Property description

A unique and delightfully situated home designed by Sir Frederick Gibberd and offering very individual accommodation with high levels of light and superb living space.

Situation and Description
Washingborough is a much favoured village location situated approximately three miles south east of the historic Uphill area of Lincoln with its famous Cathedral, Castle and nearby Minster School. In addition. Amenities within the village include a popular local Primary School, which gained a good Ofsted report in the 2009 inspection. At nearby Branston there is a Community College and Nursery. The village also contains three public houses, The Royal Oak on Main Road, The Ferryboat on High Street and the Hunters Leap on Oak Hill. The Washingbrook Hall Country House Hotel is also nearby. There is a Chinese and an Indian takeaway, a pizza house, fish and chip shop, supermarket, newsagent, and post office with chemist. Lincoln contains many amenities amenities including shops, and leisure facilities, the Cathedral quarter and the University. The County Hospital is also easily accessible as are the well-known Minster and St Mary's private schools. The A46 bypass offers direct road access to Newark where Newark Northgate Station gives a fast rail link to London Kings Cross (approx 1hr 20mins), as well as access to the A1 road network for rapid north-south communications. Robin Hood International Airport is about 42 miles to the north. Golf at nearby Canwick Park Golf Club.The Meadows was constructed in the early 1970's to a design commissioned from the renowned architect Sir Frederick Gibberd whose many notable works include Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral. The property was constructed regardless of cost with a particular emphasis on light and space and the many interesting features include a superb lounge with a high ceiling, curved glass wall and mezanine. The present owners have carried out various improvements during their tenure to include a contemporary fitted kitchen and the installation of wide bi-fold doors to take advantage of the outside garden space. The accommodation is extremely flexible and can readily be adapted to suit a variety of lifestyles. A self-contained annexe, for example, could easily be created from an existing single storey ground floor wing. The Meadows is wheelchair friendly and a full internal lift makes the property well suited to the needs of the disabled.Outside there is a substantial triple garage block with utility room and WC adjoining. Two separate drives from both Manor Road and Church Hill give good access and parking options and established gardens enjoy lovely sunny aspects.The property will appeal to those seeking a distinctive individual home in a fine position and offering excellent access to Lincoln city.

Property Features :

• Favoured Village Close to Lincoln
• Established Gardens of approximatly 0.57 Acre
• Approximately 4767 Square Feet Plus Outbuildings
• Vestibule and Reception Hall
• Quality Kitchen/Family Room

Property Info:

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