5 bed detached house for sale

Willis Close, Lincoln LN1

This rare opportunity presents a superb Detached Family Home occupying a prime uphill position close to Lincoln’s Cathedral Quarter and Bailgate, set on an exceptionally generous plot with mature landscaped gardens to the front, side and rear, and enjoying magnificent panoramic views across the City and the West Common. Approached via a private sweeping driveway passing an attractive lawned garden, the property also benefits from a detached garage, workshop with WC and an additional outbuilding. Architect designed and built in 1997 by prestigious local builder Richard Harrison to maximise the outstanding outlook, the home offers versatile and spacious accommodation comprising a Porch, Hallway, Lounge, Sun Room opening onto a southwest-facing terrace, Dining Room, Kitchen, Utility Room, Pantry and a highly adaptable Ground Floor Bedroom with adjoining Shower Room ideal for multi-generational living. The First Floor provides a landing leading to Four Principal Bedrooms.

This rare opportunity presents a superb Detached Family Home occupying a prime uphill position close to Lincoln's Cathedral Quarter and Bailgate, set on an exceptionally generous plot with mature landscaped gardens to the front, side and rear, and enjoying magnificent panoramic views across the City and the West Common. Approached via a private sweeping driveway passing an attractive lawned garden, the property also benefits from a detached garage, workshop with WC and an additional outbuilding. Architect designed and built in 1997 by prestigious local builder Richard Harrison to maximise the outstanding outlook, the home offers versatile and spacious accommodation comprising a Porch, Hallway, Lounge, Sun Room opening onto a southwest-facing terrace, Dining Room, Kitchen, Utility Room, Pantry and a highly adaptable Ground Floor Bedroom with adjoining Shower Room ideal for multi-generational living. The First Floor provides a landing leading to Four Principal Bedrooms, including a Master with En-suite Bathroom. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the quality of accommodation and the exceptional position this remarkable property enjoys. No chain.

Location The historic Cathedral and University City of Lincoln has the usual High Street shops and department stores, plus banking and allied facilities, multiplex cinema, Marina and Art Gallery. The famous Steep Hill leads to the Uphill area of Lincoln and the Bailgate, with its quaint boutiques and bistros, the Castle, Cathedral and renowned Lincoln Bishop University.

Porch With double glazed windows and door to the front aspect and tiled flooring.

Hall With staircase to the first floor, under stairs storage cupboard, tiled flooring and radiator.

Lounge 16' 6" x 12' 2" (5.05m x 3.73m) With double glazed bay window to the rear aspect, double glazed French doors to the garden, gas log burner with brick fire surround, side shelving and radiator.

Sun room 8' 7" x 6' 7" (2.63m x 2.03m) With double glazed door overlooking the garden and the City, tiled flooring and radiator.

Dining room 16' 5" x 12' 7" (5.02m x 3.84m) With double glazed bay windows to the side aspect, fitted shelving, tiled floor and radiator.

Kitchen 11' 1" x 10' 8" (3.38m x 3.26m) Fitted with a range of wall and base units with work surfaces over, twin stainless steel sinks with side drainer and mixer tap over, eye level electric oven, gas hob, space for dishwasher, spotlights, double glazed window and door to the side aspect.

Utility room 6' 10" x 5' 11" (2.10m x 1.82m) Fitted with base units with wooden work surface over, ceramic Belfast sink with mixer tap over, spaces for washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge, tiled flooring, radiator and two double glazed windows to the front aspect.

Pantry 5' 11" x 3' 10" (1.82m x 1.18m) With storage shelving, tiled flooring and double glazed window to the front aspect.

Ground floor bedroom 5 16' 2" x 14' 11" (4.94m x 4.56m) With four double glazed windows to the front, side and rear aspects and radiator.

Shower room 8' 9" x 4' 0" (2.69m x 1.23m) Fitted with a three piece suite comprising of shower cubicle, close coupled WC and wash hand basin, tiled floor, part tiled walls and radiator.

First floor landing With radiator, double glazed window and Velux window to the side aspect.

Bedroom 1 15' 10" x 11' 0" (4.85m x 3.36m) With radiator, three double glazed windows to the front and side aspects.

En-suite bathroom 11' 3" x 6' 11" (3.45m x 2.12m) Fitted with a three piece suite comprising of panelled bath with shower attachment and glass shower screen, close coupled WC and pedestal wash hand basin, airing cupboard, radiator, double glazed window and Velux window to the side aspect.

Bedroom 2 16' 3" x 12' 2" (4.97m x 3.71m) With gas fire set within a feature fireplace, radiator, double glazed windows to the side and rear aspects.

Bedroom 3 16' 2" x 15' 0" (4.95m x 4.58m) With radiator, double glazed windows to the front and rear aspects.

Bedroom 4 7' 7" x 8' 7" (2.33m x 2.64m) With Velux window to the front aspect.

Outside The property is approached via a sweeping gravelled driveway with a lawned front garden. There is a Detached Garage and Workshop to the front, along with mature shrubs and trees. To the side of the property there is a mature and well stocked garden. To the rear of the rear/side of the property there is a brick built outbuilding and to the rear of the property there are further well stocked gardens with mature shrubs and trees enjoying views over the City.

Detached garage 16' 11" x 10' 2" (5.16m x 3.10m) With double wooden access doors, shelving, coal store and door to the Workshop.

Workshop 19' 2" x 14' 6" (5.86m x 4.43m) With window and door to the side, power, lighting and door to the WC. The Workshop or Outbuilding could also serve as an Office/Studio.

WC With WC, wash hand basin and electric heater.

Brick outbuilding 13' 6" x 7' 11" (4.12m x 2.43m) Windows and doors, power and lighting.