< Previous Lincoln Sportsman’s Club recently hosted its latest Sportsman’s Dinner at the Bentley Hotel in Lincoln. Attendees were dressed in lounge suits and were treated to a three-course meal to help raise money for local sportsmen and women. The special guest speaker for the evening was Ian Holloway, professional football manager and former player, while entertainment was provided by comedian Bob Webb. THE WELTON WALKING FOOTBALLERS PARTY PHOTOS COURTESY OF RICHARD PICKSLEY GEOFF TAYLOR, TONY CHAMBERS MERV DENTON, IAN MIDGELEY THE DRING PARTY STUART KING (TRI-ATHLETE & DUATHLON) WITH THE CHEQUE JOHN KELLY, ROY FROGGATT, PETER CARR IAN TURTON, IVAN RICHMOND MALCOLM KING (STUART’S DAD & SUPPORT TEAM) IAN HOLLOWAY, GUEST SPEAKER 10 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY SOCIAL SCENE 10.qxp_Layout 1 11/12/2019 10:00 Page 1 Available on iPad & iPhone Visit our website to start viewing today... www.lincolnshiretoday.net Ideal for those who spend time away from their office Digital Editions Never miss an issue Read on the go! Larkfleet.com/allisonhomes Building on our reputation Nettleham Chase Deepdale Lane, Nettleham LN2 2LT Telephone: 07824 327351 Horncastle Rise Thimbleby Hill, Horncastle LN9 5RA Telephone: 07483 017949 Huge savings to be made on our selection of bungalows Come and speak to our knowledgeable Sales Executives about our bungalow offers at our three locations through Lincolnshire. 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Steff Wright, CEO of Gusto Group and a pioneer of smart living for thirty years, started the company with his brother Jerome in 1987 and the Gusto Group now employs over 150 people with a turnover in excess of £25 million. Group companies include, Rototek, SGA Architects, Gusto Homes, Gusto Construction and Global Grad. Steff and his family live in one of his own properties at Gusto’s fabulous Woodlands Edge development in Lincoln. A low carbon community of 29 solar powered properties where residents all have access to allotments, ponds and 5 acres of woodland. It’s interesting that 33% of the residents now own an electric car compared to UK average of 3%. This is because Gusto fit electric car charging points in every home; the community also share equipment such as lawnmowers stored in a communal shed reducing the need for everyone to own everything. The residents are so engaged that they actually man the Show Home personally which gives prospective buyers a genuine view of what life is like in a Gusto home and share the benefits first-hand. A 4- bedroom home at Woodlands Edge costs as little at £1 per day to run, no wonder the residents are always warm! Steff is seen in the sector as a thought leader and is a highly sought-after speaker on issues such as sustainable housing and business innovation and he lives and breathes his company ethos. He was one of the first people in the UK to drive an electric car and, twenty years ago, he, along with brother Jerome, constructed their first green housing development, which went far beyond the requirements of building regulations to build homes that are truly future proof. Fast forward to 2020 and smarter technology is transforming the way that many of us live, including our homes. Steff believes that the future of house building lies in helping more people to embrace this changing environment and live in affordable, high tech, green homes which are built to the very highest standards, all common place at Gusto. Tell us more about how you’re building sustainable communities. We’re now taking our commitment to sustainability even further with the creation of our latest development – ‘The Future’ in Collingham. This will be the largest housing development in the UK to be heated using geothermal energy and the homes are among the most efficient houses ever built thanks to their high spec build quality and the smart technology that’s used throughout. At Gusto, we create housing developments that make and sustain communities. Rather than building green houses in isolation, we’re building whole neighbourhoods of homes that are economical to run (using passive solar energy or geothermal heat) and which are filled with the latest efficient and carbon cutting technology. Not only do people significantly reduce their carbon footprint simply by living in one of these homes, they are designed to encourage and inspire residents to take extra steps in other areas of their lives. Community living in new developments is not just a vision of the future, it is the reality, for example at our development in Collingham, we are building a retirement village for the over 60s which will house a communal lounge, gardens, allotments, a gym and access to on site care. All of the retirement properties will be powered using ground source heating systems cutting bills by 75% ensuring that the residents are living economically but in a sustainable and enjoyable way. What can you tell us about this new ‘Home of the Future’ development? 20 years on from the launch of our Millennium Green development at Collingham, where we built homes which reduced homebuyer’s energy bills by 50%, we are back in Collingham rolling Q&A Gusto Homes We recently spoke with Gusto Homes about smart living, sustainable communities and the company’s new ‘Home of the Future’ development. Steff Wright, CEO of Gusto Group 12-13.qxp_Layout 1 11/12/2019 10:01 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 13 out our new ‘Homes of the Future’. At the heart of this 150-home development which includes retirement living, starter homes and spacious passive solar homes, is our vision of the definitive Home of the Future. This amazing and inspiring Show Home has been fitted out to reflect the Gusto vision of living in 2020. The home combines passive solar design which minimises energy use with technologies which enhance people’s lifestyle. The home will be fitted out with a wide range of environmentally sustainable products, down to the type of cleaning products which people will use if they want to minimise their personal impact on the environment. The future is happening now, and we are proving that businesses can and should be driving up standards and should only build homes that are future proofed creating flexible & low carbon living for all ages. How can these developments help create a sustainable future for the nation? While we’re at the forefront of green housing, the practices and principles behind our homes could and should become the standard for all home builders. Designing and building smarter homes which enable people to comfortably live greener lives without having to make compromises should be the future for housing in the UK. The Home of The Future is now open to the public and Steff and his team welcome everyone to see for themselves whether a prospective buyer of such a home, or just interested in The Future, Steff encourages as many people to visit and enjoy The Future in The Present. Sites at Woodlands Edge – just off the A15 at Lincolnshire Showground and The Future at Collingham – near the train station. Already Lincoln University have arranged for a coach to transport 50 students to view the Home of The Future and many more will follow, what a breath of fresh air it is to see the UKs most progressive builders lead the way on our doorstep. To find out more visit www.gustohomes.co.uk, mail@gusto-uk.com, or call 01636 894210. 12-13.qxp_Layout 1 11/12/2019 10:01 Page 2A collection of luxury 2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes and 2 & 3 bedroom bungalows available from £164,995. Coming to see us? Entrance off Poacher’s Rest, Welton, Lincoln, LN2 3TR MARKETING SUITE NOW OPEN Thursday to Monday – 10am – 5pm Typical Beal Homes’ street-scene depicting Canterbury, Windsor and Haxby properties 14-15.qxp_Layout 1 11/12/2019 10:02 Page 1House hunters searching for their perfect home can secure a luxury new property designed for modern living in a stunning Lincolnshire village location. Award-winning housebuilder Beal Homes is now on site at Bishop’s Green in Welton, creating high- quality, bespoke homes set against a backdrop of beautiful scenery and rolling countryside. There is something for everyone across a range of two, three and four bedroom homes, as well as two and three bedroom bungalows. It’s therefore ideal for first-time buyers, growing families needing a little more space, or those who want to downsize without compromising on quality. Each property can also be individually tailored to suit buyers’ lifestyles through Beal’s uniquely personal design service. The village also has a great range of local amenities, including shops, schools, a Post Offi ce and a health centre – all just minutes from the bustling and historic cathedral city of Lincoln. Sue Waudby, Beal Sales and Marketing Director, said: “‘Bishop’s Green is proving to be popular across the generations, due to the wide variety of house styles available and because Welton has so many amenities and fantastic assets on the doorstep. “It offers luxury, contemporary homes in an exception location with something for everyone. Buyers can also make the most of our unique service, the Beal Experience, which enables every customer to work with our expert designers to create their own dream home.” The fi rst properties available to reserve include the Gramercy two bedroom mid-link home from £164,995; the Eskdale two bedroom semi-detached bungalow from £209,995; the Malton three bedroom detached bungalow from £310,995 and the Thornton four bedroom detached home, with garage, from £359,995. Beal offers buyers a range of support and options, including Beal’s exclusive Launch Pad scheme to help fi rst-time buyers take their first step onto the property ladder. Launch pad offers buyers £5,000 towards their deposit, or to spend on extras and upgrades on their new home, as well as up to £1,000 towards legal fees. The scheme can be used on its own or alongside the Government’s Help to Buy scheme, but buyers must have the deposit required by their mortgage lender. Help to Buy, which is available to all buyers of new homes, not just fi rst- time purchasers, makes it possible to secure a new Beal home with just a 5% deposit. It enables house hunters to access a Government equity loan of up to 20% of the value of the property, which can be repaid at any time or on the sale of the home. Beal also recommends an independent mortgage advisor to help customers take advantage of Help to Buy, while home exchange and part exchange are also available, which is a unique offer for a new development. Enquire today and take advantage of off plan prices, with homes availablefrom £164,995. SECURE YOUR DREAM HOME in a perfect village location Call 07812 348216 or visit beal-homes.co.uk/bishops-green H A C K T H O R N R O A D P o a c h e r s ’ R e s t WELTON MANOR GOLF CENTRE 14-15.qxp_Layout 1 11/12/2019 10:02 Page 216 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY HOMES 18 Á A family home for all ages S et away from the road, and positioned up an extensive sweeping block laid driveway, Sherwood House sits within an acre of enclosed private grounds. As Sharon, the home’s current owner, says: “If you shut the gates you could simply not see anybody forever if you so desired.” Sharon and her family have now lived at Sherwood House for eleven years, moving in after her husband completed a barn conversion in the village. The house that stands before you today, however, has undergone extensive refurbishment and extensions. Sharon said: “It was already a family home when we This month’s featured property is perfect for family, entertaining and peaceful privacy. A family home for all ages 16-21.qxp_Layout 1 11/12/2019 10:03 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 17 HOMES 16-21.qxp_Layout 1 11/12/2019 10:03 Page 218 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY HOMES bought it, but it was quite dated. Since moving in we’ve built four extensions - the latest one being the bar, in which we have a cinema room with underfloor heating.” Originally a four bedroom house, the abode now holds seven bedrooms, which were created to accommodate the couple’s eight children. “Now we have five grandchildren too,” Sharon laughed, “but the children have started leaving home.” After stepping through an oak door one is welcomed by an entrance hall with solid oak flooring and a modern oak and glass staircase. To the right one will find the study/snug, while a cloakroom is ahead, along with the inner hallway leading to the rest of the house. Meanwhile to the left one will find the dining room with its ceramic tiled flooring and under floor heating. French doors lead to the games room through which the ceramic tiled flooring continues. The room hosts a projector system and bar area, which Sharon notes is a major wow factor of the house, featuring a copper effect finish front, solid marble top, a fitted beer pump, and an adjoining storage cupboard houses an entertainment system. Bi-fold doors open up the games room to the 16-21.qxp_Layout 1 11/12/2019 10:04 Page 3LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 19 HOMES rear garden and by the bar one will find a further cloakroom. Continuing through the house, the living room is next, hosting solid wood flooring and again under floor heating. Bi-folding doors offer access to an attractive covered barbeque area and through the living room one can reach the kitchen. The kitchen enjoys a range of gloss finished low level units, drawer units and wall units with concealed handles, a granite working top surface, a stainless-steel sink unit, a built in Neff electric hob and built in triple oven. The kitchen also features a central breakfasting island with double integral fridge and ceramic tiled flooring. On the ground floor one will also find a large utility room which leads out to the side porch. Upstairs seven bedrooms can be discovered, as well as a family shower room. The master bedroom offers a tiled balcony, views across the rear garden, a vaulted ceiling, central air conditioning unit, a walk through dressing room with extensive fitted wardrobes, and an en suite bathroom with a ‘his and hers’ wash hand basin, walk in shower cubicle, free standing bath and marble effect walls. 21 Á 16-21.qxp_Layout 1 11/12/2019 10:04 Page 4Next >