* Popular village in the foothills of the Lincolnshire Wolds
* No onward chain
* Set in grounds of 1. 58 acres (sts)
* 3 bedroom dormer bungalow requiring modernisation
* Superb private setting in a sleepy village
* Paddock ideal for equestrian use or animals with field shelter and pig shed
* Mature grounds and vegetable garden with greenhouse and fruit cage
* Garage and workshop
* Huge potential
* Positioned between Louth and Alford
A rare opportunity to acquire a three bedroom dormer bungalow set within
grounds of around 1. 58 acres (sts), comprising a good range of outbuildings
including garage, workshop, field shelter and pig shed with paddock laid to
grass pasture creating a superb equestrian or horticultural opportunity.
Although the property is in need of a full scheme of modernisation, it is
located in a highly desirable village in the foothills of the Lincolnshire
Wolds, in a private setting well positioned between the market towns of Louth
and Alford.
A rare opportunity to acquire a three bedroom dormer bungalow set within
grounds of around 1. 58 acres (sts), comprising a good range of outbuildings
including garage, workshop, field shelter and pig shed with paddock laid to
grass pasture creating a superb equestrian or horticultural opportunity.
Although the property is in need of a full scheme of modernisation, it is
located in a highly desirable village in the foothills of the Lincolnshire
Wolds, in a private setting well positioned between the market towns of Louth
and Alford.
_The_ _Property_ Believed to date back to 1932, of brick - faced construction
with pitched timber roof construction covered in slate tiles with one bedroom
located to the first floor and benefitting from double - glazed windows. Heating
is provided by way of a solid fuel central heating system positioned in the
kitchen with hot water storage tank and is supplemented by solar thermal water
heating panel positioned on the roof, creating an efficient system. The
property has retained its original fireplaces with multi - fuel burner to the
lounge. The mature formal gardens surround the home which are in need of
landscaping. At the side of the drive is an excellent vegetable plot with
fruit cage and greenhouse. The outbuildings are positioned to the rear with
gate through to the paddock which lends itself to equestrian, horticultural or
leisure use, subject to any necessary consents, and benefits from a wide range
of mature tree species and fruit trees.
(Approximate room dimensions are shown on the floor plans which are indicative
of the room layout and not to specific scale)
_Entrance_ _Porch_ Of timber construction with slate tiled covering, courtesy
lighting and part - glazed timber door into:
_Entrance_ _Hall_ Centrally positioned with original Period timber doors to
principal rooms. Staircase to first floor with understairs storage cupboard,
door chimes to wall and carpeted floor.
_Lounge_ A spacious reception room with windows to three aspects with dado
rails to wall, neutral decoration, carpeted floor, Period fireplace with tiled
surround and hearth, inset multi - fuel burner and shelving to side alcove.
Cupboard at the side housing the electric meter and consumer unit. Carpeted
floor.
_Breakfast_ _Kitchen_ A range of base and wall units with single bowl
stainless steel sink, water filtration tap and hot water heater. Space and
plumbing for washing machine and free - standing electric cooker. Multi - fuel
stove to chimney breast which connects to the hot water and heating system.
Original terracotta tiles and door through to:
_Pantry_ Large store room with shelving and worktop, window to rear and
terracotta tiled floor. This room has the potential to be knocked through to
the kitchen, creating one large kitchen diner.
_Rear_ _Porch_ Having uPVC part - glazed door, sloping polycarbonate roof
covering with electric consumer unit. Security sensor lighting. Tile - effect
floor and door through to:
_WC_ High - level WC, frosted glass window to side with extractor fan, timber
panelling to walls.
_Coal_ _Shed_ Located off the rear porch, making a useful storage space with
built - in cupboard to side and light provided.
_Bedroom_ _1_ A good size double with built - in wardrobes, window to side and
carpeted floor.
_Bedroom_ _2_ A further double with windows to two aspects, corner fireplace
and carpeted floor.
_Bathroom_ Panelled bath with thermostatic shower mixer, tiling to all wet
areas, wash hand basin, bidet and compostable toilet system. Frosted glass
window to rear and tile - effect vinyl cushion flooring. Cupboard to side with
shelving, ideal for laundry. Wall - mounted Dimplex heater.
_First_ _Floor_ _Landing_ Timber staircase with carpeted treads and small
door into loft space.
_Bedroom_ _3_ A further and final double bedroom with part - vaulted ceilings,
twin windows to gable end and access to water tanks.
_Workshop_ Timber construction with lights and electric.
_Garage_ A single garage of timber construction with pitched roof structure.
Concrete floor, lights and electric provided with double timber doors to
front. Adjacent the garage are a range of greenhouse and timber sheds and
storage units with water collection butts attached.
_Pig_ _Shed_ With brick lower walls with timber roof construction covered in
corrugated sheets. Concreted floor and lights provided with stable style door.
Ideal for housing animals such as pigs, chickens, etc.
_Field_ _Shelter_ Ideal for equestrian use of timber construction with
overhanging eave, pitched roof with electrics provided, earth floor.
_Gardens_ Accessed via double timber gates from the road with long grassed
driveway and paved pathway to side leading to the rear of the property and
garage. To the left - hand side is a large, separated vegetable garden,
currently overgrown, with fruit cage and smart greenhouse. The front garden is
made up of mature trees and bushes, currently overgrown and needing attention,
hedged perimeters. A good range of mature fruit trees with path extending to
the rear boundary accessible by vehicle, passing the field shelter with
galvanised gate into:
_Paddock_ A mature paddock laid to mature grass pasture with large range of
mature trees, together with fruit trees and rose bushes, with the paddock
narrowing slightly towards the far end leading to a small wooded corner.
Boundaries made up of hedging with the paddock providing a superb space for
equestrian use with the addition of stables and outbuildings, subject to any
necessary consents.
_Directions_ Proceed away from Louth along the Legbourne Road and at the
roundabout, take the second exit along the A157. After a short distance, turn
right towards Little Cawthorpe and then follow the country lane, passing
through Little Cawthorpe and continuing through the village of Muckton Bottom
and Muckton. Upon arriving at the crossroads, take the left turn to Authorpe
and proceed down the hill into the village and then continue out the other
side and the property will be on the left on the outskirts.
_Location_ Authorpe is a sleepy rural village positioned away from main
routes in open countryside and just a short distance from the eastern slopes
of the Lincolnshire Wolds – an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village
has some fine individual homes and is known for the local Hedgehog Rescue
Centre.
Authorpe is about 6 miles to the south - east of Louth, a charming town known as
the Capital of the Wolds and known for its thrice weekly markets, a wide
variety of independent shops and traders, together with a good range of
sporting and recreational facilities.
There are excellent local schools and academies including the King Edward 6th
grammar school, and a wealth of local restaurants, bars and cafes with a trend
at present towards continental style street cafes. There is a cinema and
theatre, golf club, tennis academy, sports centres with a swimming pool and on
the outskirts is the Kenwick Park Leisure Centre and Hotel.
The country areas offer may walks and bridleways with the Lincolnshire coast
within easy driving distance for open beaches and nature reserves.
_Viewing_ Strictly by prior appointment through the selling agent.
_General_ _Information_ The particulars of this property are intended to give
a fair and substantially correct overall description for the guidance of
intending purchasers. No responsibility is to be assumed for individual items.
No appliances have been tested. Fixtures, fittings, carpets and curtains are
excluded unless otherwise stated. Plans/Maps are not to specific scale, are
based on information supplied and subject to verification by a solicitor at
sale stage. We are advised that the property is connected to mains electricity
and water with a private drainage system. But no utility searches have been
carried out to confirm at this stage. The property is in Council Tax band C.

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