< PreviousDecision deferred on 3,500-home Grimsby West Masterplan A decision on the masterplan for the proposed ‘Grimsby West’ development site has been deferred at a North East Lincolnshire Council Cabinet meeting. Cabinet members voted not to approve the masterplan straight away, instead deferring any decision until points raised at a recent scrutiny panel are answered by the private developers behind the scheme. The Grimsby West proposal includes 3,500 new homes set around a country park with open space, a link road and new schools, stretching from the A46 to the west of Morrisons through to the A1136 west of Wybers Wood. The masterplan was initially discussed by members of North East Lincolnshire Council’s Transport, Infrastructure and Strategic Housing Scrutiny Panel. Councillors on the Panel voiced concern in three areas: flood risk and waterflow and pollution into the River Freshney, the need for the completion of a Traffic Assessment, and the need for more graphic detail on the Freshney Valley Country Park. The developers, Harworth Group and M.F. 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W hilst navigating the cobbled streets of the picturesque Bailgate area of Lincoln, whether to see the famous cathedral and castle or visit the independent shops and restaurants, another unique sight can be found positioned on the edge of the historic zone; an abode masterfully designed, built and modified over time by an accomplished architect. Perfectly placed to provide spectacular views over the city, the property on St. Michaels Terrace has been enjoyed by owners Neil, the retired architect behind the home, and Angie for the past 35 years. Having worked nationally for Benoy as a director, and locally designing the Hilton DoubleTree hotel in the city and Waterside Shopping Centre — opened by King Charles, Neil purchased the site of the house from a fellow architect after A unique home with spectacular views A unique home with spectacular views LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 13 HOMES living in the city for some time. He shared: “I’d been living in Lincoln for a while, and I wanted to build a house for myself. I was looking for a site and just came across it. It was a fairly derelict area at the time. It was before Stanthaket Court was built and it was historically an area, at St Michael’s Terrace and Mauds Hill Terrace, that was the subject of almost a ‘slum clearance’. So it was 14 Á14 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY empty land and I thought, ‘this is perfect’.” The design of the dwelling was based on the plot being set on a steep hill. “It was my intention to go with the hill, rather than dig into it,” said Neil. He continued: “I somewhat terraced it, influenced by building on a slope and maximising on the fact that you get views over the city from the upper level. At the ground floor is the garage access, then the next level up are the bedrooms and bathrooms. Then the best views are at the next level, which is the living space. It climbs up the hill and it is kind of upside down, but at each level you can still get out into the garden.” Part of a cul-de-sac, the home sees no passing traffic, remaining quiet despite being in the centre of the city. Approaching the house, which displays distinctive balconies and brickwork, there is plenty of off-road parking, with a double garage and a driveway able to accommodate several cars. Stepping into the property, to the ground floor an entrance hall presents access to the garage and a downstairs cloakroom. One can either take stairs here to reach the first floor or follow the driveway to the downstairs garden, above which greenery has been trained to grow overhead, and enter through the storm porch. The storm porch leads into the lobby which has a built-in utility cupboard and provides access to the principal bedroom, with its spacious en-suite with a bath and separate shower along with entry to a secluded garden room. Describing the garden room as a “delight,” this is a favourite spot for Neil, where he likes relaxing with a cup of coffee in the morning. An additional two bedrooms with Juliet balconies and a family bathroom complete the first floor. Ascending to the second floor, stairs lead into the airy open plan living area, flooded with natural light by a wealth of windows both to the walls and ceiling. The colour palette pulls together white walls with deep grey accents that ground the space and splashes of red. Against warm wood tones, an instantly welcoming aura and fun, contemporary HOMES feel is created. Neil shared: “It’s not a straightforward open plan area. It has zones so you can’t see all of the spaces at once. They reveal themselves as you walk through it. You arrive in the living area, which is south facing and has lots of glass, which then connects through to the space that we use for music, where we have a piano and instruments. That connects to the dining kitchen which itself extends around a corner, giving another zone in the plan arrangement for preparation, storage and so on.” The living room presents full height windows to the front with French doors opening out onto a balcony, while the dining 16 Á16 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY HOMES kitchen hosts bespoke cabinetry, including an island, and integrated appliances such as a dishwasher, wine fridge, microwave, two ovens and an induction hob, behind which, creatively, a world map acts as a splash-back. Doors from the kitchen and dining area open to a generous stretch of decking, connecting to the rear garden. Space saving stairs from the living room rise to a third floor where a mezzanine has been cleverly utilised to create a study and reading room from which stunning roof top views across the city can be appreciated. This is Neil’s favourite place to end the day, watching the sun go down while listening to music and reading. “The original building didn’t have the mezzanine and at one stage I was LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 17 HOMES working in London, commuting from Lincoln on a daily basis,” Neil said. “And then my life changed and I started working from home. I added the mezzanine to the house, which gave me an office, which was built by hanging the floor from the roof beams, which made it quite interesting.” Outside, to the rear, the decked area runs across the property giving access to the raised garden beyond with a range of fruit trees and mature shrubs. Offering further seating spots to take advantage of the home’s views, Neil particularly enjoys the south facing viewing deck at the top level of the garden; an ideal position for watching over Lincoln during the summer. With a plethora of places for entertaining outside and in, the house has been great for parties. Despite the property being a “joy,” the time has come for Neil and Angie to sell, simply due to a desire to try moving closer to the country. Neil concluded that the house has been “a lovely place to live.” He continued “It’s unusual, it’s unique, and it maximises on its position.” The abode on St. Michaels Terrace is now on the market with Mount & Minster with a guide price of £700,000 to £750,000. We can help make your dream fireplace a reality, whether it’s electric, gas, wood-burning, multi-fuel or pellet-burning. We have been fitting fireplaces and fires for over 36 years with our own in-house, highly skilled & experienced fitting team. Visit our large, family run fireplace showroom for inspiration. Burning Sensation (Grimsby) Ltd Armstrong Street, Grimsby. 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Order your heating oil now, ready for WinterARTISTIC LINCOLNSHIRE 18 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY Capturing the joy of youth B orn and raised in Newcastle- Upon-Tyne, where he resided for the first twenty years of his life, Leigh Lambert began to draw as soon as he could hold a pencil, with his family quickly recognising his artistic flair. As he progressed through school his exceptionally detailed creations caught the attention of his teachers, who admired his talent for capturing a view. The artist, however, describes himself as mostly self-taught, having received no formal art qualifications or training. Relocating to Warwickshire with his family in 1996, Lambert focused on the development of his technique. It was upon leaving Newcastle that he began to appreciate the nature of his upbringing. The concrete jungle of his childhood now seeming strangely Inspired by his upbringing in Newcastle, Leigh Lambert’s pieces are full of nostalgia, splashing brightness against monochromatic landscapes to capture the joy of youth. beautiful. With this a key inspiration, Lambert’s pieces have a strong sense of nostalgia, evoking fond memories of a youth that many can relate to. An accomplished artist across a range of media, Lambert most commonly works in oils on board. His use of colour is minimal, applying optimistic splashes only to the figures that play amidst the otherwise monochromatic landscapes, capturing the joy and vitality of youth. Working from his garden studio, Lambert has achieved great success. In 2014 he was shortlisted as Best Up and Coming Artist in the prestigious Fine Art Trade Guild Awards, and consequently his works are hugely sought after. 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