Blacksmith Lane, Welby, NG32
- Land size
- 5.12 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3
Key Features
- Grade II Listed Detached Farmhouse and Conservatory
- South Facing Gardens and Paddocks
- In Need of Renovation
- Extensive Accommodation
- Delightful Village Location
- Vacant Possession
- Listed Stone Pigeoncote
- Extensive Outbuildings
- 5.12 Acres Total
Description
A substantial Grade II Listed stone-built farmhouse together with extensive outbuildings overlooking south facing gardens and paddocks of 5.12 acres. The Chestnuts is an historic village farmhouse believed to date from the late 17th Century and until recently the heart of a working farm. The property is now in need of renovation and improvement but provides accommodation of approximately 3000 square feet offers a rare opportunity to create an enviable family home with an equestrian bias. The extensive stone outbuildings which include garaging and stables have a footprint of 2880 square feet and are suited to conversion and a variety of uses. In addition there is charming listed pigeon cote to the rear.
SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Services may need to be separated from the farm supply. Oil fired central heating is installed. We understand that fibre to cabinet broadband is currently available with a full fibre service planned. None of the services have been tested.
COVENANTS
The sale is subject to standard estate covenants to protect the setting of Chestnuts Farmhouse and neighbouring properties. All boundaries pass with the sale except the southern field boundary. The purchaser to maintain the boundaries in a stock proof condition."
VIEWING
Viewing strictly by prior appointment through Newton Fallowell. Appropriate clothing to be worn. The pigeon cote is not considered safe to enter. Postcode NG32 3LY
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DIMENSIONS AND PLANS
These are for information only and may not be accurate.
WAYLEAVES AND EASEMENTS
Electricity wayleaves over the fields are retained by the vendors.
SOLICITORS
Chattertons, 9 Broad Street, Stamford PE9 1PY. Telephone
LOCAL AUTHORITY
South Kesteven District Council, St Catherines Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire NG31 6TT. Telephone
Parking - Driveway
Parking - Garage
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- G
- Date Posted
- 2026-07-21
Price history
| Date | Change | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep 2026 | Reduced 3.5% (−£25,000) | £695,000 |
| Until 17 Sep 2026 | Asking price | £720,000 |
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 179 Homes with Land listings in East Midlands (5+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Oil Heating, Wood Burner
- Broadband
- Ask Agent
- Sewerage
- Mains
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Private Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Listed Property
- Yes
- Restrictions
- Ask Agent
Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
- Ask Agent
- Parking
- Garage, Driveway
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 20% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Belmont Community Primary School2.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 198
- Type
- Community school
- The Ropsley Church of England Primary School2.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 101
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Belton Lane Community Primary School3.1 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 303
- Type
- Community school
- The Harrowby Church of England Primary School3.2 milesOfsted report card · Dec 2025
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 67
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School3.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 94
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School3.7 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,238
- Type
- Academy converter
- Gender
- Girls
- The Priory Ruskin Academy3.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,347
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- The King's School, Grantham3.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,221
- Type
- Academy converter
- Gender
- Boys
- West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy4.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 486
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Walton Academy5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 822
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
Not at the pin: mapped about 40 metres away.
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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Listing agent
Newton Fallowell, Grantham
68 High Street, Grantham, NG31 6NR
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