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Kettlethorpe Road, Laughterton, Lincoln

East Midlands

£199,950

Listed on 09/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Cottage
Area
1591 sqft

Features

  • Garden

Description

This detached two-bedroom cottage in Laughterton is offered as a comprehensive modernisation project. The accommodation includes two ground-floor reception rooms, a rear lobby, cloakroom and narrow kitchen, with two bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor. A winding staircase leads to attic space of approximately 530 sq ft, including a gable window and storage area. The property dates from the 19th century and has traditional brick elevations beneath a tiled roof. The listing notes that the chimney stacks have recently been rebuilt, and that mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. Outside, the plot extends to around 0.3 acres and includes brick-built, pantile-roofed domestic outbuildings. Access is via a private drive shared with The Barn, with a stated 50% maintenance share. The property is freehold and will be sold with vacant possession, subject to a covenant restricting use to a single dwelling. Laughterton is a village surrounded by countryside, with a pub and village hall locally and a primary school in nearby Newton on Trent. The listing gives approximate distances of five miles to Gainsborough, ten miles to Lincoln and 15 miles to Newark, with road connections via the A1133 and A57. The plot, attic space and outbuildings provide scope to consider how the property could be improved, subject to the relevant checks and permissions.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

71out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £199,950, this detached 19th-century cottage is priced at £126/sqf against a local average of £237/sqf, making the asking price a clear acquisition opportunity. The photographed interiors are consistently worn, so this is a substantial project rather than a cosmetic refresh; the visible kitchen and bathroom also offer scope to create a more cohesive, modern home.

The character, generous 0.331-acre plot and brick outbuildings give the project appeal beyond the house itself. The main house and tiled roof look broadly intact in the available exterior views, while the overgrown garden and weathered outbuildings offer further scope to improve the setting.

Key opportunities

  • Acquire a detached period cottage at a notably low asking price relative to local £/sqf.
  • Rework the worn interior finishes, including the visible kitchen and bathroom, to create a home tailored to your specification.
  • Make more of the generous garden and brick outbuildings; the listed attic space may also merit feasibility checks for future use.

Key risks

  • The consistently worn interiors, overgrown garden and weathered outbuildings make this a substantial, multi-part programme; allow for time and coordination beyond a cosmetic refresh.
  • The shared drive is mossy and uneven, and the available photographs cannot establish whether there are hidden defects.

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Map

Location

Kettlethorpe Road, Laughterton, Lincoln
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Saxilby Rail Station

    3.4 miles

    Train · Saxilby

  • Swinderby Rail Station

    7.5 miles

    Train · Swinderby

  • Gainsborough Lea Road Rail Station

    7.8 miles

    Train · Gainsborough

  • Hykeham Rail Station

    8.1 miles

    Train · North Hykeham

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£817
Based on a loan of £149,962 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-13.1% since listed
£199,950£15,050(-7.0%)
07/09/2026
Current price
£215,000£15,000(-6.5%)
26/03/2026
£230,000Initial listing
13/12/2025

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