Browns Drove, Swineshead, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE20

Nestled in a peaceful and idyllic location, this handsome brick and pantile barn conversion sits on a generous 2.3 acre plot with approximately 1.7 acres (STS) of well-maintained paddocks and stabling, ideal for those with equestrian interests.

The accommodation is well-presented and includes, four bedrooms, the principal bedroom with an en-suite bathroom located on the first floor, double height kitchen with views to the paddocks and a large living-dining room with French doors leading to the rear, terrace and mature gardens.

This much-loved home is approached via an expansive front gravel drive, with parking for several cars and has generous landscaped gardens to the rear with mature boarders, fruit trees, polytunnel and far-reaching views over the paddocks and stables.

Despite its rural charm, the property is conveniently located just 2 miles from the well-served village of Swineshead. Nearby trunk roads provide easy access to further destinations, with Grantham approximately half an hour away. From Grantham, fast trains to London take around an hour, making this home perfect for those seeking a balance of country living with connectivity.


INTRODUCTION

• Attractive brick and pantile, mainly single storey, equestrian barn conversion
• Striking entrance hall with attractive stable door, large, glazed windows and feature set industrial water wheel
• Property set in approximately 2.3 acres with well maintained and fenced, grazing paddocks of over 1.7 acres (STS) and a mobile, timber, stable block with 2 x stables and storeroom
• Double height kitchen with fitted pine units, a range cooker set in an exposed brick alcove and views to the paddocks and stables
• Almost 23 ft. living and dining room with feature fireplace and French doors to rear, paved terrace
• 4 bedrooms, principal bedroom on the first floor with dual sided fitted wardrobes and well-appointed en-suite bathroom and 3 further bedrooms and shower room to the ground floor
• Oak framed double-glazing throughout
• Downstairs shower room
• Detached single garage
• Large, landscaped garden to the rear including paved, sunny terrace with mature shrubs and 20 ft Polytunnel installed approximately 3 years ago
• Expansive gravelled drive with ample parking for several cars
• Original features and exposed overhead beams

Seller Insights

‘Cattle Holme Barn has been the most wonderful home to us for the past thirteen years. We relocated from the South with the dream of keeping our horse at home and were instantly drawn to the idyllic, peaceful setting. Whilst rural, we have never felt isolated here, the village of Swineshead, with its train station and shops, is just a short drive or 20 minute walk and Grantham, 30 minutes away, with its fast main line train to London takes around an hour so we feel we really do have the best of both worlds.’

‘We installed oak framed double glazing throughout in 2012 which makes the house warm and cosy and have replaced the bathrooms, fully refurbished the gravel driveway and landscaped the generous gardens.’

‘It is a superb home for those with horses, the fields have all been fully fenced and the paddocks drain very well. The stable block is mobile, with drains and a hardcore surface outside and rubber mats inside. We are lucky to have access to good hacking and easy access to equestrian centres such as Sheepgate Equestrian, Leverton (14 miles), Elms Farm Equestrian, Caythorpe (18 miles) and Arena UK, Grantham (27 miles). All provide a regular programme of competition across the disciplines as well as training days and arena hire.’

‘The gardens have been thoughtfully landscaped and there are lots of peaceful areas to sit and relax. We particularly love the terrace to enjoy the evening sun and look out over the paddocks and beyond. The polytunnel was installed a few years ago and we have enjoyed growing a wide range of soft fruits and vegetables. We have two high fenced dog runs that could easily be home to chickens for those seeking even more of the good life!’

‘We will miss living here for many reasons but one thing that will be very hard to leave is the incredible wildlife we have on the doorstep, we are fortunate to have visiting deer and frequently sight hares, owls and green woodpeckers and we hope the next owners enjoy these visitors as much as we have over the years’

Location

The well served, pretty, village of Swineshead is just over 2 miles away and has a Co-op, a post office, a pharmacy, a medical centre, a fish and chip shop and two pubs, there is a Tesco Superstore just 6 miles away and Boston and Spalding provide a range of shops, sports clubs, a hospital and many facilities.

Good road links are nearby with the A17 and A52 within easy reach, the A52 taking you to Grantham and the A1 in just over half an hour, where there is a fast rail service to London King’s Cross taking around an hour. Swineshead, also has a train station, on the Nottingham to Skegness line, eastwards for the Lincolnshire coast. The A1 is also accessed at Newark, about 30 miles (40 mins) to the northwest, and at Peterborough the same distance to the south. The historic city of Lincoln is 30 miles (45 mins) north.

For those with a love of nature, a beautiful RSPB nature reserve, Frampton Marsh, is about 10 miles away and provides a lovely expansive area for walking whilst viewing the abundant birds close up. Just inland from The Wash, one of Europe's most special places for wildlife, avocets, redshanks, skylarks, and whimbrels can all be seen in summer, with thousands of ducks gathering on the freshwater landscapes in winter.

Schools

There is a choice of local primary schools with the nearest, Swineshead St. Mary’s Primary School rated Good by Ofsted just under 3 miles away. Boston has popular grammar schools, The Boston Grammar School (for boys) and The Boston High School (for girls), both rated Good and just over 8 miles away. In the private sector, Ayscoughfee Hall is a sought after, private prep school in Spalding, 16 miles south.

Services: Mains electricity and water, private water treatment plant, oil-fired central heating
Local Authority: Borough of Boston
Council Tax Band: B
EPC: E (potential to be A)
Tenure: Freehold

Directions
From Brown's Drove, take the turn off onto Hallam's Drove and follow the lane, bearing left at the bend and continue past the woodland and bear right at the next right bend. Cattle Holme Barn is located around 200m on your left.