Grantham Estate Agents

Grantham is a Lincolnshire market town of around 44,000 people, situated in the valley of the River Witham in the South Kesteven district. It lies 23 miles south of Lincoln, 22 miles east of Nottingham, and is bounded to the west by the A1, which is a position that has shaped its fortunes for centuries. Mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, the town grew wealthy on the wool trade during the medieval period, and its later role as a coaching stop on the Great North Road brought further prosperity. At one time, the town had roughly 100 inns and pubs serving travellers heading between London and the north.

The 281-foot spire of St Wulfram’s Church, which is described by the architectural writer Simon Jenkins as “the finest steeple in England”, still dominates the skyline and is visible from miles across the surrounding flat countryside. The Angel and Royal Hotel on the High Street dates back to 1203 and has hosted seven kings. Grantham’s two most famous sons, Isaac Newton, who was educated at the King’s School, and Margaret Thatcher, who was born above her father’s grocery shop on North Parade, are marked by statues outside the Guildhall.

Property styles: Grantham’s housing stock reflects its long history as a Lincolnshire market town. The town centre and streets around St Wulfram’s Church are lined with Georgian and Victorian red-brick terraces and townhouses, many with original sash windows and period detailing. Further out, the inter-war and post-war decades brought semi-detached homes and small estates, particularly in areas like Earlesfield and Harrowby. The surrounding villages including Barrowby, Great Gonerby, Manthorpe and Belton tend to feature larger detached properties, converted farmhouses and stone-built cottages, often with sizeable gardens and countryside views. Newer developments at the edges of town add modern detached and semi-detached family homes to the picture.

Sought-after areas: Notable streets for property in the Grantham area include Harrowby Road, where larger detached homes have sold for an average of around £500K over the past year, and Manthorpe Road, which gives way to the well-regarded village of Manthorpe with its period and new-build properties. Barrowby Road and the areas around Belton Park also tend to attract buyers looking for more space. In the town centre, streets such as Castlegate and Swinegate offer a range of period homes at lower price points, while Gonerby Hill Foot remains popular with families seeking good-sized properties within walking distance of schools.

Grantham sits at a useful crossroads in the East Midlands, with strong road, rail and bus links making it well suited to commuters and families alike.

• Car & road – The A1 runs along the western edge of town, giving fast north-south travel. Nottingham is roughly 30 minutes’ drive west via the A52, Lincoln about 40 minutes north on the A607, and Peterborough roughly 45 mins south. The A1 also plugs into the wider motorway network, making longer journeys to Leeds, London and the M1 corridor very easy.
• Train – Grantham station sits on the East Coast Main Line, served by LNER and Hull Trains. Direct services reach London King’s Cross in as little as one hour, with an average journey time of around one hour and ten minutes. Nottingham is approximately 30 minutes away via East Midlands Railway, with up to two trains per hour. Services also run north to Leeds and York, making Grantham one of the best-connected towns of its size in the East Midlands.

Grantham and its surroundings are unusually well supplied with historic houses, open spaces and cultural sites — enough to keep newcomers exploring for some time. Here are ten of the best.

• St Wulfram’s Church – Grantham’s defining landmark, this 14th-century limestone church has one of the tallest parish spires in England at 282 feet. Inside, the chained Trigge Library, dating from 1598, is one of the oldest in the country and once held a copy of a book carried by Christopher Columbus.
• Belton House – A 17th-century Grade I listed country house set within 1,300 acres of parkland where wild deer roam. Managed by the National Trust, it features formal gardens, a maze, an adventure playground and an orangery.
• Belvoir Castle – The seat of the Duke of Rutland, this 19th-century Gothic Revival castle sits high on a ridge overlooking the Vale of Belvoir. Its state rooms and gardens are open to visitors, and the adjoining Engine Yard offers local artisan shopping and dining.
• Woolsthorpe Manor – The birthplace and family home of Sir Isaac Newton, managed by the National Trust. The famous apple tree that is said to have inspired his theory of gravity still grows in the garden, and the property includes interactive science exhibits.