8 bed detached house for sale

The Old Rectory, High Street, Scampton, Lincoln LN1

An outstanding Grade II listed period house with extensive accommodation and delightful gardens, in a sought after village setting approx. Six miles to Lincoln.

Description
The Old Rectory is an impressive Grade II listed period residence with striking limestone elevations. Internally, the house has been carefully styled, with understated, elegant décor that successfully complements original architectural features.

At the heart of the house is the open-plan, L-shaped kitchen, dining and sitting area, providing an excellent space for both everyday living and entertaining. Double doors open directly on to the south facing rear gardens, while the sitting area features a cast-iron open fireplace. The kitchen is fitted with modern shaker-style units, a central island, integrated appliances and a range cooker. Additional ground floor accommodation includes a superb drawing room with decorative cornicing, ceiling rose and crescent shaped bay with French doors to the garden, as well as a further reception room with a striking double-height ceiling and log burning stove.

The main house offers flexible accommodation across the first and second floors, with space for up to 10 bedrooms. The principal bedroom enjoys an en suite bathroom and adjoining dressing room, which could alternatively be used as an additional bedroom. Further bathrooms and a shower room serve the remaining bedrooms.

Adjoining the house is a self-contained annexe arranged over two floors, comprising an open-plan sitting/dining room and kitchen on the ground floor, with two en suite bedrooms upstairs.

The property is approached via a long private driveway leading to a paved courtyard and two large, detached garages. The gardens are a particular feature surrounding the house, incorporating an outdoor heated swimming pool, sweeping lawns, a variety of paved and gravel terraces for outdoor entertaining, established planting, mature trees and areas of woodland that provide privacy and shelter.

Location
The small village of Scampton occupies a peaceful position approximately six miles north of Lincoln city centre, surrounded by rolling Lincolnshire countryside. Village amenities include a popular public house, primary school and parish church. Nearby Sturton by Stow (approx. 4.3 miles) offers further everyday facilities including a village shop, café and community hall, while Welton provides a broader range of services.

The cathedral city of Lincoln offers extensive shopping, leisure and cultural amenities, including the New Theatre Royal and the Lincoln Arts Centre, together with a range of state and independent schooling, notably Lincoln Minster School.

The area is well connected, with the A46, A15 and the A1. Mainline rail services are available from Lincoln, providing direct lines to London Kings Cross (taking from approx. 108 minutes).

Disclaimer: All distances and journey times are approximate.

Square Footage: 8,085 sq ft

Acreage:
1.93 Acres

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Additional Info
Electric Car Charging Point

Grade II listed

TPOs

Mains Water

Electricity

Mains Gas

Mains Drainage

Central Heating

Local Authority: West Lindsey District Council

Shared Driveway

Photographs taken April 2026.

Set in about 1.93 acres of land.

The property has restrictive covenants, please contact the office for further details.