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£625,000

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).

This Property£72,171 / acre
Homes with Land Average (5+ acres) £121,729 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
54 E
91 B

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

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

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

Spar - Caythorpe, Caythorpe, Lincolnshire2.4 miles
Co-op Ancaster - Ermine Street, Ancaster4.6 miles
Co-op Long Bennington, Long Bennington4.9 miles

GP surgery

Caythorpe & Ancaster Medical Practice4.5 miles

Pharmacy

Harrowby Pharmacy5.4 miles

Hospital

Grantham & District Hospital5.2 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Ancaster Rail Station4.4 miles

Nearest bus stop

The Corner House84 metres

Typical drive times

Grantham19 min · 8.1 miles
Sleaford23 min · 13 miles
Heckington27 min · 18 miles
Lincoln (city)39 min · 22 miles
Newark-on-Trent25 min · 11 miles

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

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

A 1 in 30 or greater chance each yearHigher risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

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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