Bodkin Hall, Great North Road, Foston

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Modern Method Of Auction – T & C’s Apply – A Charming Detached Farmhouse with 2.5 Acres of Private Grounds

Nestled within approximately 2.5 acres (subject to survey) of beautiful paddock land and well-tended gardens, this distinguished 1890s farmhouse, once part of the historic Welby Estate, is a rare and versatile property. The initials of James Earl Welby (‘J E W’) remain visible above the entrance, providing a fascinating reminder of its heritage. Ideally positioned on the Great North Road near the A1, the property combines rural tranquillity with excellent road links and easy access to major routes. Offered for sale with no onward chain, this is a home with considerable scope for those looking to combine home life with business, leisure or lifestyle pursuits.

Lovingly restored and maintained by the current owners, the property has benefited from a number of modern improvements including new windows, solar panels and a wood-pellet biomass boiler, enhancing both comfort and energy efficiency.

The generous and thoughtfully arranged accommodation begins with an Entrance Hall leading to a cosy Sitting Room and a spacious L-shaped Living Room, complete with wood burner. A formal Dining Room, also featuring a wood-burning stove, provides an ideal space for entertaining and family gatherings.

The bespoke Breakfast Kitchen combines rustic character with modern convenience, featuring underfloor heating and a Range cooker. Further ground-floor accommodation includes a Utility Room, Cloakroom and a Conservatory/Boot Room, with access to the rear porch.

Upstairs, there are Three large Double Bedrooms, each benefiting from its own En-Suite Shower Room or Bathroom, providing excellent privacy and flexibility for family living or accommodating guests. A further Double Bedroom with Office completes the first floor, offering additional space that could suit a variety of requirements.

A particularly attractive feature of this property is the potential it offers for those looking to work from home or run a home-based business. The extensive grounds, outbuildings, paddock land, generous parking and flexible accommodation provide an unusually versatile setting for a range of lifestyle or business uses, subject to the relevant planning permissions, consents and regulations. Purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries with the Local Planning Authority in respect of their intended use.

Externally, electric gates open onto a spacious parking area with ample provision for multiple vehicles. The extensive grounds include a variety of outbuildings, fenced paddocks, a wildlife pond and a south-facing vegetable and fruit garden. Mature trees, a raised patio and greenhouse further enhance the outdoor space, providing an attractive combination of productive gardens, recreational areas and useful external space.

Located on the Great North Road between the villages of Allington and Foston, and approximately five miles from Grantham, the property enjoys a peaceful rural setting while remaining conveniently positioned for local amenities and transport links. Nearby Long Bennington offers a range of facilities including shops, a café, a well-regarded primary school, pharmacy and highly regarded doctors’ surgery.

The market town of Grantham offers a wider range of amenities, together with well-regarded schools including Kesteven and Grantham Girls’ School and The King’s School, as well as fast rail connections to London King’s Cross, with journey times of around an hour. For leisure, the impressive Belton House and Belton Park Golf Club are nearby, while Belton Woods offers further golf, leisure and spa facilities.

This characterful and versatile farmhouse, set within approximately 2.5 acres of private grounds, offers a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial family home with genuine scope for a home-based business, lifestyle enterprise or simply enjoying an exceptional amount of space and privacy in a highly accessible rural location.

We wanted to tell you our vendor’s comments on this home: “We have loved living here for the past 21 years. However, now it’s time to downsize and move closer to our family. We hope the new owners will enjoy making this wonderful house their home as we did 21 years ago.”