85m x 0.91m (6'1 x 3'0) -
Bedroom One - 4.11m x 3.35m (13'6 x 11'0) -
Bedroom Two - 4.78m x 2.72m (15'8 x 8'11) -
Bedroom Three - 2.90m x 3.56m (9'6 x 11'8) -
Bathroom - 2.87m x 2.92m (9'5 x 9'7) -
Wc - 0.89m x 2.21m (2'11 x 7'3) -
Garage - 4.90m x 2.54m (16'1 x 8'4) -
Double Garage - 4.39m x 6.58m (14'5 x 21'7) -
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- D
- Date Posted
- 2026-03-18
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 186 Homes with Land listings in East Midlands (5+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Electric Heating
- Broadband
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- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Garage
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- The Marston Thorold's Charity Church of England School1.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 62
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Caythorpe Primary School2.4 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 102
- Type
- Academy converter
- Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School2.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 94
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Allington with Sedgebrook Church of England Primary School4.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 83
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby4.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 155
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- The Priory Ruskin Academy5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,347
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- The King's School, Grantham5.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,221
- Type
- Academy converter
- Gender
- Boys
- Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School5.8 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,238
- Type
- Academy converter
- Gender
- Girls
- Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn5.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,015
- Type
- Academy converter
- West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy6.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 486
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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The detail behind these bandings
The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.
- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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