The Shaws, Hough-on-the-Hill, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32

A stunning detached contemporary home with bespoke interiors, set within an idyllic rural setting with exceptional far-reaching views, approx. 6.2 miles from Grantham.

Description

This is an impressive and highly original modern home offering more than 4,300 sq ft of contemporary living accommodation, complemented by a clean and neutral colour palette in the principal living areas. The property retains elements of its period character, including exposed and painted timber beams in the rear hallway and a brick-built fireplace in the office.

The heart of the home is the magnificent open-plan kitchen and living/entertaining area, featuring sleek limestone tiled flooring, full-height windows and sliding glass doors that flood the space with natural light and splendid views across the surrounding countryside. The seating and dining areas are both enhanced by large ceiling lantern skylights, while the kitchen is fitted with high-specification modern units, stone work surfaces, a central marble island and integrated Miele appliances.

Additional ground-floor accommodation includes a library with built-in shelving, a private home office and a double bedroom. On the lower level, there is also a stunning spa-style bathroom with freestanding bathtub, walk-in bookmarked marble double shower, dual washbasins, marble tiled walls and a large ceiling lantern skylight, accessed via the boot room with built-in wardrobes. Underfloor heating runs throughout the ground floor extension.

Upstairs, there are a further four finely appointed double bedrooms. The principal suite with its ceiling skylight, Juliette balcony, dressing room and en suite bathroom takes a wing of the house. Each bedroom has far reaching views, two of the bedrooms have further built in storage and the third bedroom is a light filled space, with double height ceiling and double aspect windows, one of which is a floor length set of doors overlooking the gardens.

At the front of the property, the gravel driveway provides parking for multiple vehicles, and access to the detached garage and the large workshop or studio space. The first lawn is opposite the front entrance, while the larger gardens are set to the side and rear, and include a south-facing terrace, as well as patios wrapped around the house. The gardens also include a summer house/garden office with a kitchenette, WIFI and electric, with its own terrace overlooking the far reaching views.

Location

The small village of Hough-on-the-Hill occupies a peaceful rural setting, approx. six miles from the market town of Grantham and within reach of Newark, approx. 12 miles, and the University and Cathedral City of Lincoln is approx. 19.3 miles away.

Hough-on-the-Hill village has a well respected and renowned local pub and restaurant, whilst nearby villages Caythorpe and Barkston boast convenient stores, pubs, primary schools and sports and social clubs and a petrol garage. Local village Belton offers National Trust Belton House with its gardens, house and events plus Belton Garden Centre and Belton Woods Leisure and Golf Centre and hotel. Carlton Scroop offers a further golf course.

This area is known for its excellent schooling including 4 local grammar schools, the nearest being in Grantham - Kesteven and Grantham Girls School and The Kings School. There are also a wealth of respected private and state schools locally.

Newark-on-Trent and Grantham are both accessible, providing further amenities including supermarkets, high street shops and leisure and golf facilities.

Both Newark and Grantham have railway stations, providing direct lines to London Kings Cross. Grantham station to London Kings Cross takes from approx. 60 minutes. The property is also conveniently located to the A1, A52, A47 and A15 road networks.

Disclaimer: All distances and journey times are approximate.

Square Footage: 6,307 sq ft


Acreage: 0.81 Acres

Additional Info

Mains Water

Electricity

Private Drainage - Septic Tank

Central Heating

Oil

Underfloor Heating (Kitchen/dining/family area)

Local Authority: South Kesteven District Council

Photographs taken May 2026.

The property is located on a private lane.

The property’s postal address has been changed to The Roses. It has been updated with the local authority, but is pending the update with Land Registry.