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Guide Price£750,000

Holbeach St Johns

Land size
2.89 acres
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • SPACIOUS VICTORIAN PROPERTY
  • Total Area 2.89 Acres (STS)
  • Landscaped Grounds
  • Extensive Parking and Double Garage
  • Incorporates a Ground Floor Annexe
  • 4/5 Bedrooms
  • Inspection Highly Recommended
  • Residential Element - House & Grounds - 2.03 Acres
  • Commercial Element - Yard & Buildings - 0.86 Acres

Description

ACCOMMODATION This substantial Victorian former farmhouse set in grounds of approximately 2.03 Acres. has:

ARCHED FRONT ENTRANCE PORCH Cupboard housing electricity meters, tiled floor, part glazed front entrance door with 'Lion' door knocker into:

RECEPTION HALL 24' 7" x 7' 10" (7.5m x 2.4m) Coat hooks, telephone point, radiator, picture rail, staircase off, doors arranged off to:

DRAWING ROOM 18' 0" x 14' 1" (5.5m x 4.3m) An elegant room with picture rail, ceiling rose, dual aspect, 2 radiators.

SITTING ROOM 14' 1" x 15' 1" (4.3m x 4.6m) Fireplace with log burner and timber mantle, 2 radiators, TV point, picture rail, dual aspect.

DINING ROOM 15' 1" x 18' 0" (4.6m x 5.5m) Dual aspect, radiator, picture rail, built-in shelved store cupboards.

KITCHEN 11' 9" x 8' 6" (3.6m x 2.6m) plus arched recess (with space for refrigerator). Range of oak style base cupboards and drawers, eye level wall cupboards, intermediate wall tiling, one and a half bowl single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, fitted breakfast bar, telephone point, electric cooker point, glazed display cabinets.

REAR HALLWAY (CONNECTING WITH THE GROUND FLOOR ANNEXE) External entrance door.

UTILITY/REAR LOBBY 10' 2" x 8' 2" (3.1m x 2.5m) Plumbing and space for washing machine, shelving, rear staircase to the first floor, external entrance door (the staircase is included within the room measurement).

BATHROOM 10' 2" x 6' 10" (3.1m x 2.1m) Three piece suite comprising panelled bath, wash hand basin with vanity splashback and mirror over, low level WC, fully tiled walls, shaver point, radiator.

From the Rear Hallway a door connects to:

GROUND FLOOR ANNEXE

ANNEXE KITCHEN 8' 10" x 6' 2" (2.7m x 1.9m) Fitted base cupboards and drawers, wall units, worktops with inset double drainer sink unit, electric cooker point, plumbing and space for washing machine.

BED/SITTING ROOM 13' 5" x 9' 6" (4.1m x 2.9m) TV point, radiator, wall light points, coved and textured ceiling, door to the front garden.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 5' 5" x 5' 8" (1.66m x 1.74m) Fully tiled floor and walls, fitted three piece suite comprising Newlec shower, wash hand basin, low level WC, extractor fan, coved and textured ceiling.

From the Main Reception Hall the staircase rises to:

FIRST FLOOR LANDING Doors arranged off to:

BEDROOM 1 15' 1" x 18' 0" (4.6m x 5.5m) Dual aspect, hot water cylinder with immersion heater, picture rail.

BEDROOM 2 14' 1" x 18' 0" (4.3m x 5.5m) Dual aspect, coved cornice.

BEDROOM 3 14' 1" x 15' 1" (4.3m x 4.6m) Coved cornice.

BEDROOM 4 12' 1" x 8' 6" (3.7m x 2.6m) Fitted wardrobe with shelving to the side and over head cupboards over the bed recess.

REAR LANDING/BEDROOM 5 12' 1" x 6' 10" (3.7m x 2.1m) Access to large roof space with windows, staircase leading down to the rear lobby.

Also from the Landing a door gives access into:

SHOWER ROOM 8' 2" x 9' 6" (2.5m x 2.9m) Shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback and vanity mirror, low level WC, electric shaver point.

EXTERIOR The property is approached between twin gates with a decorative shaped wall to a tree lined driveway opening on to an extensive driveway and multiple parking area with access to:

COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS & YARD

DETAILS OF THE BUILDINGS & YARD (Measurements/Areas reflect Gross Internal and are approximate/for guidance only) Total site area approximately 0.86 Acres.

WORKSHOP NO. 1 (EAST):
12.6m x 27m - 340.2m2 (3660 ft2) Built of brick with steel trusses and asbestos roof incorporating a corner office

WORKSHOP 1A EAST (REAR):
11.70m X 11.7m - 136.87m2 (1472 ft2) of steel and profile construction.

ADJOINING LEAN TO (EAST SIDE):
5.4m x 27.0m (Internal Overall) - 145.80m2 (1568 ft2) built of brick with asbestos roof and sub-divided into various sections.

WORKSHOP NO. 2 (WEST):
20.40m x 17.14m - 349.65m2 (3762 ft2) built of part-brick, asbestos roof and incorporating inspection pit.

REAR EXTENSION TO NO. 2 WORKSHOP:
6.45m x 8.82m + 8.25m x 7.48m - Total 118.59 m2 (1276 ft2) with rear entrance door

EXTERNAL FRONT HARDCORED DISPLAY AREA:
With surface water drainage incorporated including extensive display areas and long frontage to Jekils Bank, fenced and gated.

OCCUPATIONS
Building 1 and 1a: These are let to three different occupiers with a cumulative annual rent of £10,800. Two of the occupations are on Contracted Out Leases and the third is by way of Licence. Further information on these are available upon request.

The remaining buildings (No. 2 & 2 (Workshops) are occupied by the Vendor and will therefore be available with Vacant Possession.

ATTACHED DOUBLE GARAGE 22' 3" x 22' 3" (6.8m x 6.8m) Sliding door, cold water tap, recess housing the oil fired central heating boiler serving the domestic hot water system and part central heating system.

THE GARDENS The house is approached along a sweeping gravelled driveway from Jekils Bank leading to a circular gravelled area in front of the house with a central garden laid to lawn with a flower bed, specimen Cedar tree and 8 palm trees. Shrubbery to the southern side offers privacy.

The garden to the north is laid to lawn with further sunken lawn and shrubbery to the west side of the main drive.

The gardens to the east are established with lawns, stocked borders and trees.

GENERAL INFORMATION This is a fine example of Victorian architecture comprising a substantial red brick detached house with delightful established and well maintained gardens, ample parking and garage facilities.

DIRECTIONS The property is situated adjacent to a commercial premises and the Fenland Air Field along Jekils Bank. From Spalding proceed along the B1165 Austendyke Road in an easterly direction continuing into Hurdletree Bank and on to Ravens Bank. At Whaplode St Catherine turn right into Cranesgate South, continue to the 'T' junction with Jekils Bank, turn right and the property is situated on the left hand side before the Fenland Air Field.

AMENITIES Along with the nearby Air Field for light aircraft which also has a café/restaurant, the nearest main amenities are at the market town of Holbeach which is around 5 miles from the property. Holbeach offers a range of shopping, leisure, educational, medical and commercial facilities. The larger town of Spalding is around 8 miles from the property and the cathedral city of Peterborough approximately 20 miles to the south. Peterborough has a fast train link with London's Kings Cross minimum journey time 46 minutes.

SERVICES Mains water and electricity. Private drainage system. Part oil central heating.

NOTES RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS

The Vendors will require the purchaser to covenant not to cause nuisance nor interference in any way with the running of the adjacent airfield, not to park caravans or static homes on the property, and not to use the property other than as a private residence.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
C
Date Posted
2026-01-29

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 738 Homes with Land listings in East Midlands (1+ acres).

This Property£259,516 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £225,531 / 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
32 F
78 C

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

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Rights & 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, Off-Street Parking
Garden
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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

8 Mbps

Under 10 Mbps here

Suitable for

  • Basic browsing & email

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

  • Moulton Chapel Primary School2 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    70
    Type
    Community school
  • Weston Hills CofE Primary School3.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    135
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • The Gedney Hill Church of England VC Primary School3.9 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    60
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Shepeau Stow Primary School3.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    58
    Type
    Community school
  • Whaplode Church of England Primary School3.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    186
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • University Academy Holbeach5 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,378
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Spalding Academy5.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,486
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Spalding High School5.6 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    970
    Type
    Community school
    Gender
    Girls
  • Spalding Grammar School6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,023
    Type
    Academy converter
    Gender
    Boys
  • University Academy Long Sutton7.5 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    708
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

* 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

Co-op Whaplode Food Store and Filling Station, Whaplode4 miles
Morrisons Daily Gedney Hill Hillgate Road, Gedney Hill4.1 miles
Co-op Holbeach Food Store, Holbeach4.7 miles

GP surgery

Moulton Medical Centre4.1 miles

Pharmacy

Boots4.6 miles

Hospital

Holbeach Hospital5.3 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

Spalding Rail Station6.3 miles

Nearest bus stop

Nutts Lane689 metres

Typical drive times

Wisbech28 min · 15 miles
Crowland20 min · 11 miles
Spalding21 min · 9.1 miles
Long Sutton19 min · 11 miles
Peterborough (city)34 min · 20 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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