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Grange Court Carlby | Lincolnshire | PE9

KEY FEATURES •

An Exceptional, Grade II Listed, Stone Barn Conversion in a Semi-Rural Location

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Finished to a High Specification and Immaculately Presented Throughout

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Offers Flexible Accommodation with Open Plan Modern Living

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Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Family Room and Garden Room with Bi-Folding Doors

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Further Reception Rooms Including Home Cinema

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Five Bedrooms, Dressing Room, Family Bathroom, Two En Suites, Jack-and-Jill Shower Room and Cloakroom

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Ability to Create a One Bedroom Self-Contained Accommodation

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Future Proof Gigaclear Fibre Broadband To The Premises with Download and Upload Speeds of Up to 900 Mbps

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Gated Entrance, Gravelled Drive and Large Gravel Forecourt for Numerous Cars

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Courtyard Style Patio Terrace, Colourful Landscaped Garden and Paddock

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Total Plot Extends to Approximately 1.8 Acres (Subject to Measured Survey)

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Renewable / Biomass Heating Plus Planning Permission to Install Solar Panels

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Total Accommodation Extends To 3651 Sq.Ft.

Grange Court is a stunning, stone-built, immaculately presented, Grade II listed barn conversion on the edge of the Lincolnshire village of Carlby, halfway between Stamford and Bourne. In an idyllic setting, the barn is discreetly hidden from view and arranged around a central courtyard which opens out onto gently sloping, South-facing landscaped gardens and a paddock with open countryside views beyond. In a cluster of four properties, the barn and neighbouring farmhouse date back to the 1800s and were originally owned by the Brownlow and Cust families. Part of the barn would have provided shelter for pigs and cattle or sheep, with a covered crew yard, and a hay barn in the two-storey section. Externally, this handsome property retains its original stone walls with historic arches and quoining and Collyweston slate roof and inside, the original king post trusses provide striking features in many of the rooms. The current owners, who have lived here almost ten years, have spent much time and effort upgrading the property to create the perfect family home for a modern, country lifestyle. Top quality, natural materials have been employed throughout and everything has been fitted to the highest specification. “It is such a beautiful building it deserves to have the best of everything,” say the owners. “The flooring is either hardwood or local limestone from Clipsham with underfloor heating throughout; all the plumbing fittings are either Duravit, Crosswater, Franke or Grohe; the kitchen is bespoke handmade with all Neff appliances, a boiling water tap and a Miele dishwasher; even the second kitchen has granite worktops and Franke taps.”

“We have stripped back anything which wasn’t original in

master suite has copious amounts of built-in storage

home cinema. “We completely fell in love with the

order to show off the beautiful, architectural features and

which extends into its walk-through dressing room

romance of the place,” the owners admit. “Visitors are

fantastic proportions of the building. We also wanted to

leading to the en suite. The second bedroom also has an

always surprised by how the property opens up behind

make the barn more connected to the garden which we

en suite and benefits from access to the large dressing

its unassuming facade but there is such a ‘wow’ moment

did by adding a timber-framed, open-plan living space with

area. Bedrooms three and four are located upstairs in

when people walk inside and see the courtyard with the

large bi-folds and floor to ceiling glazing along the length

the old hayloft which is accessed via a dramatic staircase

arches through the bi-folds, especially if the gates are

of the building. The skylights we installed mean there is

opening from the main entrance hall. They share a Jack-

wide open with the view beyond! Everyone comments

always lots of natural light and it really helps the rooms

and-Jill bathroom and a spacious, galleried landing with

on how they feel as if they’re in the Mediterranean when

to flow and feel connected. We also chose to switch the

an impressive, vaulted ceiling which, in addition to its

they’re in the courtyard in summer as it’s such a suntrap

heating from oil to biomass pellets, a renewable source

built-in library shelving, offers additional space to read,

and so private and tranquil. In winter, the barn shows

of energy, and we have recently had planning permission

work or simply to enjoy the view.

its other side as when you pull those massive arched gates closed, you feel as if you’re pulling up a drawbridge

approved for solar panels to be installed at the bottom of the paddock which is something a new owner might

Whilst the proportions of the rooms are very generous

against the cold and dark outside! Yet, despite the privacy,

want to consider.”

and the main living area is open-plan, there are plenty

you are by no means isolated with neighbours only a

of opportunities to cosy up, whether it is sitting around

short distance away.”

The accommodation is laid out so that the master and

one of two ClearView log-burners or watching a film

the second bedroom are on the ground floor. The huge

in one of the reception rooms which doubles up as a

FLEXIBLE LIVING The fifth bedroom is situated in the east wing of the barn and as such, offers the

gral part of the main living areas or to be more self-contained. The current owners

opportunity for guests or family members to be more independent from the main

have used it as an extra bedroom, guest accommodation, an additional home work-

living accommodation. Its separate access and proximity to a family-sized bathroom,

ing space and have also let it out as an AirBnB.

2 reception rooms and second kitchen creates the ability for it to be either an inte-

The property and grounds amount to around 1.8 acres, set

watering system to make it low maintenance for a busy family

on a slight gradient with the land dipping away southwards

with young children but the raised beds still have a lovely

to a stream which runs along the bottom of the garden. At

show of colour with, for instance, the dogwood, lavender

the entrance to the barn a large, gravelled drive, flanked

and rosemary. In spring, there is a bank of daffodils along the

by dramatic planting, provides ample parking and is very

driveway and at the bottom of the paddock native English

handy for unloading shopping directly into the kitchen. The

bluebells surround a paved seating area encircled by silver

driveway continues down the side and to the back with

birches. In summer come the wisteria, irises, alliums, roses,

gated access into the paddock. Mature trees and herbaceous

agapanthus, peonies and foxgloves to name just a few. We

borders provide many lovely private spaces to sit in the sun

feel we have put our own mark on the property but there

or shade at different times of day to enjoy the views. Two

is still scope to do more if wished, perhaps adding a garage

sets of arched timber gates open into the courtyard, “the

(subject to planning), or making an outside kitchen with a

perfect socialising space being so close to the house and

pizza oven and a bar in the courtyard,” the owners suggest.

where it is particularly sheltered, and beautifully lit at night.” The village of Carlby is a minute by car or a short walk “The paddock has been fantastic for the children, with trees

across fields and centres around many activities in the village

to climb, shady corners to build dens and plenty of space

hall and the church of St. Stephen’s. “It is a very active village

for their climbing frame, trampoline and room to ride their

with lots going on such as a quiz night every month, and a fish

bikes or practise their cricket fielding. We do a music and

and chip van stops there every week.” It is just a ten minute

film festival for our friends and family each summer with

drive to the stunning town of Stamford to the south, the A1

people camping in the garden, BBQ, marquees and bell tents

to the west, and Bourne to the north. Both these thriving

for the food and drink plus a big screen and sound system.

towns have a multitude of shops, supermarkets, and places

We’ve also had some amazing birthday parties. It is a great

to eat. A choice of schools is on your doorstep with the

property for entertaining on many levels or just spending

popular, co-ed, state grammar in Bourne, rated Outstanding

time as a family.”

by Ofsted and excellent independent schools in Stamford, Copthill and Witham-on-the-Hill, the latter prep school just

“The garden is beautiful all year round. We hard landscaped the courtyard with limestone and installed an automated

a couple of minutes in the car.

Agents notes: The floor plans are for illustration purposes only. All measurements: walls, doors, window fittings and appliances and their sizes and locations are shown conventionally and are approximate only and cannot be regarded as being a representation either by the seller or his agent. © Unauthorised reproduction prohibited.

LOCAL AUTHORITY: South Kesteven District Council SERVICES: Mains Electricity and Water, Septic Tank and Biomass Heating

Future Proof Gigaclear Fibre Broadband To The Premises with Download and Upload Speeds of Up to 900 Mbps Council Tax Band: G TENURE: Freehold

DISCLAIMER:

These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate, are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in the employment of Fine & Country or Rutland Country Properties has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property. We would also point out that we have not tested any of the appliances and purchasers should make their own enquiries to the relevant authorities regarding the connection of any services.

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