Property description
Situated in one of the most prestigious and sought after residential villages in Northern Lincolnshire and stunningly arranged over three floors this five bedroom architecturally designed home successfully juxtaposes opposites to create a harmonious whole defined by light in which the open plan ground floor is extended by the considered use of deep glass panels and reflected water features to combine house and garden into a striking union.
The dramatic play on the vertical and the horizontal, rendered surfaces and timber panels is softened by the undulating grounds and sweeping lawns to form a unique home of evident quality.
The outstanding kitchen will undoubtedly become the social heart of the home with its extensive range of Leicht units, Gaggenau appliances and Flame granite work surfaces. The incorporation of limestone floors creates a unity throughout the ground floor and the lounge with its rotating wood burning fire and full depth glass panels to two aspects is lent an almost liquid light by the play of reflections from the adjacent pools.
The lower ground floor is an ideal recreation area with its potential cinema, gymnasium with sauna and hydro pool together with a private courtyard garden. The principal of simple, clearly defined spaces enhanced by discreet quality is continued to the first floor where the barrel vaulted ceiling of the master bedroom is mirrored in the curving curtain wall of the stylish en-suite.
The Ian Stubbs designed grounds maintain the interplay of the natural and the geometric with a Japanese influenced series of pools and terraces contrasting with the striking summerhouse fronted by a protruding floating deck.
This is a home which recreates itself as the light changes: a home which reinvents what a home should be.
ACCOMMODATION
Wide double glazed entrance doors to:
RECEPTION VESTIBULE
Double glazed full depth panels, limestone floor and two shallow steps up to:
RECEPTION ATRIUM
Outstanding glass and steel staircase leading both to the lower ground floor and up to the first floor.
LOUNGE - 21' 1'' x 30' 10'' (6.42m x 9.39m)
A dramatically lit dual aspect room enjoying panoramic views across the landscaped grounds with distinctive circular rotating ceiling suspended wood burning open fire, polished limestone flooring in Galilee white and dramatic full depth glazed panels to two aspects allowing access to the rear and side decks. Japanese style sliding doors lead down to:
OFFICE - 18' 0'' x 17' 11'' (5.48m x 5.46m)
Window to the front aspect, TV aerial point, telephone point and built in storage cupboards.
DINING AREA - 15' 9'' x 15' 5'' (4.80m x 4.70m)
Accessed from both the lounge and the kitchen with additional full depth double glazed windows leading to the rear deck.
KITCHEN - 23' 1'' x 15' 6'' (7.03m x 4.72m)
The undoubted social heart of the home being stylishly appointed with an extensive range of high gloss lacquer finished Leicht units with walnut surround and a range of built in Gaggenau appliances to include microwave, steam oven, further two ovens with autopyrolysis cleaning functions, refrigerator and dishwasher. The central flame granite topped island system includes a built in sink unit together with a five burner propane hob, built in electric barbecue/grill and extractor unit. The preparation area is floored by green slate tiling and there is a built in \"Bean to Cup\" Miele coffee machine.
UTILITY - 16' 2'' x 15' 0'' (4.92m x 4.57m)
Catering for the practicalities of modern living with a range of matching Leicht units and drawers with polished granite work surfacing including plumbing for washing machine, tumble dryer and built in freezer, side access door, windows to the front aspect.
WET ROOM
Contemporary style shower enclosure, wall mounted wash hand basin in dark oak surround, wc, green slate tiling with inset pebble detail to full height in the shower area and to the splash areas, tiled floor, towel radiator.
LOWER GROUND FLOOR
Including:
RECREATION ROOM - 18' 11'' x 20' 1'' (5.76m x 6.12m)
Cream limestone flooring, radio controlled mood lighting, fully wired with a Bose sound system and door to side courtyard with bamboo garden and waterfall.
GYMNASIUM - 16' 0'' x 19' 2'' (4.87m x 5.84m)
Underfloor heating and built in Nordic sauna.
JAPANESE STYLE SHOWER ROOM
Tatami walk in shower, contrasting Galilee white limestone tiling to the floors and to full height, wash hand basin, wc and separate storage area.
POOL ROOM - 18' 6'' x 16' 1'' (5.63m x 4.90m)
Jacuzzi style hydro pool training system suitable for all swimming abilities with additional jet system, Jacuzzi seat, Humistat air conditioning and Galilee white limestone tiling to the walls and floor.
SEPARATE PLANT ROOM
Full infrared 24 house CCTV system, ventilation and door to underground double garage.
From the central atrium the glass staircase leads to the first floor landing with maple wood flooring
MASTER SUITE
To include:
BEDROOM - 21' 0'' x 19' 2'' (6.40m x 5.84m)
Barrel vaulted ceiling, solid maple flooring, range of high gloss finished wardrobes and storage cupboard and doors to wooden balcony.
EN-SUITE
Curving curtain wall, fully tiled in sea green slate with Agape Spoon bath with side shower, wall mounted wc, wash hand basin on modern stand, hot box and heated shelf towel warmers, airing cupboard.
FAMILY BATHROOM - 15' 0'' x 8' 0'' (4.57m x 2.44m)
Being fully tiled with imported French tiles to include walk in power shower, stylish Alessi suite in white to include bath, wash hand basin and wc and deep window to the front aspect.
BEDROOM 2 - 18' 3'' x 15' 6'' inc. en-suite (5.56m x 4.72m inc. en-suite)
A superb guest suite with views over the rear garden, barrel vaulted ceiling and built in wardrobes.
EN-SUITE
With suite to include shower with seat, heated towel rail, wc, wash hand basin and fired earth tiles.
BEDROOM 3 - 13' 11'' to wardrobes x 10' 8'' (4.24m to wardrobes x 3.25m)
Window to the front aspect, maple flooring, vaulted ceiling and fitted wardrobes to one wall.
BEDROOM 4 - 16' 4'' x 10' 4'' (4.97m x 3.15m)
Window to the front aspect, maple flooring and barrel vaulted ceiling.
BEDROOM 5 - 16' 4'' x 9' 5'' (4.97m x 2.87m)
Window to the rear aspect, maple flooring and barrel vaulted ceiling.
OUTSIDE
The property is discreetly situated and approached over a block paved driveway which leads up to a full lit reception area. There is a further Grasscrete driveway which leads down to further hardstanding and allows access to the integral double garage. The remainder of the front features slate topped terraces with inset ornamental Dogwoods and rose beds. The individually designed rear gardens include a Japanese themed area with a series of shale topped terraces and interlaced decks softened by water features including a vertical water wall. Beyond this there is a striking rendered and gray summerhouse with floating deck and bridge. The remainder of the plot is laid to lawn and bounded by mature copses to ensure a high degree of security and privacy.
VENDOR INTERVIEW
\"When my partner and I decided to embark upon this project we wanted to build our dream home,\" says Mike, \"but when you build a house of this quality the location is of the upmost importance, it needs to be exceptional, and in my mind Barnoldby Le Beck is just that.\"This truly unique property occupies a prime location within the pretty Lincolnshire village, which lies on the edge of the rolling hills of the Wolds. It's a wonderful setting that enjoys easy access into Grimsby town centre, excellent transport links and beautiful surroundings. It's a location that offers the very best of both worlds. The house was built just under ten years ago, but its contemporary style, open-plan layout and superior quality fixtures and fittings give it an utterly timeless look and feel throughout. \"The house was designed by a respected architect friend of mine,\" continues Mike. \"We sat down together and went though everything that my partner and I wanted from the property. He asked us things such as how we wanted to live and what we enjoyed doing, so for instance I love to cook and therefore the design and quality of the kitchen was very important. We also love open-plan living so the whole house has a really great flow and a light and spacious feel.\"\"I love natural materials, particularly natural stone,\" says Mike, \"so there is a lot of marble and slate used throughout the house, and the wood floors are solid, not engineered; we've used the very best of everything.\" Another material that has been used to wonderful effect throughout the property is glass. In the extremely spacious living room, for example, floor to ceiling windows span two entire walls providing panoramic views of the beautifully landscaped garden beyond, and sliding panels on both walls can be pushed back during the warmer months to provide a seamless connection with stunning outdoors. \"We have lots of very large windows throughout the property,\" says Mike, \"which serve to flood the house with natural light and really open up each space, but our setting is extremely private and so we never feel in the slightest bit overlooked.\" Walkerley House sits in around three-quarters of an acre of stunning, and again quite unique grounds, which have been beautifully designed by a well-respected landscape architect. The property is set well back from the road, at the end of a sweeping driveway, and backs onto woodland. \"For me the garden has the feel of a clearing in the woods,\" says Mike. \"It's a beautiful place to just sit out and relax. One of the neighbouring properties is a manor house and their peacocks often turn up in the garden, which is a wonderful sight; it really is an outstanding setting.\"\"I have to say I really love this house,\" says Mike, \"and if I could pick it up and take it with me, I would. I guarantee that anyone who lives in it will absolutely love it.\"Mike
BARNOLDBY-LE-BECK
Barnoldby Le Beck is a pretty village on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds an area of outstanding natural beauty. The village has a locally renowned pub \"The Ship\" which boasts an award winning restaurant. A comprehensive range of facilities can be found in neighbouring Waltham approximately 2 miles away and the M180, Grimsby and Humberside airport are all easily accessible with excellent road links nearby. Local schools include the highly regarded Tollbar Academy and King Edward VI Grammar School Louth.
FINE & COUNTRY NORTHERN LINCOLNSHIRE
Fine & Country Northern Lincolnshire covers the northern area of Lincolnshire and specialises in marketing and selling period & country homes, cottages, large town houses, luxury apartments, houses with equestrian use and barn conversions.We understand moving home is one of the most important decisions you make. With our Fine & Country team you benefit from the local knowledge, experience, expertise and contacts as well as well trained, educated and courteous team of professionals to make the sale or purchase of your property as stress free as possible.
Property Features :
- Stunning five bedroomed architecturally designed family home in professionally landscaped grounds
- Striking open plan ground floor includes dual aspect lounge with ceiling suspended fire, dining are
- Superb Leicht fitted kitchen with Gaggenau appliances and substantial utility off
- Central atrium with glass stair to lower ground floor with home cinema, gymnasium, sauna and hydro
- Five bedrooms and three bathrooms to first floor