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A stunning development of seven houses situated in open countryside just outside Sleaford. Each property is individually designed and built by local developer Stoneway to the live/work theme where each property offers a massive 4/5 bed family home with 2/3 ensuites and a family bathroom, three reception rooms along with a fully equipped home office with planning permission to operate a business. What more could you want? First class fittings, model kitchen quality appliances (including American fridge) good size to large gardens, buy a house get a free office.

Sleaford sits on the cross roads of the A17 and A15 providing excellent access to several major towns together with the Cathedral City of Lincoln with its university, Peterborough and Nottingham. Sleaford is a fast expanding town offering a wide selection of businesses and shops including national retail outlets. Extensive social facilities and amenities include medical centre, leisure centre, sports complex, football, rugby and cricket clubs together with a number of churches. The town offers excellent primary and secondary schools. The A1 and National Rail services to London Kings Cross and Scotland are available at Grantham 17 miles away or Newark 18 miles away.

The beautiful mid 18th century barn at the centre of this former farm, immediately made this site stand apart from others for Stoneway Developments Ltd. Builders within the company have had more than 30 years experience in constructing unique properties and the exceptional position of The Old Farm on the edge of Sleaford meant it was an ideal location. For Stoneway Developments Ltd it was also a chance to build houses with a difference. These are the first newly constructed large family homes in the area which incorporate a purpose built office. They epitomise live/work properties combining luxury living with workspace and are increasingly appealing to people who want to abandon the traditional office environment. These homes provide a chance to escape escalating travel costs and petrol prices. The pioneers of home working often had to convert an existing room in their house – but at The Old Farm the properties are purpose built giving owners more control over their working lives. “The original barn built of stone and brick has three striking full glass windows with oak beams above, with one leading out onto a walled courtyard garden,” says the developer. “It’s been converted into a five bedroom home with a two storey office attached. Following the same ethos, there are six other houses arranged around an impressively large courtyard which also have an integral office as part of their design – either as a single room or as a two storey complex. All the properties have the integrated data, video and audio system CAT 5e installed, making it possible to plug in computers and other equipment in every room. “The houses are finished to a high standard, and all have wooden, travertine or tiled floors plus contemporary kitchens and bathrooms. There is a multi-fuel burner in all the homes, plus an American style fridge and granite or wood work surfaces come as standard in the kitchens. “All the properties differ in layout although each one has patio doors leading into its own private garden.” From the outside it’s clear the houses have been built to reflect the traditional style of the barn. Locally quarried stone and brick have been used allowing them to blend in well with the surrounding countryside. “The position of these homes on the edge of Sleaford couldn’t be better,” comments the developer. “It’s a 20 minute walk or a five minute cycle ride along a quiet lane into the centre of a well served market town. There is a good range of shops, excellent schools, both at primary and secondary level including the grammar schools, and of course a weekly market. The railway station is also nearby and anyone wanting mainline trains can get onto a fast service at Grantham 20 minutes drive away. “ Grantham has a wider range of shops and both Lincoln and Peterborough are half an hour’s drive with their comprehensive shopping centres. But if you’re aim is for a peaceful day away from any hustle and bustle then The Old Farm is surrounded by farmland and a good network of footpaths across the countryside. “These properties are all very versatile and the intention is that they work for many different families and the jobs they might have,” adds the developer. “One of their great attractions has to be that they also offer a superb office working environment in a building which has permission of B1/ B8 business use. So for someone who is trying to reduce their commute to work, possibly in and out of London, the answer for a quality lifestyle could lie here. There is the added bonus of fabulous views over the fields. “It has been very rewarding watching these properties rise from the drawing board,” says the developer. “We’ve taken particular pride in our attention to detail in the finish of all the homes. Stoneway Developments Ltd is passionate that there should be no compromise at any point and to that end the work has been tightly monitored at every stage.”

Prices from £424,950

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