Edlington, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9

The Stables is an exceptional six-bedroom family home, beautifully presented and set within 1.83 acres (STS) of private, mature grounds. Idyllically positioned, it boasts breathtaking views of the rolling countryside, best enjoyed from the expansive south-facing rear terrace.

The former U shaped stable buildings have been thoughtfully extended to offer flexible and versatile living accommodation of around 5,280 sq. ft. The annex accommodation currently comprises a garden room, shower room and first floor bedroom, ideal for extended family or bed and breakfast guests.

The property features a superb dining kitchen and stunning 29ft central family lounge with fireplace and bi-folding doors onto the terrace. The luxurious principle bedroom boasts built in wardrobes, French doors leading to the terrace and a dual sided wood burning stove shared with the ensuite bathroom. Two further bedrooms, one ensuite, a family bathroom, study and separate utility complete the ground floor accommodation. The first floor has a large galleried living area and two further double bedrooms.

The property is approached by a gravel driveway providing ample parking and a triple garage. The idyllic grounds include formal lawns and a meadow paddock, perfect for those with equestrian or small holding interests.

Located in the sought after village of Edlington, just 3 miles from the historic and well served market town of Horncastle and 20 miles from the Cathedral city of Lincoln, with rail connection to London, this unique property seamlessly combines peaceful, country living with modern convenience.


• Immaculately presented six-bedroom family home
• Former U shaped stable buildings, extended to offer flexible and versatile living space
• Idyllically situated in private and mature grounds of 1.83 acres (STS)
• Spectacular views across the rolling arable farmland and beyond
• Substantial and versatile accommodation of around 5,280 sq.ft
• Approached via a gravel driveway, leads to ample parking and a brick & tile triple garage
• L-shape hallway with vaulted ceiling, furnished with open square shelving, generous reception space and French doors to the rear terrace
• Stunning 29ft family lounge with bi-folding doors to the south facing terrace area
• Raised brick inglenook fireplace with Burley log burning stove
• Beautiful farmhouse style kitchen dining room with exposed brick and beams
• Wren fitted cabinets, solid wood worktops and double Belfast sink
• Electric AGA, integrated full height double fridge and freezer and dishwasher
• Large walk in pantry room / utility with space for washing machine and tumble dryer
• Split level south facing terrace with direct access from the living room, garden room, hall and principal bedroom
• Garden room with pitched uPVC double glazed roof, windows to sides, underfloor heating and French doors to the terrace
• Double doors from the garden room continue to a snug, and the rear entrance with shower room and stairs to the first floor, dual aspect 18ft annex bedroom
• Luxurious 21 ft. ground floor principal bedroom with French doors to the terrace, bespoke wardrobes and a dual sided stove shared with the opulent ensuite bathroom
• Ensuite bathroom with free standing bath on ball and claw feet to the centre and separate double shower
• Two further ground floor bedrooms, one with ensuite shower room
• Versatile ground floor study / playroom
• Ground floor family bathroom with bath and shower cubicle
• Open tread oak staircase
• Double glazed uPVC windows throughout
• First floor open gallery living room; with two further bedrooms and two stores
• Spilt level rear terrace overlooks the formal garden laid to lawn with a range of mature trees, including established plum trees
• Modern pergola style cover and purpose-built covered BBQ area
• The meadow paddock, to the East of the formal lawn is accessed via a gate with post and rail fencing
• Boiler cupboard and boot room.
• Timber storm porch with door to generous entrance hallway
• Access to a network of footpaths and bridleways from the doorstep

Seller Insights

“I have lived in the village for over 30 years and always admired The Stables. When it became available 11 years ago, I didn’t hesitate to look around and fell in love with the uniqueness of the property and it’s huge views over the rolling Lincolnshire countryside.”

“The property is formerly a collection of U-shaped stable buildings which the previous owner extended, and we further integrated what was the Grooms Cottage with the main house. The flow of the whole house is now wonderful thanks to the generous wrap around light filled hallway with vaulted ceilings which creates a superb connection between the living spaces, bedrooms and the outside.”

“The central living area with huge bi-folding doors to the terrace is the heart of the home and is lovely place to relax or entertain with family and friends, especially when the log burning stove is roaring away.”

“The house is incredibly versatile; it can be a whole family house with plenty of space to enjoy time together and space apart. Yet, it also lends itself to annex accommodation which currently comprises a garden room, snug, shower room and first floor bedroom. This is ideal for extended family or guests and the snug would easily convert to a kitchen if needed. I have successfully run the annex as a bed and breakfast for over 4 years now and we are usually fully booked!”

“Over the years we have continued to sympathetically improve the house, we have replaced the kitchen and all the bathrooms, upgraded the plumbing and electrics throughout and installed a new boiler just three years ago. The house is large but very energy efficient to run, the Energy Performance Certificate is a C thanks to the high level of insulation, double glazing and the 16 Solar photovoltaic panels we installed about 10 years ago.”

“The real beauty of the place is the view which no one fails to comment on, and I will dearly miss. The house sits in the most beautiful, peaceful position and all the grounds are south facing. We installed the pergola cover on the rear terrace and have a purpose-built covered BBQ area, so it really does feel like an extension of the house and is perfect for entertaining over the warmer months.”

“For those with dogs or horses it’s a fantastic place to live as there is easy access onto a network of bridleways and footpaths from the doorstep.”

“The Stables offers an incredible quality of life, you can enjoy the peace and space of rural life, yet the thriving market town of Horncastle is just a few miles away and the City of Lincoln around 20 miles away, both offer a wide range of restaurants, excellent schools and many thriving independent shops.”

Location

Edlington is a pretty hamlet situated within the Lincolnshire Wolds, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, about 2.4 miles north from the historic and well served market town of Horncastle. Horncastle is well known as an antiques town and offers the full range of amenities enjoyed by a traditional market town. It has a number of excellent restaurants, a weekly farmers market and many thriving independent shops.

Equally Woodhall Spa, around 5 miles away, has a good mix of local amenities, including a plethora of independent shops, tea rooms, restaurants, doctors’ surgery, dental practice, pharmacy and the Kinema in the Woods. The National Golf Centre at Woodhall Spa, the Home of England Golf, offers two magnificent courses, The Hotchkin and The Bracken.

The City of Lincoln is approximately 20 miles away and provides everything you would expect including a beautiful cathedral and castle sitting on top of the hill beside the quaint Bailgate area for independent shops, markets, restaurants and cafes with extensive retail outlets further down the hill. Fast direct trains from Lincoln to London take around 2 hours.

For leisure, there are a variety of walking, cycling and riding routes in the surrounding countryside, while the Lincolnshire coast is around 30 miles away.

Schools

Primary and Secondary schooling is well catered for in the area and includes Horncastle Primary School which serves children aged 3 to 11 and is rated Good by Ofsted and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (QEGS), Horncastle, established over 450 years ago which is a high-performing, co-educational Academy rated also 'Good' by Ofsted.

Banovallum School is an alternative co-educational secondary school located in Horncastle rated good by Ofsted and St Lawrence School, Horncastle is a special academy catering to students aged 5 to 16 with a variety of additional needs also rated 'Good' by Ofsted.

The independent prep school St. Hugh’s in Woodhall Spa just 8 miles away, rated Outstanding by Ofsted and is a co-educational preparatory day and boarding school for children aged 3 to 13.

Services

Mains water and electricity, oil fired heating and private drainage. Electric underfloor heating in all bathrooms, dining/garden room and snug. 16 south facing Photovoltaic panels
Local Authority: East Lindsey District Council
Council Tax Band: G
EPC Rating: C
Tenure: Freehold