Detached house for sale

Mill Lane, Legbourne, Louth, Lincolnshire LN11

Superb residential property set within its own parkland.

Description
Legbourne Abbey is a charming and private country residence set within a ring-fenced holding on the edge of the stunning Lincolnshire Wolds National Landscape. Approached via a long private driveway and surrounded by its own land, a large, picturesque pond at the entrance provides an impressive arrival.

The property extends to approximately 49.68 acres (20.23 hectares) of parkland and woodland, creating a diverse and attractive landscape rich in wildlife. Within the grounds lie the historic remains of the former monastery and associated buildings. Although no structures remain above ground, the site of these former buildings is designated as a Scheduled Monument, reflecting its historical significance.

Architecturally, the house is particularly appealing, with large bay windows to the front elevation rising into three turrets, creating a distinctive and elegant appearance. While the property is not listed, it retains a wealth of character and period features throughout.

Offering considerable potential, the house provides an exciting opportunity for alteration, extension and modernisation, subject to the necessary planning permissions and statutory consents.

In addition to the principal residence, there is a one-bedroom annexe connected to the main house, benefiting from its own independent access and providing flexible accommodation for guests, relatives or ancillary uses.

Set within an idyllic rural location yet accessible to local amenities, Legbourne Abbey presents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial country home with historic interest, extensive grounds and significant scope for enhancement.
Legbourne abbey

The Abbey is approached via two separate driveways. The principal entrance is taken from Pinfold Lane, where a sweeping driveway winds through attractive parkland and mature trees before arriving at a turning area in front of the house. Positioned overlooking a picturesque pond and surrounded by formal lawns and rose beds, the property enjoys an impressive setting and approach.

Constructed of brick beneath a slate roof, which was comprehensively replaced in 2018, The Abbey is an attractive period property distinguished by three turrets to the front elevation, creating striking bay windows and giving the property significant architectural character.

The original front door opens into a welcoming entrance hall, from which the principal reception rooms radiate. The substantial drawing room is a particularly impressive space, benefitting from dual-aspect bay windows, excellent natural light and two open fireplaces. Opposite lies the elegant living room, which also features a large bay window and an attractive fireplace.

At the heart of the house is the traditional farmhouse kitchen, fitted with an oil-fired Aga and a range of solid wood units. Adjoining the kitchen is the formal dining room, which enjoys delightful views across the gardens, a feature fireplace and direct access through doors onto a patio area, making it ideal for both family living and entertaining. Accessed from the hallway is the cellar.

An attractive solid timber staircase rises to the first floor, where there are four well-proportioned bedrooms. The three principal bedrooms benefit from the property’s distinctive bay windows, providing excellent natural light and attractive views across the formal gardens and surrounding grounds. Two family bathrooms serve the first-floor accommodation, one of which also enjoys direct access from a bedroom.

The second floor provides two further bedrooms and a bathroom featuring a striking copper bath positioned beneath a window, offering exceptional views over the surrounding countryside.

The attached annexe can be accessed directly from the main house via the first floor or independently via a separate staircase and entrance. The accommodation comprises a sitting room, kitchen, bathroom and bedroom, providing flexible accommodation which could be incorporated back into the principal house, or alternatively used for staff, dependent relatives or guest accommodation.

The formal gardens extend around the northern and western elevations of the house, providing an attractive setting and a high degree of privacy. Extensive lawns are interspersed with mature specimen trees, shrubs and established planting, whilst rose beds surround the front elevation, enhancing the property’s charm and character.







Additional Info
tenure - The property and land is being sold subject to vacant possession.

Method of sale - The property is being sold by private treaty as a whole.

Fixture and fittings - Unless described in these sale particulars, all fixture and fittings are specifically excluded from the sale.

Subsidies and grants - The land is registered on the Rural Land Registry, the vendors will retain the Basic Payment (bps) and any subsequent payments based on previous entitlements and historical claims. The land is not entered into any environmental schemes.

Sporting and timber rights and mineral rights - The timber, sporting and mineral rights are included in the sale insofar as they are owned.

Designations - Part of the land is registered as a scheduled monument under number 1011455. The selling agents are not aware that Legbourne Abbey is listed or being subject to any planning restrictions.

Wayleaves, easements and rights of way - The property is sold subject to, and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, public and private whether specifically mentioned or not. There are no public rights of way crossing the property.

Boundaries, plans, areas, schedules and disputes - The boundaries are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. The Purchaser will be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries and any error or mistake shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation in respect thereof. Should any dispute arise as to the boundaries or any points arise on the general remarks and stipulations, particulars, schedules, plan or the interpretation of any of them, such questions shall be referred to the selling agents whose decisions acting as expert shall be final.

Services - The Abbey and Annexe are supplied water from a borehole. The farmyard and troughs in fields benefit from a mains water supply.

Local authority - East Lindsey District Council, The Hub, Mareham Road, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 6PH

VAT - Should any part of the sale or any rights attached to it become chargeable items for the purpose of VAT then such a tax will be payable by the purchaser.

Viewings - Viewing by appointment only through the selling agents Savills Lincoln. Given the potential hazards of a working farm, viewers should take precaution in regard to their own personal safety when viewing the land.