Offers over

£400,000

(£229/sq. ft)

3 bed detached house for sale
Main Street, Laneham DN22

    • 3 beds

    • 1 bath

    • 5 receptions

    • 1,744 sq. ft

Freehold
Added on 14/05/2026

About this property

  • Charming three bedroom Period Property

  • Enjoying Plentiful Traditional Features to Include Exposed beams, Original Fireplaces, & a Unique Water Well

  • Five reception rooms

  • Self-Contained Annexe Potential- Subject to the Necessary Planning Consents

  • Extensive Driveway Catering for Multiple Large Vehicles

  • Southerly Aspect, Manicured Gardens Measuring Approximately 0.3 Acres, Boasting Fruit Trees, a Fully Insulated Potting Shed, Vegetable Patch, Two Greenhouses, & Several Sunny Seating Areas

  • Neighbouring Open Countryside on the Edge of the Rural Village of Laneham

  • Easy Access to Retford, Hosting an Array of Everyday Amenities, Leisure Facilities, Restaurants, Bars, & Schools for All Age Groups

An extraordinary opportunity to acquire a charming three bedroom period property, dating back to the 19th Century, and sympathetically extended under current ownership. Preserving plentiful original features, the generous ground floor living accommodation briefly comprises a porch, entrance hall, light flooded lounge, garden room, country kitchen boasting a cosy log burner, characterful dining room, utility room, games room/ versatile reception room, and a snug. To the first floor resides a master bedroom, two further bedrooms, and a family shower room. The utility room, games room, and snug could be utilised as a self-contained annexe, should the purchaser wish to convert the outdoor WC and storeroom into an en suite- subject to the necessary planning consents. Such space would lend itself to a family that have relatives stay with them, a teenager who requires a space of their own, or may wish to make an income from the accommodation as an Airbnb- subject to the necessary consents. Outside, an extensive driveway provides ample parking, whilst southerly aspect, manicured gardens with well-stocked flowerbed borders, and an abundance of apple, plum, pear, and fig trees, kiwi plants, and grape vines, reside to the rear. For those who love the outdoors, the detached single garage has been repurposed as a fully insulated potting shed with double glazed windows, situated alongside a vegetable patch, and two greenhouses. Neighbouring open countryside on the edge of the rural village of Laneham, Orchard House is perfectly suited to a family seeking a country life. Enjoying miles of walking, cycling and horse riding routes on its doorstep, with close proximity to a traditional village pub, and café, this traditional property also boasts easy access to the Georgian market town of Retford via Grove Road. Retford is renowned for offering a wealth of everyday amenities, leisure facilities, restaurants, bars, and schools for all age groups. Rampton Primary School is just a brief drive away. Viewings are highly recommended to fully appreciate the characterful, versatile accommodation being offered for sale, and its surrounding area.

Entrance Hall:

Accessed via the porch, with staircase leading to first floor accommodation, and continuing into:

Lounge: (3.61m x 6.15m)

With three dual aspect windows capturing ample natural light, charming features to include an open fire and exposed beams, and wooden French doors opening into:

Garden Room: (2.49m x 3.48m)

A modernised relaxation room, overlooking the garden.

Kitchen: (2.92m x 4.95m)

A country kitchen with plentiful storage, cosy log burner, access to pantry, and door leading into:

Dining Room: (3.61m x 3.94m)

Showcasing an impressive original cast iron fireplace, traditional decorative panelling, and continuing into:

Annexe Potential:

The remainder of the ground floor living accommodation has great annexe potential- Subject to the necessary planning consents:

Utility Room: (2.13m x 2.49m)

Having eye and base level units, space for two undercounter appliances, and giving access to:

Games Room/ Reception Room: (4.14m x 4.70m)

A sizeable, versatile room with vaulted ceilings, and continuing into:

Snug: (3.05m x 3.05m)

A vaulted space with office, bedroom, or playroom potential.

Master Bedroom: (3.61m x 3.91m)

A double bedroom, benefitting from integral storage, and boasting a decorative original cast iron fireplace.

Bedroom Two: (3.61m x 3.94m)

A generous double bedroom.

Bedroom Three: (2.11m x 3.61m)

A dual aspect, single bedroom.

Family Shower Room: (2.06m x 2.26m)

A three-piece suite, with oversized shower enclosure.

Outside:

A generous block paved driveway caters for multiple large vehicles. Fully enclosed and to the rear, resides a predominantly laid to lawn rear garden, with well-stocked flowerbed borders, an abundance of apple, plum, pear, and fig trees, kiwi plants, and grape vines, a vegetable patch, two greenhouses, an extensive, sunny seating area featuring a unique water well, additional well-placed patio area, pagoda, and two fishponds.

Potting Shed:

Previously a garage, now repurposed as a fully insulated potting shed, with double glazed windows.

Outdoor WC:

Supplied with running water, should the purchaser wish to convert the outdoor WC and storeroom into an annexe en suite- Subject to the necessary planning consents.

Disclaimer

General: Whilst we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate & reliable, they are a general guide only. If a point is of particular importance, please let us check the position for you, especially if you plan to travel some distance for a viewing.

Services: Please note we have not tested the services, or appliances present. We advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports, before finalising their purchase.

Measurements: These room sizes are only a guide. You must verify the dimensions carefully before ordering carpets & furniture.

Money laundering regulations: Purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation, & we ask for your co-operation to avoid delays.

Particulars: These particulars are issued in good faith, but they do not constitute fact. Buyers should verify all details independently. Alexander Jacob limited nor its agents can make any representations or provide any warranties in relation to this property.

Mortgage calculator

Monthly repayment

£2,000 per month

Whole of market comparison

70+ lenders and 10,000+ products

How much could I borrow

In partnership with

mojo logo

The monthly repayments provided are estimates and should be used as a guide only. The actual amount you can borrow will depend on your personal financial situation and subject to a full application. For a more precise estimate, please use the Mojo mortgage calculator. Your home or property may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

More information

  • Tenure

    Freehold

  • Council tax band

    D

  • Ground rent

    £0

Report this listing

Alexander Jacob

Logo of Alexander Jacob
Email agent