Four bedroom barn conversion in South Cockerington, near Louth, Lincolnshire
A detached, single storey barn conversion, set in a tranquil location at the end of a private lane in the Lincolnshire Wolds village of South Cockerington, just five miles from Louth
Moatside Cottage, St. Leonards Lane, South Cockerington, LN11 7EF
An impressive barn conversion with character in a peaceful rural setting on the village outskirts. It is positioned facing the Grade I Listed Church at the end of a small no-through lane.
The barn has mellow brick facings and a pitched timber roof covered in clay tiles. It has been substantially extended to provide spacious, well designed accommodation of generous proportions and boasts a very large garage / workshop.
Heating is via an 2000L LPG oil fired central heating system and the windows and doors are newly double glazed.
Accommodation
The rooms are appointed to an excellent standard and a more detailed account is provided as follows:
Main front entrance - double glazed doors
Entrance hall - ceramic tiled floor, natural brick feature pillars, brick arched walk through openings to inner hallways and a matching pair of double glazed French doors at the rear opening into the main garden
Fitted kitchen - attractive range of units finished in cream and comprising base cupboards, dresser unit with glazed doors and miniature drawers, wall cupboard units, roll edge granite effect work surfaces. Tecnik Dual Fuel range cooker with 5 LPG rings, electric double oven and grill, stainless steel splashback and Tecnik cooker hood above. Base unit housing a built-in faced Electrolux dishwasher. Two small front windows and rear window providing views across the garden and paddocks beyond. Ceramic tiled splashbacks to work surfaces, ceramic tiled floor, radiator and electricity consumer unit with MCB's
Dining room - front double glazed window from floor level, rear window presenting views over the garden, radiator and hardwood floorboards. Welsh ceiling, fine outlook towards the church and brick lined walk through shaped archway to the lounge
Lounge - superb size with brick feature fireplace and shaped chimney breast having open grate with cast iron fire basket and full width brick and flagstone hearth. Hardwood floor, welsh ceiling, two radiators, rear window and rear double glazed French doors onto the garden. Four panel window from floor level to the front elevation with outlook to the church
Bedroom one - spacious room with welsh ceiling, double glazed French doors on the side elevation and window to the opposite side
Ensuite shower room - pedestal wash hand basin and wide ceramic tiled and glazed shower
Second bedroom with en-suite shower room and French doors to the rear garden
Two further double or twin bedrooms
Family bathroom with contemporary suite and shower
Outside
Outside are beautiful gardens all around of approx 1000sq mtrs. The rear garden has views over the fields beyond towards the main village.
Situation and Amenities
Moatside Cottage enjoys a peaceful rural setting at the end of a no through country lane which leads to the church of St. Leonard and a small number of individual country homes, all positioned to the south of South Cockerington village.
The property faces Grade I Listed church which, according to English Heritage, dates to the early 14th century. It presents a picturesque outlook from the front windows of Moatside Cottage.
Location
The market town of Louth is just 4½ miles away and has three weekly markets, a range of shops, highly regarded schools including the King Edward VI Grammar School, cinema, theatre, bars and restaurants.
The area has many bridleways for walkers or equestrians and the coast is just 6 miles from the property at its nearest point, with access to miles of open sandy beaches and nature reserves along the dunes.
The main centres are in Lincoln (30 miles) and Grimsby (18 miles).
Directions
From Louth take Legbourne Road out of town to the roundabout. Take the first exit along the B1200 Road. Follow the road to the traffic lights at the Manby Middlegate crossroads and turn left here along Tinkle Street. Follow the road out of Grimoldby to South Cockerington.
Immediately upon entering the village, take the left turning to South View Lane and immediately left again into St. Leonards Lane. Follow the winding country lane to the Church forecourt where Moatside Cottage will be found on the right.
Guide price £300,000 - SOLD
