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Grantham

Grantham is one of the most picturesque towns within South Lincolnshire. Nestling on the river Witham with a total population of 35,000 it’s easy to see why sales can be in short supply as people just don’t want to leave. A focal point for the wool trade during the medieval times today property for sale in Grantham appeals more to service sector workers. If you’re moving from the exorbitant south, buying a home in Grantham is more than just a good investment it’s a change of lifestyle. A predominantly agricultural countryside, the most common crops include cabbage, cauliflowers, and onions, walking or cycling the country roads is relaxing during any time of the year.

A relaxed way of life in Grantham makes sales popular with the early retired

Property for sale in Grantham is particularly attractive to those from the southern counties especially retired persons, due to the generally lower property prices and the slower and more relaxed pace of life. Surrounded by some of the best countryside which the UK has to offer house sales in Grantham are very popular. There are direct connections to Nottingham and Peterborough via the rail network and the A1 will take you as far North as Edinburgh or South to London. Grantham could be described as the idyllic place to make a home having a strong community spirit and all the necessities of a popular town

Grantham home to Britain’s first woman prime minister

It may be a small town but some big names have made Grantham their home. The most modern and possibly famous resident was of course Margaret Thatcher, Britain's first woman prime minister. Sir Isaac Newton was also born here at Woolsthorpe Manor in 1642. For centuries Grantham was the preferred stop for kings and noblemen, who travelled the Great North Road which ran right through the heart of the town. Many other historic buildings encourage sales here. The Angel & Royal Hotel was chosen as a court by King John and is said to be the oldest inn in England. St Wilframs has the sixth highest spire in England and there are many fine historic houses close by including Belvoir Castle and Belton House. Once the local economy was based upon engineering and manufacturing, today the food processing industry and tourism are the major source of income making property for sale in Grantham appealing to a wide mix of people.

A home in Grantham means access to a variety of facilities;

• Grantham and District hospital, part of the united Lincolnshire NHS trust
• Prestigious school of nursing based between Grantham District Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital in Boston
• Historic Coaching inns; The Angle Inn, the Blue Pig and The George Hotel
• Stately homes; Belton House, Harlaxton Manor, Stoke Rochford Hall and Belvoir Castle
• Sport; Flying, gliding and parachuting, golf, cycling, rockclimbing, sailing, boating and water sports all within a 10 mile radius of Grantham
• Schools include two fantastic state grammar schools, the Kesteven and Grantham Girls School, of which Mrs Thatcher was a former pupil and The King’s School former pupils include Sir Isaac Newton and Henry More.