The Old Rectory is situated in Harrington, near Spilsby, on a secluded plot of about two acres.
The grade II listed property, once known as Hovenden Manor, dates from 1854. It was designed and built by S. S. Teulon, a prolific architect of the period (other work by him includes a conservatory at Sandringham House, in Norfolk).
Inside the home, stand-out elements include: a large reception hall; four receptions rooms; Ancaster stone fireplaces; a 20ft kitchen breakfast room; a cellar with wine storage; a bespoke Vale conservatory with underfloor heating; and five/six double bedrooms, two with en suite facilities, one with a walk-in dressing room.
Outside, features include: a self-contained, two-bedroom coach house annexe; a large pond, fed naturally by a small waterfall; an aluminium greenhouse; an orchard, providing apples, crab apples, pears, plums, damsons and medlars; an old well with grid and pulley; a brick-built double garage; and a date stone engraved with the words ‘non sibi solum’, meaning ‘not for oneself alone’.
Enquiries to Fine & Country, Navenby, on 01522 287008.
1. The Old Rectory, Harrington
The Old Rectory, Harrington. Photo: Contributor
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The gated entrance to the property. Photo: Contributor
3. The Old Rectory, Harrington
The porch. Photo: Taran Thompson/Matte Black Media
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The reception hall. Photo: Matt Thompson/Matte Black Media