Spilsby Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 9NY

Situated on the outskirts of the historic market town of Boston, this handsome Grade II Listed Victorian house has been a much-loved family home for many years.

The scale and character of the house are immediately apparent as you step into the entrance hall, with its magnificent staircase. Downstairs, three elegant reception rooms sit at the front of the property, while an expansive games room, kitchen and dining area, and conservatory provide further space for family life and entertaining. Original features can be found throughout, with lofty ceilings, bay windows and period fireplaces. Upstairs, eight bedrooms are arranged across two floors, served by four bathrooms.

Outside, mature gardens provide a remarkably private and peaceful setting, despite being so close to town. The house sits well back from the road, with a private driveway, ample parking and a detached double garage to the rear.

Boston town centre is around a 10-minute walk away, with several highly regarded schools, including the town’s grammar schools, within easy reach. The nearby rail station offers direct services to Nottingham, Sleaford and Grantham, with onward connections to London King’s Cross via Grantham.

With its generous proportions, period character and mature gardens, all within walking distance of the town centre, this is an impressive family home in an exceptionally convenient setting.

Seller Insights

“This is a beautiful home, with so much space and character. It’s been a fantastic place to raise my family. The property was built in 1850 and, as we understand it, the front of the house would originally have been the main living accommodation, with the servants’ quarters in the middle and former stables to the rear.

There are some wonderful original features, including the fireplaces, wooden floorboards and the grand staircase. The rooms are incredibly spacious too, with exceptionally high ceilings that give the house a wonderful sense of light and openness.

The layout offers a great deal of flexibility, with three reception rooms and a large games room downstairs, so there’s plenty of room for family life, entertaining or working from home. There’s also lots of potential to adapt the house in the future. The top floor, for example, could easily be turned into a self-contained annexe, subject to the necessary consents.

Although we’re so close to Boston, the house feels remarkably private and peaceful because it’s set well back from the road. The town centre is only a 10-minute walk, so shops, restaurants, leisure facilities and the rail station are all close at hand. You can also take the bus into Boston from Spilsby Road. The Pilgrim Hospital is also just a short five-minute walk away.

There are some excellent schools nearby. Boston High School, the girls’ grammar, is on our road, while Boston Grammar School is within easy reach. There are also several primary schools in the area.

My children are grown up now, so it feels like the right time for us to start a new chapter. I hope another family will come here and make it their home, and enjoy the space and character as much as we have.”

Key Features:

• A Grade II Listed detached Victorian home offering almost 6,000 sq ft of accommodation (STS) across three floors • Eight bedrooms and highly flexible living space, perfect for large or multi-generational family living • A wealth of original character, with lofty ceilings, period fireplaces, wooden flooring and beautiful bay windows • Scope to further enhance the property (subject to listed building consent and planning permission) • Striking entrance hall with a sweeping staircase and decorative barley-twist spindles • Three elegant reception rooms at the front of the property, including a main lounge with a large bay window and an original marble fireplace • Second bay-fronted reception room, currently used as a home office • Separate dining room • Two substantial games/family rooms provide fantastic space for hobbies, exercise, entertaining or working from home • Light-filled conservatory overlooking the private rear garden • Expansive open-plan kitchen and dining area with a contemporary kitchen, integrated oven and range cooker • Exceptionally well-equipped utility room with a double oven, hob and two sinks – perfect for entertaining • Separate walk-in pantry • Two downstairs WCs • Six double bedrooms on the first floor – with a versatile layout to suit different family needs • Spacious principal bedroom with a bay window, bathroom and separate WC • Family bathroom, plus an en-suite with separate hallway access for added flexibility • First-floor plumbing for a washing machine, conveniently located close to the bedrooms • Two further bedrooms on the second floor, one with an en-suite, offering the potential to create a self-contained one-bedroom apartment* • Two staircases to the front and rear of the house – providing added convenience • Cellar providing useful storage or conversion potential* • Mature, secluded rear gardens with patio area for outdoor dining and entertaining • Summer house and three garden sheds • Property is set well back from the road behind a gated entrance, providing added privacy • Detached double garage and ample off-road parking • Sought-after residential setting, with Boston High School on the same road and Boston Grammar School just a short distance away • Close to Boston town centre, with shops, supermarkets, leisure facilities and the rail station nearby • Direct trains from Boston to Nottingham, Grantham and Skegness, with onward connections from Grantham to London • Good road links via the A16, A17 and A52, with the Lincolnshire Wolds, coast and historic Lincoln all within easy reach.

*subject to planning permission

Location

Boston is a historic Lincolnshire market town that combines rich heritage with an excellent range of amenities, including highly regarded schools, leisure facilities and shops.

Steeped in history, Boston boasts a wealth of historic buildings, including the magnificent St Botolph's Church, affectionately known locally as 'The Boston Stump', whose iconic tower can be seen for miles around, as well as Fydell House and Maud Foster Windmill, one of the finest and tallest windmills in the UK.

Beyond the town, the surrounding area includes beautiful green spaces and country parks, while the Lincolnshire coast is home to traditional seaside resorts, unspoilt beaches and renowned nature reserves. Highlights include the award-winning RSPB Frampton Marsh and RSPB Freiston Shore Nature Reserve, known for its saltmarshes and spectacular birdlife.

Other local attractions include the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre at East Kirkby (11 miles), the Ark Wildlife Park and Exotic Animal Sanctuary (8 miles) and Tattershall Castle (14 miles). To the north, the historic city of Lincoln (35 miles) offers a magnificent cathedral, Norman castle, charming, cobbled streets and an excellent selection of shops, restaurants, galleries and cultural attractions.

Boston also enjoys excellent transport connections. The A17 and A52 provide convenient road links across the region, with the A52 offering access to Grantham and the A1 (for journeys north and south). Boston rail station offers direct services to Nottingham, Sleaford, Grantham and Skegness, with onward high-speed rail connections to London King's Cross available via Grantham.

Please note: mileages are all approximate.

Schools

The local area is well served by a good selection of primary and secondary schools, including St Mary's RC Primary Academy, Tower Road Academy, Park Academy and Carlton Road Academy.

For secondary education, Boston High School, a selective grammar school for girls, is just a short walk away, while Boston Grammar School, for boys, is located less than a mile from the property.

Non-selective secondary education is available at Haven High Academy in Boston, with additional state schools in the surrounding area including Thomas Middlecott Academy in Kirton (5 miles), Giles Academy in Old Leake (6 miles), the William Lovell Church of England Academy in Stickney (7 miles) and the Cowley Academy in Donington (11 miles).

In the independent sector, Ayscoughfee Hall School in Spalding (16 miles) is a popular preparatory school, while St Hugh’s in Woodhall Spa (16 miles), which caters for children aged 2–13, is another excellent option.

**Prospective buyers should check the latest admissions policies and catchment areas directly with the relevant local authorities.**

Services:

Main electricity, water and drainage; gas central heating Local Authority: Boston Borough Council Council Tax Band: E EPC: D Tenure: Freehold