Location

Temple Bruer is a small rural community surrounded by countryside between Lincoln and the market town of Sleaford. The nearby villages of Welbourn, Navenby, Wellingore and Ruskington provide a range of everyday amenities, while further facilities are available approximately 6.9 miles away in Sleaford. These include high street shops and supermarkets, as well as a choice of restaurants, cafés and leisure facilities. Primary schooling is available in the surrounding villages.

Transport connections include the A15 nearby, which provides easy access towards Lincoln and Sleaford, while the A1 is approximately 15 miles away. Sleaford's station provides rail services to London King's Cross via Grantham (Grantham to London Kings Cross from approximately 63 minutes).

Disclaimer: All distances and journey times are approximate.

Photographs taken October 2024.

Description

Knights Templar Barn is an impressive equestrian property, set on a historically significant site beside the Temple Bruer Preceptory, one of the last remaining buildings of the Knights Templar. The property offers 3,707 square feet of beautifully presented, contemporary accommodation and stylish open-plan living and entertaining areas with extensive gardens and grounds of about 5.01 acres.

The 39ft main reception room incorporates the open-plan snug, dining area and kitchen at the heart of the home, with double-height window, galleried landing above and bi-fold doors opening onto the garden. There is also a separate study and a comfortable sitting room in which to relax. The kitchen has sleek, modern units including a central island with a breakfast bar, while the utility room provides further storage space.

There is one double bedroom en suite on the ground level, which is ideal for use as a guest bedroom. Upstairs, the galleried landing provides access to a further four double bedrooms, including the generous principal bedroom with its dressing room and luxury en suite bathroom. The three additional first-floor bedrooms all have en suite shower rooms.

At the front of the property, the garden has an area of level lawn, paved pathways, herbaceous borders with lavender and other shrubs, as well as post and rail border fencing. There is ample parking to the side of the property on a gravel driveway and parking for two cars in the attached carport, while further parking is available towards the rear, where there is an additional gravel driveway and a further carport. There is also gated access to the large timber-framed stables block, which has a concrete hardstanding in front. The rear garden has a patio and a generous area of lawn, while beyond the garden there are paddocks for equine training and exercise.

Directions

For viewings use the postcode LN5 0DG. Taking the A15 south from Lincoln, turn right onto Temple Road and after approximately 1.6 miles, take the lane on your right. You will find the property on your right.