Crink Lane, Southwell, NG25

Just a few minutes from the heart of Southwell sits Brandreth, an impressive five-bedroom home extending to approximately 6,866 sq. ft., embodying a rare sense of balance and ease. From the moment you arrive, it is clear that the character of the house lies not only in its decoration, but in the thoughtful way it has evolved over time, with a quiet confidence in the details that nods to its roots while meeting the needs of contemporary living.

Southwell itself offers a unique combination of character and easy living, where history and community sit comfortably alongside the rhythms of modern life. Here, owning a home is about stepping into a lifestyle that is already well established, yet leaves room for what comes next.
Inside, the layout is considered and intuitive, designed to be used and enjoyed in equal measure while also allowing spaces to slow down when needed. The panelled reception hallway leads to a sitting room, family room, dining room, and living kitchen with large walk-in pantry. An impressive rear lobby flows off the hallway, providing access to a guest cloakroom, utility room, garden room, study, and leisure wing with swimming pool and gym.

The first-floor landing features a library area, continuing the home’s sense of space and balance. The principal suite offers a relaxing retreat with a walk-through dressing room and ensuite, complemented by an adjoining bedroom repurposed as an additional dressing room. A further ensuite bedroom, two additional bedrooms, and a striking family bathroom complete the upper level, bringing the total accommodation to five bedrooms.

One of the most remarkable aspects of the property is its seamless connection to the outdoors. Light and views create a sense of openness throughout the home, while terraces and landscaped gardens provide natural spaces to gather, entertain, or unwind. The grounds extend to 5.35 acres, including productive vegetable and fruit gardens, a greenhouse, and pasture land, offering space for the whole family — from keen gardeners to equestrian enthusiasts.

Ultimately, Brandreth is more than a home; it is a place that shapes the way you live, combining space, tranquillity, and an effortless countryside lifestyle, all within a stone’s throw of Southwell.
Accommodation
 
Ground Floor & Leisure Wing

As you step inside Brandreth through a substantial leaded glazed entrance door with matching side screens, you are welcomed into a generous reception hallway that immediately conveys a sense of character and arrival. Beautifully panelled walls and an impressive staircase rising to the first floor with a galleried landing create a striking first impression, setting the tone for the accommodation beyond. The hallway forms the central spine of the home, gracefully linking the principal reception rooms while also opening into an expansive rear lobby, enhancing the overall sense of space, light and natural flow throughout the ground floor.

The sitting room is a wonderfully elegant yet inviting space, enjoying a triple aspect that allows natural light to flood the room throughout the day. French doors frame attractive views across the fore garden and ha-ha towards the pasture beyond, reinforcing the home’s connection with its surrounding landscape. A handsome red brick fireplace with open fire provides a warm focal point, while the room subtly wraps around the chimney breast to reveal a more intimate seating or snug area to the rear. Here, fitted bookshelves create the perfect setting for quieter moments, whether relaxing with a book or enjoying time with family and friends.

Positioned opposite across the hallway is a second, more informal sitting room designed very much with modern family living in mind. French doors open directly onto a private terrace to the rear, offering an ideal spot for morning coffee or summer evenings outdoors. Oak bi-fold glazed doors allow the room to open effortlessly into the dining room, while twin glazed doors connect seamlessly with the living kitchen, creating a wonderfully sociable flow of spaces perfectly suited to both day-to-day family life and larger gatherings.

The dining room centres around an attractive feature fireplace and enjoys the same pleasant outlook as the principal sitting room, with views towards the fore garden and surrounding grounds. The room provides an elegant yet relaxed setting for both everyday dining and more formal occasions, and also benefits from its own access directly from the reception hallway, allowing the space to function beautifully for entertaining while remaining well connected to the heart of the home.

The living kitchen forms the true heart of the home, beautifully balancing practicality with refined design. An extensive suite of polished granite work surfaces is complemented by an array of bespoke cabinetry and drawers beneath, while a substantial central island provides both additional preparation space and an informal gathering point, again with generous storage. A striking focal point is the Miele induction hob with integrated extraction canopy above, perfectly positioned for both everyday cooking and entertaining. A one-and-a-quarter recessed stainless steel sink sits beneath a side-facing window, affording charming views across the landscaped gardens and adjoining pasture.

The kitchen is further appointed with an integrated Miele fan-assisted oven, steam oven and plate warmer, alongside a Bosch dishwasher, ensuring every modern convenience is at hand. From here, the space flows seamlessly into an inviting dining and living area, where a large window and glazed door open onto a delightful breakfast terrace. This peaceful vantage point enjoys views over the fore garden, ha-ha and surrounding pasture, with far-reaching glimpses towards Southwell — an idyllic setting for morning coffee or relaxed evening dining.

Leading directly from the kitchen is an impressive walk-in pantry and storeroom, thoughtfully designed with an extensive range of storage solutions, granite preparation surfaces and two substantial pantry cupboards with swing-out rack storage. There is also space for an American-style fridge freezer, while a glazed rear door opens onto a private terrace and the landscaped gardens beyond, creating the perfect connection for effortless al fresco dining and summer entertaining.

Returning to the reception hallway and continuing into the rear lobby, two side-facing windows overlook the beautifully maintained gardens. From here there is access to both a guest cloakroom and a well-equipped utility room. The utility offers further preparation surfaces, drawers and cupboards, a sink, and dedicated appliance space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Thoughtfully designed for modern family living, it even incorporates a dedicated dog bed area with dog flap providing direct access to the rear garden.

From the rear lobby, the home opens into a wonderfully positioned garden room — a light-filled retreat with a high ceiling crowned by an elegant lantern roof light. Two brick-edged arched French doors frame views of the surrounding landscaped gardens and open directly onto them, allowing the space to be enjoyed throughout the seasons. Whether hosting summer gatherings or enjoying a quiet moment of relaxation, the room provides an exceptional connection between house and garden.

A further set of glazed doors leads to an inner lobby where a staircase rises to a beautifully appointed study, while steps descend to the impressive leisure wing. The study itself is a wonderfully characterful and well-proportioned space, fitted with an extensive range of bespoke bookshelves, cupboards and display cabinetry. A charming leaded and stained-glass porthole window overlooks the swimming pool below, whilst a further side-facing window enjoys views across the landscaped gardens, allowing for an abundance of natural light and creating an inspiring setting for work or quiet reflection.

The leisure wing is a truly striking feature of the home, centred around a superb indoor swimming pool set beneath high ceilings with exposed truss rafter beams. A further leaded and stained-glass porthole window and integrated sound system enhance the atmosphere, while a large bay window creates an inviting seating area ideal for loungers or relaxation. Extensive glazing and four sets of French doors open directly onto an expansive side terrace and the gardens beyond, creating a seamless indoor–outdoor leisure environment.

Completing the pool area is a convenient changing room with WC and twin jet shower cubicle. At a lower level, the leisure wing also offers a well-equipped gym, an atmospheric arched vaulted wine store and a dedicated plant room, ensuring both lifestyle and practicality are thoughtfully catered for.

First Floor

Ascending to the first floor, the accommodation is arranged around a semi-galleried landing that enhances the sense of space and architectural character. A charming library or reading area is positioned here, illuminated by a rooflight that allows natural light to cascade down into the reception hallway below, creating a wonderful sense of openness between the levels and an inviting spot to pause with a book or enjoy a quiet moment.

The first floor is centred around an impressive principal bedroom suite, a beautifully proportioned retreat with high ceilings and a partially exposed truss rafter beam adding warmth and character. The room enjoys a dual aspect, affording delightful views across the landscaped gardens, surrounding pasture and towards the notable landmarks of Southwell Minster and Holy Trinity Church.

Complementing the bedroom is a fitted dressing room with an excellent range of storage, which leads through to a well-appointed en suite bathroom. This elegant space features a generous shower cubicle featuring an overhead rainfall shower and separate handheld shower attachment, twin vanity wash hand basins set within a granite-topped unit beneath a large mirror, creating both style and practicality. In addition, the adjacent fifth bedroom is currently utilised as a further dressing room to the principal suite, providing exceptional flexibility and additional wardrobe space.

The remaining first-floor accommodation is equally well arranged, comprising a second bedroom with fitted wardrobes its own en suite, together with two further bedrooms, all enjoying attractive outlooks across the gardens and surrounding countryside. These rooms are served by a striking family bathroom, featuring a large recessed cast-iron bath framed by distinctive oak panelling, alongside a large shower cubicle with overhead rainfall shower and body jets, creating a luxurious yet characterful space for everyday use.

Outside

Brandreth is approached in an understated and discreet manner, its entrance gently revealed via a sweeping driveway that leads to electrically operated gate. This elegant approach creates a sense of privacy and quiet seclusion from the outset. Importantly, the driveway also provides convenient access to the adjoining pasture land, allowing the practical field entrance to remain separate from the principal domestic approach.

Beyond the gates, the driveway continues through the grounds, providing access to a detached double garage with adjoining workshop or machinery store. The drive culminates in an attractive turning circle, where the eye is drawn to a beautifully composed focal point, an atlas stone sphere and broad stone steps framed by carefully clipped yew hedging. The hedging has been thoughtfully shaped to echo the distinctive ‘pepper pot’ forms of nearby Southwell Minster, creating an elegant architectural feature that subtly references the local heritage while forming a graceful gateway to the pathway leading to the main entrance.

One must truly experience the exterior of this remarkable property to fully appreciate the exquisite harmony of its terraces, which are seamlessly accessible from throughout the home. Designed with both elegance and practicality in mind, these terraces offer a splendid array of opportunities for relaxation, alfresco dining, or entertaining guests, all while enjoying the sun’s progression across the day.

Beyond the terraces, the grounds unfold into beautifully landscaped gardens, offering a verdant and highly private retreat where form and function are effortlessly balanced. Sweeping lawns create an immediate sense of space and openness, while a series of thoughtfully arranged features—including an elegant summerhouse, productive vegetable garden, greenhouse, and a tranquil pond with a further summerhouse, together with a lightly wooded area—combine to form a sequence of charming and ever-changing vistas.

While the gardens will undoubtedly appeal to the enthusiastic horticulturist, they have been designed with an appealing degree of informality, allowing both people and wildlife to flourish with minimal intervention. The result is an inviting and characterful setting that may be enjoyed as much for its natural ease as for its cultivated beauty.

For those with equestrian interests or an appreciation of rare breeds, the property further benefits from pasture land, easily accessible and entirely visible, enhanced by the traditional and elegant feature of a ha-ha, ensuring uninterrupted views of the surrounding countryside.
Altogether, the estate extends to 5.35 acres, offering an extraordinary blend of cultivated gardens and pastoral charm, all within a stone’s throw of the historic market town of Southwell. Rarely does such a unique and versatile property come to market - this is an opportunity of truly exceptional calibre.

Location

Beautifully positioned on the outskirts of Southwell, the property enjoys easy access to this highly regarded market town, known for its boutique shops, independent cafés, traditional public houses, restaurants and a range of professional services. Southwell also offers a modern sports centre and exceptional schooling across all age groups. Nearby Newark further enhances the appeal, providing a wider selection of independent and national retailers including Waitrose, along with fine dining and additional leisure facilities.

Transport links are superb: the A1 and A46 provide efficient road access, while Newark Northgate station offers direct rail services to London King’s Cross in around 85 minutes—making Southwell an exceptional choice for those seeking both tranquillity and connectivity.

Information

Tenure: Freehold

Services: Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage are connected to the property. We have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor.

Local Authority: Newark & Sherwood District Council - Tax Band G

Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Fine & Country Nottingham. For directions please use what3words app and enter: daydreams.premises.amaze
 
Energy Performance: A full copy of the Energy Performance Certificate is available on request.

Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Fine & Country Nottingham

Distances:

Newark - 10 miles
Nottingham - 14 miles
Lincoln - 27 miles
Leicester - 35 miles
Derby - 36 miles