< Previous10 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAYPROPERTYBailgate Court is nestled in a perfect setting amid beautifully landscaped gardens, just off the bustling Steep Hill (crowned UK’s Best Street in 2011) only steps away from Lincoln’s thriving Bailgate and Castle Square. It is a development where history meets modern and elegant design, created to reflect the highest standards of contemporary living while maintaining the 18th century building’s beautiful original features. These high-quality, spacious and well-thought out homes really are luxury living at its best. The development will be comprised of twelve large apartments, a converted chapel and an elegant 4-bedroom town house. This remarkable historic building offers prime central uphill living along with exclusive design by award-winning architects. These homes have been thoughtfully designed to provide contemporary living in harmony with the beautiful period features and bespoke luxury interior finishes. Both Welcome to Bailgate Court With its beautiful exclusive homes and exceptional views of Lincoln Cathedral and Castle, it’s no surprise that Bailgate Court has proved so popular. The collection of fourteen homes has attracted a lot of national and international attention. And who can blame them? It’s the perfect chance to purchase part of the historical Bailgate and live in luxury. 10-11.qxp_Layout 1 18/02/2019 10:36 Page 1PROPERTYthe internal modernisation and the impressive North elevation are being built by CBH Construction and have been designed by Jonathan Hendry, RIBA and National Housing Award winning architect. The enormous open-plan kitchen and living space enables modern living, maximises light and perfectly balances the high ceilings. Bespoke, handmade kitchens are designed to suit style and requirements, and only the very best materials used throughout. This stunning 18th century building has been given a new lease of life and perfectly lends itself to creating luxurious homes. Bailgate court is an exclusive Grade II listed architecturally inspired development in the heart of Lincoln’s Cathedral Quarter. The building was originally constructed in 1777 as Lincoln County Hospital to a design by John Carr of York and William Lumby and later acquired by Lincoln Theological College in the 1870’s for ecumenical training when the hospital moved to Sewell Road. The attached wardens house and octagonal water tower are late nineteenth century and the Chapel added in 1906 to a design by Temple Moore and the late rear addition (which has now been removed) was built in 1962. The main building is south-facing and consists of a three-storey, eleven-bay façade with projecting pedimented centre and flanking wings. The building has been occupied by Lincoln University and later Lincoln University Technical College since 1995 under the name “Chad Varah House”, also known as “Bishops Hostel” after the Samaritan’s founder who was educated at the Theological College. All interior finishes are of the highest standard, while maintaining the stunning original features of the building. Flooring throughout is comprised from a range of tiles, carpet and engineered wood to maximise durability, elegance and functionality. Safety and security of residents is a top priority and each apartment will have a video phone intercom for visitor access which will be security controlled to all building entrances and the car park and CCTV surveillance will be installed to public areas and car park for maximum security. The properties have been designed with maximum storage space in mind and come stocked with top range appliances. For more information, visit www.bailgatecourt.co.uk, or email Craig Stones at Pygott and Crone newhomes@pygott-crone.com. Alternatively, you can call Craig on 01522 561450 For more information, visit www.bailgatecourt.co.uk, or email Craig Stones at Pygott and Crone newhomes@pygott-crone.com. Alternatively, you can call Craig on 01522 561450.Bailgate Court is hosting an open day on Saturday 6 April with Lincolnshire Today readers encouraged to attend 10-11.qxp_Layout 1 18/02/2019 10:36 Page 212 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAYHOMESTop-notch Tudor revival home Placed next to a beautiful church, this Grade II listed family home has been carefully restored.12-15.qxp_Layout 1 18/02/2019 10:38 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 13HOMESStanding next to St John the Evangelist Church, in the village of Manthorpe - just two miles from Grantham, The Old Rectory has been owned by the Cochrane family for 50 years. The current owner is Peter Cochrane who moved back into the family home in 2010 and has ensured that in his time there, the Tudor revival style property’s original features remain on show and cared for. Built in 1847 by the Brownlow family of Belton House, the now Grade II Listed house exudes charm. The architect of the redbrick and Ancaster stone home is thought to be G. G. Place, an ecclesiastical architect who also designed the church next door. The architectural features of the house are one of Peter’s favourite parts of the property, including the smallest features like the trefoils on the home’s chimneys, alongside the home’s position next to a what he notes is a “very beautiful” church. Speaking of the history of the property Peter said that it was a vicarage until 1961 when it was sold by the church commissioners to a man from whom his parents would go on to buy the home from in 1968 and restore the house. After his father sadly passed, Peter decided to revive the family home. The extensive work included having new finials put on the roof, installing double glazed bronze Vale House windows - made in Grantham, rewiring and re-plumbing the home, installing a bespoke kitchen and adding a new shower room downstairs in what used to be the vicar’s study. 14 Á12-15.qxp_Layout 1 18/02/2019 10:39 Page 214 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAYWhen entering the home through its stone mullion porch, one moves though the vestibule to the grand entrance hall with its deep skirting boards, cornicing, original flagstone flooring and a dancing winder staircase which leads to the property’s four bedrooms and a family bathroom. The flagstone flooring is just one delightful original feature kept pristine by the Cochran family, with the home also boasting original doors and original shutters in the sitting and dining room and stone mullion windows. One will find a double aspect sitting room on the left of the entrance hall with an Ancaster stone fireplace that was installed by Peter’s parents. The room is also the setting of a fond memory for Peter who detailed that when the family first bought the house in 1968, they discovered a case of coronation lager in the room – quite a treasure! The bespoke kitchen is to the right of the grand hall, and features Italian floor tiles, polished oak wall and base units with granite work tops, a range of integrated appliances including a Neff double oven and dishwasher and a Bosch fridge freezer. A highly useful utility and pantry can also be found off the kitchen. Outside the house, the property features a driveway up front that was re-gravelled by Peter in his restorative work, along with flower beds and shrubs, and a lovely weeping willow. Further trees can be found in the garden with yew trees placed in between the house and the church. Set in around half an acre of land, Peter says the property, which backs on to open fields, holds a lot of potential for the avid gardener. In addition, external to the house, is a single garage that was previously a stable, as well as a further garage and two buildings that were previously outdoor privies, ideal for storage. Untouched, the stable block outside is the original on the property and, as noted by Peter, “is where the vicar would have kept his pony and 12-15.qxp_Layout 1 18/02/2019 10:39 Page 3LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 15HOMESFOR THAT OLD FASHIONED PERSONAL SERVICE10% OFF VOUCHER* *OFFER TO BE USED ONLY ONCE PER CUSTOMER SUBJECT TO TERMS AND CONDITIONSCome visit our showroom at Princes Street, Brigg, DN20 8HG Email: briggbeds@hotmail.co.uk www.briggbeds.co.ukTEL: (01652) 651 828BRIGG BEDStrap but could now be converted quite usefully into an office or a cottage.” Though the property holds a special place in the hearts of the Cochrane family, it is time for a new owner to enjoy all it has to offer. Peter is simply ready to downsize. He said: “I’m moving to a smaller house in Belton as I now live here on my own and the property is quite big.” Peter hopes a young family will take on the property, continue to improve the setting and love it as much as the Cochrane family has. The house is now on the market for £699,950 with Savills Lincoln.12-15.qxp_Layout 1 18/02/2019 10:39 Page 416 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAYHOMESMake it your way The washy watercolours of this lamp from indie art & design evoke memories of cool mornings in Australia’s iconic Banksia forests. Invite some understated glamour into your home with this gorgeous bevelled glass coffee table from Eichholtz and available via Sweetpea & Willow. A beautiful watercolour-based design gives this cushion from BRIDGMAN a stylish flair that will look right at home in your bedroom or lounge. Trends come and go, so blindly following what’s popular will never leave you feeling entirely satisfied or comfortable in your own home. And if that’s the case, then what’s the point? You instead need to create a stylish and tranquil space decorated and furnished the way you want, regardless of what the neighbours say. We’re all familiar with the phrase “a bit of what you fancy” for food, but it’s great style advice when it comes to interior design. So this month we want to encourage you to embrace a bit of what you fancy, whether that’s a blingy new ornamental piece, or some bold new furnishings. Forget everything you think you know about design, lead with your heart instead of your head and you’ll feel completely at home in no time at all. 16-17.qxp_Layout 1 18/02/2019 10:41 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 17This unique suspension lamp from Circu was inspired by the molecular composition of the atom as a nod to the atomic age. You can guarantee you’ll be the only one for miles sporting this bold design. Evoking a sense of history and reminiscence of old-fashioned parlours, this lamp from Atkin and Thyme is ideal for period homes as well as more modern spaces. Make a grand design statement with this spherical vase from Annabel James, hand painted with a rose pink lustre to create a sheer, iridescent finish. This charming trio of golden mice lamps from Smithers of Stamford would make a lovely addition to your décor or a gift for a loved one. Sure to be noticed, this majestic figure from Hurn & Hurn is both quirky and eye-catching making it perfect for a hallway, living room or office. These fabulous gold crane statues from AUDENZA would make a striking new addition to your home. 16-17.qxp_Layout 1 18/02/2019 10:41 Page 218 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAYARTISTIC LINCOLNSHIRE Kealey Farmer has become one of the most iconic and collectable artists working in Britain today. The path to any creative endeavour is one which twists and turns, responding and reacting to the events in our lives, our loves and needs. One person’s journey into art can be completely at odds with another’s, though there are similarities to be found. A common thread is an early discovery of art, be that Painting the whole world gold a gift of coloured pencils or paints as a child or demonstrating an early natural affinity with sketching. For Derbyshire born artist Kealey Farmer, it was a childhood promise that opened the floodgates and led to a lifetime love affair with art. Through this promise of painting “the whole world silver and gold”, Kealey has developed a vivid and instantly recognisable style that has earned her legions of fans. Sometimes, all the determination in the world still isn’t enough to make it as an artist, whether that’s down to family obligations, the lack of financial security or the general unpredictability of the market. Like so many of the artists we’ve profiled over the years, Kealey left her passion as a hobby and got herself a “real job”. In this case it was project management, a career in which she excelled at. But in 2003, Kealey decided that the time was right to commit to her calling and make it as a professional full-time To find our more about Kealey and see more of her work, visit the website www.kealeyfarmer.com, on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @ kealeyfarmerart 18-19.qxp_Layout 1 18/02/2019 10:42 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 19ARTISTIC LINCOLNSHIRE artist. That you’re reading this is testament to her decision as she’s come to be regarded as one of the most innovative and collectable contemporary British artists. Part of this appeal is that Kealey’s work stands out from the crowd, adhering to no rules or school of thought other than her own. She’s accrued over twenty-five years’ experience of drawing, painting and personal study as a predominantly self-taught artist, granting her works a versatility and authenticity that resonates with people. Kealey began her career producing abstract pieces which dripped with THE LITTLE RED GALLERY Love art? Then we’d love to meet you, please call in for a cup of tea and a chat. The Little Red Gallery are feeling ‘Love’ with a fantastic range of pieces and perfect gift ideas.8 Bailgate Lincoln LN1 3AE 01522 589134 8 St Mary’s Hill, Stamford, PE9 2DP art@thelittleredgallery.co.uk www.thelittleredgallery.co.uk colour and energy. Though this same voracity and vibrancy would later come to define her, it wasn’t until 2006 that her signature style was truly born. It was here that she began adding three dimensional elements to her works, including glass, diamond dust and Swarovski crystals and finished in resin. Not only did this approach take her work to the next level, it also added new dimensions, a textural component, certainly, but also a new depth both physically and metaphorically. There’s also an elegance to each piece, a twinkling in the light, making them a hit with collectors and appreciators alike. Hanging a Kealey Farmer is a sure-fire way of adding instant style, pizzazz and playfulness to any room. Ten years later and Kealey had signed with Wishbone Publishing, a prominent art publishing house, who have continued to raise her art profile and introduce her to more adoring fans and collectors. With her themes of love, family and the natural world, there’s a Kealey Farmer piece out there for everyone. If you’d like to find one for yourself, head down to The Little Red Gallery in Lincoln on March 16 where Kealey will be showing off a selection of her works. 18-19.qxp_Layout 1 18/02/2019 10:42 Page 2Next >