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Digby Fen, Billinghay, Lincoln

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

5

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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TENURE
Describes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.

Freehold

Key features

  • Immediate 'Exchange Of Contracts' Available
  • Sold Via 'Secure Sale'
  • 2,000 Sq Ft Main Residence Accommodation
  • Plus 1,700 Sq Ft of Stables Approved For Conversion
  • Carefully Gvated Land With Art Studio
  • Large Carp Pond With Stable Caravan
  • Traditional Lincolnshire Countryside Setting
  • No Historical Flooding
  • WHAT 3 WORDS - Location Available On Request

Description

Being Sold via Secure Sale online bidding. Terms & Conditions apply. Starting Bid £595,000
This former farm house is in approximately 3.5 acres, measures 2,000 sq.ft. and comes with former stables which has planning permission to be converted into an additional residential dwelling measuring approximately 1,700sq.ft. The grounds have been lovingly restored to create a 'rural paradise' which gives complete privacy and enjoyment throughout the year. The centrepiece of the garden is an extensive pond which is alive with nature including large carp and goldfish. Further additions to the holding include a curated football pitch area, art studio built on concrete blocks, wild flower meadow with beehive, various fruit trees and over 1,000 new trees and shrubs, fire pits and a static caravan. Serious technical works and upgrades have also been carried out with 2 separate eco sewerage water treatment plants with one serving the main house and the other serving both the stables and the static home.

The main residence comes with refurbished interiors and includes; 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 27ft5 sitting room, snug, utility room, kitchen and breakfast room. The stables has planning approved to convert into a 3-5 bedroom dwelling of which the east wing is close to completion.

Situated deep within the Lincolnshire countryside, the property boasts peaceful surroundings and rural living. However, the closest towns nearby are Sleaford (9 miles/17 mins) and Lincoln (16 miles/29 mins).

Council tax band: D. Freehold.

Pattinson Auction are working in Partnership with the marketing agent on this online auction sale and
are referred to below as The Auctioneer. This auction lot is being sold either under conditional (Modern) or unconditional (Traditional) auction
terms and overseen by the auctioneer in partnership with the marketing agent.
The property is available to be viewed strictly by appointment only via the Marketing Agent or The
Auctioneer. Bids can be made via the Marketing Agents or via The Auctioneers website.
Please be aware that any enquiry, bid or viewing of the subject property will require your details being
shared between both any marketing agent and The Auctioneer in order that all matters can be dealt
with effectively.
The property is being sold via a transparent online auction.
In order to submit a bid upon any property being marketed by The Auctioneer, all bidders/buyers will
be required to adhere to a verification of identity process in accordance with Anti Money Laundering
procedures. Bids can be submitted at any time and from anywhere.
Our verification process is in place to ensure that AML procedure are carried out in accordance with
the law.
A Legal Pack associated with this particular property is available to view upon request and contains
details relevant to the legal documentation enabling all interested parties to make an informed
decision prior to bidding. The Legal Pack will also outline the buyers’ obligations and sellers’
commitments. It is strongly advised that you seek the counsel of a solicitor prior to proceeding
with any property and/or Land Title purchase.
Auctioneers Additional Comments
In order to secure the property and ensure commitment from the seller, upon exchange of contracts
the successful bidder will be expected to pay a non-refundable deposit equivalent to 5% of the
purchase price of the property. The deposit will be a contribution to the purchase price. A non-
refundable reservation fee of up to 6% inc VAT (subject to a minimum of 6,000 inc VAT) is also
required to be paid upon agreement of sale. The Reservation Fee is in addition to the agreed
purchase price and consideration should be made by the purchaser in relation to any Stamp Duty
Land Tax liability associated with overall purchase costs.

Entrance Porch

Being recently constructed with timber frame and doorway leading into entrance hall

Entrance Hallway

Having radiator, coved ceiling, BT phone point and under stairs storage.

Sitting Room

27' 5'' x 14' 10'' (8.35m x 4.52m)

Having x4 uPVC double glazed windows, sliding doors to the outside, porcelain tile flooring and real flame log burner.

Snug

13' 10'' into alcove x 13' 0'' (4.21m x 3.96m)

Having ornamental traditional cast iron fireplace with granite hearth with real flame gas fireplace.

Bedroom 5

13' 0'' x 10' 0'' (3.96m x 3.05m)

Having a uPVC double glazed window to the front aspect and x1 radiator.

Breakfast Room

9' 10'' x 8' 0'' (2.99m x 2.44m)

Having ceramic tiled floor, space for large fridge freezer, radiator and opening into:

Kitchen

15' 0'' x 12' 0'' (4.57m x 3.65m)

Having a range of upscaled wall and base units with marble work tops, range gas hob with electric ovens and grill, built in dishwasher, sink and drainer unit with 3 way mixer tap featuring filtered water. Also having underfloor heating and french doors onto the outside space.

Utility

8' 0'' x 8' 0'' (2.44m x 2.44m)

Having space for a number of appliances, oil fired central heating boiler fitted in 2019, serviced annually and x1 radiator.

Bedroom 4

14' 10'' x 11' 6'' (4.52m x 3.50m)

Having radiator, membrane underlay to carpet, coved ceiling and x2 uPVC double glazed windows.

Ground Floor Bathroom

9' 5'' x 8' 10'' (2.87m x 2.69m)

Having 4 piece suite comprising large tiled shower cubicle with electric shower, panelled bath, wall hung wash hand basin, low level WC, full marble floor and walls and radiator.

First Floor Landing

Having large airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder and access to loft.

Bedroom 1

13' 10'' x 13' 0'' (4.21m x 3.96m)

Having large built in wardrobes, x2 uPVC double glazed windows and single radiator.

Bedroom 2

13' 0'' x 10' 0'' (3.96m x 3.05m)

Having built in wardrobe with matching dressing unit, double glazed window, ornate fireplace and single radiator.

Bedroom 3

13' 5'' max x 8' 0'' (4.09m x 2.44m)

Having built in wardrobes with matching dressing unit and radiator.

Shower Room

Having 3 piece suite comprising double tiled shower cubicle with mains fed shower and glass shower screen, wall hung wash hand basin, low level WC, travertine tiled floor, heated towel rail, travertine tiled walls with mosaic borders and down lights.

Grounds

The grounds of the property extends to approximately 3.5 acres and benefits from countryside views to all four sides. The main driveway has been resurfaced with hardcore, gravel and realigning curb stones. Installed fencing and gates to improve security. x3 new underground drainage pipes that lead to the pond taking rain water away from the house. Working Well with traditional hand pump, courtyard seating area, art studio and greenhouse.

Stable Block

The stable block is 'U' shaped and predominantly comprises 7 workshops/storage areas surround a central courtyard and measuring approximately 1700 sq.ft. Planning permission is approved for residential dwelling conversion, with some works already completed. Each stage has been passed by the local building inspectors and will be passed over to the new owners as an ongoing concern.

Art Studio

Built on concrete blocks and of modular construction, fully insulated and fitted with units and counter worktops Full electricity, log burner and water butt collection.

Static Caravan

Two bedroom with ensuite, fully fitted units and furniture throughout. Eco sewerage plant, mains electric and water.

Brochures

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COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: D
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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Digby Fen, Billinghay, Lincoln

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Starkey & Brown, Lincoln

34 Silver Street, Lincoln, LN2 1EH

Starkey & Brown, Lincoln

Starkey&Brown is your local dedicated estate agents, committed to helping you sell your home with ease.

With offices in Lincoln and Scunthorpe, our consultants really do know what it takes when it comes to selling or buying property, whatever the weather.

Since our official opening of the Lincoln office in January 2006 and the Scunthorpe office in January 2013 by David Starkey and Michael Brown, Starkey&Brown has become one of Lincolnshire's fastest growing estate agents, with an

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