Highfield House, Summer Hill, Gainsborough DN21 1HQ
Listed 19 Oct 2026 · Gainsborough
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About this home
*ONLINE Unconditional Auction Opening 16 November 2026* To register for the legal pack and bidding, please visit our website: auctionhouse.co.uk/lincolnshire
Situation The property is situated within private and secluded, well established grounds on Summer Hill, Gainsborough, being a well regarded and sought after area of this historic and traditional Lincolnshire market town. Gainsborough itself offers a wealth of facilities and amenities, having under gone a comprehensive regeneration project within the heart of the town over the last decade, along with the ever popular Marshalls Yard retail and leisure complex. The town itself is well located for access to the surrounding towns and villages, including Retford, Scunthorpe, Market Rasen, and the Cities of Doncaster and Lincoln.
Description A wonderful and unique opportunity to acquire this substantial and imposing detached residence, in a stunning Victorian – Gothic style architecture, retaining many incredible and rare features. The property sits within its own grounds of approximately 1.25 acres, and posses and ideal opportunity for the discerning purchaser to restore this incredible property back to its former glory.
Accommodation Accommodation The property is a Grade II listed house, comprising accommodation over 3 floors, with Net internal floor area of approx. 3696 sq. ft (343.3 sq. mtrs). Comprising 10 bedrooms over the first and second floors, and a range of ground floor accommodation.
Outside, the property sits within 1.25 acres of mature grounds. Material Information Tenure: The property is freehold. All prospective bidders should satisfy themselves of terms of the tenure, ground rent and service charge if applicable, by inspecting the legal pack.
Council Tax: The property falls within West Lindsey Council
Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Auction House.
Services: Prospective purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries of the relevant statutory authorities. NB: Services, Apparatus and Equipment have not been tested by Auction House and therefore cannot be verified as being in working order. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor/Surveyor.
These particulars are believed to be correct but their accuracy is not guaranteed and they do not form any part of any contract. Information relating to Rating and Town and Country Planning matters has been obtained by verbal enquiry only. Prospective purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries of the appropriate Authority. Information relating to Phone & Broadband can be found by visiting Ofcom. All measurements, areas and distances are approximate only. Potential purchasers are advised to check them. Any potential rental incomes are approximate based on Rightmove data at the time of preparing the details and bidders are advised to check with a local agent for an accurate valuation.
Tenure: Freehold Administration Fee: 1.2% inc VAT of the purchase price, payable on exchange of contracts. Buyer's Premium Fee: 1.2% inc VAT of the purchase price, payable on exchange of contracts. Disbursements: Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.
Property details
- Property type
- Detached
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Garden
- Yes
Location
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- Gainsborough Central Station0.4 mi
- Gainsborough Lea Road Station1.3 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in DN21 over the last 12 months: detached £285k · terraced £110k · semi-detached £168k · flat £80k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield House, Summer Hill Gainsborough DN21 1HQ | Detached Freehold | 26 Jun 2025 | £320,000 |
| Ro-Wen, Summer Hill Gainsborough DN21 1HQ | Detached Freehold | 26 Jun 2025 | £135,000 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in DN21
Buying costs
Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.
Listed by Auction House, Lincolnshire on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 19 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 10/09/2026.
Agent disclaimer
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