Sold STC Semi-detached

The Mended Drum

DOVECOTE FARM, SKEGNESS, WAINFLEET ST MARY, LINCOLNSHIRE PE24 4AG

3 beds 1 baths Listed 6 Feb 2025 (-503d)

£190,000

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front Rear Kitchen/Diner Kitchen/Diner Kitchen/Diner Utility/ShowerRoom/WC Shower Room Lounge Snug Lounge Bedroom One Bedroom One Bedroom Two Bedroom Three Rear front

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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

A well presented semi detached family home set in a rural location with stunning views over open fields. The home offers a very spacious open plan family kitchen/diner, a lounge, snug (or dining room), utility, shower room, separate wc and THREE DOUBLE BEDROOMS. The outside of the property benefits from a driveway/off road parking to the side offering parking for up to three cars with a lawned front garden and beautifully laid, low maintenance paved patio/rear garden with views over open countryside. Additional benefits include oil central heating and uPVC double glazing. Viewing are available now - by appointment only.

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)

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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).

5y growth 19.7%
10y growth 43%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): East Lindsey. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 1.2%
5y (index) 20.1%
10y (index) 51.5%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for East Lindsey. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £625/mo
Realistic £694/mo
Optimistic £763/mo

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 0.53%
Max investor price (0.8%) £125,000
Target investor price (1%) £100,000
Gross yield 6.3%
Cost-to-rent ratio 15.8×
Monthly cashflow £127/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 2.8%
  • 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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