Holly Barn, 1 Thorpe Road, Ewerby, Sleaford, NG34

Holly Barn is an impressive Grade II listed barn conversion that blends striking architectural features with a high-quality contemporary finish. Set within the charming village of Ewerby, the property enjoys a peaceful position in the heart of the Lincolnshire countryside, surrounded by an appealing rural landscape.

Inside, the property has a warm and inviting feel, with exposed brickwork, timber beams and vaulted ceilings adding character throughout. The ground-floor accommodation is centred around an open-plan kitchen and dining area, complemented by a separate lounge, offering a comfortable space to relax and unwind.

A light-filled glazed hallway connects the main barn and the extension, leading to a versatile study/bedroom, an adjoining shower room and utility space. This superb extension offers excellent flexibility for visiting guests, multigenerational living or potential letting, subject to the necessary consents. Upstairs are two spacious, characterful bedrooms and a stylish modern bathroom.

Externally, a low-maintenance garden is complemented by a generous terrace, providing the perfect spot for relaxing or entertaining. A detached craft studio offers additional versatility as a creative space, home office, workshop, or gym.

Ewerby offers peaceful village living with easy access to Sleaford, which has a good range of shops, services, leisure facilities, excellent road links and a train station.


Seller insights:

“I fell in love with Holly Barn the first time I saw it. It’s a unique property with so much character and many wonderful architectural features. Originally, Holly Barn was used to store pony traps belonging to the farmer who owned all the barns around here before the buildings were sold for residential conversion. The conversion was carried out beautifully, retaining the original beams and much of the exposed brickwork. The vaulted ceilings upstairs are particularly impressive and really add to the sense of space.

During the five years I’ve lived here, I’ve added the extension, landscaped the garden and had the craft studio installed. The extension – with its study/bedroom, shower room and utility area – is a wonderfully flexible area that could work well for guests, an older relative or even potential letting accommodation, subject to all the usual planning consents, of course. The extension’s connected to the main house by a spacious glazed hallway, which brings in lots of natural light and could also be used as an additional seating area.

The patio area at the rear gets the afternoon and evening sun. It’s a wonderful, secluded place to relax at the end of the day.

One of the many reasons for buying this property was the wonderful location. Ewerby is a very friendly and sociable village, with a real sense of community. There is a church and a village hall, known locally as the ‘Reading Room’, which hosts a variety of events and activities, including a book club. The local pub – the Finch Hatton Arms – is also very popular and serves delicious food.

The village is also close to an excellent primary school, Kirkby la Thorpe, and within a few miles of the girls’ and boys’ grammar schools in Sleaford.
The village is also very dog-friendly, with plenty of walks straight from the doorstep, and the surrounding countryside is popular for horse riding.

The location has been ideal for me. Ewerby is wonderfully peaceful and rural, yet the village is well connected by road and rail. London/Edinburgh train services are available from Grantham, which is just 35 minutes away by car, and Lincoln and the A1 at Newark are also close by.

Holly Barn has been a wonderful place to call home, and I’ve been incredibly happy here. I’ll miss both the house itself and the warm, welcoming community in the village.”


Key Features:

• Stunning three-bedroom barn conversion finished to an exceptional standard throughout
• Peaceful village location surrounded by beautiful open countryside
• Grade II listed, blending traditional character with a high-quality contemporary finish
• Spacious open-plan living and kitchen area
• Attractive country-style kitchen with a Bosch oven, induction hob and an integrated dishwasher
• Useful understairs storage for coats and household items
• Good natural light throughout the principal living spaces
• Generous separate lounge with original beams, featuring an inglenook fireplace and log-effect stove
• Versatile ground-floor extension incorporating a bedroom/study, shower room and utility room – ideal for guests, multigenerational living or potential letting, subject to the necessary consents
• Contemporary shower room with a large shower and a sink with vanity unit
• Well-equipped utility room with fitted cupboards and space for appliances
• Convenient side and rear property access from the extension
• Architecturally striking glazed hallway/seating area between the original barn and extension
• Underfloor heating throughout the ground floor
• Two well-proportioned first-floor bedrooms with characterful vaulted ceilings and exposed beams
• Generous built-in storage to both bedrooms
• Beautiful first-floor bathroom with a bath and shower, exposed brickwork and stylish contemporary fittings
• Expansive terrace provides an excellent setting for relaxing, al fresco dining and entertaining
• Low-maintenance garden with a timber shed
• Detached and insulated timber craft studio, ideal as a home office, workshop or gym
• Private off-road parking for two vehicles
• Pedestrian access to the road via a footpath from the garden
• Conveniently located for Sleaford’s shops, services and everyday amenities
• Close to grammar schools in Sleaford
• Within easy reach of Lincoln, Grantham, Newark and Stamford


Location

Ewerby is a small historic village with a Grade I-listed church, a village hall (the reading room), and a popular pub (The Finch Hatton Arms), which also hosts various social events and activities.

Nearby Sleaford (four miles) is a charming market town, with a good range of shops, restaurants, supermarkets and cultural attractions. Local amenities include a medical centre, library, leisure centre, small theatre, hairdressing salons and a dental surgery.

The surrounding countryside offers endless opportunities for scenic walks, birdwatching and nature trails. Sleaford marks the start of the Spires and Steeples Arts and Heritage Trail, which takes in picturesque villages and unspoilt countryside all the way to Lincoln Cathedral. Local attractions include Cogglesford Watermill, Tattershall Castle, Lollycocks Field Nature Reserve, the Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre, and The Hub – the UK’s largest exhibition space dedicated to contemporary craft and design.

The city of Lincoln, around 20 miles from Ewerby by car, is perfect for a day out, with its cathedral and castle, cobbled streets and many high-street and independent shops.

Ewerby is well placed for travel across the region, with convenient access to the A15 and A17. Sleaford has its own railway station, with direct services to Grantham, providing onward mainline connections to London, as well as services towards Peterborough, Nottingham and Leeds.


Schools

The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School, located in the neighbouring village, is rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.

For secondary education, nearby Sleaford is home to two highly regarded grammar schools – Kesteven and Sleaford High School and Carre’s Grammar School – and the popular co-educational St George’s Academy. All three schools are located less than four miles from Ewerby.

For independent schooling, there are the Minster Schools (Prep and Senior) in Lincoln.


Services:

Mains electricity, water and drainage; oil-fired central heating
Local Authority: North Kesteven District Council
Council Tax Band: A
EPC: C
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