Swinderby Road, North Scarle, Lincoln, LN6

A superb, double-fronted Georgian style property combined with excellent equestrian facilities on an 4.14 acre (STS) plot in a convenient village location.

Shire House is a well-presented family home offering over 2,300 sq.ft. of accommodation including a contemporary kitchen with adjoining dining room, 21ft living room with wood burning stove, garden room with bi-folding doors to the rear terrace, study and utility with boot room. To the first floor there are 5 well-appointed bedrooms, two en-suite and a spacious family bathroom.

The equestrian facilities to the rear of the property are securely located behind electric wooden gates and include a 60 x 30m sand and fibre all weather arena, six stables, a feed shed, workshop, detached tack room, various stores and 5 post and rail paddocks.

North Scarle is conveniently located between Newark (10 miles) and Lincoln (11 miles) and close to the well-served village of Collingham (4 miles). The road and rail links are excellent with direct trains from Newark Northgate to London Kings Cross taking just 73 minutes, making this an appealing property for the commuter.

For equestrians there is excellent access to competition centres; Arena UK is around 20 miles away and Vale View Equestrian and Speetley Equestrian Centre both just over 30 miles.


• A superb double-fronted Georgian style five-bedroom house constructed in 2001
• Detached brick and pantile property offering over 2,300sq.ft of well-presented accommodation
• Set in a convenient rural location just 10 miles from Newark and 11 miles from Lincoln
• Top class equestrian facilities are securely located behind electric wooden gates
• Facilities include a 60 x 30 arena, six stables, 5 secure paddocks and various outbuildings
• Located within walking distance to the village school, post office, sports facilities and pub
• Sunny, contemporary fitted kitchen with adjoining dining room with bay window
• Breakfast bar, double AEG ovens, gas hob and space for a dishwasher and fridge freezer
• Boot room leading to separate WC and utility with Belfast sink and space for a washing machine & tumble dryer
• 21ft living room with brick fireplace and woodburning stove
• Garden room with two skylights and bi-folding doors to the rear terrace and garden area
• Generous study with bay window
• Two ensuite bedrooms, one with built in wardrobes, located to the front of the property
• Three further bedrooms overlooking the rear garden and yard, two with built in wardrobes
• Large family bathroom, part tiled with freestanding bath
• Attractive front garden enclosed by wrought iron wall topped railings
• Electric wooden gates (installed 2024) to gravel driveway leading to the rear garden and yard with ample parking for cars and a horsebox
• Rear garden features a paved terrace and a number of shrubs.
• Georgian style front door surround with transom window above
• Light filled entrance hall
• Traditional style double glazed uPVC windows throughout

Equestrian Facilities

• 5 paddocks with secure post and rail fencing on well drained pasture land
• 60 x 30m sand and fibre all weather outdoor arena, enclosed by post and rail fencing, installed in 2019
• Blocked-paved yard, adjoining the garden, with an attractive brick and pantile block of 4 stables
• Two further timber stables with rear hay store on a concrete base is located on the main yard
• Detached, secure tack room with oak framed external wash down area
• Feed shed, workshop, hay stores and additional open fronted stores
• Water tap located near paddocks
• Excellent access to equestrian competition centres; Arena UK is around 20 miles away and Vale View Equestrian and Speetley Equestrian Centre both just over 30 miles

Location

The property is situated on the edge of the sought-after rural village of North Scarle. North Scarle has a shop with Post Office, The White Hart pub, primary school, church, tennis court, bowling green, cricket club and many community groups. The extremely well served village of Collingham is just 4 miles away and offers its own train station, medical centre, pharmacy, dentist, veterinary surgery, butchers, Co-op, hairdressers and post office.

The thriving market town of Newark is 10 miles south where the fastest direct trains to London Kings Cross take 73 minutes. The historic cathedral city of Lincoln is approximately 11 miles to the northeast offering shops, a full range of leisure facilities, well-respected schools, universities and historic sights in the Cathedral Quarter.

Road links are excellent with the A1, A46 and A17 all within easy reach.

Schools

The local village school is just a few minutes’ walk from the property and John Blow Primary School in Collingham 4 miles south is rated Good by Ofsted, so too Swinderby All Saints C of E Primary, 5 miles south east and Witham St. Hughs Academy, 6.5 miles south east is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Excellent secondary schools are offered via Tuxford Academy, a 12 mile drive northwest (20 mins) rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and Sir William Robertson Academy, 17 miles in the opposite direction in Welbourn, rated Good. Newark, about 10 miles southwest, has Newark Academy and Magnus Academy, both rated Good. In the independent sector, extremely well regarded schools are in Newark with Highfields prep school and in Lincoln The Minster Schools (Prep and Senior).

Sellers Insight

“I am the second owner of Shire House and have lived here happily with my horses for over 18 years. It was a rare opportunity to own a modern family home, in a convenient village setting with first class equestrian facilities on my doorstep.”
“I have the best of both worlds, neighbours so you don’t feel isolated, yet once the solid wooden gates are closed the yard, arena and paddocks that extend to the rear are very sheltered, private and peaceful. I am lucky to have well drained pasture land and the arena is truly an all-weather surface which never floods and has been very well maintained.”

“The yard has ample room for cars and horseboxes and is well laid out with everything you need from a secure tack room to a covered wash area and lots of stores and outbuildings so the next owners can just move in with everything they need in place.”

“The house is light filled thanks to the large bay windows at the front and the Georgian style sash uPVC windows throughout which are both attractive and practical. I removed the old conservatory, which was either too hot or too cold, and added the garden room extension with skylights and bi-folding doors to the terrace and garden. The brick and pantile stable block adjoins the rear garden so you can see the horses heads over their doors from both the garden room and the kitchen which is a view I never tire of.”

“North Scarle is a very safe and friendly village, the village school is thriving under the new leadership team and there is a wide range of community sports on offer with active tennis, cricket, football clubs all within walking distance as are a good network of footpaths and bridleways.”

“The location is ideal for anyone who competes as it offers easy access to a range of first class equestrian centres. We are spoilt for choice with Arena UK around 20 miles away and Vale View and Speetley Equestrian Centre both just over 30 miles away.”

Services:

Mains electricity, water and drainage; oil-fired central heating;
Local Authority: Newark & Sherwood District Council
Council Tax Band: F
EPC: D
Tenure: Freehold