Summary - The Annex, Parkgate Farm House, Delvyns Lane, Gestingthorpe CO9 3AE
6 bed 4 bath Detached
Versatile multi-generation home with conversion potential and huge private grounds.
Grade II listed 15th-century farmhouse with extensive period features
An impressive Grade II listed farmhouse dating from the early 15th century, set within about 4.7 acres of mature grounds, paddock and formal garden. The main house retains abundant period character — exposed timbers, wooden floors, high ceilings, fireplaces and a cellar — and has been sympathetically refreshed to provide versatile, multi-generational accommodation across two floors plus a self-contained annex. Practical outbuildings include garaging, storage, a stylish studio and an outdoor heated swimming pool.
This property suits a large family or buyers seeking income potential. The Coach House has both Planning and Listed Building Consent to convert into a two-storey holiday let, and the self-contained annex gives immediate ancillary accommodation or private space for relatives. Productive exterior features include a kitchen garden, orchard, paddock with gated lane access and a pond that supports local wildlife.
Buyers should note material considerations: the house is Grade II listed, which brings regulatory constraints and potential extra costs for alterations and maintenance. Heating is oil-fired to radiators (with an air source heat pump for the pool) and the current EPC is D. Services are mixed: mains water and electricity are connected, drainage is private, and the property's water supply is metered via an adjacent landowner. Broadband is described as very slow locally, although Starlink has been used on site to provide high-speed internet.
This is a rare rural offering for those who value history, space and income potential, balanced against the responsibilities of owning a significant listed country house. Viewing will suit buyers prepared for conservation-led ownership and who appreciate substantial outdoor amenity and flexible living options.
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