Woodcote Lane, Burton, Lincoln, LN1

A truly exceptional four-bedroom family home located in an elevated position on the edge of the highly sought after village of Burton. The accommodation, extending to over 3,350 sq. ft., is thoughtfully arranged to provide generous and light filled living spaces, all benefiting from the beautiful views over the garden.

The impressive 25-foot living room and conservatory, each feature French doors that open onto the terrace, perfect for indoor-outdoor entertaining. The well-appointed kitchen dining room is complemented by a separate utility room and pantry, while a formal dining room, study, and WC complete the ground floor. Upstairs, there is a generous principal bedroom with a large en-suite bathroom and three further well-appointed bedrooms with storage and a family bathroom.

Set within approximately 2.6 acres of glorious grounds (STS), the property offers a rare combination of privacy, space, and lifestyle. The grounds include a tennis court, formal lawns, woodland, orchard and wildflower meadow. An integrated triple garage with stores completes this unique family home.

Surrounded by rolling countryside, yet within minutes of Lincoln’s vibrant shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions, Burton offers country living with city convenience


• Exceptional four-bedroom family home offering over 3,350 sq.ft of accommodation
• Located on the edge of the highly desirable village of Burton, just 3 miles from Lincoln
• Set in 2.6 acres (STS) with tennis court, formal lawns, terrace, woodland and orchard
• Accessed via a long sweeping drive with generous parking and integral triple garage
• Thoughtfully designed to maximise glorious views from reception rooms and bedrooms
• 25 ft triple aspect lounge with Ancaster stone fire surround & French doors to the terrace
• Generous dining room with doors to the lounge and entrance hall
• Conservatory with porcelain tiles and French doors to the terrace
• Separate study
• Double aspect kitchen dining room with granite worktops and superb garden views
• Belling range cooker, integrated Miele dishwasher and AEG fridge, space for microwave
• Separate pantry
• Utility room with sink, space for two appliances and external door
• Boot room with door to integral triple garage
• Light filled entrance hall with doors to reception rooms, kitchen and WC
• Ground floor WC with tiled floor
• Double aspect principal bedroom with large en-suite bathroom
• Three further double bedrooms with storage
• Fully tiled family bathroom and separate WC
• Integral triple garage, accessed via the boot room with electric doors and attached stores
• Separate store, The Old Stable, with original stone floor, timber doors and external terrace
• Variety of trees including weeping willow, oak, sweet chestnut, ash and walnut
• Well stocked orchard with apple, pear, plum and damson trees and wildflower meadow
• Double glazed windows and doors throughout

Location

Burton is a highly sought after conservation village which lies within easy travelling distance (3 miles) of nearby Lincoln. The picturesque village enjoys a strong sense of community, beautiful countryside, good schooling options, varied leisure facilities and excellent transport links making it a desirable location for both families and professionals.

Burton is an ancient village with a history going back to roman times when an unknown roman built his villa on the limestone escarpment looking to the west across the Trent valley. It was an estate village up until 1951 when the hall and much of the village was sold.

The village has an active community with The Burton Estate Club offering activities throughout the year. There is an excellent network of bridleways and footpaths, and the village has a livery stables and dog agility park.
Nearby Burton Waters (2 miles) offers a David Lloyd Health and Leisure Club and there are further activities, restaurants and cafes available at Burton Waters Marina.

For direct commuting to London, there are daily trains from Lincoln to London Kings Cross (travel time approximately 2 hours). The A15 northwards provides easy access to the M180 motorway network and Humberside Airport, whilst it is also within easy reach of the A1 at Markham Moor along the A57 westwards, and the A1 at Newark via the A46.

Lincoln is a vibrant city with a rich and interesting history. The two most notable attractions are the spectacular 11th century Cathedral and the Castle close to Bailgate Court in the city's cultural Cathedral Quarter. Lincoln has two universities, the University of Lincoln and Bishop Grosseteste, and the city is full of a diverse range of shopping.

The Bailgate is the Uphill section of Lincoln where you can enjoy walking around the castle gardens and cathedral, and the popular Bailgate shopping area – quirky streets full of specialist shops including boutiques, antique shops, crafts, book and gift shops, not to mention tea rooms and restaurants. These quaint shops are surrounded by the remains of medieval Lincoln, black timber-framed buildings and even some hidden Romans remains. Enjoy regular artists’ and farmers’ markets in the Castle Square too.

Schools

There is an array of excellent primary and secondary schooling options available in the area. In the private sector Burton Hathow Preparatory School is an independent, co-educational day school for children aged 2 to 11 and located just 3 miles away. Situated in the heart of Lincoln, Lincoln Minster School is an independent, co-educational institution offering education from early years through to sixth form.

Seller Insights

“We purchased the house over 25 years ago from the original builder, making us only the second owners of this remarkable property. At the time, we were searching for a family home with suitable outside space and fell in love with Griffinwood the moment we drove up the long sweeping driveway. The house sits in a superb, elevated position and the house has been thoughtfully designed so all the living rooms and bedrooms enjoy the beautiful views across the gardens.”

“We installed the tennis court when we moved in which has been regularly maintained and provided us with a huge amount of enjoyment over the years for our family and friends.”
“Inside, the house is full of natural light, the living room is triple aspect, and the kitchen is flooded with light thanks to the windows and adjacent conservatory. Both the lounge and the conservatory benefit from French doors that open on to the huge, sunny terrace so it’s a wonderful house to entertain in over the warmer months.”

“It’s a wonderfully practical house with a huge amount of space throughout and a place for everything with a separate pantry, utility room and boot room downstairs and built in wardrobes in all the bedrooms. We have continued to make improvements over the years, such as replacing all the windows and doors with double glazing and refurbishing the conservatory.”

“The gardens are ever changing throughout the season and have been a real labour of love which I will dearly miss. I planted the winter heathers on the banks of the tennis court myself, they are incredibly hardy and bring colour to the garden from winter to spring. The woodland garden is carpeted with snowdrops and bluebells in the Spring. We are lucky to have a huge variety of trees including weeping willows, oak, sweet chestnut, ash, walnut and cherry blossom. I was told the horse chestnut tree grew from a conker planted by the builder’s grandson! The orchard sits at the top of the gardens and we are spoilt with a selection of apple, pear, plum and damson trees. The wildflower meadow is at the bottom of the garden, and I have been rewarded with the sight of violets, cowslips, red campions and corncockles bursting through.”

“Lincoln City is just three miles away and if the wind is in the right direction, you can hear the bells ringing out from Lincoln Cathedral. Burton is a beautiful, green, conservation village and we are blessed with having an abundance of wildlife on our doorstep. We have both green and great spotted woodpeckers drumming away in the garden, visiting partridge and at twilight if you are sat in the conservatory you can often can see the Barn Owls fly over.”

“Burton is a super village to live in, the Burton Estate Club is an active community group that organises social events such as BBQs, Christmas Events and quiz nights and there are various village clubs. We are lucky to be just two miles away from David Lloyd Health and Leisure Club and all the activities and facilities that Burton Water Marina offers. Griffinwood truly offers the best of both worlds, peace and space in the countryside, with the convenience and vibrancy of Lincoln just minutes away.”

Services: Mains electricity and water; oil-fired central heating and private septic tank
Local Authority: West Lindsay District Council
Council Tax Band: G
EPC: E
Tenure: Freehold

AGENT NOTES: Please note the garden at the property has an overage clause – contact agent for more information