For Sale4 Bedroom Detached House in Main Road, Withern, Alford, Lincolnshire, LN13£650,000

The Manor is a fine, Grade II listed family house, set within private and mature grounds of approximately 2.6 acres (STS), on the edge of the village of Withern, just 9 miles from the charming market town of Louth. Retaining a wealth of original features, the property has been sympathetically renovated and extended by the current owners to create an elegant and practical home. The accommodation, in excess of 3,200 sq.ft., includes a grand entrance hall, a superb 29ft. kitchen, dining room with bi-folding doors to the rear terrace and three well-appointed reception rooms. The ground floor guest bedroom has an en-suite shower room and adjoining dressing room which could also be a further bedroom, ideal for additional guests. First floor accommodation includes an impressive master bedroom with a luxurious en-suite bathroom, two further generous bedrooms and a large family bathroom. The property, accessed via a sweeping gravel driveway with ample parking, is surrounded by beautifully landscaped, mature gardens featuring formal lawns, established borders and mature trees. Additionally, the grounds include a 37-foot brick barn and adjoining paddock land, making it ideally suited for equestrian use. School options are excellent; the property is located within walking distance to a good village primary school and in a designated transport area for the well-regarded Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School in Alford with other good state schools nearby. The endless stretches of sandy beaches on the Lincolnshire coastline are just 6 miles away making The Manor an idyllic family home in glorious countryside. Seller Insights “The Manor is a very special place which we have taken great pride in renovating. We wanted to sympathetically refurbish this historic property, yet ensure it was suited to modern day living.” “We gained planning consent to change the former stables into a ground floor guest suite which has been a super place for friends and family to stay. There is a sunny dual aspect bedroom with en-suite shower room and adjoining dressing room which has also been a handy 5th bedroom for guests staying with children. This space is very much part of the house but has the benefit of access from the rear door so could be made more separate if needed.” “We replaced the kitchen with a beautiful solid wood kitchen from a well-respected, local company Murdoch of Troon and installed triple bi-folding doors which beautifully connects this family space with the rear terrace and gardens.” “We are spoilt for choice with reception rooms which are all very versatile; the drawing room is a wonderfully welcoming room to entertain in, with panelled walls and a stunning open fire. We currently use the beautiful sunny room opposite the kitchen as a family room as that suits our lifestyle but it would also make a superb formal dining room.” “It is a very practical house to live in, with a separate utility room, boot room and study with useful storage throughout. The heating is very flexible with oil, electric and open fires which can all be used at different times of the year efficiently. We also added practical touches to the renovation such as PIR motioned lights in the boot room which is a great help when you arrive on a dark evening!” “The gardens are truly special, to the rear of the garden we have a huge terrace where we have established a simple parterre garden, with gravel paths and a three tier fountain as the central focus amongst the box hedging. There is space for everything and everyone, we have formal lawns and a terrace to entertain on, fruit trees, vegetable patches, a green house, play areas for the children and we are surrounded by beautiful mature trees and hedges.” “The paddock land and 37ft brick barn would be ideal for a family with an interest in horses or livestock or subject to planning permission could be converted for a range of uses. We added the pergola and terrace area to the gable end facing the garden, which is peaceful, sunny spot.” “The Manor is a wonderful family home and our children have been lucky to enjoy everything from picnics in the gardens, happy days picking blackberries and sloes and warm evenings stargazing up at the huge Lincolnshire sky.” • Immaculately presented four/five-bedroom Grade II listed manor house • Set in 2.6 (STS) of grounds, including beautiful formal gardens and adjoining paddock land • Located on the edge of the village, approx. 9 miles from the charming market town of Louth • Three generously proportioned reception rooms with a wealth of original features • Historic property dating back to the 17th century with later alterations • Impressive rear terrace adjoins the parterre garden, with gravel paths & 3-tier fountain • 37 ft brick barn in the paddock area with water and electricity • Two storey gabled porch opens into the grand entrance hall with stone carved fireplace • Impressive, panelled drawing room with sash windows and window seat • Ground floor, single storey guest bedroom with large shower room and dressing room which could be used as another bedroom • 29ft. kitchen dining room with bi-folding doors to the rear terrace and sandstone floor • Bespoke, Murdoch Troon kitchen with solid wood, hand painted cabinetry • Island with double Belfast sink, granite worktops and integrated dishwasher • AGA and American fridge freezer • Dual aspect family room / formal dining room with built in storage and wooden flooring • Master bedroom with dressing room and opulent en-suite bathroom • En-suite bathroom, part tiled with splendid free standing cast iron bath with ball and claw feet, separate shower and a pair of pedestal wash basins • Two further generous bedrooms to the first floor • Large family bathroom part panelled with roll top bath with ball & claw feet and separate shower • The sitting room features a cast iron fireplace with stone hearth and benefits an integrated cinema with surround sound • The drawing room features a stunning cast iron fireplace with stone mantel & floral tiled hearth • Boot room with sandstone floor and external rear door • Separate utility room with sandstone floor, ceramic butlers sink and space for washing machine and tumble dryer • Office with obscure window • Part tiled ground floor WC • Underfloor heating to the boot room / utility room / WC / master en-suite bathroom • Sash windows with slimline heritage glazing installed to the stables extension in 2020 • Front and back staircases to the first floor • Surrounded by beautiful mature gardens with formal lawns and established borders • Terraced pergola area facing the garden at the gable end of the barn • Young orchard planted near to the paddock land • Formal greenhouse with brass window openings and vegetable garden • Children’s play area including climbing frame and swings to the rear garden • Double entrance sweeping gravel driveway with parking for several cars Location The Manor is situated on the edge of the small village of Withern which is approximately 9 miles to the south east of Louth and just 6.5 miles from the endless stretches of sandy beaches along the Lincolnshire coast. Louth is a charming market town known as the capital of the Lincolnshire Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It offers many facilities including shops, restaurants and a choice of schools including King Edward VI Grammar School. Withern is five miles north of the historic market town of Alford which has a range of amenities including a doctors’ surgery, dental practice, primary and secondary schools, independent and high street shops, restaurants, cafes and various takeaways. Within close proximity to the Lincolnshire Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering miles of scenic walking, cycling, and equestrian trails. The area is dotted with charming country pubs, heritage sites, and seasonal fairs. Withern is well-positioned for access to key road routes across the East Midlands. The A16 and A157 provide efficient connections to Louth, Horncastle, Lincoln and Skegness, and there are good road links to Lincoln, the M180 and the Humber Bridge. Schools The well regarded village school, St Margaret’s Church of England Primary School (4 to 11 years), is conveniently located with walking distance from The Manor and rated Good by Ofsted. St Margaret’s is also in a designated transport area for the co-educational Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, Alford founded in 1566, now a Selective Academy, which has a superb reputation and is rated Good by Ofsted and is located just over 5 miles away. King Edward VI Grammar School, Louth is located under 10 miles away and rated Good by Ofsted. Horncastle (12 miles), the Banovallum School is rated Good and another co-educational Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School is rated Outstanding. Several independent schools, including St Hugh’s in Woodhall Spa and Lincoln Minster School in the City of Lincoln are all within comfortable reach. Services: Mains electricity, water and sewerage. Oil-fired central heating. Underfloor heating to the boot room / utility room / WC / master en-suite bathroom Local Authority: East Lindsey District Council Council Tax Band: F EPC: Exempt Tenure: Freehold