The Mended Drum
DOVECOTE FARM, SKEGNESS, WAINFLEET ST MARY, LINCOLNSHIRE PE24 4AG
£190,000
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Council tax band
A
Last sold
£185,000 Jan 2026
Local average
£163,273 (+16.4%)
Deprivation
Decile 1 (577 of 33,755)
Street crime
17 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- An extended, altered and much improved semi detached family home
- Set in a rural location
- Downstairs offers large kitchen/diner, lounge, snug, utility nook, shower room, separate wc
- Upstairs offers three double bedrooms
- Driveway/off road parking to the side offering parking for up to three cars
- Lawned front garden lawn and patio/seating area at rear, with open views to sit and enjoy the sunset
- Oil central heating and uPVC double glazing
- Viewings available now - by appointment only
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Main Entrance Door: , Leads To:
Dining Kitchen: 6.86m x 4.57m (22'6" x 15') max 'L' shape dimensions, A family sized dining kitchen with a one and a half bowl ceramic sink unit set in work-surfaces extending to provide an excellent range of fitted base and wall cupboards. Inset induction hob with extractor over with further integrated appliances including oven and microwave/combi oven, double fridge & double freezer + integrated dishwasher, two radiators, inset ceiling spot lights, ceiling light point and uPVC double glazed entrance door.
Utility Nook: , With space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, consumer unit and ceiling light point.
Shower Room: , Having been re-fitted with a three piece suite comprising shower cubicle with mixer shower therein set in marble style boarding, hand wash basin set in toiletry cupboards and drawers, close coupled wc with concealed cistern, heated towel rail and ceiling light point.
Separate WC: , With a wc and hand basin
Lounge: 4.57m x 3.51m (15' x 11'6"), Having a feature recessed fireplace and hearth incorporating a cast iron wood/multi burner, radiator, ceiling light point and uPVC double glazed sliding door lead out to the patio with stunning views over open fields.
Dining Room/Snug: 3.96m x 2.74m (13' x 9'), With a radiator, ceiling light point and connecting door to:
Rear Porch/Inner Hallway: , With stairs leading off
Stairs & Landing:
Bedroom One: 5.33m max into recess x 3.05m maximum (17'6" x 10'), Having a built in linen cupboard, velux window radiator and ceiling light point.
Bedroom Two: 3.96m x 2.87m (13' x 9'5"), With a radiator and ceiling light point.
Bedroom Three: 2.21m ext to 2.44m x 3.89m (7'3" ext to 8' x 12'9"), Having radiator and ceiling light point.
Outside:
Front: , The property is initially approached over a farm track which leads to a private driveway/parking area for three cars with a front garden. The front garden has been mainly lawned for ease of maintenance with several bushes and shrubs set thereto.
LARGE WORKSHOP/STORE
Access is gained around the side of the property to the rear.
Rear: , The rear garden has been laid to a large, low maintenance paved patio area, enclosed by fencing. Open views extend for miles, over fields to the rear.
Buyers Notes: , The agents understand that the property benefits from a septic tank/biofilter waste disposal system which meets the current guidelines and regulations but prospective buyers should satisfy themselves prior to purchase through their conveyancer.
Also it should be noted that access to the property is gained over a small country lane and what the agents believe to be a private road over which a right of way/access exists for this property.
The agents understand that the water rates are part of the whole farm and adjacent properties and as such payment is divided individually for each property. As a guide only - the current yearly water payment is approx £200 (this is not a fixed figure nor a quote - just a loose guide for a potential buyer but as always, any interested party should seek clarification prior to purchase.
Sellers Thoughts:-: , "This is a fantastic family home, we have raised 3 children very happily here. Quiet, peaceful, great walks for dogs and safe for cats. Its a warm and cosy house, yet spacious, we'll be sad to leave!"
Listed by
Skegness
Beam Estate Agents
Reference: 157897262
EPC ratings on this postcode
We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.
| Address | Current | Potential | Floor area | Age band | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dovecote Farm, Wainfleet St. Mary, SKEGNESS | 55 | 81 | 85 m² | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | Detached |
| 2 Dovecote Farm, Wainfleet St. Mary, SKEGNESS | 25 | 63 | 90 m² | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | Detached |
| 3 Dovecote Farm, Wainfleet St. Mary, SKEGNESS | 34 | 61 | 109 m² | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | Detached |
| 3 Dovecote Farm, Wainfleet St. Mary, SKEGNESS | 57 | 79 | 113 m² | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | Detached |
| 3 Dovecote Farm, Wainfleet St. Mary, SKEGNESS | 55 | 78 | 115 m² | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | Detached |
| 4 Dovecote Farm, Wainfleet St. Mary, SKEGNESS | 55 | 79 | 86 m² | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | Detached |
| 4 Dovecote Farm, Wainfleet St. Mary, SKEGNESS | 33 | 72 | 91 m² | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | Detached |
| 4 Dovecote Farm, Wainfleet St. Mary, SKEGNESS | 25 | 85 | 90 m² | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | Detached |
| 5 Dovecote Farm, Wainfleet St. Mary, SKEGNESS | 64 | 79 | 98 m² | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | Detached |
| 5 Dovecote Farm, Wainfleet St. Mary, SKEGNESS | 22 | 48 | 106 m² | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | Detached |
| 5 Dovecote Farm, Wainfleet St. Mary, SKEGNESS | 18 | 61 | 110 m² | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | Detached |
| 6 Dovecote Farm, Wainfleet St. Mary, SKEGNESS | 65 | 102 | 100 m² | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | Detached |
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
640% since 1997
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 29/01/2026 (4 months ago) | £185,000 | +277.6% |
| Sold | 30/05/2001 (25 years ago) | £49,000 | +18.1% |
| Sold | 27/09/2000 (25 years ago) | £41,500 | +66% |
| Sold | 26/06/1997 (28 years ago) | £25,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Sold comparables data is not available for this property.
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): East Lindsey. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for East Lindsey. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → East Lindsey.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Wolds and Coast: £598/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
Wainfleet Bypass
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Mount Pleasant | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Good News | 0.4 miles |
| Shop | Mr A J Orme | 0.4 miles |
| Train station | Wainfleet | 0.4 miles |
| Train station | Havenhouse | 1.4 miles |
| Hospital | Skegness Hospital | 4.6 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Total incidents | 17 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 2 Mar 2017 |
| Friskney All Saints Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3.4 miles | Good — 24 Sep 2024 |
| The St Peter and St Paul C of E Primary School | Primary | 3.9 miles | Good — 19 May 2022 |
Rental Comparables
Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.
| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Carr Lane, PE24 | £1,000/mo | 3 | 0.35 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, High Street, PE24 | £1,000/mo | 3 | 0.39 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,000/mo (2 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
- Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
- Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
- ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).
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