House For Sale £875,000
Distinctive stone-built former country estate lodge in an idyllic and secluded woodland setting which has been lovingly renovated and extended to create a fabulously sophisticated and contemporary six-bedroom family home which effortlessly combines a neutral palette with minimalist décor and original charm and character. Nestled on a hilltop, with an imposing stone walled and gated entrance and south-facing 2.4-acre (sts) garden/paddock, North Lodge offers the perfect blend of country and town life, being within walking distance of the nearest village and farm shop, and a short drive from the historic market town of Grantham with its high-speed rail network to London Kings Cross (approximately 65 minutes) and excellent sought-after Grammar schools. Epc Rating - E
“As we drove up the long tree-lined approach to North Lodge for the first time, we immediately fell in love with the beauty of the surrounding parkland, its secluded hill-top woodland location, and its distinctive stone facade. One of four lodges built in the early nineteenth century on the Syston Park estate it had been extended in the 1980s to create a light, sunny, and spacious interior though we immediately saw it had huge potential for further improvement and development.”
“We’ve renovated the décor throughout since moving in, but our favourite project has probably been when we extended the former garage to create a spacious family kitchen/breakfast room. It has an amazing vaulted ceiling, stone floor with underfloor heating, electric 4-oven Aga oven, granite worktops, and large French doors and it’s where we all congregate and spend a lot of our time. We love that it’s always cosy and its fantastic views over the garden and paddock.”
“The sitting room is another favourite room which also has amazing views of the garden. It’s great to relax in front of the open fire, especially during the Autumn and Winter months, and we really appreciate having such a plentiful supply of fallen timber from the surrounding woodland!”
“Our outdoor space is simply fantastic! We can enjoy the sun all day, it’s a great place for children to play, for us to relax, and perfect for entertaining family and friends. We’ve very fond memories of our daughter’s eighteenth birthday celebrations and how the guest list grew to between eighty and a hundred though, thankfully, there was more than enough parking space thanks to the paddock!”
“As you can imagine, watching the children grow up here has been a delight as they’ve not only had a large garden and paddock but the freedom to enjoy the surrounding countryside. We’ll always remember how we’d ring the old ship’s bell on the side of the house and the children would race home from their adventures.”
“We’ll really miss this wonderful family home, especially its seclusion and tranquillity, resident deer and foxes, and the huge choice of walks. You can walk for 5-10 miles in any direction without seeing anyone or having to put the dog on a lead, and yet in reality, you’re just a few minutes’ drive from the nearest village, market town, and direct train to London. What more could you ask?”
The picturesque grounds of Syston Park Estate are home to the very popular Syston Park farm shop and café selling locally produced seasonal produce whilst the nearby village of Barkston has a shop, garage, church, village hall, and a popular country pub/restaurant. A more comprehensive range of shopping, dining, and cultural amenities can be found close by in the historic market town of Grantham (3 miles) including a large weekly market, Guildhall Theatre/Arts Centre, cinema, several retail parks with a further two luxury outlets currently in development. Further afield, the vibrant city of Nottingham lies to the west (27 miles), the historic cathedral city of Lincoln to the north (24 miles), and the desirable Georgian market town of Stamford (26 miles) to the south.
Popular local attractions include Belton House, a delightful Georgian country house and estate owned and managed by the National Trust (1 mile), and several golf clubs including Belton Woods, Sudbrook Moor, and Belton Park (1,3, and 4 miles).
Primary education is available at Barkston and Syston C of E Primary School (ofsted rating ‘good), with a choice of excellent grammar schools in either Grantham or Sleaford (11 miles), and a number of sought-after independent schools in Grantham (preparatory and primary), Oakham (26 miles), and Stamford (26 miles).
Grantham has excellent direct mainline train services to London King’s Cross (65 minutes), Leeds (67 minutes), and Nottingham (38 minutes). In addition, the A52 runs through the town connecting it to Nottingham in the West (24 miles) and Boston in the east (30 miles), with the A1 accessible from Gonerby Moor (4 miles).
Nb Approximate average mileage and journey times are quoted.
Services (gas, electric, oil; mains drainage/private): Electricity, oil central heating, mains water, septic tank (private)
Local Authority: South Kesteven District Council
Council Tax Band: G<br /><br />
“As we drove up the long tree-lined approach to North Lodge for the first time, we immediately fell in love with the beauty of the surrounding parkland, its secluded hill-top woodland location, and its distinctive stone facade. One of four lodges built in the early nineteenth century on the Syston Park estate it had been extended in the 1980s to create a light, sunny, and spacious interior though we immediately saw it had huge potential for further improvement and development.”
“We’ve renovated the décor throughout since moving in, but our favourite project has probably been when we extended the former garage to create a spacious family kitchen/breakfast room. It has an amazing vaulted ceiling, stone floor with underfloor heating, electric 4-oven Aga oven, granite worktops, and large French doors and it’s where we all congregate and spend a lot of our time. We love that it’s always cosy and its fantastic views over the garden and paddock.”
“The sitting room is another favourite room which also has amazing views of the garden. It’s great to relax in front of the open fire, especially during the Autumn and Winter months, and we really appreciate having such a plentiful supply of fallen timber from the surrounding woodland!”
“Our outdoor space is simply fantastic! We can enjoy the sun all day, it’s a great place for children to play, for us to relax, and perfect for entertaining family and friends. We’ve very fond memories of our daughter’s eighteenth birthday celebrations and how the guest list grew to between eighty and a hundred though, thankfully, there was more than enough parking space thanks to the paddock!”
“As you can imagine, watching the children grow up here has been a delight as they’ve not only had a large garden and paddock but the freedom to enjoy the surrounding countryside. We’ll always remember how we’d ring the old ship’s bell on the side of the house and the children would race home from their adventures.”
“We’ll really miss this wonderful family home, especially its seclusion and tranquillity, resident deer and foxes, and the huge choice of walks. You can walk for 5-10 miles in any direction without seeing anyone or having to put the dog on a lead, and yet in reality, you’re just a few minutes’ drive from the nearest village, market town, and direct train to London. What more could you ask?”
The picturesque grounds of Syston Park Estate are home to the very popular Syston Park farm shop and café selling locally produced seasonal produce whilst the nearby village of Barkston has a shop, garage, church, village hall, and a popular country pub/restaurant. A more comprehensive range of shopping, dining, and cultural amenities can be found close by in the historic market town of Grantham (3 miles) including a large weekly market, Guildhall Theatre/Arts Centre, cinema, several retail parks with a further two luxury outlets currently in development. Further afield, the vibrant city of Nottingham lies to the west (27 miles), the historic cathedral city of Lincoln to the north (24 miles), and the desirable Georgian market town of Stamford (26 miles) to the south.
Popular local attractions include Belton House, a delightful Georgian country house and estate owned and managed by the National Trust (1 mile), and several golf clubs including Belton Woods, Sudbrook Moor, and Belton Park (1,3, and 4 miles).
Primary education is available at Barkston and Syston C of E Primary School (ofsted rating ‘good), with a choice of excellent grammar schools in either Grantham or Sleaford (11 miles), and a number of sought-after independent schools in Grantham (preparatory and primary), Oakham (26 miles), and Stamford (26 miles).
Grantham has excellent direct mainline train services to London King’s Cross (65 minutes), Leeds (67 minutes), and Nottingham (38 minutes). In addition, the A52 runs through the town connecting it to Nottingham in the West (24 miles) and Boston in the east (30 miles), with the A1 accessible from Gonerby Moor (4 miles).
Nb Approximate average mileage and journey times are quoted.
Services (gas, electric, oil; mains drainage/private): Electricity, oil central heating, mains water, septic tank (private)
Local Authority: South Kesteven District Council
Council Tax Band: G<br /><br />
