3 Bedroom Cottage

Keeper’s Cottage is a distinctive stone cottage beneath a concrete tile roof, featuring a castellated parapet and turret. Set within a secluded and highly private position, the property is approached via a stone farm track extending approximately 450 metres from Swinstead Road. Currently owned by the Irnham Hall Estate, this is the first time this property has been sold in over 100 years.

Now requiring complete modernisation, the cottage has been stripped back to an internal shell, with all kitchen units, bathroom fittings and first-floor internal walls removed, offering a rare opportunity for comprehensive refurbishment and reconfiguration.

The property currently extends to over 1,280 sq ft of accommodation arranged over two floors. Planning permission was granted in 2019 (South Kesteven Planning Ref: S19/1653) for a two-storey rear extension (now lapsed), which offers clear potential for further enlargement, subject to the necessary consents.

Externally, the property benefits from a range of outbuildings and garages, currently in varying states of repair, offering excellent potential for conversion into additional accommodation or for storage, subject to the necessary consents.

The property is connected to the mains electricity supply. Mains water is currently supplied via a private pipe (maintained by the estate). Drainage is to a private septic tank.

The extent of the plot included within this listing is shown in the accompanying photographs (outlined in red). Additional woodland, a pond and further outbuildings are available by separate negotiation (outlined in yellow), offering the opportunity to extend the total landholding to approximately 3 acres, for an additional £150,000.

There is also the option, by separate negotiation, to acquire a private right of access from Swinstead Road across the neighbouring Willow field, running adjacent to the existing stone farm track, enhancing accessibility and privacy.

Please note that, due to the property being offered as an internal shell, it is available to cash buyers only. Available with immediate vacant possession. Heads of terms are available upon request.

The conservation village of Irnham lies approximately 2 miles east of the larger village of Corby Glen, just off the A151 (Colsterworth–Bourne Road). The A1 is approximately 6 miles distant, with Grantham (11 miles), Bourne (8 miles), Stamford (12 miles) and Melton Mowbray (15 miles) all within easy reach. The entrance gateway to the farm track is located on Swinstead Road - what3words ///situation.opposite.rejoins

Mainline rail services are available from Grantham and Peterborough, providing direct access to London King’s Cross via the East Coast Main Line, with journey times of just over 1 hour from Grantham and under 50 minutes from Peterborough.

Agent’s Note: We understand that certain outbuildings may contain asbestos.

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