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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 use The 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 Location East 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. Schools Just 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

Set on the edge of the sought-after village of Martin, The Manor House is an impressive Grade II Listed Georgian home in an idyllic setting, with established gardens and far-reaching views across the Lincolnshire countryside. Full of period character, the house is complemented by a stunning detached Coach House offering excellent income potential. The principal reception rooms provide welcoming spaces for entertaining, relaxing and everyday family life, where elegant proportions, high-ceilinged rooms and beautifully preserved Georgian architectural details reflect the home's rich history and character. At the heart of the home are a generous farmhouse kitchen and a light-filled garden room, while the south-facing bedrooms enjoy breathtaking views across the gardens and open countryside. The gardens are every bit as captivating as the house, with an orchard, mature trees, wildflower areas, two ponds and a small, wooded area creating a wonderfully natural setting. Seating areas within the grounds offer tranquil places to relax and unwind. Beyond the main house, the Coach House offers an impressive and flexible two-storey space. Currently operating as a successful holiday let, The Coach House would equally suit multigenerational living or could provide an ideal studio, workshop or home office, subject to the necessary consents. Steeped in history and surrounded by stunning countryside, The Manor House offers a rare opportunity to acquire a handsome Georgian home with remarkable character, a fascinating history, generous space and a peaceful village setting, just 14 miles from Lincoln. Seller Insights We love the feeling of space here. The house has such a light and airy feel, yet it's also steeped in history, with wonderful period features that give it so much character. The Manor House has a fascinating history, and we've done lots of research about the property and local area over the years. We believe the main house dates from the early 1790s and was built for a well-known local family that owned much of the surrounding land. The exposed beams, original fireplaces and beautiful architectural details all provide subtle clues of the history. The Manor House was home to around 30 members of the Women's Land Army during the Second World War, and over the years we've had the pleasure of welcoming a couple of them back to visit. It was fascinating to hear their memories of living and working here. More recently, the house served as a fine dining restaurant in the 1970s before we turned the property back into a private home in the early 1990s. We converted the former stables into the Coach House in 2007, creating two holiday accommodation units. Our restoration focused on creating eco-friendly accommodation, using traditional methods and natural materials. There's also a large open coach room with its own kitchen, as well as the original stables. I've run cookery and craft classes in this space and a small local history museum, but it could just as easily become a studio, home office or even additional accommodation, subject to the necessary consents. The gardens are a real delight – with a superb vegetable growing area and various different parts to explore – perfect as a play area for children. We've also got those amazing rural views from the garden and many parts of the house. There are many community activities in Martin. The church holds events and the village hall hosts everything from exercise classes and coffee mornings to our local heritage society, which we've enjoyed being part of. The pub has an excellent reputation for food, and the play park near the school is one of the best for miles around. Lincolnshire has so much to offer. There are beautiful walks, quiet country lanes for cycling and plenty of opportunities for birdwatching in the local area. Yet, the village is just a few miles from Woodhall Spa, with its independent shops, cafés and restaurants; Jubilee Park, with its outdoor pool, and Kinema are among our many favourite places to visit. Lincoln is also a beautiful cathedral city. Key Features: • Exceptional Grade II Listed manor house with a beautifully converted Grade II Listed two-storey 3-bay coach house • Picturesque country setting, yet close to Lincoln and transport links • Spectacular views over the surrounding Lincolnshire countryside • Over 6,000 sq ft of versatile accommodation altogether (STS) • Rich in original period character, including fireplaces, exposed beams, sash windows and many other architectural details • An outstanding country home with generous space, period charm and secondary income potential Main House: • A welcoming, large Georgian front door leads into the main entrance, creating a memorable first impression • Light-filled dual-aspect lounge with an original open fireplace, high ceilings, tall sash windows and delightful country views • Versatile formal dining room with ornate cornicing and a wood-pellet burner – could serve as a family room, additional sitting room, library or music room • Superb farmhouse kitchen with exposed beams, terracotta flooring, hand-painted tiles and generous dining space. Bespoke handmade cabinetry is complemented by a traditional Rayburn range cooker, Belfast sink, built-in microwave, and integrated dishwasher and fridge freezer • Separate secondary kitchen with a Rangemaster cooker, Belfast sink and Fired Earth tiling. • Pantry and utility room, offering excellent storage and practicality, with a secondary fridge and freezer • Impressive secondary entrance hall with striking beams, a wood-burning stove and useful storage • Back staircase providing added flexibility • Light-filled garden room with parquet flooring and doors opening onto the patio and garden – perfect for indoor-outdoor entertaining • Outdoor WC – ideal for gardeners • Separate laundry room First Floor: • Superb principal bedroom with elegant south-facing sash windows and far-reaching countryside views, with timber floorboards, a Victorian fireplace and integrated cupboards • Second south-facing bedroom with far-reaching countryside views, an original Georgian fireplace, timber floorboards and built-in wardrobes • A further generously sized dual-aspect bedroom, plus one smaller bedroom, currently used as a study • Two well-appointed family bathrooms, one with a claw-footed free-standing bath and shower, the other with a fitted Spa bath • Impressive landing with a feature sash window overlooking the countryside Second floor: • Two spacious double bedrooms, enjoying far-reaching views across open farmland • Flexible upper floor, ideal for multigenerational living or guests The two-storey Coach House: A thoughtfully converted former coach house, stables and hayloft, offering stylish self-contained accommodation. For details, please see: www.manorhousestables.co.uk The two accommodation units are currently let as part of a successful holiday-letting business but are equally well suited to multigenerational living or guest accommodation. Can be used independently or connected to create spacious accommodation for larger family groups. The Bothy – Accommodation unit 1: • Sleeps up to 3 • Characterful lounge/dining room, with exposed beams, a wood-burning stove, and a built-in under-stair single box bed • Well-equipped kitchen featuring an Everhot range cooker, Belfast sink, integrated dishwasher, microwave and fridge/freezer • One double bedroom *error*with beams • Stylish bathroom with a natural wood bath and a wet-floor shower • Underfloor heating throughout • Fully enclosed private garden • All on one level – suitable for guests with limited mobility • Ample parking space in front of the Coach House HayLoft – Accommodation unit 2: • Sleeps up to 4 • Entranceway with useful storage space • Spacious open-plan living, dining and kitchen area with a stunning beamed ceiling • Characterful double box bed – ideal for two children or a couple • Clearview woodburning stove, Rangemaster cooker, Belfast sink, microwave and an integrated dishwasher • Spacious double bedroom with a stunning beamed ceiling, fireplace and an adjoining small WC • Luxurious main bathroom featuring a copper spa bath and a generous shower • Attractive timber flooring throughout • Fully enclosed garden, ideal for relaxing or enjoying a BBQ • Ample parking space in front of the Coach House Coach Room/Stables: • Impressive coach room with beautifully exposed beams. Equipped with a Rangemaster double cooker, sink and dishwasher • Underfloor heating for year-round comfort • Excellent potential for further accommodation, a creative studio/workshop or home office (subject to the necessary planning and listed building consents) Outside: • Beautifully established gardens • Mature trees, an orchard, raised vegetable beds, a wildflower area and two ponds • Enchanting small woodland area • Greenhouse and traditional potting shed • Multiple terraces and seating areas for relaxing and entertaining • Extensive driveway provides parking for numerous vehicles • Electric vehicle charging point (22 Kw) • Conveniently located for Lincoln and Newark, with excellent road and rail connections Location The popular village of Martin enjoys a wonderful setting in the heart of Lincolnshire, combining peaceful countryside surroundings with easy access to a wide range of amenities and excellent transport links. Situated approximately 14 miles south-east of Lincoln, Martin is home to the popular Royal Oak pub, the beautiful Holy Trinity Church and a village hall that hosts a variety of active groups and societies. The neighbouring village of Metheringham offers further everyday amenities, including village stores, a school, pubs, a petrol station, a GP surgery and a rail station with links to Lincoln and Peterborough (and onward connections to London). Just five miles away, the charming Edwardian town of Woodhall Spa is home to the UK's National Golf Centre, along with an excellent selection of independent shops, tea rooms, restaurants, a cinema, a museum, and much more. Woodhall Spa is particularly renowned for a unique old-fashioned cinema (Kinema in the Woods), its historic spa (now restored for health and beauty businesses) and its connection with the Dambusters and other World War II events. Jubilee Park is a popular recreational complex featuring a heated outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, a cricket pitch and 10 acres of beautifully maintained gardens. Lincoln is a vibrant cathedral city with a rich history, centred around its magnificent cathedral, medieval castle, amazing museums, its steep hill and characterful cobbled streets. The city offers an excellent mix of independent boutiques, high-street retailers, cafés, restaurants, and coffee shops. Lincoln is also home to two universities and the New Theatre Royal, which hosts a varied programme of family entertainment, comedy, dance and live music. For commuters, the village of Martin offers excellent road, bus and rail connections. Nearby Metheringham railway station provides direct services to Lincoln (journey time: approximately 14 minutes), Sleaford (journey time: 18 minutes) and Peterborough (journey time: just under one hour). Regular direct services from Lincoln reach London in around two hours, while the A15, A17 and A1 provide convenient road links across the region. Please note: mileages are all approximate. Schools Martin has its own school (Mrs Mary King's Church of England Primary School) – which is rated 'Good' by Ofsted. For secondary education, Sleaford (13 miles) has two highly rated grammar schools – Carre's Grammar School (for boys, rated 'Good') and Kesteven & Sleaford High School (for girls, rated 'Outstanding') – and St. George's Academy (a mixed, non-selective secondary rated 'Good'). In the independent sector, families can choose from St Hugh's School, for children aged 2–13, in nearby Woodhall Spa, or the Minster Schools (Prep and Senior) in Lincoln. Prospective buyers should check the latest admissions policies and catchment areas directly with the relevant local authorities. Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage; oil-fired heating; 3 solar panels (Coach House) Local Authority: North Kesteven District Council Council Tax Band: E EPC: N/A