< Previous020:Layout 1 7/12/12 12:32 Page 1021:Layout 1 7/12/12 14:01 Page 122 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYPROPERTYFirstBuy with Taylor Wimpey in LincolnshireFirst time buyers can secure a brand new home with an affordable deposit by taking advantageof the Government-backed FirstBuy scheme at Taylor Wimpey developments across Lincolnshire.This superb homebuyer incentive offers qualifying customers the opportunity to step on theproperty ladder by purchasing selected new homes for 80% of their full price, including a 5%deposit, subject to status. FirstBuy is available now with a strictly limited selection of properties atRoman Fields in Witham St Hughs, Oak Springs in Bourne, Isaacs Place in Grantham and PilgrimsChase in Spalding.Janet Robinson, Regional Sales Manager for Taylor Wimpey, says, “Aspiring homeowners have achance to leave renting behind and secure their ideal property with only a 5% deposit underFirstBuy. Anyone interested in finding out more about this potentially life-changing incentiveshould contact us as soon as possible.”To find out more, property seekers can call 0116 281 6470, or visit www.taylorwimpey.co.uk/eastmids.To move, or not to move?As the housing market comes back to life, Cyden Homes are ready and waiting with a widerange of brand new homes in superb locations at affordable prices for everyone.Ever-increasing domestic fuel bills are a serious worry these days, although such costs can beminimised through the energy efficiency of a brand new home. No more draughty windows anddoors, high levels of insulation and super-efficient boilers combine to bring down domestic fuelcosts and increase your comfort of living.Cyden Homes pride themselves on delivering high quality homes within attractiveenvironments and they understand more than anyone the needs of the local buyer. By creatingspacious rooms with higher ceilings, including professionally-designed kitchens and bathrooms,Cyden Homes are fast becoming the home builder of choice.Contact the sales team at cydenhomes.co.uk or call 01472 278002 for full details of a range of two, three, four or five bedroom homesin Grimsby, Cleethorpes, Stallingborough, Wrawby, Barton and Finningley.Thinking aboutyour property?Pygott & Crone, established in 1991,has a rich heritage combined with aninnovative entrepreneurial flair. It has wonmany national awards and is recognisedwithin the industry as a market leader. Thecompany’s head office in Lincoln isaccompanied by offices in Hykeham,Sleaford, Boston, Grimsby, Grantham andSpalding.The company’s record of achievementover the last twenty years throughexpansion, staff development, customersatisfaction, leading technology andmarketing stands testament to their successand service. With nine strategic offices andbeing a fully mixed practice, the companyoffer their clients a very diverse range ofservices covering all aspects of propertyand financially-related matters.For any advice on property matters orfor a free valuation of your property,visit www.pygott-crone.com.Get the RightSurveyor for you!Buying a house is usually the biggestinvestment you will ever make, but toomany walk into this investment withoutfully appreciating how much it could costthem. Instructing a surveyor before youbuy can highlight expensive defects, givingyou a list of repairs and helping you tonegotiate on price. A survey before sellingyour own home can also pre-empt yourbuyer’s report, allowing you to put rightfaults and achieve maximum value.Right Surveyors North Midlands is a localpractice that can help. Led by PhilRoutledge MRICS, a qualified andexperienced Chartered Surveyor, theyprovide coverage for all of Lincolnshire andNottinghamshire with a wide range ofsurveys, schedules and valuations. If youare buying a property, extending one orlooking to sell, contact Phil for a noobligations chat about how they might beable to help.For more details, call 0800 880 6024 or01522 251 152 or visitwww.rightsurveyors.co.uk.The Quays fromBeal HomesTwo, three and four bedroom housesand apartments at The Quays start at£170,000 and range up to £375,000.Three are already sold as buyers start tochoose their preferred plots.Many properties will have balconies,windows and terraces looking out over themarina waters. The architectural design tiesin with Burton Waters’ established Dutch-inspired character.In addition to homes, The Quays schemewill eventually include new self-contained,mixed use units adding retail, dining andoffice spaces to the existing shops, bistro,hair salon, beauty day spa and restaurant,which are open to both residents and thepublic at The Landings within BurtonWaters. Boat tours of The Quays areavailable for house hunters during thesummer weekends and by appointmentduring the week. Beal’s marketing suite at The Landings,Burton Waters, around five miles fromLincoln, is open Thursday to Monday,10am to 5pm.For more information, visitwww.beal-homes.co.uk.022:Layout 1 7/12/12 14:48 Page 1Your Dream Kitchen...From planning to reality?View our credentials atCall now for your FREE quoteon 01522 526400Visit our showroom at: SunningdaleTrading Estate, Dixon Street, LincolnLN6 7UBwww.dreamdoors.co.uk• Trusted reputation• Made to measure custom built doors and units• Fitted by our own experts023:Layout 1 7/12/12 12:32 Page 124 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYHOMESturton By Stow is one of the county’s hidden gems.It’s a beautiful little village not too far fromGainsborough and Lincoln and has plenty of history.Mike and Sarah and their two children have made theold village school their home for the last five years and came tothe place from North Carlton. Already converted when theyarrived, the building did need some tender loving care asnothing had been done for around fifteen years. Sarah says, “It’s very different to what we had before, it wasabout as far from a new build as you can get!” Decoration onarrival was basic to say the least, with stucco on the walls andan unwelcoming brown colour scheme. “It felt very cold,”explains Sarah, “a very cold, empty space, but we’ve made itour own.”Looking at the school now, you wouldn’t have credited itlooking cold at all. Warm and inviting, its high ceilings and largewindows give plenty of natural light and the centralised hallwaywhich all the rooms lead off from is a great feature. Mikeexplains, “It’s been great to bring up our kids here, they can tearup and down the hall and we always know where they are.”The home is all on one level, but hides hidden gems up theBacktoschoolinSTOWMike and Sarah DeFraine have made a former villageschool their home, with a working school bell and ascholarly feel, we pay a visit to see what it’s like toown such a lovely little piece of history.S024-031:Layout 1 7/12/12 13:44 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY25HOMESstairs in the bell tower. Not only does it have a workingbell, which the couple’s son Sam revels in demonstratingfor us, but also has chalkboards and chalked-on graffitifrom as early as the 1950s in the bell’s housing. Mikeexplains that a lot of his friends actually went to schoolthere and the surnames in the crude scrawlings are localnames he still comes across today. Above the bell in the tower is a small, square roomwhich is hemmed in by wooden shutters. Mike pointsout that although they have left it undisturbed, therewould be nothing to stop a future owner installing glass,offering 360-degree views across the fields. Off this room is a hatch which harbours the loft space.This is a bit of true potential held within the property,offering 55 feet of undeveloped loft space, tall enoughto be developed into rooms, mimicking the entireground floor level. With the amount of space on offeralready, Mike and Sarah have left the space as storage,but it makes the property all that more desirable.Other marks of the heritage of thebuilding include the marked andseparate girls and boys outsideentrances with signage chipped27 Mikeexplains thata lot of his friendsactually went toschool there024-031:Layout 1 7/12/12 13:44 Page 226 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYwww.elixir-bathrooms.com01522878786A family run business, in Lincoln since 1999The Pelham Centre, Canwick Road, Lincoln, LN5 8HG (Next to Pelham Bridge)SUPPLY • DESIGN • INSTALLDiscount applies to RRP and does not include labour charges.JANUARY SALE3RD - 31ST JANUARY20% OFFEVERYTHINGMON - SAT 9AM - 5PM • SUNDAY 11AM - 4PMCROFT CARPETSMake a statement in your home5 - 6 High St, Lincoln(01522) 523004 or 07944 218982www.croftcarpets.co.ukWhether you are looking for luxurious carpets, laminates or vinyl flooring - quality comes as standard.We can also take away your old carpets & move furnitureWe also supply a range of quality curtainsCreate the look by visiting our large showroom024-031:Layout 1 7/12/12 13:44 Page 3expertly into the mortar and thekitchen’s feature windows whichextend almost the height of thehouse.The home is incredibly private, witha cast iron gate hemming in a garden bigenough for kids to run around in and noneighbouring properties overlooking it.With four bedrooms, one being ensuite and with alarge walk-in cupboard for storage, there’s no shortageof room. The bedrooms have chunky, traditional cast-iron radiators in each, making it cosy and warm in thewinter, yet cool and airy in the summer.The family room in particular is a greatsize, snug and welcoming and so thecouple say, great for family gatherings likeChristmas and New Year.The Victorian School is on the marketwith JH Walter and is on the market at£289,950. For more information call 01522504305 or log onto www.jhwalter.co.uk.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY27HOMESOther marksof the heritage of thebuilding include themarked and separategirls and boys outsideentrances024-031:Layout 1 7/12/12 13:44 Page 421 years of design excellence...21 years of design excellence... 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We now supply all types of wood and Luxury Vinyl Flooring.Established for over 11 years in WoodhallSpa but have over 40 years in the industry.- We cover the whole of Lincolnshire- Family run business- In-house fitting team- Prompt service on all products- Free measuring and estimating service with no obligationWe are now stockists of Sherborne Furniture.Opening Hours: Tuesday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm, Saturday 9am - 5pmClosed Mondays, Sundays by appointment.Own Car Park for convenient free parking.www.cooksandcompany.co.uk01636 593910Brunel Drive, Newark, NG24 2FBThinking of purchasing Sub-Zero, Wolf,Gaggenau, Miele or Fisher & Paykel? Don’t buy without checking your quote with us to see how much you could save!NEW SHOWROOM OPENING SOON024-031:Layout 1 7/12/12 13:44 Page 54HOMESGoing bold2013 is the year of the bold colour scheme. With earthy tones as a base, it hasbeen suggested vibrant and statement colours are in vogue, so here’s someexamples you could consider if you’re reaching for the ladder and paintbrushthis January. You never know, it could brighten up your winter!1. This wonderful, freestanding bath is something we all want in our bathrooms and the painted look is ontrend as both retro and bold in colour. It would also fit in well with a traditional bathroom too, it’s boldenough to be modern but retains enough style to remain classic. It’s lightweight compared to a porcelainversion too as it’s a double-skinned acrylic blend.£1320 www.bcdesigns.co.uk2. This elegant but contemporary lamp is bang on trend. With a bulbous body it has an understated shadewhich lights up the glass body. It looks decidedly retro as well as having a modern twist so would fit in withany respectable room.£97 www.chandeliersandmirrors.co.uk3 This silk is both luxurious and bold,. Add to existing pieces in your home to brighten a room instantly. It canbe tastefully hung on walls or elsewhere to create a striking patch of colour that will dazzle guests and familyalike.£1350 www.bazaarvelvet.co.uk4. This is a classic phone designed with a modern twist. Without ruining the look of the traditional ‘bezel’structure of this iconic phone, the dial has been replaced with buttons, meaning this is practical as well as onstyle. It’s deep turquoise looks fantastic, we particularly like the red wire!£49 www.oliverbonas.com5. This is a beautiful chair that would brighten up any corner, either in a bedroom as an occasional chair or ina lounge. Made with traditional construction techniques it comes in nine different colours, but we’re takenwith the deep damson hue, subtle but still bold enough for on-trend interiors.£395 www.oliverbonas.com6. This sofa, complete with customised cushions is a fullybespoke deal that we are eyeing up with glee. With abright red and some great designs available forcustomising the cushions, it’s worth every penny to make astatement in your lounge or living space.£3574 www.rume.co.uk23561024-031:Layout 1 7/12/12 13:45 Page 6Next >