5 bed detached house for sale

Chestnut House, Wigsley Road, North Scarle, Lincoln LN6

A five-bedroom character home set within about 1.74 acres, and enjoying a well-connected rural position approx. 11 miles from Lincoln city centre.

Description
Chestnut House is a charming red-brick period farmhouse offering over 2,000 sq ft of bright, neutral accommodation with a range of character features, complemented by extensive grounds and practical outbuildings.

The ground floor offers three principal reception spaces, centred around an L-shaped open-plan kitchen and breakfast room. This sociable everyday living area features tiled flooring, wooden fitted units, integrated appliances and space for a family dining table. Double doors lead to the generous triple-aspect sitting room, which includes exposed brickwork, a woodburning stove and two sets of sliding glass doors filling the space with natural light and garden views.

Also on the ground floor is a private study suited to home working, together with a double bedroom that could alternatively serve as a snug or an additional study.

Upstairs are four bedrooms, including the spacious principal bedroom with mirrored built-in wardrobes, a vaulted ceiling and west-facing skylights, plus access to walk-in wardrobe. The landing also provides access to a family bathroom with both bathtub and separate shower.

The electronic gated access at the side leads to ample parking at the rear of the house. The west-facing gardens lie mainly behind the property and include a patio for al fresco dining, opening on to expansive lawns bordered by established hedgerows.

Two brick-built outbuildings, a double garage and a store, offer scope for development, subject to the necessary consents. There is also storage container and a polytunnel for growing produce and paddock beyond.

Location
The village of North Scarle lies in a convenient rural setting, surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside and within reach of both Lincoln (approx. 11 miles) and Newark (approx. 12 miles).

The charming village has a local pub, shop and post office, playing fields, village hall and a parish church, plus a primary school, while nearby Collingham (approx. Five miles) offers various everyday amenities, including a small supermarket, a medical centre and a pharmacy, as well as a primary school. Newark lies approx. 12 miles to the south and provides access to a host of further facilities, including high street shops and large supermarkets, as well as extensive leisure facilities and a choice of schooling, while historic Lincoln is within approx. 11 miles, with its wealth of leisure and cultural facilities, including New Theatre Royal and Lincoln Arts Centre.

Rail services are available from Collingham and at Newark Northgate providing routes to London Kings Cros, taking from approximately 75 minutes (Newark Northgate to London Kings Cross). By road, the A1 is approx. 10 miles away, while the A46 provides access towards Lincoln.

Disclaimer: All distances and journey times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,803 sq ft

Acreage:
1.74 Acres

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Additional Info
Mains Water

Electricity

Private Drainage - Will require upgrading to meet the General Binding Rules, additional information available on request.

Central Heating

Oil

Local Authority: North Kesteven District Council

Set in about 1.74 acres of land.

The aerial photograph was taken on May 2022, the others photographs taken February 2026.