luxury house with terrace for sale East Heckington, United Kingdom

A splendid unlisted Victorian former grange, peacefully positioned within approximately two acres (STS) of private, mature grounds. Elm Grange presents a rare opportunity to acquire a distinguished period home, rich in original features, offering exceptional living space, versatile ancillary accommodation, and truly captivating gardens.Immaculately presented throughout, Elm Grange offers over 3,500 sq. ft. of light filled accommodation, perfectly suited for both family living and formal entertaining. Of particular note is the breakfast kitchen, opening into a spectacular 25-foot double-height glass atrium with views across the formal gardens. Additional living spaces include a dining room with huge bay window, elegant lounge, study, and music room. Upstairs, the principal suite features a luxurious en-suite bathroom, walk-in wardrobe, and a large dressing room which can also serve as a fifth bedroom. Three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom complete the first floor.Complementing the main house is Treetops, a detached brick-built, larch-clad building (1271 sq.ft.) with a double carport, garage, and log store below, and a 22-foot open-plan living area above with kitchenette, bedroom space, and en-suite. Ideal for guests, extended family, or holiday rental useThe grounds are beautifully landscaped with an impressive variety of mature trees, expansive lawns, formal borders, secret gardens, clipped box hedging walkways and a generous flagstone terrace with an arbour adorned with scented climbers.East Heckington is a picturesque rural village with convenient access to amenities, towns and transport links. The large village of Heckington is less than five minutes down the road and has much to offer in the way of shops, leisure activities and a train station which connects to Grantham, Peterborough, Nottingham, Lincoln and cities elsewhere. Road links are good too being near the A17, the A52 and the A15. Grantham and the A1 are reached in about 30 minutes by car.Seller Insights“After an extensive search, we arrived at Elm Grange and it quite simply took our breath away. From the moment we stepped inside, we knew we had discovered something truly special.”“I think what makes Elm Grange so special is that it is both a superb home to entertain in and also incredibly homely, we use all the rooms year round and whether hosting informal gatherings or larger celebrations, the house adapts beautifully to the occasion, offering both scale and intimacy as needed. The house offers exceptional space and light throughout and is set on a gentle elevation so benefits from an subtle split-level design that adds both interest and a sense of privacy within the layout.”“The house is very special at Christmas, visitors are welcomed through the entrance hall into the formal dining room with the log burning roaring and thanks to the huge bay window can enjoy the beautiful garden view. The kitchen with the spectacular glass atrium connected to it is very much the heart of our home and is a really versatile space, equally suited to relaxed family living and elegant entertaining.”“Believed to date back to circa 1845, Elm Grange is as beautiful outside as it is inside and the tranquillity of the grounds have been one of the home’s most cherished qualities. The gardens offer so many peaceful spots, with secret gardens, sunny terraces and bluebell woods we are truly spoilt for choice. The vast lawn stretching out to the south east has also been used as a helipad but we have simply loved this area to walk our dogs around.”“The remarkable variety of mature trees throughout the grounds is a legacy of the previous owner, a passionate birdwatcher who carefully planted numerous different species specifically to attract birdlife. It is truly extraordinary that a garden of this age presents with such maturity and depth of character. Among the many notable specimens are Douglas Firs, Atlantic Cedars, Monterey Pines, Tulip Trees, Ginkgo, Handkerchief Trees, Sweet Chestnut, and Monkey Puzzle — all contributing to a rich, layered landscape. The result is not only visually impressive, but also a haven for wildlife, with birdsong heard throughout the year — a true reflection of the garden’s success.”“Elm Grange was extensively renovated approximately 20 years ago, preserving its period charm while modernising key aspects of the property. Over the past few years we have continued to enhance the house with a series of considered upgrades, including a new boiler, updated bathrooms, and modern appliances. The most significant addition we made is Treetops, completed in 2020 — a substantial, detached outbuilding constructed in brick and clad in larch which offers open plan living to the first floor and extensive garaging to the ground floor. We have successfully operated the first floor of Treetops as an Airbnb, though it is equally well-suited for accommodating guests, extended family, or use as a self-contained home office or studio.”“The village of Heckington is less than five minutes down the road and has so much to offer in the way of shops and amenities with pretty much all you need. And an added bonus is the train station which connects to Grantham, Peterborough, Nottingham, Lincoln and cities elsewhere meaning commuting to London, for instance, is perfectly feasible. Road links are good too being so near the A17, the A52 and the A15. Grantham and the A1 are reached in about 30 minutes by car.”Key Features • Superb, Victorian former grange, set in approximately 2 acres of glorious, private grounds • Offering over 3,500 sq.ft of stylishly restored and immaculately presented accommodation • Dating back to 1845, the property is brick built under a tiled roof with gabled elevations • Wealth of original period features such as high ceilings, ornate cornicing & sash windows. • Ideal for the commuter with excellent road and rail connections nearby • Bespoke breakfast kitchen with spectacular 25ft double height glass atrium • Four further reception rooms including impressive dining room, lounge, study & music room • ‘Treetops’ is a detached brick-built & larch-clad building constructed in 2020 (1271 sq.ft.) • ‘Treetops provides versatile ancillary accommodation & extensive garaging • Light filled entrance hall with elliptical arch into the dual aspect dining room • Dining room with sash & huge projecting bay window overlooking the formal gardens • Dining room features a large Clearview stove fitted into a recessed fireplace on a brick base • Generous lounge with an attractive stone fireplace with gas fire • Beautiful fitted kitchen with granite worktops and central island with shelves & drawers • Integrated combi-microwave oven, dishwasher and space for American style Fridge- Freezer • Nexus range cooker with gas hob & oven below set in alcove framed by windows either side • Kitchen leads down into the double height, glazed atrium with two sets of French doors • Atrium doors lead to the terrace & formal gardens, also internal door to the music room • Large study overlooking garden • Dual aspect music room with decorative tiled fireplace • Tiled ground floor shower room with Victorian style ceramic sink and high level cistern • Utility room with large cupboard, storage, granite worktops and space for two appliances • Ground floor WC with granite top vanity unit, high level cistern and adjoining cloakroom • Carpeted staircase with Victorian newel posts and spindles leads up to the first floor • Superb principal bedroom with large dressing room, walk in wardrobe and ensuite bathroom • Principal bedroom with attractive polished cast iron gas fire in stone & marble fire surround • Made to measure mahogany effect dressing room cupboards, arch with tie rack & fireplace • The private dressing room could easily be reinstated as a fifth bedroom if required • Opulent half panelled en-suite bathroom with freestanding claw foot bath & separate shower • Three further bedrooms and a large family shower room • Amtico flooring throughout the ground floor • Secondary glazed windows throughout • Private gravel driveway with ample parking • Treetops boasts a 22 ft. open-plan living area with kitchenette, bedroom & en-suite shower • Ground floor of Treetops includes a double car port, single secure garage & vented log store • The grounds are beautifully landscaped with an impressive variety of mature trees • Featuring expansive lawns, formal borders, secret gardens & clipped box hedging walkways • Generous flagstone terrace with an arbour adorned with scented climbers • Gravelled walkway to the kitchen framed by 2 brick piers with large headstone & stone balls LocationEast Heckington is a picturesque, rural village, located just off the A17 that benefits from convenient access to amenities, towns and transport links. Situated just 3.5 miles from the well served village of Heckington, 5 miles east of Sleaford, 15 miles south of Lincoln and a 25 minute drive east of Grantham and the A1. For rail travel, Swineshead station is just 1.8 miles away, offering services to larger towns and cities. Heckington Station, just 3.5 miles away is on the Nottingham to Skegness, East Midlands line has links to Peterborough and Lincoln. Grantham, is located around 30 mins away with a direct train to London Kings Cross taking approximately 60 mins.Abbey Parks Farm Shop is located in East Heckington and is a family-run enterprise offering a farm shop, café, deli, and bistro. Elm Grange is located just 3.5 miles away from the large village of Heckington, village amenities include a Co-op, a butcher’s, a greengrocer’s, a doctors’ surgery, a pharmacy, a dentists’, a barber, a fish and chip shop, Indian and Chinese takeaways, two pubs - The Royal Oak serving excellent food - a Sports Club with Pavilion and Bar with cricket and football pitches, a swimming pool, and the parish Church of St. Andrew dating to the 14th century.The nearly 1,000 year old village is best known for its windmill, formerly known as Pocklington's Mill, the only working 8-sailed example of its type still standing in the world. In 1986 the windmill underwent restoration and is now open to the public with an award-winning visitor centre, tea room, brewery, bakehouse and museum. The Heckington Show, an important local event, has been held annually in the village over July’s last weekend since 1864 and the village's 1859-built railway station is a museum. SchoolsJust a 5 minute drive away is the well regarded primary school, St Andrew's Church of England School which is an Ofsted rated Good school with an Outstanding early years. St Andrew’s Church is a feeder school for three secondary schools in Sleaford, each of which has a sixth form and has been rated Good by Ofsted: Carre's Grammar School (for boys), Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy (for girls) and St George's Academy, a mixed non-selective secondary school. Heckington House School, located within walking distance from Elm Grange, is a small school offering specialist, therapeutic educational provision, rated Good by Ofsted.Services: Mains electricity and water, private septic tank; oil fired central heating (LPG for gas hob and fires) Local Authority: North Kesteven District Council Council Tax Band: E EPC: F Tenure: Freehold