5 bed detached house for sale

Doddington Road, Lincoln LN6

A Rare Opportunity to Acquire an Exceptional Period Family Home located in a highly sought-after position to the south of the historic Cathedral and University City of Lincoln. This outstanding period residence presents a rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully updated family home which extends to approximately 3,000 sq ft. The property seamlessly blends elegant period features with modern upgrades, including a new roof installed in 2024. The spacious and versatile accommodation comprises: Entrance Porch, a grand Main Reception Hall with original tiled flooring, an inviting Living and Formal Dining Area, and a well-appointed Kitchen that opens into an impressive 29ft Orangery – perfect for entertaining or family gatherings.

A Rare Opportunity to Acquire an Exceptional Period Family Home located in a highly sought-after position to the south of the historic Cathedral and University City of Lincoln. This outstanding period residence presents a rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully updated family home which extends to approximately 3,000 sq ft. The property seamlessly blends elegant period features with modern upgrades, including a new roof installed in 2024. The spacious and versatile accommodation comprises: Entrance Porch, a grand Main Reception Hall with original tiled flooring, an inviting Living and Formal Dining Area, and a well-appointed Kitchen that opens into an impressive 29ft Orangery – perfect for entertaining or family gatherings. Further ground floor amenities include a Utility Room, Shower Room, Study Area, a cosy Sitting Room, and a Ground Floor Bedroom with En-suite Shower Room. Upstairs, a stunning Galleried Landing with a feature stained glass window leads to three generously sized Bedrooms, all with luxurious En-suite facilities. An additional double Bedroom is accessed via its own staircase near the kitchen, offering excellent guest or multi-generational living options. Occupying a beautifully positioned plot of just under half an acre, the property is accessed via private electric gates and boasts mature, landscaped gardens, an expansive gravelled driveway with ample parking, and two EV charging points. There is also a secluded courtyard garden with multiple patio and seating areas, alongside a Workshop/Outdoor Store. Currently operating as a 5-star Visit England and Gold Award-winning bed and breakfast, the property also serves as an exceptional family home. Viewing is essential to fully appreciate the charm, character, and space this unique period home offers.

Location The historic Cathedral and University City of Lincoln has the usual High Street shops and department stores, plus banking and allied facilities, multiplex cinema, Marina and Art Gallery. The famous Steep Hill leads to the Uphill area of Lincoln and the Bailgate, with its quaint boutiques and bistros, the Castle, Cathedral and renowned Bishop Grosseteste University.
Services

All mains services available. Gas central heating. Underfloor heating to all en-suite facilities on the first floor.

Entrance porch With feature main entrance door, period tiled flooring leading to the reception hall.

Reception hall With stairs rising to the first floor galleried landing, period cornice coving to ceiling, period tiled flooring, inset spotlights and dado rail.

Living area 16' 3" max x 14' 11" (4.95m x 4.55m) With secondary glazed and stained glass bay window to the side elevation, period fireplace, double radiator and period coving to ceiling.

Dining area 17' 2" max x 15' 6" max (5.23m x 4.72m) With secondary glazed stained glass sash bay window, period coving to ceiling, double radiator, floor radiator and dado rail.

Sitting room 17' 8" into bay x 9' 1" into alcove (5.38m x 2.77m) With sash bay window to the side elevation, feature open fireplace, double radiator, fitted unit, display cupboard into alcove and airing cupboard with hot water cylinder.

Study 10' 11" x 6' 2" (3.33m x 1.88m) With double glazed skylight and inset spotlights.

Kitchen 14' 3" x 13' 5" (4.34m x 4.09m) Fitted with a range of bespoke kitchen units, cupboards and drawers, stone tiled floor, solid work tops, central island, coving to ceiling, inset spotlights, sink unit and drainer, double glazed patio doors leading to the decked seating area.

Utility room 9' 11" x 8' 2" (3.02m x 2.49m) With fitted base cupboards, plumbing for washing machine, Belfast double sink, part tiled surround, solid work tops, stone tiled floor, towel radiator, side entrance door and window to the side elevation.

Orangery 28' 11" x 16' 6" (8.81m x 5.03m) With double glazed sash windows and two sets of patio doors, stone tiled floor, feature radiator, inset spotlights and remote gas burner.
Inner hallway

With stairs rising to the first floor.

Shower room With walk-in shower area, WC, feature sink wash basin, tiled flooring, tiled walls, towel radiator and double glazed sash window to the side elevation.

Bedroom/reception room 10' 1" x 9' 7" (3.07m x 2.92m) With window to the front elevation.

En-suite 7' 3" x 4' 3" (2.21m x 1.3m) With window to the side elevation, fitted shower cubicle, WC, tiled flooring, wash hand basin, part tiled surround and extractor fan.

Rear landing With feature radiator and two sash windows to the side elevation.

Bedroom 12' 1" x 10' 6" (3.68m x 3.2m) With two windows to the side elevation, radiator and fitted wardrobes.

First floor galleried landing With feature stained glass window, period cornice coving to ceiling and dado rail.

Bedroom 17' 3" x 15' 7" (5.26m x 4.75m) With feature stained glass bay window, cornice coving, radiator and feature fireplace.

En-suite bathroom 7' 7" x 7' 4" (2.31m x 2.24m) With feature roll top bath, WC, wash hand basin, tiled flooring, feature stained glass window, towel radiator, walk-in shower area and underfloor heating.

Bedroom 14' 2" x 10' 9" (4.32m x 3.28m) With sash window to the side elevation, feature fireplace, radiator and cornice coving to ceiling.

En-suite bathroom 9' 11" x 8' 6" (3.02m x 2.59m) With feature roll top bath, walk-in shower area, WC, wash hand basin, tiled flooring, cornice coving to ceiling, inset spotlights, part tiled surround, radiator and window to the front elevation.

Bedroom 14' 7" x 13' 0" (4.44m x 3.96m) With two stained glass secondary glazed sash windows, feature fireplace, radiator and cornice coving to ceiling.

En-suite 7' 10" x 4' 11" (2.39m x 1.5m) With walk-in shower area, WC and wash hand basin, stained glass sash window, tiled flooring, towel radiator, shaver point, cornice coving to ceiling and inset spotlights.

Outside The property is situated in a lovely position with extensive mature grounds, which we understand extends to approx. Just under half an acre. There is a private electric gated access which leads to an extensive gravelled driveway and hardstanding area and two EV car charging points. There are extensive lawned gardens to the front and side of the property with a wide variety of mature shrubs and borders. There is also a private courtyard garden area with an outside BBQ, numerous patio/seating areas, raised decked seating area, pond, a wide variety of flowerbeds, shrubs and borders and an outside workshop/store.

Workshop/store 20' 10" x 21' 7" (6.35m x 6.58m) (Irregular shape)