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ESTATE APPEARS ON BBC FLAGSHIP SHOW

LINCOLNSHIRE WOLDS The South Ormsby Estate, a 3,000 acre rural enterprise between Louth, Alford and Horncastle, appeared on BBC’s Countryfile last month to present its vision of how country estates can build a sustainable and dynamic rural economy which supports enterprise, conservation and the environment. Custodian of South Ormsby Estate, Jon Thornes said: “South Ormsby Estate has many amazing stories to tell and so we were honoured to welcome the hosts of BBC Countryfile and share some of those stories with them. We’re also proud to be showcasing our corner of the Lincolnshire Wolds to a national audience on one of the country’s most loved TV programmes.

“Although we’re proud of the rich history of this estate, we’re focused on the future. That’s why we’re working hard to lead the way in creating a sustainable rural economy.” n

Harriet’s on the cobbles...

YOUNG ACTRESS FROM LINCOLNSHIRE LANDS A ROLE IN CORONATION STREET AS TROUBLED TEEN SUMMER

Lincolnshire’s cycling boost as lockdown means pedal power...

LINCOLNSHIRE New data has shown that cycling in Lincolnshire has boomed with over 16,000 more cyclists using the county’s roads and cycleways. Nearly 200,000 more rides have been logged in Lincolnshire in 2020 so far, compared to the whole of 2019. There have been 516,834 rides logged in the county in 2020, and during the peak of lockdown in May, there were nearly three times as many rides; 103,059 compared to 37,433 in 2019. n

MARKET RASEN By ‘eck... we wonder if Wetherfield will ever be the same again when Harriet Bibby moves into Coronation Street. The former De Aston School pupil from the Market Rasen area has formerly appeared on Doctors and Brassic, but has now landed the recast role of Summer Spellman, taking over from Matilda Freeman. “My family have watched the show for years and I already feel part of the family!” says Harriet. “I’m looking forward to bringing Summer’s sass and sparkle to the screen!” Coronation Street is the country’s longest-running soap and is seen by 8,000,000 each week. n Springfields is looking to the new year with a sense of optimism after plans to

SPALDING expand the outlet shopping village were announced. 18 new stores will be created as the site n expands, creating 90 new jobs with new shops for the site’s 2.4m annual visitors.

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LOCAL NEWS In Brief

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WILL IT BE A FESTIVE NUMBER ONE FOR SLEAFORD KIDS...?

Children from Sleaford’s William Alvey School are hoping they’ll be able to boast a Christmas number one with a recording of their song, Christmas Bubble. Chris Clark is the local musician who has invited children from the ages to three to 16 to record the song, with a thoroughly modern Tik Tok dance routine to accompany it. Chris hopes to release the song as Pride goes to press and secure their place in music history. “It has a very positive message!” says Chris, who has also set up the song’s official Facebook page. n

THE BARN, BRANSTON BOOTHS, LINCOLN £795,000 Superior conversion of Victorian barns which form a quadrangle and offer a wealth of original features, immense proportions, and hi-spec contemporary interior design to create a superb five-bedroomed family home with one-bedroomed annex. Internally the property offers an impressive entrance hall with oak staircase and galleried landing, stunning open-plan family kitchen with living and dining areas, magnificent oak-beamed dining room with inglenook fireplace, vaulted-ceiling games room/bar area. To the first floor there is a superior principle bedroom with luxury en-suite bathroom/shower, a second en-suite bedroom and three further bedrooms and a family bathroom. In addition there is a one bed annex with bathroom/shower, sitting room and kitchen and further outbuilding housing two offices, kitchen, cloakroom, and substantial barn.

5 6 4 EPC Rating: TBC WHICHCOTE FIELDS, OSBOURNBY, SLEAFORD £595,000 Impressive contemporary detached property combining evocative Georgian architecture with light, stylish interiors to create a spacious family home infused with character. The property boasts a superb kitchen breakfast room with vaulted ceiling and lancet windows, generous family/dining room, dual aspect sitting room with feature fireplace, garden room overlooking the south-facing gardens and separate study. To the first floor there is an elegant principal bedroom with en-suite and dressing room, en-suite guest bedroom, two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Sitting centrally on a generous plot, the lawned gardens are surrounded by mature hedging with views over the surrounding picturesque countryside, whilst the gravelled driveway leads to a double garage. 4 4 3 EPC Rating: TBC BRAMBLES, PICKWORTH, SLEAFORD £599,950 Superior detached contemporary home offering light and spacious family living with a high degree of attention to detail and a range of environmentally friendly features. Ground floor accommodation includes an open plan kitchen/dining room with hand-built English oak cabinets and separate utility, a delightful dual aspect sitting room with inset woodburning stove, spacious snug/home office and family room. To the first floor there is a generously proportioned principal bedroom with en-suite, three additional large double bedrooms and super-sized fifth bedroom /games room and a well-appointed family bathroom. The large secluded garden wraps around the house whilst the generous gravelled driveway to the front and side offers ample parking and leads to the double garage. Grantham’s highspeed rail network to London Kings Cross (approximately 65 minutes).

3 5 2 EPC Rating: D MEADOW BARN, BECKINGHAM, LINCOLN £550,000 Stunning family home in a picturesque village setting which combines stylish design with character features to create a light and spacious interior. The property boasts a sleek contemporary family kitchen with double doors to the garden, a beautiful sitting-room with exposed brick inglenook fireplace and wood-burner, ground floor study/snug. To the first floor there is a superb principal bedroom with mezzanine level dressing-room, en-suite and covered balcony with views, three further double bedrooms with snug/bedroom five to a mezzanine level and a stylish family bathroom and shower. Externally the block-paved driveway leads to the double garage whilst to the rear, the south-facing garden is laid to lawn with a decked terrace and bark-chipped children’s play area. Newark’s high-speed rail network to London Kings Cross (approximately 82 minutes) is located a short distance away.

3 4 2 EPC Rating: TBC

ROSE VILLA 40 Lindis Road | Boston | Lincolnshire | PE21 9RT PROTECTION COTTAGE Quadring Road | Donington | Lincolnshire | PE11 4TB

NO ONWARD CHAIN

• Well Modernised Detached House For Sale Freehold • 3 Reception Rooms with Open Plan Kitchen/Diner, Separate Office, Conservatory • Coach House, Outbuildings and Mature Private Gardens Extending to 0.33 Acres • 3 Bedrooms, Box Room, Family Bathroom, Ensuite FOR SALE FREEHOLD WITH VACANT POSSESSION £379,950 Subject To Contract

THE ELMS Rawsons Lane | Boston | Lincolnshire | PE21 9HT

• An Attractive Characterful Home FOR SALE • 4 Parking Spaces and Enclosed Garden FREEHOLD WITH • Modern Kitchen with Family Room, Open Plan Lounge/Diner VACANT POSSESSION • 3 Bedrooms with En-Suite Master, Shower Room and Utility £239,950 • 4 Parking Spaces and Enclosed Garden Subject To Contract • Viewing is Essential to Appreciate the Accommodation on Offer No Onward Chain

• A Unique Opportunity to Acquire an Exquisite Family Residence FOR SALE FREEHOLD • Superior Level of Fit and Finish in a Sought After Residential Location WITH VACANT • Bespoke Kitchen Diner, Three Reception Rooms, Utility POSSESSION, NO • Five Bedrooms, Two En-Suites, Shower Room and Family Bathroom ONWARD CHAIN • Natural Floor Finishes, Fireplaces with Stoves, Exposed Brickwork & Beams OFFERS OVER • • Private Garden Kitchen with Raised Barbeque Entertaining Areas Driveway, Four Garages, Outbuilding/Stores with Office £650,000 • Private Established Garden with Parkland Views Subject To Contract

Linden Way, Boston £395,000

Incredibly well presented four bedroom detached house convenient to both Pilgrim Hospital and Boston High School, with a beautiful large and well established garden divided into several individual sections, two reception rooms and two bathrooms. Offered with No Chain.

Spilsby Road, Boston £445,000

Such a beautifully maintained period property with four reception rooms, and five bedrooms over three floors. It enjoys a private mature rear garden, ample off road parking for many vehicles a brand new bespoke sun-lounge and a detached Double Garage and is within a convenient walking distance to schools, hospital and the town centre.

Spilsby Road, Boston £525,000

Fantastic four bedroom Grade Two Listed Georgian property, with many original features and a range of outbuildings to include former coach house, stables, multiple garages, games room and a workshop. There are four reception rooms, three en-suites and an attractive mature garden with outdoor kitchen and pizza oven.

High Street, Swineshead O/O £599,000

An incredibly large property with endless possibilities, with a floorplan of over 5000 square feet with four large bedrooms to the main house, two with en-suite, three reception rooms plus a completely self- contained two bedroom bungalow, two offices in a separate block and two workshops.

Rawsons Lane, Boston O/O £650,000

Enjoying what must be one of the most attractive uninterrupted parkland views to the rear, The Elms is filled with charm and character and has a superb dining kitchen along with three other spacious reception rooms all fitted with wood-burners. There are five double bedrooms two of which are en-suite.

Tytton Court, Tytton Hall £249,950

The Smithys is part of a stable block conversion in the grounds of Tytton Hall in Wyberton and enjoys a beautiful garden with far-reaching views, three bedrooms, a dining kitchen and a sitting room with a wood burner and full height window to take full advantage of the rural aspect.

TAKING the CROWN

Some of the backgrounds in Netflix’s flagship drama The Crown may look as familiar as the faces themselves... and that’s because Stamford’s Burghley House and Grantham’s Belvoir Castle were just two of the preferred locations used to film this lavish series about the more turbulent events during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II...

Words: Rob Davis.