Summary - 48, Westgate, LOUTH LN11 9YD
7 bed 5 bath Town House
Spacious seven-bedroom home with one-acre private gardens and river features.
Grade II listed 18th-century Georgian townhouse with grand period features
An exceptional Grade II listed Georgian townhouse set on about 1 acre within Louth’s West conservation area. The house offers grand period features — high ceilings, an ornate return staircase, multiple original fireplaces and large reception rooms — combined with contemporary additions such as a glass staircase to a mezzanine suite and fitted kitchen with modern appliances. The mature, landscaped gardens with specimen trees, two bridges over the River Lud and a thatched summer house deliver rare private outdoor space so close to the town centre and St James’ church.
The layout suits a large family or someone seeking a prestigious town residence with guest or staff accommodation: seven bedrooms across principal floors, five bathrooms, four reception rooms, garden room and versatile ancillary spaces. Practical benefits include gated driveway, garage, garden store, good parking and environmental fittings (rainwater harvesting, thermal solar panels, water softener) that reduce running costs for some services.
Important practical points are clear: the property is Grade II listed, so repairs, alterations and any development will be constrained and may be costly; listed status “will cause difficulties” for some works. An overage clause applies if planning permission is obtained to build a permanent residence in the rearmost grounds, and planning might only be considered for ancillary or annexe accommodation. Council tax is above average and the local area shows higher-than-average crime and deprivation indicators, which buyers should factor into security and insurance decisions.
Overall this is a character-rich opportunity for buyers who value historic fabric, formal entertaining spaces and exceptional town-centre gardens. It will suit a purchaser prepared to manage listed-building responsibilities, possible renovation and the planning limitations attached to the rear grounds.
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