The Priory, North Reston, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11

Equestrian Living of the highest level -The Priory is truly an extraordinary property which offers the very best lifestyle for an owner and horses alike with a fabulous home and annex set in enviable grounds of over fourteen acres alongside one of the finest home Equestrian Centres available.


A canopied solid wood entrance door with glazed top light opens into a spacious reception hall providing the first hint of the tasteful fit and finish to this unique property. The flooring is stone flagged providing contrast and practicality to the elegant period features, which include a spindled return staircase to the first floor. Two reception rooms flank the front of the hall the principal being an expansive dual aspect living room which is arranged in two sides defined via a broad arch, each side has a period fireplace, one with an open grate the second with a wood burning stove style fire.

The owners have taken care to be respectful of the period of the building enhancing features and blending them tastefully with a contemporary flavour of décor which is apparent throughout the house. The feeling of quality and space is immediately apparent, yet the home has a relaxed vibe that is as welcoming as the rooms are generous.
The second reception is a forward-facing home study with a fireplace with an open grate. Completing the formal arrangement of rooms is a sophisticated dining room where two sets of double doors connect the hall and the kitchen to the room allowing for a seamless flow when entertaining.
The property was extended from the original early Victorian building to add a two-storey wing which begins at the ground floor impressive 8.04 m long kitchen. The kitchen is fitted in an extensive range of shaker style wood fronted cabinets in a slate grey finished light Corian surfaces which includes a full range of integrated appliances and a breakfast bar. A glazed door opens to the outside patio.
An L shaped lobby connects the kitchen to a practical corresponding fitted utility and a cloakroom with a rather special w.c. sourced by the vendor -a mid-flush system by Thomas Crapper.
Completing the ground floor is a large games room. The space has been arranged as a Bar/Gentlemen’s retreat for enjoying time when friends visit. This flexible space could provide a fantastic play/teenage room.
The lobby has a glazed door to the patio and a second staircase leading directly into the guest bedroom. This generous suite styled room is perfect for when guests stay providing plenty of space for a comfortable sitting area, beautifully presented and has glazed doors opening to a balcony with external steps to the ground floor.

Step Upstairs
The reception hall staircase leads to the central landing on the original side of the house. The owners have taken three of the original rooms to create their own luxurious suite. The principal bedroom has twin windows providing garden views and a period style fireplace has a modern wood burning stove. A door opens to an indulgent en-suite with a feature cooper bath designed to create an opulent space to relax. A wall mounted aqua vision television is above the fireplace which has a wood burning stove, there are twin sinks, a high flush w.c. and a seamless screen shower enclosure which continues to blend the traditional and contemporary styling. Completing the suite is a fabulous dressing room with fitted wardrobes, and a decorative fireplace once an independent bedroom, which could easily return to being accessed from the landing to meet a family’s needs.

The landing also has a family shower room and a second double bedroom with a spacious en-suite. Bedroom three is accessed directly from bedroom two and also has an ensuite.

Step Outside
The property is set in a slightly elevated position approached from a sweeping circular gravelled drive which flows from the main tree lined entrance drive which is accessed via electronically operated gates. The main drive also branches to the equestrian centre which sits on a lower level to the house. The substantial grounds surrounding the house offer patio and seating areas, landscaped lawned gardens and areas of interest in a parkland style. To the rear of the house a gravel drive leads to a parking area and a double bay carport with attached log store and garden store, adjacent is an area which serves as an outdoor sitting space from the games room and provides access to the entrance to Priory Cottage.

Priory Cottage
Attached to the main house with an independent entrance, is Priory cottage an ideal annex for an extended family to have independent living or for a housekeeper or staff working in the equestrian centre to have a fantastic quality of living space. Double opening glazed doors open into a spacious lobby with a convenient w.c. and a storage cupboard off. The lobby gives access to a sitting room set around a modern wood burning stove. To one side of the room a door opens into the dining kitchen fitted in a range of modern cabinets with integrated appliances and space for a dining table. There are two double bedrooms and a shower room with a two-piece suite.

The Equestrian Centre
The incredible equestrian facilities are to the standard of a professional level, there could be potential given the s