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AHEAD of THE CURVE

Straight lines are so boring, reckons Simon Craddock, owner of his family home on Burns in Lincoln’s Colosseum. It’s a modern property with plenty of space and no fewer than four floors. Stylish, spacious and close to the city, we think it’s a great proposition for its new owners!

Words: Rob Davis. Images: Lee Jones and Dean Fisher.

STAYING AHEAD OF THE CURVE, Simon Craddock and his family are enjoying life in Lincoln with elevated views of the surrounding countryside thanks to the fact that their home is arranged over no fewer than four floors. “When we first saw the building work taking place, we were intrigued to find out more as it’s a great location,” says Simon. “The Colosseum is a circular building with unusual architecture and it certainly appealed to us.” “It’s tucked away in a gated community, we feel like we’re part of a little village in the big city of Lincoln. We were able to choose the property that we wanted, and we opted for this one as we’re not overlooked and the garage at the back gives us an additional

Main/Right: The living kitchen includes a dining area and on the same floor, the formal sitting room is a great space for entertaining.

parking space. We were able to make changes to the internal specifications as the property was being built and we opted for additional enhancements, including upgrading all of the timber flooring and carpets which has worked very well for us.”

“We tend to spend most time in the kitchen and it was this room that really sold it to us. There’s a large island, dining table and log burner, so it really is an all-in-one room. We can cook and chat at the same time and it’s perfect for day-to-day family life.”

The Colosseum was developed by Tennyson Homes and it comprises 14 homes arranged in a crescent shape, each one named after notable writers; Robert Burns, Wordsworth, Chaucer, Brontë, Byron and of course, Shakespeare. Created in local limestone, Burns Place offers no less than 4,450sq ft of

“We tend to spend most time in the living kitchen with its cosy log burner. It was this room that really sold it to us!”

family space, as well as six bedrooms and three reception rooms, not to mention rear gardens with a sunny aspect and en suites to three of the property’s bathrooms. The property is a bit upside down in the sense that the lower ground floor has three bedrooms plus a Jack ‘n’ Jill en suite. The ground floor has an entrance hall and sitting room plus the family dining kitchen to the back of the house with a log burner, leading onto the terrace and gardens. Step up to the first floor and there’s another reception room with lots of space, plus an additional two bedrooms and a family bathroom.

The second floor, meanwhile, has the master suite with lots of practical built-in storage and a very generously size en suite.

“The living room is on the ground floor too and it’s a great space for entertaining. The lower ground floor is ideal for guests as they can enjoy their own space and head up to the kitchen to make a cup of tea whenever they like.”

“We always celebrate Christmas here with our extended family as there are plenty of bedrooms to accommodate everybody and the 12ft Christmas tree looks amazing as it fills the space between the two floors.”

“Meanwhile, in the summer we spend a lot of time in our garden because it’s fully enclosed and not overlooked which makes it the perfect spot to relax in the sun or by the firepit with a glass of wine.” “The grassed area is great for our children and it’s very easy to maintain. We open the kitchen doors out to the patio, and everyone streams in and out as they wish.” “The location is fabulous too. We’re close to The Bailgate and to the uphill area of Lincoln and we enjoy regular walks around the Castle gardens and Cathedral.” “There’s a great variety of independent shops, restaurants and pubs all within a 10-minute walk and we must mention The Lawn Cafe too.”

Left: The Colosseum is a development of 14 Georgian style properties on a gated community, completed in 2015 and each named after famous writers.

A property that’s ahead of the curve in every sense, Burns Place is now on the market for £750,000, a country house in the city. It’ll offer its next owners a modern house with a low-maintenance garden and up to date electrics, plumbing and roof, as well as plenty of space to configure and to use as they see fit. What’s more, with Uphill Lincoln on your doorstep, you’re right in the centre of one of the most vibrant cities in the UK, with lots of nightlife, culture and history right on your doorstep. n

BURNS PLACE, THE COLOSSEUM

Location: Uphill Lincoln. Style: Georgian style modern property completed in 2015 and offering 4,400sq ft space. Comprising six bedrooms and three reception rooms currently arranged as living kitchen, sitting room and family room.

Guide Price: £795,000.

Find Out More: Fine & Country, High Street, Navenby LN5 0DZ. Call 01522 287008 or see www.fineandcountry.com. n