Summary - The Oaks, Newbridge Lane, Covenham St. Mary, LOUTH LN11 0PQ
5 bed 3 bath Barn Conversion
Development-ready barn complex with large plot and rural Wolds views.
Outline planning granted Dec 2024 (ref N/038/01588/24) for two dwellings
Three adjoining brick barns around an open courtyard, generous footprint
Very large plot with mature gardens, driveway, and off-street parking
Barns derelict; substantial repair, roof and full refurbishment required
Services said accessible but buyer to verify connections and capacities
Auction sale — stating bid £180,000 plus reservation fee; legal checks vital
Very slow broadband and quite expensive council tax on completion
Owner retains access rights to maintain boundary walls; check easements
Set within mature grounds on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds, this three-barn site offers a rare development opportunity in Covenham St Mary. Outline planning permission (Dec 2024, East Lindsey ref N/038/01588/24) permits conversion into two dwellings—a two-storey three-bedroom unit and a single-storey two-bedroom unit—with scope to adapt into one larger home with annexe. The barns are solid brick with large openings and good natural light, forming an open courtyard ideal for a contemporary conversion.
The plot is very large with established driveway access, off-street parking and room for private gardens or landscaping. Services are understood to be accessible to the site, though buyers should confirm connections and capacities. The location suits buyers seeking a quiet village setting with low crime, good nearby primary and secondary schools, and countryside views.
Buyers should note material considerations before bidding: the barns are in a derelict, rustic state and will require substantial building works, roof repairs and internal fit-out. Broadband speeds are very slow locally and council tax on completion is described as quite expensive. The sale is by auction with a stating bid of £180,000 plus a reservation fee; outline planning (not full permission) has been granted and the current owner retains rights of access to maintain boundary walls.
This is a clear project for developers, experienced converters or buyers wanting a bespoke rural home. Viewings are recommended on-site to assess structural condition, service connections and the scope of conversion potential.
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