Summary - PROSPECT FARMHOUSE WHITTON ROAD ALKBOROUGH SCUNTHORPE DN15 9JG
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Spacious Georgian farmhouse with panoramic Humber views and annexe potential.
Built 1726 with sympathetic later extension and strong period features
Approx 3,062 sq ft of flexible accommodation, ideal for multi-generational living
Elevated site with panoramic Humber and riverside views
Off-street parking for numerous vehicles and very large gardens/plot
Potential self-contained annexe via secondary staircase/landing
Stone walls likely uninsulated — further insulation may be required
Mixed heating noted (oil boiler present; air-source heat pump and underfloor electric) — check running costs
Slow broadband and relatively high council tax
Prospect Farmhouse is a handsome Georgian former farmhouse dating to 1726, set on a very large elevated plot with sweeping, panoramic countryside views over the Humber and surrounding flats. The house offers substantial, flexible accommodation across c.3,062 sq ft, including spacious principal reception rooms, a country-style breakfast kitchen, and well-proportioned bedrooms—ideal for a family seeking a rural home with character.
The property already functions well for multi-generational living: a secondary staircase, separate landing and living area to one side create clear annexe potential for older children, caregivers or guests. Original features—exposed stone, wide floorboards, sash windows, high ceilings and period fireplaces—are retained and give the house strong period appeal. Off-street parking for numerous vehicles and extensive lawned gardens add practical rural convenience.
There are practical considerations to note: the solid stone/limestone walls are assumed to be uninsulated, glazing was replaced post-2002 but overall thermal performance may lag modern standards. The listing references both an oil-fired boiler (boiler room) and modern electric underfloor heating with an air-source heat pump; buyers should verify the heating arrangement and running costs. Broadband speeds are slow and council tax is described as quite expensive—factors to weigh for remote working or running costs.
This property suits families or those seeking multi-generational living who value space, period character and outstanding views more than turnkey efficiency. It also offers clear scope for sympathetic upgrading (insulation, heating consolidation, connectivity improvements) to enhance comfort and energy performance while retaining historic charm.
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