< PreviousThe Grange | off Navigation Lane | Caistor | Lincolnshire | LN7 6NHTwo perfect homes, one perfect ownerWith VIP Part Exchange available on our two featured homes, you could be moving into a brand new home with a contemporary kitchen and integrated appliances, modern bathrooms with unique floor to ceiling tiling sooner than you think. We’ll be your guaranteed buyer which means you could sell your home for full market value in just 7 days** plus we’ll give you £1,000 towards legal fees, fitted carpets throughout† and a turfed rear garden.4 bedroom family homes from £204,995 to £225,995*VIP Part Exchange scheme subject to Ben Bailey terms and conditions, on selected plots only and subject to survey. Subject to the use of Ben Bailey Homes suppliers. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Please ask our Sales Advisor for more details. †Offer available on selected plots only. Not in conjunction with any other offer and must be claimed prior to reservation. ‡From our standard carpets range. On selected plots only. Details and prices correct at time of going to press. Image representative only.01472 898689 benbaileyhomes.com/thegrangePlot 28, The KnightsbridgeA 4 bedroom detached executive home with en-suite and single garage for £204,995Plot 25, The JarrowA 4 bedroom detached family home with en-suite and integral garage for just £209,995Marketing Suite and fully furnished Showhome open Saturday & Sunday 11.00am – 5.00pm and Thursday, Monday & Friday 10.00am – 5.00pm010:Layout 1 15/4/13 10:49 Page 1011:Layout 1 12/4/13 13:31 Page 1Beautiful new homes in LincolnshireOnly 5% deposit needed*ROMAN FIELDSJuniper Way, Witham St Hughs, Lincolnshire, LN6 9YP r#Fautiful open countrysider8JUIJOFBTZSFBDIPG-JODPMOand Newarkr"BOEUIF"DMPTFCZ3 & 4 bedroom homes Price starts from £134,995Call 0845 672 5235 taylorwimpey.co.uk/romanfields4BMFT0GàDFPQFOEBJMZBNmQNTHE SHIRESLoch Lomond Way, Orton, Northgate, 1FUFSCPSPVHI1&#-r0OUIFTJUFPGUIF&BTUPG&OHMBOETIPXHSPVOEr$MPTFUP1FUFSCPSPVHIBOEtransport links3 & 4 bedroom homes Price starts from £167,995Call 0845 034 1476 taylorwimpey.co.uk/ theshires4BMFT0GàDFPQFOEBJMZBNmQNOAK SPRINGS5IF(BCMFT&MTFB1BSL#PVSOF -JODPMOTIJSF1&':r$MPTFUPUIFDFOUSFPGBourner(PPEDIPJDFPGTDIPPMTJOUIFarear$MPTFUPUIF"BOE"2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes Price starts from £149,995Call 0845 688 5446 taylorwimpey.co.uk/oakspringsSales Office open Thursday to Monday, BNmQNPILGRIMS CHASEWygate, Spalding, -JODPMOTIJSF1&(6r#FBVUJGVMPQFODPVOUSZTJEFr$MPTFUP"BOE"r-PDBMBNFOJUJFTPOZPVSdoorstep2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes Price starts from £137,995Call 0845 239 8127 taylorwimpey.co.uk/pilgrimschase4BMFT0GàDFPQFOEBJMZBNmQN5BZMPS8JNQFZLOPXUIBUJUDBOCFEJGàDVMUTBWJOHGPSBMBSHFEFQPTJUUPNPWFIPNFTPXIZOPUNPWFJOUPBCSBOEOFXIPNFUPEBZVTJOHPVSNPSUHBHF/FX#VZTDIFNFXIFSFZPVPOMZOFFEEFQPTJUContact a development below today!5BZMPS8JNQFZUFSNTBOEDPOEJUJPOTBQQMZ*NBHFTGPSJMMVTUSBUJPOQVSQPTFTPOMZ1SJDFTDPSSFDUBUUJNFPGHPJOHUPQSFTT5IJTPGGFSJTTVCKFDUUPTUBUVTBOEPOMZBWBJMBCMFPOTFMFDUFEEFWFMPQNFOUTBOEQSPQFSUJFT*UJTOPUPGGFSFEXJUIBOZPUIFSQSPNPUJPOVOMFTTCZTQFDJBMBSSBOHFNFOUCZVT1IPUPHSBQIZBOEDPNQVUFSHFOFSBUFEJNBHFTBSFJOEJDBUJWFPGUZQJDBM5BZMPS8JNQFZIPNFT5IJTTDIFNFJTBWBJMBCMFPOBMM5BZMPS8JNQFZOFXIPNFTJO&OHMBOEVQUPUIFWBMVFPGb5IJTWBMVFJTEFQFOEBOUPOUIFMFOEFSTPXOFYJTUJOHQPMJDJFT5IFTDIFNFJTOPUBWBJMBCMFPOCVZUPMFUPSTFDPOEIPNFQSPQFSUJFT4FFUBZMPSXJNQFZDPVLOFXCVZGPSGVMMUFSNTBOEDPOEJUJPOT012:Layout 1 12/4/13 13:31 Page 1Artist’s impressionfrom £170,000DISTINCTIVECONTEMPORARYHOMES IN ANEXCEPTIONALMARINA SETTINGLUXURYMARINALIVING2 bedroom homes from £170,000 3 and 4 bedroom waterside homes from £250,000 to £375,000\Unrivalled high specification\Options to add your own personal touch\Home to sell? Part Exchange* availableView the development by boat this weekend Call for an appointment on 01522 704705Marketing Suite open daily 10am - 5pm 95%MORTGAGES*AVAILABLEwithASK FOR DETAILS*Take the video tour online at www.beal-homes.co.ukBURTON WATERS MARINA, LINCOLNfacebook.com/BealHomes@bealhomes* Standard Beal Homes terms and conditions apply. Standard Part Exchange terms and conditions apply. Part Exchange available on selected plots only. Offer shown cannot be used in conjuction with any other Beal Homes offer or purchase incentive. NewBuy terms and conditions apply - ask for details. Prices correct at time of going to print - ask for details. FREEPHONE 0800 6121216(mobile charges may apply)SATNAVLN1 2GGArtist’s impressionArtist’s impression013:Layout 1 12/4/13 13:32 Page 114 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYREAL LIFE HOMESKieran and Rebecca Sharrock have lived attheir four-bedroom house on DrummondRoad for around fourteen years. Having beenin London previously, a move to a more ruraland relaxing area was a welcome one. Havingbeen a doctor’s holiday home previously,Rebecca describes its previous state as ‘quiteempty and neglected’.Thankfully then, the couple had time tobring it right up to date, extending what wasalready an existing extension at the rear ofthe property further and modernising thewhole house. Stepping into a gloriousreception room with a chunky, sturdy frontdoor, the light in the property is whatimpresses most. With patio doors at the rearof the property and glass letting in thesunlight, portions of the dining room andkitchen are bathed in brightness. A playroomoff this also offers a long, light space for thecouple’s children, although as RebeccaSEAbreezesThey say Skegness is bracing, but thiswelcoming family home is one you’ll feel calmand relaxed in.014-019:Layout 1 15/4/13 09:23 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY15REAL LIFE HOMESexplains, toys have been replaced withfitness equipment and computer gamesas they have got older!Off this is a large lounge that feelscosy and family-geared, but the roomRebecca wants to show off is the smallbut beautifully-appointed office at thefront of the house. With a windowextending the whole length of theroom it acts as a study and a room forrelaxing in. With views across the roadto the links of the local gold club,beyond this lies the sea. “It’s great being so close to the seahere, we can walk across the golfcourse and be on the beach withinminutes or it’s just a mile and a half toGibraltar Point Nature Reserve,” saysRebecca. “You don’t get many golfers17 014-019:Layout 1 15/4/13 09:23 Page 2www.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!BRAND NEW SHOWROOM NOW OPEN!5 - 6 High St, Lincoln(01522) 523004 or07944218982www.croftcarpets.co.ukFor all of your flooring andfinishing touches needsTABLEWARE • GLASSWAREAchurch & SonsHARDWARE STORE16/17 Market Place, Horncastle. Tel: (01507) 523441B & D POWER TOOLS • STELLA/MEYER COOKWAREGARDENING•CAKE STORAGE TINS • BAKEWAREKITCHENWARE • LE CREUSET • LA CAFATIERE •HANDTOOLSAchurchthe Hardware Storefor Quality, Variety & Servicefor all your finishing toucheswww.follie.co.uk83 Bailgate, Lincoln, LN1 3ARTel: 01522 579400014-019:Layout 1 15/4/13 09:23 Page 3REAL LIFE HOMESin view here either.”Rebecca is also keen to point out the advantages of having such a large andopen house. “This is a party house, we actually have a lot of other people’sparties here. At Christmas we can have dozens of people round with all the sofasmoved to the lounge, it makes for a great atmosphere.”One thing the property also offers, despite its position on one of the longestroads in Skegness, is an amazing amount of privacy. With the golf links opposite,the back garden also extends until a fence marks out the boundary to a farmer’spaddock meaning the property is close to nature on both sides. “The farmeroriginally had sheep in the paddock, but now it is left relatively untouched andthere’s no access to it from any path or road so it’s very private,”says Rebecca.The back garden is of a decent size, but the real featureoutside of the back door is a swimming pool, the couple’schildren have grown up using it constantly and it’s a fantasticsetup, with a changing room and toilet included within theseparate building. “That’s great, it means the kids aren’t19 Cupboard loveWhatever we use our kitchens for, they have become the heart of a great home.Hill Farm Furniture, the kitchen specialists from Dry Doddington in Newark, offerten top things to look for when deciding on a new, bespoke kitchen.* Look for experience* Insist on seeing the cabinet-makers at work in the workshop for peace of mind* If you want a painted kitchen, use genuine paints* If you want solid wood, make sure it has a low moisture content* Be sure to understand exactly what is and isn’t included in any quote* Always look at the materials used behind the doors and drawers* Work with the architecture of the building* You are paying for a perfect kitchen – expect perfect service* Don’t rush into making decisions about which company to use* Make sure your perfect kitchen design is as practical as it is beautifulFind out more from Hill Farm Furniture at www.hillfarmfurniture.co.uk.014-019:Layout 1 15/4/13 09:23 Page 4Your 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 experts014-019:Layout 1 15/4/13 09:23 Page 5LINCOLNSHIRETODAY19REAL LIFE HOMEStraipsing in and out of the house getting water everywhere,” saysRebecca, “in school holidays we spend a lot of time in here.”Decking completes the garden and as well as keeping active inthe pool, you can imagine it is a great space in which to unwindon a summer’s evening.Upstairs, a generous landing leads to the four bedrooms, all ofgreat size and beautifully decorated, there’s oodles of storage andmore than enough room in each for a double bed. A generously-proportioned family bathroom with shower over the bathcomplements the master bedroom’s ensuite too, meaning noqueues in the morning!This is a great family home in a town that not only offers plentyto do for young children, but also a chance to soak up the freshair and natural beauty of the coast. The home is on the market with www.getanoffer.co.uk for offersaround £400,000.Deckingcompletes the gardenand as well as keeping activein the pool, you can imagine itis a great space in which tounwind on a summer’sevening.Too good tobe true?asks Jill Elkington of HE LettingsAs Regional Representative forthe Association of ResidentialLetting Agents, I recentlyattended ARLA’s LondonConference. It illustrated that theindustry is seeing many changes,mainly relating to red tape. Forexample, all agents will have tostart advertising their fees or riska fine – interesting for those whooffer bespoke packages to clients!One of the more worryingtrends in letting is that of subletting involving a tenant renting aproperty and subletting rooms without the landlord’s consent orknowledge.In some instances the landlord is aware and has bought into whatseems too good to be true – he is paid a rent and, irrespective ofwhether the property is tenanted, receives an income. Somethingthat seems too good to be true typically is! The practise willinevitably put a landlord in breach of his mortgage and insuranceterms with disastrous knock on effects. As the scam lets to sharers, the landlord will be unintentionally inbreach of the House in Multiple Occupation legislation with blatantdisregard to regulations likely to endanger the tenant’s lives. Despitebeing unethical, the tenants earn undeclared income, defraudingboth the Inland Revenue and their landlord.It’s important to minimise the risk to landlords and I recommendcomprehensive referencing and searches on any applicants prior tooffering a tenancy. A comprehensive Inventory & Schedule ofCondition, property inspections and proactive management helpsto deter scammers.As sub-letting is a civil offence there is not so much in the way ofa deterrent to rogue tenants with the only redress for landlordsbeing costly and time consuming. I urge landlords to take thenecessary steps to protect themselves by using a professional agentspecialising in the rental industry.For further information, contact Jill Elkington at HE Lettings of 1 Oakwood Road,Doddington Road, Lincoln, LN6 3LH. Call 01522 698899 or email info@helettings.co.uk.014-019:Layout 1 15/4/13 09:23 Page 6Next >