< Previous10 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY HOMES While providing expansive gardens and a trio of dwellings, this month’s featured property is cosy and comfortable. Rightly described by all who enter as a comfortable, homely, and welcoming house, Sunnyside is a stunning property accompanied by two further dwellings (The Stable and Dacres Lodge) on a prime plot in the village of Brattleby. Chris and Jerry were originally attracted to the home’s potential, moving into the property 22 and a half years ago with a vision for its garden and stable block. Chris said: “There was a lot of potential for the garden because there wasn’t very much in it - nobody had done much to it. Meanwhile there was also a ramshackle stable block that we knew could be renovated and turned into a holiday cottage as we had run them before. On top of that we just thought it was a very pretty house.” The holiday cottage has proven to be highly successful, seeing numerous regulars return each year, with some even enjoying a stay two or three times a year. As well as transforming the stables and garden, the couple have completed myriad other works including constructing a conservatory and annex. Looking at the property in more detail, when stepping into the main stone and brick-built cottage, Sunnyside, one will be greeted by the entrance hall featuring a carpet and tiled floor, wooden glazed door, an original art nouveau window with stained glass, under-stair cupboard, dado rail, panelled wall and featured beamed ceiling. On this floor one will find Chris’ favourite room in the home, Sunnyside: a homely haven Sunnyside: a homely haven 10-15.qxp_Layout 1 15/10/2021 07:13 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 11 HOMES the dining room. The large space really shows the history of the abode, which was originally lived in by the Brattleby estate woodman who carved the quirky staircase with little hearts in the spindles as you ascend to the study, and the timber features in this room. The quaint dining room also hosts two wooden windows with window seat to one, exposed brickwork, an original fireplace with wooden pews, a beamed ceiling, and under stairs cupboard. The carpeted lounge can also be found on the ground floor - holding its original 12 Á 10-15.qxp_Layout 1 15/10/2021 07:13 Page 212 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY HOMES fireplace with wooden surround, a wooden window with seating, and cornicing - in addition to a bedroom, shower room, conservatory, and the kitchen diner with its tiled floor, fitted wall and base units, and gas fired Aga. It also hosts integrated appliances including an oven, dishwasher, Belfast sink, four ring gas hob, extractor fan, space for a fridge freezer, and feature beams. Up on the first floor is the aforementioned study, two bedrooms - one with an original fireplace and walk in wardrobe - and a bathroom with Amtico floor, roll top bath, low level WC, vanity wash hand basin, original fireplace, and wood panelled walls. Outside, the mature gardens provide a lot of different areas which attract an abundance of squirrels, hedgehogs, birds, foxes, frogs, and toads. The holiday cottage has its own cottage garden with box hedging and herbaceous plants, and a peaceful bench sits at the end of a little footpath which looks back at the house. Meanwhile to the front there is a gazebo which Chris and Jerry note is lovely for sitting and entertaining in. A more formal area offers lots of topiary, lawn, and box hedging with pyramid box shrubs in the middle and obelisks with roses and clematis growing up. This is sectioned off with trellising. Additionally, at the very end of the garden is a wild garden, with a wildlife pond, and a wildflower meadow, presenting a nice contrast to the other 15 Á 10-15.qxp_Layout 1 15/10/2021 07:13 Page 3LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 13 BRIGG BEDS Princes Street | Brigg | DN20 8HG 01652 651828 and so to bed... 01652 651828 Princess Street | Brigg | DN20 8HG www.briggbeds.co.uk MIDDLETONS THE GLASS PEOPLE! • Bespoke glazing company • Double glazing replacement units • Window leading • Window filming • All types of safety glass (laminate, toughened, Wired) 52-60 WELLINGTON STREET, GRIMSBY Tel: 01472 352288 Whether you are looking for classic, traditional style or contemporary designs including the latest in media wall electric fires, we are sure to have something to suit. We also have a great selection of fireside accessories including wicker log baskets, fireguards & companion sets, along with cleaning & maintenance products to keep your fire looking great. 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Offering domestic heating oil and farm diesel within a 30 mile radius of Boston. 01205 760 638 Bakers Lane, Freiston, Boston www.jandjfuels.com J&J FUELS BOSTON 10-15.qxp_Layout 1 15/10/2021 07:13 Page 5LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 15 HOMES formal aspects of the outside space. There is also room for vegetables to be grown, trees, a green house, summer house, workshop, a gravelled driveway with plenty of spots for parking, and more to explore. Peeking into The Stable, one will see open plan living on the ground floor, with the main space being the kitchen/reception room. Hosting a laminate floor, wooden stable door and window, fitted wall and base units, integrated fridge and oven with four ring halogen hob, extractor fan, sink and drainer, and a beamed ceiling, the ground floor of The Stable also holds a bathroom with its tiled floor and walls, low level WC, vanity wash hand basin, bath, mains shower, and heated towel rail. On the first floor of The Stable, two bedrooms can be discovered. Furthermore, the single-story Dacres Lodge also provides an open plan living kitchen. This sits alongside a bedroom and ensuite shower room. There is also a raised patio area outside, great for catching the evening sun. Despite adoring the property, Chris and Jerry are now selling. When asked why, Chris explained: “We actually hadn’t been looking to sell, and recently received planning permission to reconstruct our conservatory into more of an orangery and have the kitchen redesigned, but then a house came on the market that we have always loved and we just decided to go for it.” Sunnyside is on the market with Mount & Minster at a guide price of £650,000. 10-15.qxp_Layout 1 15/10/2021 07:13 Page 616 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY THE WOOLROOM Q&A As sleep deprivation and insomnia continue to effect millions of us, we spoke to The Woolroom, the first ever Rutland business to win a Queens Award for Enterprise, about how its wool bedding products can guarantee a better night’s sleep. Better sleep has become an increasingly hot topic as millions struggle to get enough rest. How can wool products help? Wool is the original smart fibre and has the amazing ability to manage temperature, humidity as well as controlling allergies-all naturally. Heat is the biggest issue preventing people from obtaining a great night’s sleep and wool is the only truly natural and sustainable fibre that will help manage this even in the depths of summer! Woolroom bedding is also the only natural sleep solution to hold the Allergy UK Seal of Approval and will deliver relief from Asthma, house dust mite allergy, eczema and psoriasis without the need to wash or use chemicals. On the same subject, you offer a 30 nights sleep trial guaranteeing better sleep. How? Woolroom offers a 30 night sleep guarantee on all bedding set purchases. Research shows that when you are “cocooned” in wool (layer underneath, on top and under the head) you will receive 25% deeper, more regenerative sleep than other fibre types. If you do not sleep better, then you are entitled to return part or all of the set. The set is made up of a duvet, pillow(s) and either a topper or protector with all of course being filled with lovely British wool! What benefits do wool pillows, duvets and mattresses have over synthetic products such as latex and memory foam? Moreover, how does wool compare with down? The two key benefits are temperature regulation and allergy management. Both latex and memory foam are very dense Q&A Chris Tattersall, Managing Director, The Woolroom Chris Tattersall You can book a personal consultation at 33-35 Pillings Road, Oakham, Rutland, United Kingdom, LE15 6QF. 16-17.qxp_Layout 1 15/10/2021 07:14 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 17 THE WOOLROOM Q&A materials and create a huge amount of warmth for the sleeper whereas wool will manage humidity and temperature throughout the night. Wool will also transport 67% more moisture over an 8- hour period versus down providing a deeper, more regenerative sleep. In addition, Woolroom bedding is the only sleep solution approved by Allergy UK as wool is not suitable for house dust mites to survive (due to its continuous dry state) unlike synthetic fibres and down/feather- based products. Of course, getting a good night’s sleep is as much about feeling mentally rested as physically. Does wool bedding provide any physical benefits such as reduction in muscle tension and back pain? Wool will provide a more rested sleep through its amazing moisture management capabilities, but also will help with conditions such as arthritis, eczema, psoriasis and fibromyalgia as it creates a drier environment than other traditional materials and fibres within the sleep environment. As well as a full range for beds of every size, you also have an To find out more about the Woolroom, and try their products for yourself, visit www.thewoolroom.com, email info@thewoolroom.com, or call 01780 461217. impressive kids’ range. By promoting good sleep hygiene in childhood, will benefits be carried across into adulthood? We are passionate about kids obtaining a great night’s sleep as it is critical to their growth and learning. All of the same benefits of obtaining a great night’s sleep early in your life should be carried on if the sleeper continues to use wool. 16-17.qxp_Layout 1 15/10/2021 07:14 Page 218 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY Although some of your garden will not be growing as plants become dormant, there is still plenty that you can be doing in the garden! Now is a good time to plant up your garden. The soil is still relatively warm but damp from autumnal rain. We expect our gardens to be colourful in the spring and summer and then as autumn and winter arrive the days seem duller. However, with some additional planting you could create colour in your garden to brighten up any day. Winter-flowering Irises are one such flower that can provide striking purples in the winter. There are a few species with the ‘Mary Barnard’ providing a deep violet-blue colour, ‘Abington Purple’ has smaller flowers which are more navy than purple, and the ‘Walter Butt’ has larger flowers which are silver- lavender. These plants love sun and a stony ground, so position them in a place that gets the best of the winter light. You also need to be thinking about what colour you would like for next spring, and plant bulbs now. One way to get colour and fragrance into your garden at this time of year is Honeysuckle. They have a lovely, sweet lemon scented flower, but you need to make sure you choose ‘sweetest honeysuckle’ (also known as Lonicera Fragrantissima), as this is the winter flowering one. A plant called Daphne Bholua ‘Gurkha’ will also provide a potent fragrance from its white flowers which bloom from pink buds. These will need a sheltered spot which has plenty of sunlight. If you have a pond, then winter protection may be required. You should remove the last of the dead foliage, and you can still divide hardy waterlilies and pond plants and cut back Creating colour despite the cold Ed Fuller from Fullers Landscaping details how to bring striking colour and beautiful scents into your garden during these colder months, as well as what maintenance may need to be done. © Shutterstock /Kirk Fisher 18-19.qxp_Layout 1 15/10/2021 07:16 Page 1• Clear up fallen leaves, especially from lawns, ponds, and beds • Plant tulip bulbs for a spring display next year • Prune roses to prevent wind-rock • Plant out winter bedding • Cover brassicas with netting if pigeons are a problem • Stop winter moth damage to fruit trees by using grease bands around the trunks • Put out bird food to encourage winter birds into the garden • Remove pumps and lights from shallow ponds and keep tidying your pond. Especially after fallen leaves • Lift parsnips and store in boxes with sand, and harvest brussels sprouts • Dispose of excess debris unfit for compost by having a bonfire – but check for hedgehogs. LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 19 Specialised Services in Garden Design Landscaping and Tree Maintenance Backed by a highly-skilled and experienced team, we’ve built our reputation on an ability to provide our clients with professional, tailored gardening and forestry solutions FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTATIONS FULLERS Landscaping Call 01522 868717 or 07867 510544 landscapinglincolnshire@gmail.com www.landscapinglincolnshire.com Around the garden GARDEN ADVICE overgrown marginal plants, if required. Rake out fallen leaves or shake off those that have gathered on protective netting. Stop feeding fish once the cold weather sets in and watch out for hungry herons as they can deplete fish stock. The most common place they wait for fish is at the edges of the pond and so you can use nylon strings strung across the edges of the pond to deter them from approaching the water. Ideally you should place them 15cm (6in) from the ground and 15 cm from the edge of the pond. Although it is cold outside there is no reason why you can’t still enjoy spending time relaxing in your garden. Barbeques can be used all year round and could make a nice change at this time of year. Solar powered lights may not get enough daylight hours, but you can get good battery string lights that you can position around a seating area. You can stay warm with chunky blankets, and you can add heat with a firepit, chimenea or patio heater. If you feel it is too cold to relax in the garden, then after adding your colourful planting you can enjoy your garden from the comfort of your warm home. © Shutterstock /yyama © Shutterstock /Nick Pecker 18-19.qxp_Layout 1 15/10/2021 07:16 Page 2Next >