< Previous10 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYReader’slettersWe’d love to hear from you. If you have any news, views or issuesyou would like us to cover, do get in touch.Ban the banDear Lincolnshire Today,With the grim news from America about the schoolshootings it’s easy to say that all guns should be banned.However, in Lincolnshire they’ve been a way of life forcenturies, and we’ve never experienced the awfultragedy visited on Connecticut recently.With this in mind, it’s great news that LincolnshireShooting Centre in Burgh le Marsh near Skegness hasbeen given £50,000 to fund improvements. It just goesto show that responsible people can be trusted to useguns safely, and for sport. Banning guns would get usnowhere.R FothergillWaddinghamIn with the newDear Lincolnshire Today,I’d just like to congratulate you on the re-design of the Lincolnshire Today website.My husband and I are regular visitors toyour website, and we always find it useful.However, the upgrade is a revelation, andwe now log on each day to check up onwhat’s happening around the county orwhen looking for things to do. Keep up the great work and don’t worry– we won’t be giving up our subscription to the printed version just yet!T RedworthyStamford PICK OF THE MONTHThe winner of our letter of the month wins a case of wine.We’d love to hear from you: Lincolnshire Today Magazine, Armstrong House, ArmstrongStreet, Grimsby, N E Lincs DN31 2QE Email: lincs-today@blmgroup.co.uk We reserve theright to edit published lettersSailing to successDear Lincolnshire Today,I’d just like to add my congratulations to NorthSomercoates sailor Sarah Gowler who, I note fromyour newsfeed, was presented with the prestigiousRYA East Midlands Regional Young Sailor of the Yearaward at the Tullett Prebon London InternationalBoat Show recently. After such a successfulOlympic year in 2012, it’s wonderful to see 2013kicking off with more glory. Good luck for the future, Sarah!J GowlingCaistorAll in theplanningDear Lincolnshire Today,After some six years, I hope the newLincoln City Centre Masterplan willactually bring some meaningful action.The original Masterplan was producedin 2007, and goodness knows howmuch time and money has been spentgetting to this point. With the publicconsultation now closed, it’d beengood to sometime soon see somethingconcrete come out of it all. But darewe hold our breath?C SladeLincolnPICKOF THEMONTH010:Layout 1 21/1/13 13:18 Page 1Argyle Estate Agents and Financial Services Ltd - Mortgage Advisors31 Sea View Street - Cleethorpes - N.E.Lincs - DN35 8EU Sales: 01472 603929 - Lettings: 01472 694963 Fax: 01472 291013 Email: enquiries@argyleestateagents.co.ukwww.argyleestateagents.co.ukWe are an independent Estate Agent serving the North East Lincolnshire area and we pride ourselves on providing the best possible customer service. Buying and selling properties Mortgage advice Letting Agents General Insurance Life & Protection plansWe are delighted to offer to youthis unique four bedroomed detached home situated just offHumberston Avenue, this superbhome offers impressive familyaccommodation with gas centralheating, uPVC double glazingand a security alarm system.Completed during 2011 and withthe benefit of a 10 year NHBCguarantee the property will ap-peal to purchasers seeking flex-ible family accommodation set over two floors. Built by Stamford Homes to theirGrainsby design, principal features of the property include the welcoming ReceptionHall with spindle balustrade staircase and useful Cloakroom leading off, the elegantLounge with feature fireplace and double doors into the dining room, superb DiningKitchen with its stunning range of symphony wood effect finish cabinets, utility room,study, to the first floor are four double bedrooms, master having en suite showerroom, family bathroom, garage and a private rear garden. Viewing is essential to ap-preciate this lovely family home. Vendors are looking for a possible part exchangein the Bradford Avenue area.We are delighted to offer toyou this superb two bed-roomed mews cottage de-signed and built to a veryhigh standard and based onthe old style Alms House andset within the highly re-garded Renaissance devel-opment just off HumberstonAvenue. The property is nes-tled between Humberstonand New Waltham close to all local amenities, highly regarded schools and ashort drive from Cleethorpes sea front. The property was built in 2011 andhas 10 year NHBC guarantees and benefits from wooden double glazed win-dows and gas central heating and the accommodation comprises of: Entrancehallway, Kitchen diner, cloakroom, lounge, two double bedrooms, family bath-room, private rear garden and open plan front garden. The property has agarage and private parking space and viewing is highly recommended to ap-preciate this lovely home.134a Humberston Avenue, Humberston, Grimsby DN36 4SY £625,000This charming property was built by the present owners in 1999 and offers a moderncontemporary living space. Approached via a long gravel drive way No 134a is set wellback from the road and stands within a generous sized plot of landscaped gardens withfar reaching field views to the rear. The property offers substantial and well-presentedaccommodation with attention to detail and many hidden extras which include wiredsound system to all rooms and benefiting from gas central heating and uPVC doubleglazing the accommodation comprises: Entrance hallway, Lounge, Day room, Cinemaroom, Office, Large family bathroom, Steam Room, Large open plan kitchen diner and day room, utility room, store room and to the first floor are four doublebedrooms all with en suite shower rooms, Master and Second double having dressing rooms off and a store room house all the sound system for the property.The beautifully landscaped gardens include a stone laid patio, formal lawn with hedging, summer house on decked area with a water feature surrounding, pergola area with lighting and pebbled area for relaxing and meditating. A stone path leads round to an organic vegetable garden with dome greenhouse whichhas water and electric supply, herb garden and play house. The gravelled driveway leads to the detached double garage and to the side entrance of the reargarden.1 Harvey Walk, New Waltham DN36 4HJ £219,9507 Thompson Rd, New Waltham DN36 4HN £139,950ESTATE AGENTS &FINANCIAL SERVICES LTDare authorised and regulated by the financial services authority011:Layout 1 21/1/13 09:16 Page 1The Grange off Navigation Lane | Caistor | LN7 6NH4 Bedroom Family Homes from £199,995 to £219,995Marketing Suite and Showhome open Saturday & Sunday 11am – 5pmand Monday to Friday 10am – 5pm full value part exchangeReceive 100% market value when you part exchange your current home for a stunning new Ben Bailey home Choice of designer kitchen including floating units and soft close drawers Fully integrated appliances including dishwasher, fridge freezer and microwave Italian-designed bathrooms with built-in vanity units and chrome towel warmers Choice of latest contemporary full height feature wall tiling Stunning designer wardrobes in master bedroomAll of this comes as standard.0844 273 1998 | benbaileyhomes.com/thegrangePart Exchange available on selected plots, terms and conditions apply, please ask your sales advisor for details. Prices correct at time of going to press. Image representative only.012:Layout 1 21/1/13 09:17 Page 1Beautiful new homes in LincolnshireOnly 5% deposit needed*ROMAN FIELDSJuniper Way, Witham St Hughs, Lincolnshire, LN6 9YP r#FBVUJGVMPQFODPVOUSZTJEFr8JUIJOFBTZSFBDIPG-JODPMOBOE/FXBSLr"BOEUIF"DMPTFCZ3 & 4 bedroom homesfrom £129,995Call 0845 672 5235taylorwimpey.co.uk/romanfi elds4BMFT0GàDFPQFOEBJMZBNmQNISAACS PLACE$BVOU3PBE(SBOUIBN-JODPMOTIJSF/(';r8JUIJOFBTZSFBDIPG(SBOUIBNr"NFOJUJFTTDIPPMTDMPTFCZr(PPEUSBOTQPSUMJOLT2 bedroom homesfrom £79,995Call 0845 672 3831taylorwimpey.co.uk/isaacsplace4BMFT0GàDFPQFOEBJMZBNmQNOAK SPRINGS5IF(BCMFT&MTFB1BSL#PVSOF-JODPMOTIJSF1&':r$MPTFUPUIFDFOUSFPG Bourner(PPEDIPJDFPGTDIPPMTJO the arear$MPTFUPUIF"BOE"2, 3 & 4 bedroom homesfrom £119,995Call 0845 688 5446taylorwimpey.co.uk/oaksprings4BMFT0GàDFPQFO5IVSTEBZUP.POEBZBNmQNPILGRIMS CHASE8ZHBUF4QBMEJOH-JODPMOTIJSF1&(6r#FBVUJGVMPQFODPVOUSZTJEFr$MPTFUP"BOE"r-PDBMBNFOJUJFTPOZPVSEPPSTUFQ2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes from £109,995Call 0845 239 8127taylorwimpey.co.uk/pilgrimschase4BMFT0GàDFPQFOEBJMZBNmQN5BZMPS8JNQFZLOPXUIBUJUDBOCFEJGàDVMUTBWJOHGPSBMBSHFEFQPTJUUPNPWFIPNFTPXIZOPUNPWFJOUPBCSBOEOFXIPNFUPEBZVTJOHPVSNPSUHBHF/FX#VZTDIFNFXIFSFZPVPOMZOFFEEFQPTJUContact a development below today!5BZMPS8JNQFZUFSNTBOEDPOEJUJPOTBQQMZ*NBHFTGPSJMMVTUSBUJPOQVSQPTFTPOMZ1SJDFTDPSSFDUBUUJNFPGHPJOHUPQSFTT5IJTPGGFSJTTVCKFDUUPTUBUVTBOEPOMZBWBJMBCMFPOTFMFDUFEEFWFMPQNFOUTBOEQSPQFSUJFT*UJTOPUPGGFSFEXJUIBOZPUIFSQSPNPUJPOVOMFTTCZTQFDJBMBSSBOHFNFOUCZVT1IPUPHSBQIZBOEDPNQVUFSHFOFSBUFEJNBHFTBSFJOEJDBUJWFPGUZQJDBM5BZMPS8JNQFZIPNFT5IJTTDIFNFJTBWBJMBCMFPOBMM5BZMPS8JNQFZOFXIPNFTJO&OHMBOEVQUPUIFWBMVFPGb5IJTWBMVFJTEFQFOEBOUPOUIFMFOEFSTPXOFYJTUJOHQPMJDJFT5IFTDIFNFJTOPUBWBJMBCMFPOCVZUPMFUPSTFDPOEIPNFQSPQFSUJFT4FFUBZMPSXJNQFZDPVLOFXCVZGPSGVMMUFSNTBOEDPOEJUJPOT013:Layout 1 21/1/13 09:19 Page 114 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYHOMESPatrick and Amanda McDonald have lived inMeadow Lane for the past decade or so, havingdiscovered the property in 2001. Since then thecouple have transformed it from a small, three-bed bungalow into a sprawling, luxurious familyhome. The house is split into a five-bedroomfamily home and a fully-functional 3-bedroomannexe. All eight bedrooms are double in sizeand, having completed the building workhimself, you can tell that it has been a labour oflove for the family, each room offering anexcellent amount of space. One of the most striking features is agenerous and indulgent heated indoorswimming pool, which Patrick says was hisfavourite part of the project: “I built it step bystep myself and worked on it one November, atnight after coming home from work in the coldand rain, doing all the tiling and mosaic workby hand.“It’s a really good party house as a result, infact we had over a hundred people in there oneChristmas Day, most of them in the pool!”It really is worth it though, as the pool is of agenerous size and goes from four to six feetStylishand spaciousWe visit one of the most impressiveproperties we’ve seen in a while - an eight-bedroomed bungalow with bags of space andpotential.014-019:Layout 1 21/1/13 12:38 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY15HOMES16 from shallow to deep. The pool marks the dividebetween the main house and the annexe, butdoes so in a seamless manner. The annexe wasoriginally Amanda’s father’s home and is kitted outwith three double bedrooms, a large lounge,kitchen and bathroom as well as ensuitebathrooms. As Patrick suggests, it could be greatfor a family with elderly parents that need lookingafter or could be rented out. Worth around £850on it’s own in terms of rental income, it’s certainlyan added bonus to owning such a wonderfulhome.Back in the main house, there’s a large kitchenand living area, complete with bar for entertainingOne of the most striking features is agenerous and indulgent heatedindoor swimming poolThe couplehave transformed it from asmall, three bed bungalowinto a sprawling, luxuriousfamily home014-019:Layout 1 21/1/13 12:38 Page 216 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYHOMESCROFT 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 curtains & blindsCreate the look by visiting our large showroomand skylight velux windows, meaning optional daylight in themiddle of the property. Moving through the house, a large,luxurious lounge comes complete with a roof-affixed projector andlarge projection screen which comes with surround sound for acinematic experience.In the master bedroom, also ensuite, there’s a vanity table,014-019:Layout 1 21/1/13 12:38 Page 3complete with aHollywood starlet-stylemirror, perfect for gettingready in the morning!Outside there are fantastic gardens,with a pond as a feature and silver birches planted across theback of the grounds, which are starting to grow to maturity,meaning even more privacy. This is one aspect Patrick likes:“Because you can’t see the property from the road as there areautomatic gates, it’s so private. We never hear anything andadding those trees has added to the peace and transquility.”With so much space and a design that wows from the momentyou enter, this is one hidden gem that you’ll want to check outimmediately. Incredibly, the McDonalds have now decided its time to partwith the property and as such Meadow Lane is going on themarket with haart, Lincoln for a mere £650,000. For more detailscall 01522 510088 or visit www.haart.co.ukLINCOLNSHIRETODAY17HOMESFor Quality Flooring and Window BlindsCall Graham Gill Carpets TodayDomestic & ContractFree Estimates & evening callsTel/Fax: 01205 36535024 West Street, Boston PE21 8QHGraham Gill Carpets'"-'"-7ASTE -ANAGEMENTWWWGBMUKCOM3+)0 ()2%3+)0 ()2%s 3KIPS FROM YDSs 2OLL/N /FF 3KIPSs %NCLOSED 3KIPSs /PEN 4OP 3KIPSs $ROP %NDED 3KIPS OR VISIT WWWGBMUKCOM2EGISTERED 7ASTE #ARRIERS$/-%34)# s #/--%2#)!, s ).$5342)!,$ELIVERIES ACROSS ,INCOLNSHIRE3/4 (4ft) beds available.Unusual sizes catered for, stockists of memory foam.email: briggbeds@hotmail.co.ukTel: 01652 651828Princes Street, Brigg DN20 8HGwww.briggbedslincolnshire.co ukSolar PV for electricity & Biomass for heating01427 787 297info@freewatt.co.ukwww.freewatt.co.ukCommercial Domestic AgricultureDIVAN CENTRETHELINCOLNCall us today on: 01522 775 396282 Wragby Road, Lincoln LN2 4PXOutside thereare fantastic gardens, with a pond as a featureand silver birches plantedacross the back of thegrounds.014-019:Layout 1 21/1/13 12:38 Page 418 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYHOMES1) Bella – This style is sleek,contemporary and would suit anyhome, either a minimalist, stark look orthe more traditional. It’s D-shapedcontours offer a different look for thiskind of radiator too.2) Burlington – Suitable for thetraditionally-decorated new build orfor restoration of older properties, thismodel offers the chunky familiaritythat will fit seamlessly into most homesand provide some real, tangible heat.3) Boru Fiachra – Fitting in anystandard fireplace, this inset stove is afeisty one. You can burn traditionalwood or clean fuel inside, giving arustic feel to even a city apartment.4) Magma - This portable, yet sturdybioethanol fire provides some modernchic to keeping warm and its glassfront means it’s safe too. This kind ofopen flame design brings a wholenew way of getting cosy and acentral focal point for a room.5 Gemini – This attractive crossoverdesign is a tube-on-tube radiator thatwill bring alive any bathroom orlounge. Surprisingly usable, it providesa permanent wow factor for anyroom.6) Blaise – Perfect for curling up with, thissmall, yet perfectly appointed fire providesa real flame glow that you will want to turnup even when you could get away withanother jumper!BurningPASSIONThe recent arctic front is a timely reminderto reassess your heating needs, so thismonth we turn our attention to heating inthe home.123456014-019:Layout 1 21/1/13 12:39 Page 5LINCOLNSHIRETODAY19HOMESThe secrets manywindowcompanies don’twant you to knowNational window, door andconservatory repair specialistsWindowGeeks has opened inLincolnshire, giving homeowners access to a real money-saving option. The average singlerepair or replacement undertaken byWindowGeeks is less than £65.With 35 years’ engineering experience, 24 of those with the Corpsof Royal Engineers, John Foord has become the area’s firstWindowGeek.John says, “WindowGeeks prides itself on telling the truth. It’sbecome successful by doing exactly that, and that’s what firstattracted me to the brand. Many businesses are guilty of sellingcustomers more than they actually need. WindowGeeks is different.By fixing or replacing only the broken parts, our customers getsomething as good as new and save a small fortune in the process.”“WindowGeeks is a national brand, but I own the Lincolnshirefranchise. That means customers get the security of a big brand withthe personal approach of a local business.”By fixingor replacing onlythe broken parts, ourcustomers getsomething as goodas newwww.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 SOON014-019:Layout 1 21/1/13 12:39 Page 6Next >