Greenfields, 25 Main Street, Swinstead, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 4PA
East Midlands
£39,000Guide Price
Listed on 22/10/2026
Listed on 22/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
4Type
DetachedFeatures
- Garage
Description
Offered at auction, this Grade II listed detached cottage in Swinstead has four bedrooms, a double garage and a range of outbuildings. The accommodation includes a lounge, kitchen diner, ground-floor bedroom, bathroom and utility area, with additional store rooms and offices on the ground floor. Upstairs are three further bedrooms, a family bathroom and two shower rooms. Outside, the property also has an office with WC.
The cottage is described as requiring renovation and may suit buyers looking for a period property to refurbish. Its listed status will affect the scope and method of any proposed works, and any further potential would be subject to the relevant consents and restrictions. Swinstead is within reach of Grantham, Bourne and Stamford, with road links via the A1 and A52. The property is advised to be freehold, subject to solicitor verification, and is offered with vacant possession.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
48out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This Grade II stone cottage has a distinctive starting point: exposed beams, traditional stonework, a substantial garden, double garage and a range of outbuildings. Its four-bedroom layout and additional store and office spaces offer scope to rethink and improve the property while retaining its period character, subject to listed-building constraints. The photographed interiors show dated fittings, worn coverings and ceiling staining or damage in several rooms; the roof and outbuildings also need closer inspection. The £65,000–£125,000 renovation range points to a substantial project, with any ceiling or roof-related repairs to be established as part of the work.
At £39,000, the purchase price is clear, but floor area is missing, so value against local £/sqf cannot yet be judged. The overall score is 48/100, grade E: the character and ancillary buildings give the project appeal, while the scale of the works and listed status call for careful budgeting and planning.
Key opportunities
- Use the exposed beams, stonework and traditional details as the basis for a sympathetic renovation that brings the cottage's period character forward.
- Rework the four-bedroom accommodation and ground-floor store and office spaces to suit the intended use, subject to listed-building requirements.
- Improve the established garden and make better use of the double garage and range of outbuildings.
Key risks
- Worn finishes and visible ceiling staining or damage across several rooms, alongside a £65,000–£125,000 works range, make this a substantial budget and programme rather than a cosmetic refresh.
- Investigate the ceiling damage for possible water ingress and inspect the weathered roof, roof vegetation and outbuildings to establish any repair needs.
- Grade II listed status may constrain the choice and scope of alterations.
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Greenfields, 25 Main Street, Swinstead, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 4PA
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