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THE 2023 GUINNESS SIX NATIONS
The immensely popular Six Nations competition is only just around the corner and rugby fans will be licking their lips ahead of the spectacle.
This is an annual competition held between the home nations, England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, as well as France and Italy, as the six teams battle it out for the Six Nations title.
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It is a competition which is always entertaining and regularly throws up surprise results that send shockwaves across the rugby world.
But who will win it this year?
How The Last Competition Unfolded
It was France that won the competition in 2022, which was a competition that was full of intrigue and drama.
Ireland finished second, just four points off France, followed by England, Scotland, Wales and Italy, in last. France secured a grand slam victory, as they did not lose a single game throughout the competition, having finished second in the two editions prior.
In fact, France were so dominant in this competition that they only trailed for 13 minutes across all five games, which came in the first half of the opening game against Italy.
It’s a competition which is always entertaining and regularly throws up surprise results
Prior to 2022, Italy had recorded 36 losses in a row in the Six Nations, however broke this thanks to a dramatic late victory over Wales. Ireland, who were runners-up, won the Triple Crown for the sixth time, thanks to victories over England, Scotland and Wales.
HOW THIS YEAR’S CHAMPION WILL BE DECIDED
Each team will face each other in a round robin style to decide on the champion.
Four points are awarded for a victory, while two points are awarded to both teams for a draw.
Everything you need to know about the competition that every rugby fan looks forward to
If a team scores four or more tries in a game, they are awarded a bonus point, while if the losing team is within seven points at full time, they will also receive a bonus point.
There is no host nation for this competition, so each team will play in their home stadium at least twice.
WHO ARE THE FAVOURITES?
France are being backed to retain their crown and win the competition once again.
However, many bookies are similarly expecting Ireland to provide firm competition.
England are currently third favourites, followed by Wales in fourth.
Both Scotland and Italy are not expected to fare too well, however could make a name for themselves if one or two results go in their favour, as is the fascinating nature of this tight competition.
HOW ARE ENGLAND EXPECTED TO GET ON?
England fans will be having some hopes of performing well in the competition, despite the bookies predictions.
However, few are sure of what to expect from the Red and Whites, following the recent sacking of head coach Eddie Jones after seven years in the job.
Former Leicester Tigers head coach Steve Borthwick has been appointed in the role to lead his country forward, but it remains to be seen how this change will impact England’s playstyle and overall performance in the upcoming tournament.
England will start the Six Nations at Twickenham Stadium, in London, against Scotland on February 4.
They will then face Italy at Twickenham on February 12, followed by an away game against Wales at the Principality Stadium, in Cardiff, on February 25.
The fourth round will see England face holders France at Twickenham, on March 11, with a trip to Dublin’s Aviva Stadium to take on Ireland in the final fixture on March 18.
WHERE WILL GAMES BE PLAYED?
As already stated, England’s Twickenham Stadium, with a capacity of 82,000, will host fixtures, alongside the 81,338-seated Stade de France, in Saint-Denis, Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium, with a 67,000 capacity, the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, which seats more than 73,000 spectators and Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium, with 73,000.
The smallest venue to host fixtures is Dublin’s 51,700 sized Aviva Stadium.
How You Can Watch Matches From Home
The opening fixture between Wales and Ireland will be broadcast on BBC on February 4, with the final game between Ireland and England on ITV on March 18.
Both the BBC and ITV will share broadcasting responsibilities throughout the six weeks of action to ensure those at home do not miss a second of the blood-pumping action.
Simon Demery Head of Residential Sales | Associate
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Simon has worked as a general practice chartered surveyor for 32 years in and around Louth after commencing his property career in Avon and Somerset. He is vastly experienced in residential property transactions and was the manager/valuer for the very successful Halifax Property Services branch in Louth between 1987-2008. Simon heads up our residential sales team and has a loyal following from vendors and buyers alike due to his attention to detail, personal service, fabulous presentation of properties and professionalism and integrity. Married with two children, Simon enjoys photography, cycling and might occasionally be found cruising the local beaches in his kite buggy.
Sam Williams Sales Team | Associate
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Sam joined Masons in May of 2018 to assist the sales team and is currently undertaking training to become a residential surveyor. Sam studied Business Administration and Geographical Information Systems at Aston University, and then took a Masters post graduate degree, all interspersed with farm work. Previously, having worked in a variety of agricultural service businesses in the area he then joined the family agricultural contracting business covering the North Lincolnshire area. Having always been interested in property, he has been keen to get into the industry since university and has a sound knowledge of building construction, aided by renovating his own property.
Since qualifying with a degree in Property Agency and Marketing, Rosie’s 14-year career in Estate Agency has given her an unusually wide breadth of experience. She spent the first half of her career in Central London selling Farms and Country Estates from the Head Office of an international firm, followed by running a Central London Property Sales office. Rosie has spent the second half of her career working for Masons. Highly motivated, she enjoys the thrill of negotiating the best possible deal for our clients. A country person at heart, she is happiest spending time outdoors with her little girl, two dogs, two horses and husband Ed.
Violet first joined Masons in August 2018 as an Apprentice and having excelled in her first year, achieving an NVQ in Customer Service, she now works as a Sales Negotiator within our residential department. Following several years’ experience Violet recently achieved Level 3 Award in The Sale of Residential Property to become a member of the National Association of Estate Agents. Violet plays a vital role within the sales team. Her typical day includes anything from negotiating sales, to arranging market appraisals, to accompanying viewings and making important customer/ client feedback calls. In her spare time she enjoys socialising with friends and family and attends a local gym after work to keep fit.
Jessika works within our residential sales department dealing with progression and viewings. Jess joined Masons in 2020 due to an enormous increase in demand and has established herself extremely well within the team. Jessika has received many 5-star reviews from clients and buyers alike, giving credit to the great service she offers! Jessika has recently passed Level 3 Award in The Sale of Residential Property, to become a member of the National Association of Estate Agents. She is now working towards Level 4 Certificate in Sale of Residential Property to become a fellow of the NAEA. Outside of work Jessika likes to spend time with her family and friends and also takes on property renovations with her partner.
Beth joined our Sales Team in 2021, as a ‘Customer Service Apprentice’ after an impressive set of A-level results. Bethany’s day-to-day duties include meeting and greeting clients and customers, responding to customer enquiries, coordinating viewings, assisting her sales colleagues, amongst many other imperative administrative tasks, to ensure the office runs smoothly. She has all but completed her NVQ diploma and will soon finish her apprenticeship in Customer Service. Beth has a keen eye for interior design and really appreciates the creative side of architecture and design. She likes to keep fit at a local gym after work and loves nothing more than spending time with family and friends.
This summer, we were delighted to welcome Leila Hall as she joins Beth on reception handling dayto-day administration. Her duties include meeting clients, dealing with customer enquiries, booking viewings, assisting the Sales team and helping the office run smoothly. Leila with an accomplished set of GCSE’s and am doing the same apprenticeship as Beth as well ‘Customer Service Apprentice’. Leila comes to us with some experience having worked in estate agency previously. She loves all aspects of home design and the variety of properties we offer. Outside of the office she loves going to the gym and spending time with family and friends.
TOP ROAD, LITTLE CAWTHORPE
Guide price £950,000
Located in the heart of a scenic Wolds village close to Louth market town, this substantial barn conversion stands in mature grounds of approximately 2.25 acres (subject to survey), to include large gardens, paddock land, outbuildings, and a sand/rubber manege, together with a wonderful walled courtyard adjoining the picturesque village church. Six double bedrooms, three ensuite shower rooms, family bathroom, three reception rooms and farmhouse dining kitchen with Aga. Full planning permission for creation of a holiday let by conversion of, extension and alterations to the outbuilding
SCAMBLESBY, LINCOLNSHIRE WOLDS
£880,000
A superb equestrian property positioned in a scenic and peaceful setting within the Lincolnshire Wolds area of outstanding natural beauty. This four bedroom bungalow has grounds of 5.6 acres (STS) including formal gardens, pasture paddocks with stocked lake and an extensive range of stables and outbuildings providing a unique live/work or equestrian lifestyle. The property comprises renovated and modernised accommodation including 4 bedrooms, bathroom, 3 reception rooms, utility room, double garage and kitchen diner opening onto extended decked area with Jacuzzi. The property stands in an elevated position giving stunning views across scenic Wolds countryside.
LITTLE CARLTON, LOUTH OIEO £700,000
An individually designed country residence positioned in a quiet rural village close to Louth Market town. This deceptively spacious 5 bedroom home of particularly handsome design has a lot to offer benefitting from an adjoining two bedroom annexe, games room, triple garage and extensive gardens. Set back in a large plot of approximately 0.75 acres (STS), the property in total boasts 2 kitchens, 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and 4 reception rooms with mains gas and double glazed windows. Smart well maintained wrap around gardens with an excellent purpose built snooker room to the rear suitable for a variety of uses.
MILL LANE, SCAMBLESBY GUIDE PRICE £650,000
This individual detached country bungalow provides an amazing 2,800 sq. ft. of versatile accommodation, including a detached annexe, and is superbly located in an elevated position along a small, quiet “nothrough” lane on the outskirts of Scamblesby, itself nestling in scenic countryside designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With a generous size plot of almost one third acre (STS) and overlooking its own ¾ acre paddock (STS), the bungalow has extensive parking, car port and landscaped south gardens at the rear with timber outbuildings.
THORESBY LANE, TETNEY
Guide price £650,000
An immaculately presented detached family house completed in 2020 with a 10-year warranty and positioned in a sought-after rural village, adjacent to the Tetney Golf Course. Superb, versatile accommodation on 3-floors featuring a magnificent bright fitted dining/living kitchen some 11.47m in width with double and wide bi-folding French doors onto the established, sunny patio and rear garden. Up to 6 bedrooms or many potential, alternative layouts as the present owners have clearly demonstrated. A beautifully designed and efficient home with a contemporary interior décor scheme.
BRACKENBOROUGH ROAD, LOUTH
Guide price £650,000
Possibly the best kept secret in Louth, this transformed detached bungalow positioned on the rural fringe of town has a superbly designed, sleek, modern interior with views to the rear across the amazing 1.9-acre mature grounds (STS) and appointed to an impressive specification. Stunning vaulted lounge and living/ dining-kitchen with oak roof trusses, 3 double bedrooms, ensuite bathroom, wet room oil central heating system (largely underfloor) and extensive double-glazing with coated aluminium frames. Substantial garage/ workshop outbuilding with potential for annexe or holiday cottage conversion (STP), together with log cabin and large range of pole barns. For sale with NO CHAIN
BEAUMONT PLACE, OFF MILL LANE
Prominently positioned on a small exclusive development of just six homes in a sought-after rural village location this well-designed detached 5-bedroom house features a 10.79m living/dining-kitchen, separate lounge, a large bespoke conservatory, family bathroom, two ensuite shower rooms, a good size garden on the south side of the house and a double width driveway to a detached double garage.
NEW HOUSE, TETFORD GUIDE PRICE
A superbly designed brand new detached house with detached garage, all constructed on a single garden building plot within the sought-after Wolds village of Tetford. A room layout on three floors provides up to 5 good bedrooms or versatile alternative uses, with master ensuite shower room, family bathroom, hall and gallery landing, cloaks/WC, through lounge and a feature living and dining, fitted kitchen with utility off. Gas central heating system (underfloor on the ground floor), uPVC double glazed windows, main level garden area, driveway and patio areas. For Sale with NO CHAIN.
HIGH HOLME ROAD, LOUTH
£375,000
Stunning character town house located a short distance from the town centre and just outside the Conservation Area with the added benefit of off street parking. The property provides superbly presented accommodation, very deceptive in size and carefully improved whilst retaining the charm and features of the building. Comprising spacious hallway with handsome staircase and tessellated floor, lovely lounge with fireplace and walk-in bay window, dining room with French doors and fireplace having multi-fuel stove, utility room, WC, gallery landing, 4 bedrooms (shower cubicle to the master) and bathroom. Walled rear garden with parking spaces, useful stores and workshop.
SALTFLEET
Guide price £350,000
Constructed during the early 1990’s, this spacious, individual detached bungalow occupies a quiet location in the coastal village of Saltfleet, and has a detached garage, an attractive mature garden and former farmyard to the east, with a separate gated access, a number of outbuildings in need of renovation or replacement/ removal, and total grounds of approximately 0.46 acre (STS). The property is for sale with NO CHAIN
ALEXANDER PARK, LAVENDER WAY
£344,950
A well designed 4 bed family home located on the exciting new “Alexander Park” located off the sought after Legbourne Road in Louth. A Brand new detached high specification, spacious 4 bedroom home with a modern bathroom, kitchen diner, utility, Large Lounge, Sun room and driveway to integral garage built by the region’s premier house builder Cyden Homes due to be completed Spring 2023. A Contemporary finish and excellent room layouts complete this family home. 4 well-proportioned bedrooms with en-suite shower room to the master. Good sized south west facing gardens. 10 year new home warranty, double-glazed windows, efficient central heating system and completed using branded quality appliances, sanitaryware and wall and floor tiling. Estimated to be available in Spring 2023. See specification and floorplans showing approximate room sizes. Images of the same house type- plots will vary in terms of materials/colour.
HARRIER ROAD, LOUTH
Guide price £289,000 jessica@masonsandpartners.co.uk rowena@masonsandpartners.co.uk movewithmasons.co.uk
A superbly designed 4-bedroom semi-detached family house with driveway, garage, sunny enclosed rear garden and positioned facing an open grassland area with swale on the edge of this residential area of town. Exceptional master bedroom with Sharps bedroom furniture and ensuite shower room, modern fitted kitchen with appliances, family bathroom and cloaks/WC, attractive hallway and landing, efficient gas central heating system and uPVC double glazed windows.
Wendy joined Masons in 2010 having had several successful years in an estate agency in Cleethorpes. She has in depth local lettings knowledge and experience dealing with all types of properties, from smaller bedsits to estates and landlord portfolios. Her contacts, properties and tenant databases mean she can quickly match tenants to their right home leading to a fast turnover of properties. She is friendly and approachable which is a major asset to her role as Lettings Manager as she is the first point of contact for all landlords wanting an appraisal of their property. A valued member of the lettings team, she was made an associate of the company in 2014.
Jessica joined Masons in the summer of 2017 as our first apprentice! After making the difficult decision between university and working, Jess decided to stay in her home county of Lincolnshire and establish a career with Masons. After excelling in her first year and gaining an NVQ, the Partners were delighted to invite her to stay as a full time member of the team. After splitting her time between lettings and marketing for several years, Jess decided to opt fully for Lettings and Property Management in 2022 providing an exceptional service to our landlords and tenants. Jess loves life in the countryside and was asked to be Honorary Secretary of Hainton and District Gymkhana, a historical annual event in Lincolnshire’s equestrian calendar, raising funds for local charities.
Tania joined Masons in February 2022 having had various administration roles throughout her career. Tania assists the letting team with the administration for the team and tenant/landlord communication and support. Outside work Tania has been married for 25 years and has 2 grown up daughters. Tania moved to the Lincolnshire Wolds in 2019 and spends her free time looking after the family’s horses, dogs, cats and restoring their house.
Rowena joined Masons in 1999, having previously worked for DDM Agriculture as a Secretary/Administrator for four years. Rowena’s main role in the office is dealing with Masons client accounts and client/office accounts for our sister company Sanderson Green; with her main focus on rent collection for residential and agricultural tenancies, client/ supplier payments and bank reconciliations. Outside of work she loves hill walking, hiking around the Lincolnshire Wolds with her husband and has a passion for watercolour painting.
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Properties in our area of Lincolnshire are in great demand right now. If you’re a property owner, we offer a free professional assessment of the current rental value for prospective landlords. We match tenants to your property with our own comprehensive in-house referencing service.
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