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"A magnificent period house with stunning original features and plenty of potential for renovation and development, in a sought after position in the town of Louth.

Description

Elmhurst is an imposing period house that offers more than 5,500 square feet of handsome accommodation, displaying various splendid character features, but requiring modernisation throughout. There are attractive red brick elevations outside, while inside there is traditional d cor and various original fittings, including open fireplaces, tall windows and a stunning reception hall with its ornate carved staircase and galleried landing.

The ground floor provides five reception rooms, including the generous, approx. 25ft drawing room with its dual aspect, large bay window, patterned ceiling and open fireplace, plus the sitting room, which also has a fireplace and a sunny dual aspect. There are two dining rooms, one of which opens via sliding glass doors to the rear garden, while the conservatory provides further space in which to relax and connect with the outside space. Also on the ground floor there is a well proportioned kitchen, a utility and a store room.

The magnificent, sweeping staircase leads to the galleried first floor landing, with access to the seven double bedrooms. Including the principal bedroom, which has its own dressing room with a washbasin, which could be converted into an en suite bathroom. One further bedroom has a washbasin, while the first floor also has a family bathroom and a shower room. Additionally, there is a second kitchen, with a second staircase towards the rear.

The house is set back from the road along a private driveway, which leads through the front garden and provides ample parking, as well as access to the outbuildings. The front garden is laid to lawn with mature borders of trees and hedgerows, while at the rear there are further lawns and peaceful meadows, shaded by mature trees. The outbuildings include a substantial brick built garage and stables block, totaling more than 2,000 square feet and providing the potential for development, subject to the necessary consents. There is also a former piggery and a further brick built outbuilding with a coal store and various other store rooms.

Location

The property is set in a superb location approx. 0.4 mile from the centre of the historic market town of Louth and moments from the stunning countryside of the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The town provides a wealth of everyday amenities, including a good selection of shops, supermarkets and weekly markets on Wednesdays, Friday and Saturdays. The town also provides an excellent choice of schools, including King Edward VI Grammar School and Louth Kidgate Primary Academy.

For leisure, there are a variety of wonderful walking, cycling and riding routes in the surrounding countryside, while the Lincolnshire coast is just 16.4 miles away. The area is connected by road, with the A16 providing routes towards Grimsby, while A roads provide easy access towards Lincoln, approx. 26.1 miles away.

Disclaimer All distances and journey times are approximate.

Square Footage 8,556 sq ft


Acreage 1.79 Acres

Additional Info

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Mains Gas

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Central Heating

Local Authority East Lindsey District Council

Photographs taken March 2025.

Please note All viewers should be advised that we cannot take them up the staircase leading to the second floor due to unsafe conditions."