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£625,000

Bonthorpe, Alford

Land size
1.7 acres
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Former Farmhouse With Period Features & Traditional Stylish Decor
  • Rural Countryside Location with No Immediate Neighbours
  • Mature Landscaped Grounds Extending to 1.7 Acres
  • Three Double Bedrooms, One of which is En-Suite
  • Impressive Orangery, Farmhouse Kitchen & Generous Utility Room
  • Three Reception Rooms to Include Dining Room, Drawing Room & Sitting Room
  • Outbuildings to Include Garage, Workshop & Butler's Pantry with Outdoor Kitchen
  • Impressive Grounds with Avenue of Oak Trees, Orchard, Wildlife Pond, Treehouse & Summerhouse
  • Edge of Lincolnshire Wolds designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty & the Lincolnshire Coast
  • Energy Performance Rating: 'E'

Description

Set in a stunning rural countryside location with no immediate neighbours, this picturesque former farmhouse is surrounded by mature landscaped gardens to include an impressive avenue of chestnut trees, sizeable wildlife pond, orchard, several outbuildings and garden rooms. The property offers three double bedrooms, one of which being en-suite, three reception rooms, kitchen and generous utility room and an elaborate orangery with garden views. Further outbuildings include outdoor kitchen, garage, workshop and store, generous grounds extending to circa 1.7 acres of landscaped gardens including summerhouse and treehouse. Ideally nestled between the seaside and the stunning Lincolnshire Wolds, Wycombe House enjoys easy access to the many 'secret' beaches between the coastal towns of Skegness and Mablethorpe, significant National Trust Nature Reserves and the beautiful rolling hills of the Lincolnshire Wolds, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This is rare opportunity to purchase an impressive property, the location and likes of which rarely come to the market.

Orangery - 8.1m max x 5.0m (26'6" max x 16'4") - Panoramic orangery of uPVC and dwarf brick wall construction with polycarbonate roof, multiple opening windows and feature high level stained glass panes, sizeable Clearview solid fuel stove, four radiators, French doors to the garden, two-tone tiled flooring and expansive views over the glorious garden, woodland and beyond to the Lincolnshire Wolds.

Central Hallway - 3.6m x 1.8m (11'9" x 5'10") - With solid oak flooring, radiator, high-level fuse box in cupboard, partial wooden wall boarding and wall lighting.

Drawing Room - 4.5m x 3.7m (14'9" x 12'1") - Recessed central chimney breast wall, tiled hearth and wooden mantle with dual alcoves to either side with wall lighting, radiator, central lighting with ornate ceiling rose, solid oak flooring and French doors to the orangery.

Dining Room - 3.6m x 3.7m (11'9" x 12'1") - With central recessed central chimney breast wall, tiled hearth and wooden mantle with dual alcoves to either side with wall lighting, radiator, solid oak flooring and French doors to the orangery.

Sitting Room - 6.0m x 3.6m min (19'8" x 11'9" min) - With traditional brick inglenook fireplace with solid fuel stove, quarry tile hearth and alcoves to either side with further shelving, log and wine store, two radiators, loft access, downlighting, tiled flooring, French doors and window to the side of the property.

Kitchen - 5.0m x 2.7m (16'4" x 8'10" ) - With a range of handmade solid wood bespoke cabinetry to include eye level display units. Integrated appliances to include dishwasher, under counter fridge and microwave, central Falcon Range cooker with five ring gas hob and electric double ovens running from LPG bottled gas in chimney breast recess with illuminated extractor hood over, double Belfast sink with Victorian style mixer tap, solid granite worktops, radiator, understairs walk-in pantry cupboard with integrated shelving and tiled flooring.

Utility Room - 6.1m x 4.0m (20'0" x 13'1") - Dual aspect room with a range of solid wood base units accommodating stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble drier, American style fridge freezer, wall of fitted cloak storage, radiator, polycarbonate style roof, tiled flooring, French doors to the driveway and pedestrian door to the side of the property.

Wc - 1.7m x 1.1m (5'6" x 3'7") - With WC, radiator, wash basin with tiled splashback, high level window and tiled flooring.

First Floor Landing - 4.7m x 1.8m min (15'5" x 5'10" min) - Central gallery landing with arched picture window with views over the garden, loft access and carpeted flooring.

Master Bedroom - 3.6m x 3.6m (11'9" x 11'9") - With wall of fitted wardrobes, radiator, carpeted flooring and window to the front of the property.

Family Bathroom - 3.4m max x 2.7m (11'1" max x 8'10") - Comprising freestanding Victorian style vanity wash basin with storage surround, downlighting and integral mirror, WC, generous walk-in shower with rainfall shower, wall boarding, illuminated extractor fan and glazed shower panel, full wall of mirrored storage cupboards with integrated shelving also housing immersion tank, radiator, wall lighting, tiled walls, vinyl flooring and window to the rear of the property.

Bedroom Two - 2.8m x 3.7m (9'2" x 12'1") - En-suite bedroom with Jack & Jill door to the shower room, wall of fitted wardrobes with central dressing table, radiator, wall lighting, carpet flooring and window with views over open fields to the rear.

En-Suite Shower Room - 2.5m x 1.7m (8'2" x 5'6") - With glazed corner shower cubicle, WC, washbasin, radiator, tiled walls, vinyl flooring and window to the rear of the property.

Bedroom Three - 3.6m x 3.6m (11'9" x 11'9") - With full wall of fitted wardrobes, radiator, wall lighting, carpeted flooring and window with views over the front garden.

Driveway - Set down a winding gravel driveway with gardens to both sides leading to the rear side and rear of the property, detached garage and large area of gravel parking.

Butlers Pantry - 4.1m x 4.7m (13'5" x 15'5") - With Belfast sink, wooden worktops, power and lighting, tiled floor, large picture window to the driveway.

Garage - 5.3m x4.2m (17'4" x13'9") - Accessed via double wooden doors with pedestrian door and window to the side, concrete flooring, power and lighting and external wall tap.

Hay Loft - 5.3m x4.2m (17'4" x13'9") - With independent fuse box, power and lighting, wooden flooring and low level window.

Garden Store - 4.0m x 3.1m (13'1" x 10'2") - With power and lighting, workbench, two wooden windows to the side and traditional brick flooring.

Boiler Room - 2.6m x 3.1m (8'6" x 10'2") - Lean to boiler room with large dual wooden door, oil fired central heating boiler, power and lighting and concrete floor.

Landscaped Gardens - A gardener's delight! Immersed within landscaped gardens to all sides and extending to 1.7 acres set to well tended lawns with ornamental flower borders including a variety of roses, orchard with numerous fruit bearing trees, two greenhouses, concealed oil storage tank, impressive avenue of mature chestnut trees to include summerhouse and substantial hand-built treehouse with verandah overlooking the wildlife pond with further views over open fields, boundaries of hedging and fencing.

Garden Room - 3.7m x 3.0 (12'1" x 9'10") - Of brick and wooden construction with power and lighting, concrete flooring, uPVC double glazed window to the rear and sliding patio door to the garden.

Tree House - 3.7m x 3.0 (12'1" x 9'10") - Dual aspect, bespoke hand-made wooden treehouse, with power and lighting and windows with expansive views over the garden and wildlife pond.

Additional Comments - The range cooker and American style fridge freezer are available by separate negotiation.

Tenure & Possession - The property is Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Services - We understand that mains electricity and water are connected to the property. Drainage is understood to be to a private system. Heating is via oil-fired central heating system.

Local Authority - Council Tax Band 'C' payable to Local Authority: East Lindsey District Council, The Hub, Mareham Road, Horncastle, Lincs, LN9 6PH. Tel: .

Energy Performance Certificate - The property has an energy rating of 'E'. The full report is available from the agents or by visiting Reference Number: 7091-3060-9207-9426-7204

Viewing - Alford - Viewing is strictly by appointment with the Alford office at the address shown below.

Directions - From the centre of the village of Willoughby, take Church Lane towards Bonthorpe and continue on to Bonthorpe Road for just under a mile. The property can be found at a fork in the road, turning onto Farlesthorpe Road then immediately on the right.
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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
C
Date Posted
2026-04-25

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 744 Homes with Land listings in East Midlands (1+ acres).

This Property£367,647 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £227,441 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Water
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Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

19 Mbps

Standard (10-30 Mbps)

Suitable for

  • Web & social
  • Music streaming
  • Standard video calls

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

  • St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby0.9 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    145
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Alford Primary School2.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    304
    Type
    Community school
  • Huttoft Primary & Nursery School2.9 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    147
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Hogsthorpe Primary Academy3.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    46
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Chapel St Leonards Primary School4.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    107
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

Secondary

  • John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College2.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    650
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy2.7 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    565
    Type
    Academy converter
  • King Edward VI Academy6.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    357
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Skegness Academy7.2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    939
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Skegness Grammar School7.4 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    622
    Type
    Academy converter

* 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 - Bilsby, Bilsby2.5 miles
Co-op Alford Food Store, Alford, Lincolnshire2.6 miles
Morrisons Daily Alford, Alford, Lincolnshire2.7 miles

GP surgery

Merton Lodge Surgery2.7 miles

Pharmacy

Alford Pharmacy2.7 miles

Hospital

Skegness Hospital7.6 miles

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

Thorpe Culvert Rail Station7.5 miles

Nearest bus stop

Demand Responsive Area125 metres

Typical drive times

Spilsby16 min · 9.3 miles
Skegness19 min · 11 miles
Mablethorpe20 min · 12 miles
Lincoln (city)1 hr 2 min · 40 miles
Wainfleet All Saints25 min · 13 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

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

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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