5 bed detached house for sale

The Old Rectory, 10 Torgate Lane, Bassingham, Lincoln LN5

A fine five-bedroom detached house with attractive, flexible living space and sunny gardens, set in a desirable position in the village of Bassingham.

Description
The Old Rectory is an outstanding detached period house, offering a wealth of beautifully appointed accommodation. It features red-brick and exposed timber-framed elevations, while inside the interiors are elegantly understated throughout.

The ground floor provides a superb selection of reception spaces, including an impressive sitting room and adjoining garden room, arranged in a semi open-plan layout extending from the front to the rear of the house. The sitting room features an ornate cast-iron fireplace with decorative tiled detailing, while the oak framed garden room displays exposed oak beams and eaves, panoramic glazing, a corner log burner and double doors opening to the rear garden. A further beautifully presented reception room offers a more intimate space in which to relax, while the open-plan kitchen, dining and family room forms the heart of the home. The kitchen is fitted with farmhouse-style cabinetry and a range cooker, complemented by ample space for dining and informal seating. To the rear, a seating area beneath a roof lantern is bathed in natural light, with bi-fold doors opening on to the garden. An adjoining utility room provides further storage and space for laundry appliances.

A galleried first-floor landing provides access to four beautifully presented double bedrooms and a family bathroom, fitted with both a bath and a separate shower. The second floor is dedicated to the principal bedroom suite, which benefits from an en suite shower room. Above the detached garage, provides excellent ancillary accommodation, comprising a guest bedroom and an en suite shower room.

The property features delightful south-facing gardens to the rear, while at the front, a gated entrance opens to a gravel driveway, and access to the detached double garage, with its home gym/study to the side and bedroom above. The gardens include a sunny patio area at the back of the house, with a lawn beyond, which is dotted with mature trees, shrubs, hedgerows and colourful flowering perennials. A grassy meadow at the end of the plot has a ground-mounted solar panel installation and backs on to open fields.

Location
The sought-after village of Bassingham is in an accessible rural position, approx. 12 miles south of Lincoln city centre and moments from the neighbouring villages of Witham St. Hughs (approx. 3.3 miles), Carlton-le-Moorland (approx. 1.5 miles) and Waddington (approx. 7.3 miles). The village has two pubs, a local shop, a butcher and a primary school, while nearby Witham St. Hughs has various other amenities, including a primary school. North Hykeham (approx. 5.5 miles) provides further facilities, such as supermarkets and access to primary and secondary schooling, with Lincoln city centre providing excellent shopping, leisure and cultural facilities.

Transport links in the area include the A46, which provides access to the A1. Newark Northgate station offers direct lines to London Kings Cross taking from approx.75 minutes.

Disclaimer: All distances and journey times are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,907 sq ft



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Additional Info
Mains Water

Electricity

Mains Drainage

Battery Storage Solar Panels with feed-in tariff

Central Heating

Oil

Local Authority: North Kesteven District Council

The property contains restrictive covenants, please contact the office for further details.

Please note that the seller is retaining the adjoining parcel of land. A planning application has been submitted for the construction of a separate dwelling on that land. Further details are available.

Photographs taken July 2026.