Barkwith Road, South Willingham · LN8
Bumble Bee Cottage, LN8 6NN
OIRO
A delightful two-bedroom “chocolate box” cottage, dating back to 1834 and steeped in history, having originally formed part of the Heneage Estate where it was once home to the estate’s beehive workers. The property was later divided into two homes in 1910, retaining much of its traditional character and individuality, whilst the current living room extension was added in 2010, creating a thoughtful blend of period appeal and modern country living. Beautifully styled with a modern country-chic feel, this charming home offers a wonderful combination of traditional cottage character and contemporary comfort, complemented by a private driveway, generous gardens and lovely rural views across the surrounding countryside.From the useful outhouse currently utilised as a utility room, which offers potential for further extension or incorporation into the accommodation, to the substantial modern workshop and summerhouse-style outbuilding.
The home, in the agent’s words
- Charming Georgian semi-detached cottage with a stylish modern twist
- Picturesque rural surroundings with far-reaching countryside views
- Large private garden offering excellent space for entertaining, gardening and outdoor enjoyment
- Two well-proportioned double bedrooms
- Outbuildings ideal for storage, hobbies, workshops or home working
- Cosy yet spacious living environment with an abundance of character
- Warm and inviting kitchen with a classic cottage feel
- Generous plot size of approx 0.5 acre (STS)
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A delightful two-bedroom “chocolate box” cottage, dating back to 1834 and steeped in history, having originally formed part of the Heneage Estate where it was once home to the estate’s beehive workers. The property was later divided into two homes in 1910, retaining much of its traditional character and individuality, whilst the current living room extension was added in 2010, creating a thoughtful blend of period appeal and modern country living. Beautifully styled with a modern country-chic feel, this charming home offers a wonderful combination of traditional cottage character and contemporary comfort, complemented by a private driveway, generous gardens and lovely rural views across the surrounding countryside.From the useful outhouse currently utilised as a utility room, which offers potential for further extension or incorporation into the accommodation, to the substantial modern workshop and summerhouse-style outbuilding.
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Getting about
6.3 milesto Market Rasen Rail Station
Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026Background air quality
- Fine particles · PM₂.₅
- 6.8 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
- Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
- 4.0 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline
Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.
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