A fine, Victorian, former farmhouse retains a wealth of original features and stands not far from the centre of the popular Cliff village of Navenby. Presented in good order, it offers 4 double bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs and 2 generous reception rooms, a kitchen breakfast room and utility and/or office areas downstairs plus WC. An attractive block of 3 garages adjoining a summerhouse and a good-sized wraparound garden complete this desirable family home.

The well served village offers everything you may need within walking distance including an excellent primary school, not to mention beautiful countryside walks close by with outstanding views across the valley. Nearby towns offer fast train services to London and the rest of the country, and the historic city of Lincoln is just 10 miles north.


Seller Insights

“The house has been in our family for over 100 years. My grandparents bought it as a working farmhouse in 1914 and it’s been in the hands of various family members ever since. The house was built in 1885, marked by the date stone on the gable end, for Lady Percy who needed somewhere to live as her cousin inherited the family home of Guys Cliffe in Warwick.”

“We’ve retained as much of the Victorian features as possible and had the house reroofed with new tiles, etc. about 4 or 5 years ago so it is in excellent order. At the same time the chimneys were refurbished along with the barge boards and finials and we also replaced all the cast iron guttering and downpipes with new.”

“Inside, the entrance hall still has the original Minton floor tiles which are such a beautiful feature, and there’s the original fireplace in the main bedroom. We installed a fire surround in the dining room where there’s an open fire and the living room fireplace contains a gas-fired stove. The utility area was 2 foot lower once upon a time and was where they made the butter. My father filled it in and it became an office, coal store and WC for many years.”

“We introduced the garage block with summerhouse on the end which faces south. It’s all beautifully made with an oak frame, clad in timber with terracotta roof tiles. The double garage is larger than normal; big enough for two cars to easily open their doors. The timber doors are both automatic, and then there’s a manual door on the adjoining single one.”

“There is a proper well that is nearly 40 feet deep, on the paved area leading to the side entrance. We made a feature of it – it is totally safe with a grill over the top.”

“Navenby is a vibrant village with an excellent primary school, popular pubs, plenty of shops and facilities including two playing fields and The Venue, our busy community centre where all sorts of events take place. There are also lovely walks onto the Viking Way and the heath from the doorstep.”

• A striking, spacious, former farmhouse built in 1885
• A wealth of original Victorian features inside and out
• Rosemary roof tiles, original barge boards and timber sash windows
• Entrance hall with original tessellated floor tiles
• 4 double bedrooms and fully appointed family bathroom upstairs
• Dual aspect 17’6” dining room with working open fire
• Large, dual aspect living room with bay window and gas-fired stove
• Spacious kitchen breakfast room with Bosch integrated ovens and hob
• Utility area previously used as home office/study area
• Rear porch, inner hall and downstairs WC
• Enclosed wraparound garden, mainly lawn with evergreen hedging
• Feature well in paved area at side entrance
• South facing oak-framed summerhouse with glazing and French doors
• New tarmac drive with parking for several cars
• Attractive, oak-framed, pantiled and timber-clad garage block
• Oversized double garage with automatic doors adjoining single garage


Location
The property stands close to the heart of the attractive village of Navenby which lies on the A607 about 10 miles (15 mins) south of Lincoln and is one of the larger ‘cliff’ villages standing on the limestone escarpment that runs north to south in the centre of Lincolnshire. Newark-on-Trent in Nottinghamshire is about 15 miles (20 mins) southwest, and Sleaford about 10 miles (15 mins) southeast. Fast trains from Newark to central London take around 75 minutes making it perfectly feasible for a day trip into the capital. Grantham is less than a half hour drive south where there is also a train station, fast trains to Kings Cross taking around an hour.

A few years ago, Navenby was voted one of the top rural locations in Britain in which to live. A charming village with a lovely mix of traditional stone period properties, many listed buildings, it is a thriving community. The property is situated near the centre of the village so everything is within an easy walk. There are several family-run shops and businesses such as the award-winning Welbourne’s Bakery which is one of the longest standing artisanal bakeries in the county, and Welbourne’s Tea Room. The main supermarket is the Co-op and there is a medical centre, two pubs, The Lion & Royal and The King’s Head, as well as the popular Macy’s Brasserie. A new community centre, The Venue, is a hub of activity for many clubs, classes and events.

Navenby straddles the old Roman Road, Ermine Street, as well as the Viking Way, providing wonderful country walks with views across the Trent Valley, and much local history. Mrs. Smith’s Cottage is a charming little museum in the village illustrating a century of rural Lincolnshire life.

Schools
Navenby C of E Primary School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted and is within walking distance of the property. There is a wide choice of secondary education in the area with a popular state school, William Robertson Academy 3.5 miles (about 5 mins) down the road in Welbourn, a co-educational school rated Good. Sleaford, about 10 miles 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. In Lincoln, 11 miles north, Sir Robert Pattinson Academy and North Kesteven Academy, amongst others, are also all rated Good whilst The Priory Academy LSST is rated Outstanding. In the independent sector, the co-educational Lincoln Minster Schools in the centre of the city are extremely highly regarded.

Services: Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage; mains gas central heating
Local Authority: North Kesteven District Council
Council Tax Band: F
EPC Rating: D
Tenure: Freehold