High Street, Navenby, Lincolnshire, LN5

A rare chance to purchase a charming, two-bedroom detached bungalow, set in a quiet location and in need of a scheme of refurbishment, nestling between other historic properties in a conservation area in the heart of the much sought after Lincolnshire Cliff village of Navenby.

Built of brick and Lincolnshire stone with pantile roof, Temperance Cottage provides a unique opportunity to purchase a charterful property within this popular cliff top village.

Enjoying enclosed and private gardens to the rear, this characterful home also benefits from accommodation briefly including an entrance hall, kitchen/dining room comprising a range of wall and base units with stainless steel sink and drainer, a 16' lounge with fireplace and French doors leading to the rear gardens, two bedrooms and a bathroom comprising a bath with shower over, wash hand basin and WC.

To the front, the property is approached via a shared access which in turn leads to a gravelled driveway with parking for two vehicles and a raised lawn with maturing tree and steps leading up to the front door. A sheltered back garden leads off the lounge and kitchen, which provides a small paved terrace area and steps leading up to a raised lawn, with an array of planted beds and useful shed.

In such a convenient position with everything you might need within walking distance, the property would suit a young family, a couple or indeed, an individual.


Location


Attractive Navenby lies on the A607 about 10 miles (15 mins) south of Lincoln and is one of the larger ‘cliff’ villages standing on the limestone escarpment that runs north to south in the centre of Lincolnshire. Newark-on-Trent in Nottinghamshire is about 15 miles (20 mins) southwest, and Sleaford about 10 miles (15 mins) southeast. Fast trains from Newark to central London take around 75 minutes making it perfectly feasible for a day trip into the capital. Grantham is less than a half hour drive south where there is also a train station, fast trains to Kings Cross taking around an hour.

A few years ago, Navenby was voted one of the top rural locations in Britain in which to live. A charming village with a lovely mix of traditional stone period properties, many listed buildings, it is a thriving community.

The property is situated in the very heart of the village so everything is within an easy walk. There are several family-run shops and businesses such as Welbourne’s Bakery which is one of the longest standing artisanal bakeries in the county, and Welbourne’s Tea Room.

The main supermarket is the Co-op although there is a One-Stop convenience store almost opposite; there is a medical centre, two pubs, The Lion & Royal and The King’s Head, as well as the popular Macy’s Brasserie. A new community centre, The Navenby Venue, is a hub of activity for many clubs, classes and events.

Navenby straddles the old Roman Road, Ermine Street, as well as the Viking Way providing wonderful country walks with views across the Trent Valley, and much local history. Mrs. Smith’s Cottage is a popular museum in the village illustrating a century of rural Lincolnshire life.


Schools

Navenby C of E Primary School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted and is within walking distance of the property. There is a wide choice of secondary education in the area with a popular state school, William Robertson Academy 3.5 miles (about 5 mins) down the road in Welbourn, a co-ed school rated Good.

Sleaford, about 10 miles to the southeast, has St. George’s Academy, Carre’s Grammar School, and Kesteven & Sleaford High School (for Girls), all rated Good. Kesteven and Grantham Girls’ School and The King’s School (for boys), both rated Outstanding by Ofsted, are about 15 miles south in Grantham.

Newark, 15 miles southwest, has Newark Academy and Magnus Academy, both rated Good. In Lincoln, 11 miles north, The Priory Academy, Sir Robert Pattinson Academy and North Kesteven Academy, amongst others, are also all rated Good. In the independent sector, the co-educational Lincoln Minster Schools in the centre of the city are extremely highly regarded.


Services:

Mains electricity, water and drainage with electric storage heaters.
Local Authority: North Kesteven District Council
Council Tax Band: B
EPC Rating: E
Tenure: Freehold