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Boston Road, Horncastle LN9

East Midlands

£275,000

Listed on 10/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached Bungalow
Area
1538 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This three-bedroom detached dormer bungalow in Horncastle has accommodation arranged over two floors and a generous plot with a south-facing rear garden. The ground floor includes a living room opening to a separate dining room, a conservatory, kitchen, utility room, rear porch and a further bedroom with a nearby cloakroom. Upstairs are two bedrooms and the main bathroom. The layout offers flexibility in how the rooms are used, while the plot may offer scope for alteration or development, subject to planning permission and other required consents. The property also has a garage and a spacious driveway with off-road parking for multiple vehicles. Horncastle town centre, with its independent shops, cafés, restaurants, pubs and everyday amenities, is within easy reach. Local schooling includes Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School. The town sits on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds, with countryside walks nearby and road links towards Lincoln and the east Lincolnshire coast. The existing accommodation and outdoor space provide a basis for updating, with any proposed changes requiring appropriate checks and approvals.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

77out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £275,000, this detached dormer bungalow is priced attractively at £179 per sq ft, around 23% below the local average. That gives buyers an appealing opportunity to acquire a spacious home with flexible accommodation, multiple reception areas and a large, established south-facing garden, then refresh the dated décor and finishes to suit their taste.

The visible work looks light rather than structural: the interiors appear clean and usable, while the driveway, garage, garden and exterior present well. The generous plot is a notable feature, with any alteration or development ideas subject to planning and other consents.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh dated wallpaper, carpets and decorative finishes across the living spaces and bedrooms.
  • Update the dated kitchen and bathroom finishes to give the interior a more contemporary feel.
  • Make the most of the large south-facing garden, mature planting, broad driveway and garage; future plot changes would require planning and other consents.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Boston Road, Horncastle LN9
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Metheringham Rail Station

    12.4 miles

    Train · Metheringham

  • Thorpe Culvert Rail Station

    14.1 miles

    Train · Thorpe Culvert

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£1,124
Based on a loan of £206,250 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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