Saxilby, Lincoln, Lincolnshire

16 Macphail Crescent

Saxilby | Lincoln | Lincolnshire | LN1 2WL

SELLER INSIGHT

Having viewed houses all around the village, we opted for our house because we fell in love with the plot and generous room sizes. It’s the last one on the crescent which means that there is no passing traffic and it feels like you are in your own little world once you come down the private driveway.”

“The house was built about 20 years ago but we have meticulously renovated it to the highest standard with no expense spared, with a view to staying here forever. The layout of the house now flows really well and has worked perfectly for us as a family, with the top floor being a particularly flexible area. The entire floor could make a fabulous master suite, however, we have used the smaller bedroom as our office; guests could have their own space completely with the largest room having space for a seating area as well as a king size bed, or in our case, it has provided a sort of ‘self-contained’ apartment area for my 18 year old son, which he has loved.”

“The work involved in the renovation included adding the garden room extension at the back, replacing all the windows and doors, fitting a new kitchen and all new bathrooms, laying new carpets and decorating throughout. We also landscaped the garden laying the patio and the decked area to create an ideal place for entertaining.”

“The newly added garden room provides a beautiful space where the views over the fields are amazing in the winter and in the summer we use any opportunity that we can to have the bi-folds open, which provides a great space for family and friends to make use of both the indoors and outdoors. The doors open the full width of the room, which really frames the newly landscaped garden.”

“On a sunny day we love to lay picnic blankets on the grass so that the children can play, whilst the adults sit on the decking and make use of the garden bar which is inside the summerhouse. When the evening draws in, we switch on the surrounding ambient lighting, which also shines up into the trees, providing the perfect space and atmosphere to relax. The heater under the covered area means it can be used all year round.”

“The back garden is really private and secluded with a backdrop of trees; it’s very quiet here as we’re really tucked away and any roads are all cul de sacs. Beyond our front garden, also bordered by trees, there is a green which is a great place for dogs to run around or children to kick a ball about.”

“The location is perfect if you want tranquil living (including having great neighbours) but proximity to good schools, sports facilities and other amenities, as well as being close to the city if you need it. In 10 or 12 minutes you can be in the Bailgate, or closer by, there is the David Lloyd gym and tennis at Burton Waters.”

“Saxilby has a lot to offer with its schools, two pubs, takeaways and a fish and chip shop, supermarkets and many different sports clubs and facilities, as well as its train station.”

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

STEP INSIDE 16 Macphail Crescent

An exquisitely presented, fully refurbished, modern family home offering 5 bedrooms, its accommodation set over 3 floors whilst having a superb connection with its private rear garden. The attractive property stands in a quiet, tucked away corner of the well served village of Saxilby, 7 miles outside Lincoln.

Despite the tranquil position bordering countryside, it is close to excellent schools and a wealth of amenities in both the village and the nearby historic city. Benefitting its own train station within walking distance of the property, it is possible to be in central London in around 2 hours, and even less to other cities and destinations.

• A modern, extended, fully refurbished home set over 3 floors

• New double-glazed windows and doors throughout

• Lead canopy storm porch over front door

• 5 double bedrooms, the principal en suite, with built-in wardrobe

• Fully tiled, fully fitted family bathroom

• Shower room and WC serving the 2 top floor bedrooms

• Entrance hall with downstairs WC

• Dual aspect, over 23 ft. kitchen dining room

• New Wren ‘Infinity Plus’ premium fitted kitchen

• Top brand integrated appliances and modern slate flooring

• Smeg range-style cooker with gas hob and electric ovens

• Well appointed utility room with door to garden

• Over 23 ft. living room with double doors to garden room

• Newly added garden room with bi-folding doors to garden

• Engineered ‘Rustic Oak’ herringbone floor in garden room

• Beautifully landscaped, enclosed, sunny rear garden with lawn

• Porcelain paved terrace and decked area with exterior lighting

• Summerhouse used as a bar with covered pergola and heater

• Front garden bordered by trees leading to green

• Double garage with side access

• Block-paved drive providing off-street parking for 8 cars

• CCTV cameras and burglar alarm

Services: Mains gas, electricity, water, and drainage; gas central heating

Local Authority: West Lindsey District Council

Council Tax Band: E

Tenure: Freehold

INFORMATION

16 Macphail Crescent Location

Saxilby is about 7 miles northwest of the city of Lincoln with the property situated in a quiet residential close on the eastern edge of the village. Either a 2 minute drive or a 10 minute walk takes you to Saxilby Station served by East Midlands Railway and Northern Trains. Lincoln is reached in 7 minutes, for example, or Retford in 15 minutes, both where you can connect with trains to London, or continue on to Sheffield or Leeds. By car, the centre of Lincoln is about 12 minutes. Here, the historic city provides everything you would expect including a beautiful cathedral and castle sitting on top of the hill beside the quaint Bailgate area for independent shops, markets, restaurants and cafes with extensive retail outlets further down the hill. Fast direct trains from Lincoln to London take around 2 hours.

The village of Saxilby is a thriving community and has a Co-op, a Tesco One Stop, a doctors’ surgery, a vet’s, a hairdresser and beauty salon, several little independent shops, 3 cafes, an ice cream parlour, a fish and chip shop, Chinese and pizza takeaways and two pubs, one serving food. If required, there is a regular bus service direct to supermarkets such as Tesco and Asda, whilst a local David Lloyd tennis facility and gym is a 5 minute drive.

The A1 is about 20 minutes away at Markham Moor, Newark about 25 minutes south and Sheffield and Nottingham both around an hour’s drive. To the east, in just over half an hour you can be in the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with the Lincolnshire coast beyond.

Schools

Saxilby C of E Primary School is a few minutes’ drive and has a Good Ofsted report, so too the Fleur de Lys Nursery and Pre-School. There is a wide choice of secondary schools in the region with many in Lincoln such as The Priory Academy LSST, 8 miles away rated Outstanding by Ofsted, as well as the highly regarded independent Lincoln Minster Schools (Prep and Senior) situated in the centre.

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Copyright © 2023. Fine & Country Ltd. JM Brouwer (Property Services) Ltd Registered in England & Wales No 11269764 Regulated by The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Printed 15.05.2023

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