About this property

Detailed Description

An impressive Country Estate lying in the heart of the Lincolnshire Wolds which is designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB).
The Estate comprises a substantial Grade II listed hall, Five cottages, a range of farm buildings and around 63.62 acres (25.73 hectares) of land and woodland.

Grimblethorpe Hall was thought to have been built for the financier Sir Ralph Maddison, known to have held Grimblethorpe at the end of the 16th Century. The Hall is need of renovation, but still offers many original period features including an impressive 17th Century Oak staircase, attractive fireplaces, wood panelling, high skirting boards and decorative plasterwork.

The five cottages were all previously run as successful let property with four as self catering holiday accommodation and one on an AST. Anvil Cottage is still being run by the present owner with regular bookings. The other cottages suffered some flood damage in a one off flood in August 2022 and are in need of different levels of repair work.

Location

The Grimblethorpe Hall Estate is situated in the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds countryside. At the northern end of the site is the remains of the deserted medieval village of South Cadeby. It is surrounded by undulating farmland comprising arable and pasture land and woodland. The property has good transport links and lies just 5 miles to the west of Louth which is a charming market town with a range of amenities and schooling.

The city of Lincoln lies approximately 20 miles to the southwest which offers a full range of amenities both in terms of shops, entertainment and a University. Market Rasen lies 11 miles to the west, and is the nearest railway station to Grimblethorpe with Humberside Airport just 20 miles away also.

Accommodation

T he Coach House, Grimblethorpe, Louth
The Coach House is situated immediately to the north of Grimblethorpe Hall and used to be a coach house with hayloft and grooms accommodation together with the trap house and stables to the hall. It was converted in 2008 to high standard to be used as a holiday cottage. The accommodation extends to 1,780 sq ft and is arranged over two floors with a reception hall, dining kitchen, lounge, office, utility room, bedroom and a heated store to the ground floor. The first floor offers two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Outside The Coach House has its own garden and storage building for garden equipment. * Please note there is some repair work needed to the lounge due to water damage.

Anvil Cottage, Grimblethorpe, Louth
Anvil Cottage is of brick and pantile construction and originally contained the anvil and forge which the blacksmith used when shoeing the working horses on the farm. The accommodation extends to 1,052 sq ft and includes a reception hall, two bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, lobby, shower room and a bathroom. Outside there is ample parking and a lawned garden. * Please note this cottage is currently being let via www.cottages.com with regular bookings this year and into next year.

Shepherds Cottage, Grimblethorpe, Louth
Shepherds Cottage is a spacious 16th century cottage and would have been used by the Shepherd during lambing time. The accommodation extends to 655 sq ft and includes an entrance hall, lounge, dining kitchen, bedroom and a bathroom. Outside offers ample parking and block paved courtyard garden. * Please note there is repair work needed to this property due to water damage.

T he Barn, Grimblethorpe, Louth
The Barn was restored from the original 16th century farm barn and is constructed of stone under a pantile roof. The accommodation extends to around 1,326 sq ft and is arranged over two floors. The ground floor offers a covered parking and storage area, dining kitchen, lounge, w.c. and hallway. The first floor offers two bedrooms and two en-suite bathrooms. Outside offers ample parking and a lawned garden. * Please note there is repair work needed to this property due to water damage.

T he Lodge, Grimblethorpe, Louth
An attractive three bedroom detached property which was originally the gatehouse to the estate and is situated at the drive entrance. The accommodation extends to around 1,329 sq ft and is arranged over two floors. The ground floor offers a conservatory, boiler room, dining room, lounge and kitchen with three bedrooms to the first floor. Outside the property benefits from its own private fenced garden and off street parking. The property has been stripped out ready for renovation.

Buildings, Grimblethorpe, Louth
The farm buildings comprise a mixture of traditional and modern structures which offer a variety of uses subject to any necessary planning consents.

Stables stone 80.94m2
Stock building Corrugated Iron 132.13m2
Stock building Corrugated Iron 12.79m2
Stock building Corrugated Iron 166.89m2
Cart Shed Timber and CI 54.28m2
Fodder store Steel and profile sheet 107.42m2
Fodder store Steel and profile sheet 282.36m2
Lean to Steel frame 91.14m2
Barn Stone 106.09m2
Bin store Brick 84.00m2
Grain Store Steel and CA 236.50m2
Grain Store Steel and CA 205.43m2
Workshop Steel and CA 210.38m2
GP Building Steel and CA 236.49m2

Services

We understand the site offers mains water, electricity, oil fired central heating, 2 x 100kw & 1 x 600 kw Biomass boilers (no current RHI accreditation), 35k Solar PV array, EV charger which is connected up to the solar PV and sewage is to a private drainage system. Further information available from the seller.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment

Other

COUNCIL TAX/ BUSINESS RATES
Grimblethorpe Hall = Band F
Coach House - Business Rates
Anvil Cottage - Business Rates
Shepherds Cottage - Business Rates
The Barn - Business Rates
The Lodge - Band C

THE LAND
The land is grade 3 and has high amenity value with an area of woodland and a stream flowing through the full length of the farm. The fields are suitable for livestock or equestrian use.

SPORTING RIGHTS & LEISURE
Shooting rights are included in the sale and in addition there are around 200 acres of shooting rights available covering some adjacent land which include a mixed range of habitat from water, woodland and open farmland. There are numerous renowned shoots in the area. Various leisure facilities are available in the are such as Louth Golf Club and Kenwick Park Golf and Spa Hotel. Horse racing is available at the nearby town of Market Rasen with a regular Horse Racing across the year. Motor Sports are offered at near by Cadwell Park.

TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING
The property was granted planning permission by East Lindsey District Council on the 8th December 2017 under application number N/059/00699/17 for the sighting of two shepherds huts. We understand the selling carried out some works for one of these sites. There is also a lapsed planning permission for the erection of a three bay detached garage for domestic use under application number N/059/00701/17
There are also preparatory works for a 5 pitch caravan site with water, waste and electric hooks in place.

BROADBAND & MOBILE
The hall, Estate office and Anvil Cottage all have a fibre to premises connection already. The Ofcom website states standard and Ultrafast broadband are available in the area with a max download speed of 1000mbps and max upload speed of 220 mbps. Mobile coverage varies from each provider so interested parties are advised to make their own enquires via their providers website.

TENURE & POSSESSION
Freehold and for sale by private treaty.

VIEWING
Viewings are strictly by appointment please call 01522 504304.

BUYER IDENTITY CHECK
Please note that prior to acceptance of any offer, Brown&CoJHWalter are required to verify the identity of the buyer to comply with the requirements of the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017. Further, when a property is for sale by tender, an ID check must be carried out before a tender can be submitted. We are most grateful for your assistance with this.