Spilsby, Lincolnshire

Mavis Enderby House

Mavis Enderby | Spilsby | Lincolnshire | PE23

MAVIS ENDERBY HOUSE

SELLER INSIGHT

Mavis has been our sanctuary from today’s pressures and chaos. It took us two years of searching many other counties before we drove down the leafy drive and fell in love with the beautiful house and stunning views. Regrettably though, it is now time to downsize even though we will sorely miss the space inside and out, the wide open skies and starry nights. We have so enjoyed watching the visiting wildlife and living in such a natural environment. Everyone who visits is amazed by the unique position. Mavis is a very special historic house, and will make a wonderful home for its new custodian.”*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

DESCRIPTION

Tucked away behind the church and up an enticing, tree-lined drive stands this beautiful and impressive, Gothic style house with its elaborate architectural detailing, its interior filled with commodious rooms with high ceilings and decorative features typical of the Victorian period. Suiting many, the property would make a fabulous family home, a country retreat or ideal for anyone working from home, it is in a glorious setting with far reaching views across a bucolic Lincolnshire landscape. The accommodation lies over 3 floors with 5 bedrooms, 2 en suite and a family bathroom on the first floor, and 2 further bedrooms sharing a bathroom in the attic. Rooms are flooded with natural light from the large windows, many displaying stone mullions on the exterior, in particular, those in the two splendid bays on the south and west elevations which have been capitalized on with balconies above, one leading off the principal bedroom, the other from an attic bedroom.

The well maintained, completely modernised property is ready to move into. The ground floor contains no less than 3 very spacious reception rooms leading off the magnificent central hall – a drawing room, a formal dining room, and a sitting room – with further reception rooms that include a snug/garden room, a conservatory and a former chapel quaintly built into the feature tower. Not surprisingly, substantial cellars amounting to over 400 square feet lie below ground level reached down steps from within the building. The main staircase rises up to the first floor illuminated by a splendid glazed roof lantern above, whilst a second staircase is accessed from the rear hall. Rooms flow effortlessly from one to another, for instance, the beautifully fitted kitchen breakfast room extends into the conservatory on one side and into the sitting room on another, and double doors link the grand drawing room and the dining room.

Beyond the kitchen, a boot room connects with a utility room and the outside. Here, facing west adjacent to the property is an attractive old coach house used as a party barn and garage. The expansive gravel drive is retained by a ha ha brick wall with steps down onto the front lawn where the most spectacular views outstretch, often providing a captivating scene such as deer sauntering across the grounds or ducks rising from one of the lakes. Within these beautiful, peaceful grounds of around 4 acres studded with mature trees, a ruined folly offers potential for development (subject to planning), if desired.

KEY FEATURES

Uniquely positioned, an enchanting, substantial, former Victorian rectory blends period character with contemporary comforts against a timeless backdrop of unspoilt, far reaching countryside providing outstanding views. Situated in tranquil grounds of four acres, a wonderfully private lifestyle is afforded with the convenience of being in easy reach of local amenities.

• Imposing old rectory built in 1871 in the Gothic style

• Completely modernised while retaining charming, authentic period features throughout

• 7 bedrooms, 4 bath/shower rooms, WC, 5 spacious reception rooms

• Large north facing conservatory with tiled floors and undulating views

• Elevated 4 acre plot on fringe of a small hamlet

• All supermarkets are available locally with most including Waitrose delivering

• Useful separate outbuildings with potential to renovate or restore (STP)

• Electric gates with intercom, long gravel drive, expansive parking area

• Network rail commuting to London available from Lincoln, Grantham, Newark

• Elegant dual aspect drawing and dining rooms with marble fireplaces

• Large open plan sitting room with Clearview wood burning stove

• Bespoke Chalon kitchen with 4 oven Aga and electric module

• Former chapel with stained glass window in feature tower

• Feature glass atrium which illuminates central hall and galleried landing

• Large vented cellar provides space for gym and play area

• Multi-zoned double oil boiler with individual room controlled thermostat

• Magnificent country views from all aspects overlooking the Lincolnshire Wolds

• Attic provides annexe rooms and further development potential (STP)

• Landscape garden with specimen trees offers walks and wildlife watching

• A possible significant weekend retreat with well-appointed entertainment space

• A memorable family home with room for multigenerational living

• Original coach house used as garage, shed and party barn

• Peace and good internet connection enables work from home haven

• Panoramic views of stunning sunrises and spectacular sunsets

Services: Mains electricity and water; oil central heating (underfloor in kitchen, conservatory and first floor bathrooms); private drainage system

Local Authority: East Lindsey District Council

Council Tax Band: G

Tenure: Freehold

HISTORY

Mavis Enderby, though not yet known by that name, was on the map in 1086 recorded in the Domesday Book as a quite large rural settlement. The Historic Environment Record includes finds and surveys from prehistoric to medieval periods. Now a small hamlet surrounded by countryside, farmland, and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, there has been little change for over 200 years.

The Church of St Michael’s and All Angels is an ancient edifice holding a list of Rectors from the 13th century. The Rev. George Ward, Rector of the Parish 1869 - 1926, was responsible for the construction of this rectory in 1871. It was sold by The Lord Bishop of Lincoln in 1957 as a freehold property, to be known as Mavis Enderby House.

Location

The hamlet of Mavis Enderby is located less than three miles from Spilsby, with other historic market towns, Horncastle, Alford, and Louth nearby, excellent schools are in the area, and the medieval cathedral city of Lincoln is 30 miles away from which network rail commuting to London is available, as from Grantham and Newark. The beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is only a few miles north and the Lincolnshire coast, with its miles of sandy beaches, is about 14 miles to the east.

As well as the Wolds and the coast, there is plenty to see and do in the area, for example, only a few minutes away is English Heritage’s Bolingbroke Castle, a ruined 13th-century castle and birthplace of Henry IV, with expansive grounds open to the public, whilst Snipe Dales is a nature reserve and country park with wonderful views of the Wolds, a lovely place to walk along marked trails through woods and meadows with further footpaths from the door and many fishing lakes nearby. A riding centre and a tennis club are close by. More attractions are within a 20 minute drive such as the National Trust’s Gunby Hall and Tattershall Castle, an award winning The Ark Wildlife and Dinosaur Park in Stickney, The Battle of Britain Memorial Museum in Coningsby, not to mention the very attractive little town of Woodhall Spa, an old Edwardian resort with 2 world renowned golf courses, being the home of England Golf.

Schools

There are several primary schools in the locality, all rated Good by Ofsted, the nearest being Spilsby Primary School less than 3 miles away (about 5 mins). For secondary education there are various choices with state schools such as Spilsby Grammar founded in 1550, now called King Edward VI Academy, 3 miles away, rated Good by Ofsted, whilst Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School (a mixed state secondary) is in Horncastle, about 8 miles away (about 10 mins), and is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Another selective grammar school, also called Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, is in Alford 10 miles away (about 15 mins) rated Good by Ofsted. In the private sector, St. Hugh’s School in Woodhall Spa, 14 miles away (about 20 mins) is a very good prep school.

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 15.03.2023

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