Scredington, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34

Positioned in a peaceful setting, four miles south of Sleaford and 16 miles east of Grantham, this impressive and substantial U-shaped barn conversion sits within approximately 1.7 acres of mature, private grounds.

Immaculately presented throughout, Middle Beck offers 2,778 sq.ft of light filled accommodation arranged around a stunning, south facing courtyard, perfectly suited for both family living and entertaining.

The ground floor accommodation includes a bespoke kitchen breakfast room with vaulted ceiling, dining room off the kitchen with ornate stone fireplace, elegant double aspect living room with stone fireplace and French doors to the terrace. A snug with original Louis XV French limestone fireplace and mezzanine study area creates a versatile reception area. The principal bedroom features a luxurious en-suite shower room with large dressing room, two further generous ensuite bedrooms and a WC complete the ground floor.

Complementing the main house is a 60ft. detached brick and pantile barn with triple garage, large workshop, separate utility and WC to the ground floor and open-plan bedroom, living area and gym to the first floor — ideal for use as guest accommodation, a home office, studio, or conversion to a self-contained annexe, subject to the necessary consents.

The property offers an idyllic rural lifestyle whilst remaining conveniently positioned for access to the A15, A17, and A52. For commuters, Grantham station provides a fast and frequent rail service to London King’s Cross in approximately 60 minutes.


Sellers Insights:

‘Middle Beck is such a special place to live, we enjoy a wonderful standard of living in an idyllic, rural location with so much space inside and out, yet have easy access to nearby towns and cities with superb road and rail links.’

‘The property was extensively and sympathetically renovated by the previous owners to high standard, preserving its original charm whilst creating a welcoming and comfortable family home. Over the past few years we have continued to enhance the house with a series of considered upgrades, including a new boiler a few years ago.’

‘It is an incredibly versatile family home, with plenty of space for to relax, work and entertain. The central courtyard is one of our favourite places, it’s a wonderful social space for summer barbecues but also a peaceful place to relax.’

‘We have always had all the space we have needed and used the detached barn as guest accommodation and gym but it offers fantastic potential. It could easily become to a self-contained annexe for extended family or a holiday let, subject to the relevant planning permission.’

‘Our grounds are private and well-sheltered, thanks to mature hedging and established trees, and we enjoy beautiful views over the surrounding fields. We are lucky to have a remarkable selection of mature fruit trees in the orchard including Pear, Cherry, Quince, Plum (Victoria and Damson), Mulberry, Almond, Walnut and several types of Apple.’

‘Since we have lived here the quality of dining options has greatly improved and we feel lucky to have a number of gastro pubs nearby such as the historic Whichcote Arms at Osbournby which has a local farm shop and the award winning Bustard Inn at South Rauceby, as well as the superb Lions Café, Sleaford.’


Key Features:

• Snug, kitchen and living room all with French doors to the central courtyard
• Lacanche range cooker with gas hob, double Belfast sink & integrated dishwasher
• Separate ground floor utility room adjacent to the kitchen
• Versatile mezzanine study area above the snug
• Principle bedroom features a luxurious en-suite shower room & large dressing room
• Second bedroom with fully tiled en-suite shower room
• Third dual aspect bedroom with a luxurious en-suite bathroom with separate shower
• ‘Hidden bedroom’ reached via a ladder in between the kitchen and the snug
• Solid oak and brick tiled flooring throughout the ground floor
• Traditional timber framed double glazing throughout
• Exposed beams and bespoke joinery feature throughout the property
• Detached 60ft barn with triple garage, EV charger, workshop, utility & WC to ground floor
• Large open-plan living area currently used as guest bedroom & gym to the first floor
• Electric triple garage doors
• Barn suitable for conversion to self-contained annexe accommodation (STP)
• Detached double garage to the north of the property with up and over doors
• Large gravel driveway with ample parking
• Impressive variety of mature trees, expansive lawns and formal borders

Location

Middle Beck is located on the edge of the small, rural village of Scredington. The village has an active community centre, village green and sports & playing field and is surrounded by the beautiful Lincolnshire countryside.

The location offers convenient access to the surrounding centres of Sleaford (4 miles), Grantham (16 miles), Lincoln (23 miles) and Stamford (34 miles).

Neighbouring villages have local amenities with Sleaford and Grantham being very accessible and with an excellent range of facilities including a choice of schools, shops, leisure activities, doctor’s surgery, dentists, supermarket.

The property is conveniently located for accessing the A15, A17 and A52 and commuters are well served by an excellent train service to London Kings Cross from nearby Grantham (Approx. 60 minutes).


Schools

Nearby primary schools include Helpringham Primary School (3.3 miles) and Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School (5.3 miles), both rated Good by Ofsted.

Sleaford, just 4 miles away, has the sought after grammars, Carre’s Grammar School and Kesteven & Sleaford High School (for Girls), as well as St. George’s Academy, all rated Good.

Grantham, 16 miles away has the famous King’s School (for boys) and Kesteven and Grantham Girls’ School which are extremely highly regarded state grammar schools also rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

Excellent independent schools are in Stamford, Oakham, Uppingham, Oundle and Lincoln.

Services:

Mains electricity, water and private drainage; oil-fired central heating.
Local Authority: North Kesteven District Council
Council Tax Band: A
EPC: D
Tenure: Freehold