A look inside country and manor houses for sale in Lincolnshire and Rutland
Period dramas like Downton Abbey and Bridgerton have given a glimpse of how life used to be in grand country houses in their heyday.
For most people, visits to National Trust sites or Historic England estates are as close as we can get in real-life to immersing ourselves into the splendour of centuries gone-by.
But for if you have millions in the bank life in a manor house could be the reality - and Lincolnshire and Rutland may be the right place to look.
Uffington Manor, Main Road, Uffington: £3,500,000
This Grade II-listed 17th Century home sits within more than five acres of landscaped grounds.
Exposed beams, vaulted ceilings and ornamental fireplaces throughout nod to its noble past.
The manor house boasts six bedrooms and several reception rooms, as well as a three-bedroom cottage and outbuilding office which are located in the grounds.
The vast lawn is enclosed by high hedging and impeccably maintained walls with chestnut trees and blooming borders softening the edges in a flourish of colour, and nearby an orchard brings seasonal interest and a fruitful harvest.
Over the past two decades the manor has been renovated, including the addition of a heated swimming pool.
For more information call Pelham James on 01572 494653.
Monson Road, Northorpe, Gainsborough: £2,950,000
This Grade II listed property, dating back to 1873, showcases the elegance of Gothic Norman Revival architecture.
A tree-lined driveway leads to the secluded estate, offering views across meticulously maintained lawns and gardens.
The residence boasts eight spacious bedrooms, six bathrooms and five reception rooms, including a grand drawing room and a library.
One of the standout features of Northorpe Hall is its double-height stained glass windows adorned with heraldic panels, flooding the interior with natural light and adding a touch of historical grandeur.
For more information call Carter Jonas on 01904 935435.
Blyborough Hall, Blyborough, Gainsborough: £2,950,000
A cinema room, sauna and bar are among the luxury features in this Grade II* listed country house.
Dating back to the early 18th century, the hall showcases more than 10,000 square feet of accommodation.
Far-reaching grounds cover 84.26 acres and include a walled kitchen garden and orchard, open fields and paddocks, rolling lawns and a tranquil lake.
The main house boasts five spacious double bedrooms, three of which are en suite, two kitchens and several downstairs reception rooms.
Three additional properties in the grounds provide flexible accommodation and rental potential.
For more information call Savills on 020 3909 6710.
Cottesmore Grange, Cottesmore, Rutland: £2,570,000
Described as a period gem, this is a Grade II listed south-east facing home, positioned within beautifully landscaped gardens.
Cottesmore Grange retains the grace, proportions and sought-after features of the Georgian era.
The six-bedroom property is heated by a ground source system and there is also a solar farm discreetly positioned within the gardens.
The grounds, which extend to about 4.35 acres, incorporate formal gardens and lawns, along with a potager.
For more information contact Stamford Savills on 01780 484696.
The Old Hall, Manton: £2,500,000
The Grade II listed country house was built by Sir Gilbert Heathcote of Normanton Hall, a co-founder of The Bank of England, for members of his family who resided there until the late 1800s. Other esteemed former owners include Caroline Beresford, the Duchess of Montrose, an eccentric aristocrat, socialite and notable racehorse breeder.
Accommodation in the 10-bedroom hall spans 7921 sq ft while outside there is a swimming pool, gazebo and sauna.
For more information call Fine and Country on 01780 431635.
Pickworth Manor House, Pickworth: £1,900,000
Manor House, originally built in the 1890s, is a six-bedroom Victorian family home which has been sympathetically modernised while preserving a wealth of original period features.
Standing in an elevated position on a plot of about two acres, the grounds feature outbuildings, tennis courts, stabling, a small paddock and a garage with a gym.
The 39ft open plan living kitchen is the heart of the home in the six-bedroom property, which also boasts two reception rooms.
For more information contact James Sellicks on 01572 498976.
Manor Estate, Woodhall Spa: £2,000,000
Woodhall Spa Manor currently operates as a wedding venue, with 12 individually furnished en suite bedrooms on the first floor and a self-contained four-bedroom apartment on the second floor.
The elegant Georgian and Edwardian manor house boasts impressive reception rooms with floor-to-ceiling sash windows and a hall with a sweeping staircase and period fireplace.
The extensive lawns roll over three acres and boast mature trees, an enchanting sunken garden with a formal fishpond and a white pavilion, and a meandering woodland walk.
A hunting lodge stood on the manor site in the late 18th Century and was acquired by landowner Thomas Hotchkin, becoming his favourite of all his manors throughout Rutland and Lincolnshire.
In the late 1830s, when the famous mineral water in Woodhall Spa was discovered for its exceptional health-giving properties, he capitalised on it by improving the well and building the first hotel and bathhouse.
For more information call Fine and Country on 01522 287008.
Greetham House, Greetham: £1,500,000
This unique, three-storey stone-built home dates from the mid 18th Century and features impressive gabled wings beneath a Collyweston slate roof.
Within, there are more period details including two sets of decorative servants’ bells, high ceilings, deep skirting, and sash windows.
There are four grand reception rooms on the ground floor with nine bedrooms over the first and second floors.
Greetham House is being sold by auction with a starting bid of £1,500,000 with Pelham James and Pattinson Auction.
Morton House near Gainsborough: £1,950,000
Steeped in history, Morton House stands in delightful grounds of about 3.3 acres.
The entrance hallway with a sweeping staircase and first floor galleried landing sets the scene for the accommodation.
Morton House boasts a number of reception rooms, a games room, kitchens, a cellar, seven bedrooms, three bathrooms and a gym. There is also a coach house within the grounds.
For more information contact Simon Blyth Estate Agents on 01484 627889.
Cleatham Hall, Gainsborough: Offers over £1,500,000
This imposing country house was originally a plain Georgian box which was transformed in 1855 into the elegant Palladian style.
The ground floor features a welcoming reception hall, a comfortable sitting room, a bar, and a dining room as well as a new orangery.
Cleatham Hall, which is currently a boutique hotel, benefits from nine bedrooms and nine bathrooms and is set within nine acres of Lincolnshire countryside.
For more information call Carter Jonas on 01904 935435.
Welton Manor, Welton-le-Wold: Offers in region of £1,450,000
This seven-bedroom Georgian mansion boasts a wine cellar which can fit more than 400 bottles.
Arranged over three floors, the house has undergone a total renovation and refurbishment during the current owner’s six year tenure.
Almost all of the contents including fine antiques, paintings, made to measure soft furnishings and ground keeping equipment can be negotiated for buyers wanting to simply bring their suitcase and start living a grandiose life.
For more information call Visum on 03300 101115.
Cour D'honneur, Burley, Rutland: £1,400,000
Nestled in the heart of the Cour D'honneur of Burley Estate, The Engine House is steeped in history.
The estate, which is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, has hosted numerous notable historical figures, including King James I and King Charles I.
The five-bedroom and three-bathroom home gives a glimpse into the past with original flagstone flooring and is set against a backdrop of 67 acres of parkland.
For more information contact Digby and Finch on 01780 431654.
Fen Road, Holbeach: Offers in excess of £1,400,000
With a swimming pool, cinema room, tennis court, games room and bar, this mansion has everything.
This five-bedroom manor house retains a raft of period features alongside modern-day living.
Also within the grounds are two one-bedroom annexes.
For more information call Rosedale on 01733 964671
The Manor House, Sotby, Market Rasen: Offers in region of £1,375,000
Described as offering Georgian grandeur with a modern twist, The Manor House has an impressive facade.
A gravelled private driveway weaves past decorative finial columns through the elegant wrought iron gates and to the entrance door under the columned portico.
The six-bedroom property is set within 6,701 sqft of land and boosts an array of outbuildings.
For more information contact Perkins George Mawer on 01673 263956.
* Prices correct on Rightmove as of June 13, 2025.
