House For Sale £895,000
An extended, light and airy, stone property with Annex, under pantiled roofs dating back to the 19th century, with 3 generous bedrooms and 4 reception rooms, stands in the pretty Cliff village of Boothby Graffoe, 9 miles south of Lincoln. The Annex boasts its own bedroom, kitchen/diner, bathroom and separate cloak. Enjoying glorious views across the Trent valley, many local amenities are available in the nearby village of Navenby including a superb primary school, whilst fast trains to London are from Newark and Grantham.
“It’s a beautiful house and is orientated to face south with all the principal rooms on both floors facing south overlooking the garden. The three sets of French doors from the living room, kitchen and sunroom all open onto this aspect giving it a wonderful connection with the outdoors and the large, paved terrace, which is a real suntrap, makes it a fabulous place for entertaining, especially in summer.”
“The majority of rooms are dual aspect so the house is flooded with natural light and it has a lovely feeling of space – it’s mainly painted in white and the kitchen and the spectacular sunroom both have vaulted ceilings which enhances this sense. The walls are very thick and most of the windows are double-glazed which makes it a really warm and cosy home.”
“Because the property is built on a slight gradient there are differences in levels inside which gives it lots of character combined with the exposed brick and stone, the chunky structural ceiling beams and the roof timbers in the kitchen.”
“The kitchen is the real hub of the home with the big Aga, and great for informal meals; in summer you can just wander out onto the sunny patio through the French doors, the perfect spot for eating outside. The formal dining room next door is large enough to have a huge table – ideal for big occasions or at Christmas with all the extended family.”
“The study is a really good size and faces south and west. It would be a fantastic home office, but has made a great playroom. If wished, it would definitely make a fourth bedroom since there is a shower room with toilet and basin (and the luxury of a sauna) on the ground floor – you could have a study area at one end of the dining room.”
“The garden is an amazing space with so much room for children to run around and expend a lot of energy! It’s very private and enclosed with mature shrubs and trees along the boundary. The summerhouse is another space where you can go to have complete peace and quiet and the views over the countryside are fabulous.”
“The annex is a wonderful addition to the property, opening up a multitude of possibilities for any owner. Elderly relatives, friends coming to visit, the property can accommodate any situation and give visitors their own privacy whilst staying.”
“It’s a wonderful location if you yearn for a peaceful country lifestyle yet need to be close to towns and cities, and Navenby is only a mile away with so much to offer including the excellent primary school. You can walk there along the Viking Way, do a bit of shopping, have a coffee or some lunch at a pub or café, and walk back.”
Location
Boothby Graffoe is a small, historic Cliff village with spectacular views over the Trent Valley, largely made up of pretty, stone dwellings with a mid-19th century church of St. Andrew on the outskirts by the Lincoln road, the route of the old Roman road, Ermine Street. Some wonderful country walks along the Lincoln Cliff include The Viking Way, a long distance trail running nearly 150 miles between the Humber Bridge in North Lincolnshire and Oakham in Rutland. Within walking distance of both neighbouring villages Coleby and Navenby, a popular pub, The Tempest, is in Coleby 1.5 miles north whilst Navenby, a mile south, is home to a comprehensive range of facilities including a Co-op and several family-run shops and businesses such as Odling’s Butchers, which was established in 1920, and Welbourne’s Bakery which is one of the longest standing artisanal bakeries in the county. It can also boast two pubs, The Lion & Royal and The King’s Head, as well as the popular Macy’s Brasserie. Mrs. Smith’s Cottage is a charming museum in the village illustrating a century of rural Lincolnshire life.
The cathedral city of Lincoln 9 miles north (about 15 mins) and the historic market town of Newark 15 miles southwest (about 20 mins) provide a wider range of shopping, eating, and cultural amenities and have mainline rail connections. Boothby Graffoe is within easy reach of the A15 (2 miles), A46 (11 miles), and the A1 (6 miles), allowing for quick connections both locally and across the country. A direct mainline train service to London King’s Cross can be accessed from Newark (fast train journey of 82 mins), or Grantham, a half hour drive (62 mins) whilst there are regular bus services to Lincoln, Newark and Grantham.
Schools
Primary education is available at the Navenby Church of England Primary School, Ofsted rated Outstanding. A huge choice of secondary education is in the area with a popular state school, the Sir William Robertson Academy 4 miles (about 7 mins) down the road in Welbourn, a co-ed school Ofsted rated Good. Lincoln 9 miles (about 15 mins) away offers The Priory Academy lsst, Ofsted rated Outstanding, and independent schooling at the excellent Lincoln Minster Schools.
Sleaford, about 11 miles (15 mins) to the southeast, has St. George’s Academy, Carre’s Grammar School, and Kesteven & Sleaford High School (for Girls), all rated Good. Kesteven and Grantham Girls’ School and The King’s School (for boys), both rated Outstanding by Ofsted, are about 15 miles south in Grantham. Newark, 15 miles southwest, has Newark Academy and Magnus Academy, both rated Good.
Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage; gas central heating
Local Authority: North Kesteven District Council Council Tax Band: F
Epc Rating: E & D<br /><br />
“It’s a beautiful house and is orientated to face south with all the principal rooms on both floors facing south overlooking the garden. The three sets of French doors from the living room, kitchen and sunroom all open onto this aspect giving it a wonderful connection with the outdoors and the large, paved terrace, which is a real suntrap, makes it a fabulous place for entertaining, especially in summer.”
“The majority of rooms are dual aspect so the house is flooded with natural light and it has a lovely feeling of space – it’s mainly painted in white and the kitchen and the spectacular sunroom both have vaulted ceilings which enhances this sense. The walls are very thick and most of the windows are double-glazed which makes it a really warm and cosy home.”
“Because the property is built on a slight gradient there are differences in levels inside which gives it lots of character combined with the exposed brick and stone, the chunky structural ceiling beams and the roof timbers in the kitchen.”
“The kitchen is the real hub of the home with the big Aga, and great for informal meals; in summer you can just wander out onto the sunny patio through the French doors, the perfect spot for eating outside. The formal dining room next door is large enough to have a huge table – ideal for big occasions or at Christmas with all the extended family.”
“The study is a really good size and faces south and west. It would be a fantastic home office, but has made a great playroom. If wished, it would definitely make a fourth bedroom since there is a shower room with toilet and basin (and the luxury of a sauna) on the ground floor – you could have a study area at one end of the dining room.”
“The garden is an amazing space with so much room for children to run around and expend a lot of energy! It’s very private and enclosed with mature shrubs and trees along the boundary. The summerhouse is another space where you can go to have complete peace and quiet and the views over the countryside are fabulous.”
“The annex is a wonderful addition to the property, opening up a multitude of possibilities for any owner. Elderly relatives, friends coming to visit, the property can accommodate any situation and give visitors their own privacy whilst staying.”
“It’s a wonderful location if you yearn for a peaceful country lifestyle yet need to be close to towns and cities, and Navenby is only a mile away with so much to offer including the excellent primary school. You can walk there along the Viking Way, do a bit of shopping, have a coffee or some lunch at a pub or café, and walk back.”
Location
Boothby Graffoe is a small, historic Cliff village with spectacular views over the Trent Valley, largely made up of pretty, stone dwellings with a mid-19th century church of St. Andrew on the outskirts by the Lincoln road, the route of the old Roman road, Ermine Street. Some wonderful country walks along the Lincoln Cliff include The Viking Way, a long distance trail running nearly 150 miles between the Humber Bridge in North Lincolnshire and Oakham in Rutland. Within walking distance of both neighbouring villages Coleby and Navenby, a popular pub, The Tempest, is in Coleby 1.5 miles north whilst Navenby, a mile south, is home to a comprehensive range of facilities including a Co-op and several family-run shops and businesses such as Odling’s Butchers, which was established in 1920, and Welbourne’s Bakery which is one of the longest standing artisanal bakeries in the county. It can also boast two pubs, The Lion & Royal and The King’s Head, as well as the popular Macy’s Brasserie. Mrs. Smith’s Cottage is a charming museum in the village illustrating a century of rural Lincolnshire life.
The cathedral city of Lincoln 9 miles north (about 15 mins) and the historic market town of Newark 15 miles southwest (about 20 mins) provide a wider range of shopping, eating, and cultural amenities and have mainline rail connections. Boothby Graffoe is within easy reach of the A15 (2 miles), A46 (11 miles), and the A1 (6 miles), allowing for quick connections both locally and across the country. A direct mainline train service to London King’s Cross can be accessed from Newark (fast train journey of 82 mins), or Grantham, a half hour drive (62 mins) whilst there are regular bus services to Lincoln, Newark and Grantham.
Schools
Primary education is available at the Navenby Church of England Primary School, Ofsted rated Outstanding. A huge choice of secondary education is in the area with a popular state school, the Sir William Robertson Academy 4 miles (about 7 mins) down the road in Welbourn, a co-ed school Ofsted rated Good. Lincoln 9 miles (about 15 mins) away offers The Priory Academy lsst, Ofsted rated Outstanding, and independent schooling at the excellent Lincoln Minster Schools.
Sleaford, about 11 miles (15 mins) to the southeast, has St. George’s Academy, Carre’s Grammar School, and Kesteven & Sleaford High School (for Girls), all rated Good. Kesteven and Grantham Girls’ School and The King’s School (for boys), both rated Outstanding by Ofsted, are about 15 miles south in Grantham. Newark, 15 miles southwest, has Newark Academy and Magnus Academy, both rated Good.
Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage; gas central heating
Local Authority: North Kesteven District Council Council Tax Band: F
Epc Rating: E & D<br /><br />
