The Rectory, Ruckland, Louth
- Land size
- 2.8 acres
- Bedrooms
- 7
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- Large former Rectory standing in grounds of 2.8 acres (sts)
- Secluded location within the Lincolnshire Wolds (AONB)
- Spacious grounds and outbuildings
- Separated into two separate dwellings - Large four bedroom home to front and three bedroom cottage to rear
- Requiring a comprehensive scheme of modernisation
- Perfect for multi-generational living or can easily be re-configured into a large single residence
- Must view to appreciate scale of accommodation on offer
Description
A large 7 bedroom former Rectory standing with grounds of approx. 2.8 acres (stms) located in a stunning and secluded spot within the picturesque rolling hills of the Lincolnshire Wolds, a designated “Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.”
A rare opportunity to acquire a property in one of the most beautiful areas in Lincolnshire, particularly one offering spacious grounds and outbuildings with no near neighbours and such a wonderfully private setting.
Requiring a comprehensive scheme of modernisation, the property is ideal for someone who enjoys renovating, renewing and putting their own creative skills to full use to bring the Rectory back into the 21st Century. It is currently divided into two separate dwellings which comprise a large four-bedroom home to the front and a further three-bedroom cottage to the rear. The property offers fantastic potential possibilities for those seeking multi-generational living and can easily be re-configured into a large and impressive single residence or could be used to generate additional lettable income.
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Location & Setting - The property is located in the beautifully scenic rural hamlet of Ruckland within the heart of the Lincolnshire Wolds. The Rectory occupies a fantastic Southern valley position with mature woodland providing a private setting, sheltered south facing gardens, with a paddock that gently slopes down towards the beck running along the southern boundary of the property and far-reaching valley views.
Main Accommodation - To the ground floor the property provides a central hallway with stairs to first floor landing, two large south facing reception rooms, kitchen, store and separate WC. To the first floor there are four bedrooms, two of which are again south facing with countryside views; and a family bathroom.
Rear Accommodation - With a separate entrance via a private courtyard garden and providing dining kitchen, utility and living to the ground floor; with three bedrooms and a bathroom to the first floor.
Grounds & Outbuildings - The property is tucked away behind a small area of mature woodland with a long private driveway leading around the property and circling the house, giving access to the garage, old stables and a separate brick-built barn. The main garden slopes down to the paddock or extended garden and include a section of woodland to the east. The rear cottage benefits from a secluded private courtyard also.
The property will benefit from right of way across a small track running through the woodland to the south-eastern corner of the property, which will provide secondary access to the paddock or extended garden.
Services - Mains electricity is connected. Drainage is to a private system. Water is spring fed. There is an oil fired heating system within the main house and electric heating system with the cottage. Services are metered separately.
Sporting Rights - The seller will reserve the sporting rights within the woodland area only.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- C
- Date Posted
- 2026-10-29
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 687 Homes with Land listings in East Midlands (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Private Supply
- Heating
- Oil Heating
- Broadband
- Ask Agent
- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Private Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Listed Property
- Ask Agent
- Restrictions
- Yes
Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
- Ask Agent
- Parking
- Driveway
- 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
8 Mbps
Under 10 Mbps here
Suitable for
- Basic browsing & email
Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; 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 Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford2.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 98
- Type
- Community school
- Scamblesby Church of England Primary School3.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 46
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- East Wold Church of England Primary School4.5 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 78
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Kidgate Academy5.5 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 397
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Michael's Church of England School, Louth5.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 291
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- King Edward VI Grammar School5.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 900
- Type
- Academy converter
- Louth Academy5.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 891
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle7.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 788
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Banovallum School7.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 621
- Type
- Academy converter
- Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy7.4 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 565
- 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
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.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
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
Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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