South Scarle Lane, Swinderby, Lincoln

*** GUIDE PRICE £475,000 - £500,000 *** A traditional barn conversion, together with a range of farm buildings and 3 paddocks, in all extending to 3.589 acres or thereabouts. The property is situated in open countryside between the villages of South Scarle and Swinderby. The barn conversion provides flexible and adaptable accommodation with potential for easy conversion to 2 or 3 bedrooms within the footprint areas. The paddocks are surrounded by hedgerows and a pair of magnificent Oak trees. The property has been a smallholding for many years. There is potential for equestrian use, nature and conservation and rural activities in this location.

The barn conversion is constructed with traditional red brick under a pantiled roof. There is a modern extension providing a corridor and link to the domestic accommodation. Central heating is oil fired with panelled radiators. The original threshing barn is believed to date back to circa 1785. The renovation and conversion took place in 1999 with internal works continuing to date.

There are pleasant views from the property over open countryside, the location is convenient for Swinderby village just over a mile or so, where amenities including a primary school and public house are available. Facilities available at Collingham village (2 miles) include a medical centre, pharmacy, primary school, family butchers, Post Office and hairdressers. There is a railway station with services to Lincoln, Newark and Nottingham. Access points to the A1 are just north of Newark. Newark is on the main East Coast railway line with services from Newark Northgate to London King's Cross with journey times of just over 75 minutes.

The following accommodation is provided:

Front Entrance Porch - With Oak framed entrance door, leaded lights and stained glass.

Inner Hall - With radiator and centre opening doors to the lounge.

Inner Hall -

Dining Room - 6.53m x 4.06m (21'5 x 13'4) - Heavily beamed ceiling, 3 windows, pine floor, 2 double panelled radiators and brick columns concealing steelwork introduced during the conversion. The dining room would have potential for conversion to additional bedroom accommodation.

Dining Room -

Lounge - 26' x 15'3 - Double church doors into lounge.

Lounge -

Lounge - 7.92m x 4.65m (26' x 15'3) - Vaulted ceiling with exposed King post truss sections. Inglenook fireplace with multifuel stove. There are arched window openings with pillars. Stone floor, mahogany wall panelling, and 3 panelled radiators.

Winding stairs to galleried landing and master bedroom suite. A bespoke handmade Ash staircase with newel posts and balustrades.

Bedroom - 6.68m x 4.29m (21'11 x 14'1) - Main upstairs bedroom with vaulted ceiling, pine boarded floor, gable windows in the south west elevation, double panelled radiator.

View from main bedroom to lounge.

Ensuite - 3.58m x 3.02m (11'9 x 9'11) - A corner hydro bath, pedestal basin, bidet, low suite WC, 4ft wide walk-in power shower with chrome fittings. Radiator and airing cupboard containing a hot water loop pipe.

The ground floor accommodation extends to:

Rear Entrance Hallway - Corridor with Pine panelled ceiling gives access to Study/Bedroom and Kitchen.

Study/Bedroom Two - 3.81m x 1.98m (12'6 x 6'6) - With radiator.

Kitchen - 5.54m x 3.25m (18'2 x 10'8) -

Kitchen - Craftsman made Oak units incorporating Granite and Oak working surfaces. Integrated electric hob, oven and dishwasher. Large Quartz sink unit with drainer, small stainless vegetable sink, radiator.

Utility/Boot Room - Includes Worcester Bosch oil fired boiler, large Belfast sink, plumbing for washing machine, ducting for tumble dryer.

Pantry - 3.02m x 2.44m (9'11 x 8') - Walk-in pantry with built-in Oak cupboards and drawers, shelving and Oak working surface.

Freezer Room - 3.35m x 2.49m (11' x 8'2) - Oak rear entrance door.

The Farm Buildings -

Lean-To Building - Containing the oil storage tank.

Barn - 7.62m x 5.18m (25' x 17') - Timber frame, corrugated cladding and profile roof. Electricity and water connected.

Loose Box 1 - 4.57m x 3.86m (15' x 12'8) - Electricity and water connected.

Loose Box 2 - 4.57m x 3.86m (15' x 12'8) - Electricity and water connected.

Pole Barn - 15.24m x 15.54m (50' x 51') - Part tin clad under a profile roof.

Garage - 7.01m x 3.66m (23' x 12') - With slatted sides.

Range Of Loose Boxes & Former Pig Stys - 10.06m x 5.03m plus 10.67m x 5.03m (33' x 16'6 plu - (Overall measurements)

Breeze construction under a corrugated roof.

Hen House & Run -

Four Bay Pole Barn - With profile roof.

Feed Store - 6.55m x 3.48m (21'6 x 11'5) - Breezeblock construction under a profile roof. Fluorescent lighting, water and electricity connected.

Pole Barn - With loose box potential.

Wood Store -

2 Store Rooms - Each measuring 13' x 9' approximately.

The land is divided into 3 fenced paddocks.

Services - Mains water to the property is separately metered. Foul drainage is a Klargester treatment plant in joint use with Oak Tree Lodge and subject to a 50/50 maintenance liability.

Possession - Vacant possession will be given on completion.

Mortgage - Mortgage advice is available through our Mortgage Adviser. Your home is at risk if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or other loan secured on it.

Viewing - Strictly by appointment with the selling agents.

Disclosure - A flash flood 2023 caused water ingress to part of the outbuildings, but not the main house.

Council Tax - This property comes under North Kesteven District Council Tax Band C (to be confirmed).