Cottage Farmstead, Crowle, North Lincs
- Land size
- 2.99 acres
Key Features
- Residential development opportunity in North Lincs
- 6 bedroom farmhouse of 3600 sq ft to modernise
- Brick barns of some 10,000 sq ft to convert
- Planning permission for 5 individual dwellings
- Rural setting of around 3 acres
- Long distance country views
- Close to well serviced village
- Good road and rail connections
Description
UNIQUE DEVELOPMENT OPPRTUNITY - A substantial 6 bedroomed farmhouse of some 3600 sq ft requiring complete modernisation plus adjoining traditional brick barns with planning permission for 5 individual dwellings totalling around 10,000 sq ft, standing in approx 3 acres, between Thorne and Scunthorpe with good road and rail connections. FOR SALE AS A WHOLE
Situation - Cottage Farm is situated a short distance to the north of the increasingly popular and well serviced town of Crowle, in North Lincolnshire near Doncaster and Scunthorpe. Crowle rail station offers connections to both, with Doncaster being on the East Coast main line service to London Kings Cross. In terms of road access, the M180, M18 and M62 motorways to the south, west and north respectively all offer accessibility further afield with the region’s commercial centres therefore within daily commuting distance.
Crowle is situated on the Isle of Axholme, and has a rich history that dates back to Roman time, with many historical landmarks and buildings. The town has a population of around 4000 people, and is a popular destination for tourist who are looking to explore the countryside of Lincolnshire. Crowle has various local shops, pubs, and restaurants plus secondary schooling and is home to a number of annual events and festivals, including the Crowle Show. Wider facilities are available in Scunthorpe, Thorne and Doncaster.
Description - The farmstead at Cottage Farm sits a short distance north of Crowle surrounded by open countryside. The sale offers an appealing opportunity to acquire a range of traditional buildings comprising a farmhouse in need of complete renovation plus adjacent brick barns, being partially two story, and having planning permission for conversion to 5 individual dwellings. In addition, the site currently includes a range of portal frame open agricultural buildings and further single story open fronted car sheds/workshops that would be ideal for garaging or ancillary accommodation. The site extends overall to around 3 acres (1.21 ha).
The farmhouse faces south, extends to approximately 3600 sq ft (334 sq m) and currently comprising 6 bedrooms, a house bathroom and 4 receptions rooms. It requires complete renovation. The barns extend overall to some 10,000 sq ft (929 sq m) with the approved design being an interesting a mix of 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes for open market sale that will take advantage of the appealing rural setting and open views.
Tenure - Freehold with vacant possession on legal completion.
Services - Mains water and electricity are understood to be available within or close to the site. Mains gas is not in the vicinity. New private drainage will be required.
Access - The majority of the roadway from Crowle is understood to be adopted with a short distance being private over which there will a contributory maintenance arrangement.
Planning - Permission to convert barns into 5 residential units was granted by North Lincolnshire Council on 8 March 2024 (App no: PA/2023/1162). A supplementary information pack is available from the selling agents.
Viewings - Strictly by appointment through the selling agents GSC Grays . Interesting parties are requested not to view without prior agreement due to the current state of the buildings in certain parts.
Location - What3words: ///ivory.honey.bracing
Brochure And Photography - Particulars written: 2025. Photography taken: Autumn 2024
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Property details
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- Freehold
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- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
Market Value Analysis
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Utilities & Restrictions
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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
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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
1 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 50% of premises
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
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
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Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy1.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 113
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Crowle Primary Academy1.2 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 232
- Type
- Academy converter
- Eastoft Church of England Primary School2.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 57
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Luddington & Garthorpe Primary3.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 70
- Type
- Community school
- Swinefleet Primary School4.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 86
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- The Axholme Academy1.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 518
- Type
- Academy converter
- Trinity Academy5.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,176
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Christian
- Goole Academy6.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,348
- Type
- Academy converter
- Outwood Academy Foxhills6.8 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 721
- Type
- Academy converter
- South Axholme Academy6.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 910
- Type
- Academy converter
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
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Getting Around
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
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- 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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