Forster Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire

Listed 1 Jul 2026 · price reduced 14 Jul 2026 · Gainsborough
An excellent opportunity to acquire this three-bedroom semi-detached home, offered with no onward chain and featuring two reception rooms, a modern shower room and an enclosed rear garden.
Summary Offered to the market with no onward chain, this three-bedroom semi-detached home provides spacious and versatile accommodation, making it an ideal purchase for first-time buyers, families and investors alike. Boasting separate reception rooms, a fitted kitchen, modern ground floor shower room and enclosed rear garden, the property enjoys a practical layout with flexible living space throughout. Conveniently situated within easy reach of local schools, shops and everyday amenities, early viewing is highly recommended.
Ground Floor A UPVC entrance door opens into a welcoming entrance hall, providing a central point to the home with stairs rising to the first floor and internal doors leading to both reception rooms, creating a practical and well-balanced layout.
Positioned at the front of the property, the lounge is a bright and comfortable living space featuring a large bay window that fills the room with natural light. Finished with fitted carpet and a radiator, it offers an inviting setting for relaxing and everyday family life.
Located at the heart of the home, the dining room provides a generous and versatile reception space, ideal for family meals or entertaining guests. A side-facing window enhances the natural light, while the open-plan connection to the kitchen creates a sociable flow and offers flexibility for modern living.
Ground Floor continued The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units incorporating a stainless steel sink with drainer and mixer tap. There is space for a selection of freestanding appliances, tiled flooring for practicality and a side-facing window providing natural light. The room opens into the rear lobby, creating a convenient link to both the garden and shower room.
The rear lobby is a useful transitional space, offering direct access to the enclosed rear garden and the ground floor shower room, making it particularly practical for everyday living.
Completing the ground floor is a modern shower room fitted with a three-piece suite comprising a walk-in shower enclosure, wash hand basin and WC. A side-facing window provides natural ventilation and daylight, while a radiator adds comfort.
First Floor The first-floor landing provides access to both bedrooms, with Bedroom One leading through to the versatile dressing room/Bedroom Three.
Bedroom One is a comfortable double bedroom overlooking the side of the property. Finished with fitted carpet and a radiator, it benefits from direct access to the adjoining dressing room, allowing the space to function as a principal bedroom suite or provide additional flexibility for growing families.
Accessed via Bedroom One, the dressing room offers a variety of potential uses including a walk-in wardrobe, nursery, home office or occasional third bedroom. The room benefits from fitted carpet, a radiator and a side-facing window, making it a bright and adaptable addition to the accommodation.
Occupying the full width of the front of the property, Bedroom Two is the largest bedroom within the home. This spacious room comfortably accommodates a double bed alongside additional bedroom furniture and enjoys excellent natural light through the...
Exterior The property is approached through a gated front buffer garden with a pathway leading to the entrance door. Gated side access provides convenient access to the rear of the property.
To the rear, the enclosed garden has been designed with ease of maintenance in mind, featuring a hard-standing surface enclosed by a combination of fencing and brick walls. Offering a private outdoor space with minimal upkeep, it provides an ideal setting for outdoor seating, entertaining or container planting.
Layout Ground Floor: Entrance Hall, Lounge, Dining Room, Kitchen, Rear Lobby, Shower Room. First Floor: Landing, Bedroom One, Dressing Room/Bedroom Three, Bedroom Two. Exterior: Front buffer garden, gated side access, enclosed rear hard-standing garden.
Location Situated on Melrose Road, this property occupies a convenient residential position to the north of Gainsborough town centre, placing a wide range of everyday amenities within easy reach. Local convenience stores, supermarkets, cafés and healthcare facilities are all nearby, while the popular Marshall's Yard Retail Centre offers a selection of high street shops, restaurants and leisure facilities just a short distance away. The town also benefits from the historic riverside, with pleasant walks along the River Trent and nearby green spaces for outdoor recreation.
Families are particularly well catered for, with Mercer's Wood Academy only a short walk away and rated Good by Ofsted, while The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School is also rated Good. The Gainsborough Nursery School, within easy walking distance, has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Secondary education is available at The Queen Elizabeth's High School, located close by.
Transport Links For commuters, the property enjoys excellent transport connections. Gainsborough Central railway station is approximately three-quarters of a mile away, providing services towards Sheffield and Lincoln, while Gainsborough Lea Road station offers direct East Midlands Railway services to Lincoln, Retford and Doncaster, where onward connections to London King's Cross can be made. The A159, A631 and A156 provide convenient road links to Lincoln, Scunthorpe, Doncaster and Retford, making the property well placed for those travelling throughout the region. Regular local bus services are also available within a short walk of the property.
Call Today! Combining spacious accommodation with a practical layout, no onward chain and an excellent location close to local amenities, this attractive semi-detached home presents an outstanding opportunity for first-time buyers and investors alike. Offering versatile living space with further potential to personalise, this is a property that must be viewed to be fully appreciated. Contact our office today to arrange your viewing and avoid disappointment.
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Median sold prices in DN21 over the last 12 months: detached £285k · terraced £110k · semi-detached £168k · flat £80k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Melrose Road Gainsborough DN21 2SD | Semi-detached Freehold | 16 Jun 2026 | £78,000 |
| 55 Melrose Road Gainsborough DN21 2SA | Terraced Freehold | 30 Jan 2026 | £80,000 |
| 10 Melrose Road Gainsborough DN21 2SD | Semi-detached Freehold | 13 Jan 2026 | £55,000 |
| 59 Melrose Road Gainsborough DN21 2SA | Terraced Freehold | 14 Aug 2025 | £75,000 |
| 53 Melrose Road Gainsborough DN21 2SA | Terraced Freehold | 21 Feb 2025 | £59,000 |
| 9 Melrose Road Gainsborough DN21 2SA | Terraced Freehold | 31 Oct 2024 | £75,000 |
| 62 Melrose Road Gainsborough DN21 2SD | Semi-detached Freehold | 6 Sept 2024 | £147,000 |
| 61 Melrose Road Gainsborough DN21 2SA | Terraced Freehold | 28 Mar 2024 | £64,500 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in DN21
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Listed by Open Door Property, South Wheatley on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 1 Jul 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 14/07/2026.
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