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SWINFORD BARN4 Slate Farm Close | Bishop Norton | Lincolnshire | LN8 2BX

Fine & Country Northern Lincolnshire

Tel: 01652 237 [email protected] Wrawby Street, Brigg, North Lincolnshire DN20 8JE

Fine & Country

Fine & Country is a global network of estate agencies specialising in the marketing, sale and rental of luxury residential property. With offices in the UK, The Channel Islands, France, Hungary, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, Russia, Dubai, Egypt, South Africa, West Africa and Namibia we combine the widespread exposure of the international marketplace with the local expertise and knowledge of carefully selected independent property professionals.

Fine & Country appreciates the most exclusive and more expensive properties require a more compelling, sophisticated and intelligent presentation - leading to a common, yet uniquely exercised and successful strategy emphasising the lifestyle qualities of the property. This unique approach to luxury homes marketing delivers high quality, intelligent and creative concepts for property promotion combined with the latest technology and marketing techniques.

We understand moving home is one of the most important decisions you make; your home is both a financial and emotional investment. With Fine & Country you benefit from the local knowledge, experience, expertise and contacts of a well trained, educated and courteous team of professionals, working to make the sale or purchase of your property as stress free as possible.

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SwinfordSWINFORD BARN“There were a number of things that first attracted us to the barn; the skillful blend of old and new both inside and out, the light and spacious accommodation, the honey coloured travertine tiles and the vaulted ceilings.”

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overviewThere is an intimate drama in this superbly presented five bedroom detached barn conversion, which was completed in 2010. The beautiful resolved conflict of traditional with modern, of reclaimed brick with crisp modern lines is harmonised by the mirroring of honey coloured Travertine flooring and light oak timber to diffuse this home with light and warmth and features underfloor heating throughout the ground floor. The considered use of dual height to the stunning dining hall and the principal lounge is re-emphasised by the first floor master suite with its feature glass and truss work which reflects the lounge below and extends the sense of space.

There is a beautiful balance between the prime social spaces and the intimate, self-contained bedrooms, all of which have en suite facilities, which ensure relaxed privacy. The potential to create an independent annexe only enhances Swinford Barn’s credentials as an entertaining home par excellence.

The home divides easily into distinct yet linked areas. The stunning dining hall is the social heart which links the eastern facing garden room which is ideal as a relaxed breakfast area, with the stylish modern kitchen, in which the distinctive island unit mirrors the floor plan and on into the dramatic dual aspect lounge, with its exposed beams spanning the 20’ high ceiling.


The lounge is overlooked by the master suite where clever use of glass and beam work extends the space.

The remainder of the ground floor includes a generous study and two en suite bedrooms together with access to the integral double garage.

The main first floor accommodation is comprised of a further double bedroom with en suite and a useful 17’8 hobby room/studio lit by two south facing windows. The fifth ground floor bedroom with independent access is linked to bedroom four by a separate staircase and could easily form a separate annexe if required.

The grounds retain the symmetry: both lawned areas are walled in the same brick as the barn, and both can be accessed from the principal lounge.

Swinford Barn diligently uses quality materials to marry the modern and the traditional into a beautifully resolved home filled with light and subtle character. Home by design. ACCOMMODATION

Twin oak front doors open to: IMPRESSIVE DINING HALL20’6 x 18’6The physical and social centre of the home, with its high vaulted ceiling, Travertine floor, exposed beam and stonework, contrasting feature brick piers and handcrafted oak return staircase to the master suite. CLOAKROOMWith suite in white to include close coupled wc, pedestal wash hand basin, Travertine tiled floor and part tiled walls. From the hallway, twin glazed doors to: GARDEN ROOM14’8 x 12’11An excellent eastern facing room ideal for relaxed breakfast or morning coffee with its solid pitched ceiling and door opening to the garden. step inside


KITCHEN17’11 max. x 16’6 max.A stunning contemporary space with crisp cream fronted units with granite work surfacing, being accentuated by additional feature cherry fronted units. Distinctive L shaped island unit with inset microwave forming a breakfast bar, one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap and separate boiling water tap, inset Rangemaster classic double oven electric range with decorative extractor hood over, American style fridge/freezer, dishwasher, telephone point, Travertine tiled floor and deep set double glazed windows to the eastern and western aspects. UTILITY8’8 max. x 8’7Additional range of cream fronted units with contrasting work surfacing, including single stainless steel sink unit, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, further store cupboard/larder, extractor fan and rear entrance door. LOUNGE24’3 x 17’8A dramatic twin aspect room with timber truss work spanning the 20’ high ceiling and French doors in brick lined arches opening to the front and rear gardens. A striking brick fireplace with deep mantel oak beam, oak floor, telephone point, full height chimney and inset cast iron multi-fuel stove on a slate hearth provides a traditional focal point. STUDY12’3 max. x 10’1With skylight and window to the rear aspect with high vaulted ceiling, central beam and telephone point. MASTER SUITE23’5 max. including en suite x 16’10A superb private space accessed from the dining hall via a bespoke return staircase and comprising: PRINCIPAL BEDROOMWith windows to two aspects, vaulted ceiling with central beam, period style radiator, ten fitted drawer units, telephone point, TV aerial point, distinctive glass panels set into the truss overlooking the lounge. WALK-IN DRESSING ROOMHigh gloss cream finished wardrobes and drawers. EN SUITEWith suite in white to include oak vanity unit with twin circular wash hand basins and lit mirror cabinet over, close coupled wc, walk-in glazed shower enclosure with drencher head, complementary tiling to full height and to the floor and skylight. Electric underfloor heating and extractor fan. GROUND FLOOR INNER HALLTravertine flooring, two windows and exposed brick piers and archway allowing access to: BEDROOM TWO12’5 x 11’9Window to the rear aspect, feature exposed brickwork, recessed skylight and TV aerial point.


“We had heard of the builder who was working on the conversion – he had a great local reputation, so we knew we were buying quality. We are hoping to move into another Barn built by the

same builder, but much closer to our family, so the wrench to leave here will be much less,” says Jill.

vendorEN SUITEWith suite in white to include close coupled wc, pedestal wash hand basin, recessed tile and glazed shower enclosure, complementary tiling to half height and to the floor, extractor fan. BEDROOM THREE11’ x 9’10Window to the northern aspect and TV aerial point. EN SUITEClose coupled wc, pedestal wash hand basin, glazed and tiled corner quadrant shower cubicle, extractor fan and complementary tiling to full height. From the inner hallway a second return oak staircase leads to: HOBBY ROOM/STUDIO17’8 x 10’2A light and airy workspace with two southern facing Velux style windows, period radiator, two linen cupboards with radiators and access to the extensive walk-in attic space.

ATTIC17’4 x 14’6A fantastic boarded and carpeted storage area with a full size door access and height of 6’10.


“Because we bought the home before it was complete, we were able to have some say in the finishing touches. The addition of two airing cupboards and a large, boarded walk-in attic solved the perennial storage problem at a stroke,” says Roland.

insight BEDROOM FIVE17’1 x 12’10Windows to the front aspects, TV aerial point, walk-in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelves, period style radiator. EN SUITEWith suite in white to include close coupled wc, pedestal wash hand basin, recessed shower enclosure with sliding door, extractor fan, natural marble effect tiling to the floor and to half height. Bedroom five is situated on the ground floor and is accessed either from the main house or via an independent entrance lobby with a staircase that leads to bedroom four. Bedrooms four and five could become a two storey independent annexe if required.


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BEDROOM FOUR 17’9 x 12’4 min.A superb, distinctive guest suite with stone granary steps to the outside, vaulted ceiling, period style radiator, deep wardrobe with hanging rails and shelves. TV aerial point.

EN SUITEWith suite in white to include close coupled wc, pedestal wash hand basin with lit mirror over, quadrant glazed and tiled shower cubicle, chrome radiator, inset ceiling spot lights, extractor fan and complementary tiling to full height.


“The house itself has such a wonderful flow,” explains Jill, “It is rare to find a home where every room is so well situated. We have had large parties here and although each

room was filled, it never felt crowded. The lounge in particular is a fantastic room, with a double height ceiling, a full height chimney breast and huge archways that allow natural light to flood in.”

NOTEThe property benefits from oil-fired central heating with a radiator system to the first floor and underfloor heating to the ground floor. Drainage is via water carriage to a modern digester system situated at the rear of the property.


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OUTSIDESituated at the opening of a select development of bespoke properties, Swinford Barn is accessed via a broad block paved reception area which opens to the integral double garage (22’5 x 14’ internally) with twin electric roller doors, high quality resin floor, water softener, electric light and power and oil fired central heating boiler. A decorative wrought iron gate leads to the lawned front garden, which is enclosed by a curved high wall. A flagged patio fronts the lounge and there is access to the rear of the property via a gravelled walkway. The full width rear garden is primarily lawned with maturing ornamental trees and additional flagged patio accessed from the lounge and is enclosed by high brick walling.

BISHOP NORTONBishop Norton is situated within the rolling countryside of rural Lincolnshire. This former estate village has retained many stone residences, both cottages and more grand homes, reminiscent of a bygone era. These traditional materials are reflected in the exterior stone and brick work prevalent at Swinford Barn. The village is centrally located between Scunthorpe and Lincoln, only being 16 and 15 miles away by car, respectively. For travelling further afield, Humberside Airport is only a 20 mile drive away to the north.


FINE & COUNTRY NORTHERN LINCOLNSHIREFine & Country Northern Lincolnshire covers the northern area of the county and specialises in marketing and selling period and country homes, cottages, large town houses, luxury apartments, houses with equestrian use and barn conversions.With our head office in Park Lane, Mayfair London and over 275 offices across the UK and the wider world, your property will be marketed to a wide variety of potential purchasers.

Fine & Country Northern Lincolnshire takes a unique approach to marketing and we believe in focusing on the character of the house, the lifestyle that can be enjoyed there. We offer a local, regional and national approach to marketing through our bespoke Silver or Gold Marketing Package.


Viewing Arrangements Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on 01652 237 666


Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 23.03.2015

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BarnSWINFORD BARN“We have really enjoyed living in this locality and will take away many happy memories; we have lovely neighbours – it’s a really nice community. We shall miss greeting friends here, who when they arrive, always have the same reaction - Wow!”


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