House For Sale £600,000
Elm Bank, 67 South Park is a much-loved, handsome Victorian family home built in approximately 1860 which has been home to its current owners for nearly 20 years. This delightful property is bursting with character and original period features and has been lovingly maintained to create an impressive, stylish home and delightful walled garden, located on this very sought-after no-through road overlooking Lincoln’s South Common.
This light and airy home offers generous volumes and high ceilings, with plenty of spaces to entertain and multiple options for home offices. The accommodation extends to approx. 2,700 sq. Ft. Over four floors.
The accommodation briefly comprises, entrance lobby, reception hall, family lounge, dining room, study, modern breakfast kitchen which opens out via tri-folding doors to a lovely decked terrace overlooking the garden. There are five large bedrooms, a family bathroom, downstairs shower room / WC and an additional study or 6th bedroom on the top floor. There is a large basement with several rooms, including a workshop and a utility/laundry room. Outside the property occupies a generous plot and a beautiful, enclosed garden to the rear with raised terrace which leads off from the breakfast kitchen. There is a timber-built roofed Pavilion for garden gatherings in any weather. At the front, the driveway leads to a large detached garage. The property has a full home security system and electric vehicle charge point.
Properties like this one rarely come to the market, especially in this highly sought-after address with its wonderful views and walking distance to all that the historic City of Lincoln has to offer. This is a unique opportunity to purchase and is offered chain free. We strongly advise arranging to view promptly to avoid missing this chance.
Council tax band: E, Tenure: Freehold, EPC Rating : E
EPC rating: E. Council tax band: E, Tenure: Freehold
Situation
Situated in an enviable location which enjoys views of both Lincoln Cathedral and Lincoln South Common. The property is within easy walking distance of Lincoln city centre with its many restaurants, pubs and cultural facilities, the historic Cathedral Quarter, the University, and the train and bus stations. There are good schools within easy walking distance.
Entrance Floor
Entrance Porch
Double opening front entrance doors with glazed window above, partly tiled walls with mosaic tiles, Victorian floor tiles, glazed door leading to the entrance hall. (1.47m x 1.08m)
Entrance Hall
Feature detailed decorative coving to ceiling, glazed entrance door with window above leading to entrance porch, imposing turning staircase leading to the second-floor landing, and door leading down to the cellar. (1.50m x 4.91m)
Family Lounge
Feature marble fireplace with coal-effect gas fire, ornate decorative coving to ceiling, dado rail, picture rail, exposed oak flooring, period deep skirting boards, double glazed window to side aspect, and double-glazed sash bay window to front aspect with wonderful views of the South Common. (5.39m x 4.22m)
Dining Room
Feature marble fireplace with tiled inset and coal-effect gas fire. Detailed decorative coving to ceiling, dado rail and feature double glazed sash windows looking over the South Common. (4.59m x 4.22m)
Breakfast Kitchen
Range of modern cream high gloss fitted units with contrasting walnut effect roll edge work surfaces and a breakfast island with storage cupboards. The kitchen has an integrated double oven, inset 1.5 sink units and drainer, integrated gas hob with wok ring, stainless-steel and glass extractor canopy over, integrated fridge-freezer, fitted dishwasher, fitted microwave oven, vinyl flooring, glass down-lighters. Double-glazed uPVC tri-folding doors open the full width of the kitchen onto the decked garden terrace, which has a view over the gardens, creating a generous and sociable indoor/outdoor entertaining or party space connected to the kitchen. (3.99m x 3.69m)
Decked Garden Terrace
Raised decked area connected to the kitchen, with views over the garden and stairs leading down to the garden level. Double exterior power socket. (4.87m x 4.01m)
Shower Room
Fitted modern suite comprising, generous shower cubicle with electric shower, vanity wash hand basin with fitted cupboards underneath, low level WC with concealed cistern and fitted roll edge worktop over. Large fitted storage cupboard with drawers inside, tiled splash backs, ceramic tiled flooring, electric heater to wall, L.E.D down lights, extractor fan, and double-glazed frosted window to rear aspect. (3.60m x 1.49m)
First Floor
Landing Area
Decorative coving to ceiling, dado rail, and imposing turning staircase leading to third floor landing. (3.52m x 2.42m)
Master Bedroom
Feature uPVC double-glazed sash windows to front aspect with splendid views across the common, and decorative coving to ceiling. (4.59m x 4.24m)
Bedroom 2
Feature double-glazed uPVC sash windows to front aspect with splendid views across the common, fitted wardrobe and airing cupboard containing hot water cylinder with immersion heater. Decorative coving to ceiling, dado rail and period deep skirtings. (4.62m x 4.22m)
Bedroom 3
Double-glazed uPVC window to rear aspect with views of the garden. (4.01m x 3.68m)
Bedroom 4
Decorative coving to ceiling, and double-glazed uPVC window to rear aspect with views of the garden. (2.61m x 4.83m)
Family Bathroom
Modern fitted bathroom suite comprising, double panelled bath with central taps and hand shower attachment, vanity wash hand basin with high gloss fitted cupboards over and underneath, mirrored doors over the sink unit, shower cubicle with power shower, internal recessed lighting, and low-level WC. There are tiled splash backs, vinyl flooring, L.E.D down lights and feature sash window to side aspect. (2.36m x 2.72m)
Second Floor
Landing Area
Easy access to eaves storage without the need for steps/stairs, and glazed access to roof void. (2.38m x 1.78m)
Bedroom 5
This room offers a very large, light space with quadruple double-glazed Velux windows with views over the treetops to Lincoln Cathedral. Feature sash window to side aspect, decorative period hardwood carved panelling, and feature exposed brick fireplace with gas supply spur. This room has been used by the current owners as a bedroom suite, games room and cinema room. (6.47m x 5.12m)
Office / 6th Bedroom
Currently set up as a single 6th bedroom with roof window, level access to eaves storage, L.E.D down lights and feature 9-pane window to landing. This room could be converted to serve as an en-suite wet room to bedroom 5, if desired. (2.00m x 3.40m)
Basement
Cellar Room 1 / Utility Room
Feature exposed brick and original cast iron range fireplace, large window to rear aspect, fitted sink unit, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, L.E.D down lights, gas heating system, and Georgian style glazed rear entrance door. (3.34m x 2.93m)
Cellar Room 2
Sash window to rear aspect, exposed stone walls, quarry tiled floor and lighting. (3.53m x 1.28m)
Cellar Room 3 / Workshop
Sash window to rear aspect, exposed stone walls, quarry tiled flooring, L.E.D lighting and fitted benches and cupboards. (3.87m x 3.62m)
Cellar Room 4 / Hallway
With L.E.D lighting and quarry tiled floor. (1.24m x 6.94m)
Outside
Gardens
The property occupies a generous plot and there is a delightful fully walled garden to the rear. It has lawns, stone features and is well stocked with a variety of mature trees and shrubs, paved paths and patio areas, gravel borders and a timber-built roofed Pavilion with lighting and power for garden gatherings in any weather. Good-sized garden shed. The planting scheme – now well established – affords an excellent level of privacy to the lovely gardens.
Driveway
Tarmac driveway providing ample off-road parking which extends from the front entrance of the property and leads to the garage. There is an electric vehicle charge point adjacent to the driveway.
Detached Garage
Large, detached garage, brick construction with pitched tiled roof, concrete floor, remote-controlled electric up-and-over door to front, generous workshop area with built-in workbench, window to rear aspect, access to garden via side door, power and lighting.
This light and airy home offers generous volumes and high ceilings, with plenty of spaces to entertain and multiple options for home offices. The accommodation extends to approx. 2,700 sq. Ft. Over four floors.
The accommodation briefly comprises, entrance lobby, reception hall, family lounge, dining room, study, modern breakfast kitchen which opens out via tri-folding doors to a lovely decked terrace overlooking the garden. There are five large bedrooms, a family bathroom, downstairs shower room / WC and an additional study or 6th bedroom on the top floor. There is a large basement with several rooms, including a workshop and a utility/laundry room. Outside the property occupies a generous plot and a beautiful, enclosed garden to the rear with raised terrace which leads off from the breakfast kitchen. There is a timber-built roofed Pavilion for garden gatherings in any weather. At the front, the driveway leads to a large detached garage. The property has a full home security system and electric vehicle charge point.
Properties like this one rarely come to the market, especially in this highly sought-after address with its wonderful views and walking distance to all that the historic City of Lincoln has to offer. This is a unique opportunity to purchase and is offered chain free. We strongly advise arranging to view promptly to avoid missing this chance.
Council tax band: E, Tenure: Freehold, EPC Rating : E
EPC rating: E. Council tax band: E, Tenure: Freehold
Situation
Situated in an enviable location which enjoys views of both Lincoln Cathedral and Lincoln South Common. The property is within easy walking distance of Lincoln city centre with its many restaurants, pubs and cultural facilities, the historic Cathedral Quarter, the University, and the train and bus stations. There are good schools within easy walking distance.
Entrance Floor
Entrance Porch
Double opening front entrance doors with glazed window above, partly tiled walls with mosaic tiles, Victorian floor tiles, glazed door leading to the entrance hall. (1.47m x 1.08m)
Entrance Hall
Feature detailed decorative coving to ceiling, glazed entrance door with window above leading to entrance porch, imposing turning staircase leading to the second-floor landing, and door leading down to the cellar. (1.50m x 4.91m)
Family Lounge
Feature marble fireplace with coal-effect gas fire, ornate decorative coving to ceiling, dado rail, picture rail, exposed oak flooring, period deep skirting boards, double glazed window to side aspect, and double-glazed sash bay window to front aspect with wonderful views of the South Common. (5.39m x 4.22m)
Dining Room
Feature marble fireplace with tiled inset and coal-effect gas fire. Detailed decorative coving to ceiling, dado rail and feature double glazed sash windows looking over the South Common. (4.59m x 4.22m)
Breakfast Kitchen
Range of modern cream high gloss fitted units with contrasting walnut effect roll edge work surfaces and a breakfast island with storage cupboards. The kitchen has an integrated double oven, inset 1.5 sink units and drainer, integrated gas hob with wok ring, stainless-steel and glass extractor canopy over, integrated fridge-freezer, fitted dishwasher, fitted microwave oven, vinyl flooring, glass down-lighters. Double-glazed uPVC tri-folding doors open the full width of the kitchen onto the decked garden terrace, which has a view over the gardens, creating a generous and sociable indoor/outdoor entertaining or party space connected to the kitchen. (3.99m x 3.69m)
Decked Garden Terrace
Raised decked area connected to the kitchen, with views over the garden and stairs leading down to the garden level. Double exterior power socket. (4.87m x 4.01m)
Shower Room
Fitted modern suite comprising, generous shower cubicle with electric shower, vanity wash hand basin with fitted cupboards underneath, low level WC with concealed cistern and fitted roll edge worktop over. Large fitted storage cupboard with drawers inside, tiled splash backs, ceramic tiled flooring, electric heater to wall, L.E.D down lights, extractor fan, and double-glazed frosted window to rear aspect. (3.60m x 1.49m)
First Floor
Landing Area
Decorative coving to ceiling, dado rail, and imposing turning staircase leading to third floor landing. (3.52m x 2.42m)
Master Bedroom
Feature uPVC double-glazed sash windows to front aspect with splendid views across the common, and decorative coving to ceiling. (4.59m x 4.24m)
Bedroom 2
Feature double-glazed uPVC sash windows to front aspect with splendid views across the common, fitted wardrobe and airing cupboard containing hot water cylinder with immersion heater. Decorative coving to ceiling, dado rail and period deep skirtings. (4.62m x 4.22m)
Bedroom 3
Double-glazed uPVC window to rear aspect with views of the garden. (4.01m x 3.68m)
Bedroom 4
Decorative coving to ceiling, and double-glazed uPVC window to rear aspect with views of the garden. (2.61m x 4.83m)
Family Bathroom
Modern fitted bathroom suite comprising, double panelled bath with central taps and hand shower attachment, vanity wash hand basin with high gloss fitted cupboards over and underneath, mirrored doors over the sink unit, shower cubicle with power shower, internal recessed lighting, and low-level WC. There are tiled splash backs, vinyl flooring, L.E.D down lights and feature sash window to side aspect. (2.36m x 2.72m)
Second Floor
Landing Area
Easy access to eaves storage without the need for steps/stairs, and glazed access to roof void. (2.38m x 1.78m)
Bedroom 5
This room offers a very large, light space with quadruple double-glazed Velux windows with views over the treetops to Lincoln Cathedral. Feature sash window to side aspect, decorative period hardwood carved panelling, and feature exposed brick fireplace with gas supply spur. This room has been used by the current owners as a bedroom suite, games room and cinema room. (6.47m x 5.12m)
Office / 6th Bedroom
Currently set up as a single 6th bedroom with roof window, level access to eaves storage, L.E.D down lights and feature 9-pane window to landing. This room could be converted to serve as an en-suite wet room to bedroom 5, if desired. (2.00m x 3.40m)
Basement
Cellar Room 1 / Utility Room
Feature exposed brick and original cast iron range fireplace, large window to rear aspect, fitted sink unit, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, L.E.D down lights, gas heating system, and Georgian style glazed rear entrance door. (3.34m x 2.93m)
Cellar Room 2
Sash window to rear aspect, exposed stone walls, quarry tiled floor and lighting. (3.53m x 1.28m)
Cellar Room 3 / Workshop
Sash window to rear aspect, exposed stone walls, quarry tiled flooring, L.E.D lighting and fitted benches and cupboards. (3.87m x 3.62m)
Cellar Room 4 / Hallway
With L.E.D lighting and quarry tiled floor. (1.24m x 6.94m)
Outside
Gardens
The property occupies a generous plot and there is a delightful fully walled garden to the rear. It has lawns, stone features and is well stocked with a variety of mature trees and shrubs, paved paths and patio areas, gravel borders and a timber-built roofed Pavilion with lighting and power for garden gatherings in any weather. Good-sized garden shed. The planting scheme – now well established – affords an excellent level of privacy to the lovely gardens.
Driveway
Tarmac driveway providing ample off-road parking which extends from the front entrance of the property and leads to the garage. There is an electric vehicle charge point adjacent to the driveway.
Detached Garage
Large, detached garage, brick construction with pitched tiled roof, concrete floor, remote-controlled electric up-and-over door to front, generous workshop area with built-in workbench, window to rear aspect, access to garden via side door, power and lighting.
