Location

Pickworth is a charming and peaceful village nestled in gently undulating Lincolnshire countryside, ideally positioned approximately 10 miles equidistant from the thriving market towns of Grantham, Sleaford and Bourne. Each of these towns offers an excellent range of everyday amenities, traditional markets, and well-regarded grammar schools.

The village enjoys an enviable position within the current catchment areas for several prestigious schools including The King’s School and Kesteven and Grantham Girls’ School in Grantham, as well as Carre’s Grammar School in Sleaford. A selection of nearby village primary schools can be found at Ropsley (4 miles), Ingoldsby and Osbournby (5 miles), with independent schooling options at Witham Hall (16 miles), Bourne Grammar School (11 miles), and the renowned Stamford Schools (27 miles).

Just 6 miles to the east lies the larger village of Billingborough, home to a well-regarded GP practice, a main Post Office, and a Co-operative supermarket—catering to everyday essentials with ease.

The nearby town of Grantham offers a comprehensive range of facilities including national and independent retailers, a popular Saturday street market, leisure and sports centres, and excellent transport connections. Grantham is located on the East Coast Main Line, with direct services to London King's Cross in just over one hour—making it an ideal base for commuters. The town also benefits from convenient road access via the A1, connecting easily to the north and south.

Combining rural tranquillity with superb connectivity and access to exceptional schooling, Pickworth presents an ideal setting for family life or a peaceful countryside retreat.

Description

Positioned in an elevated and private setting on the edge of the charming village of Pickworth, The Willows is an architect-designed home inspired by the traditional vernacular barns once found across Lincolnshire, the property has been newly constructed with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to modern comfort, energy efficiency, and timeless style.

Externally, the use of heritage brickwork, natural slate roofing, and classic barn proportions creates instant visual appeal. Inside, the house opens into a wide and welcoming entrance hall that sets the tone for the rest of the home—elegant, light-filled, and beautifully appointed.

The Willows is as energy conscious as it is visually impressive. The property features an air source heat pump, discreet solar panels, and underfloor heating to both ground and first floors. Together, these systems support year-round comfort while reducing the home’s environmental impact.

At the heart of the house lies the expansive open-plan kitchen, a space designed to bring people together. Finished to an impeccable standard, it features a large central island with breakfast bar, quartz worktops, and hand-built cabinetry offering deep storage. A full suite of high-spec Miele appliances includes a double oven, induction hob with extractor and integrated dishwasher. A hot water tap offers instant boiling and filtered water. Dual-aspect full-height glazing, including French doors to the garden, bathes the space in natural light and enhances the connection between indoors and out.
Adjacent to the kitchen, a spacious utility/boot room provides practical secondary access, ideal for country living.

From the kitchen, the space flows into the garden room; a vaulted, tranquil retreat surrounded by windows, offering panoramic views of the wraparound garden and mature trees beyond. It is a perfect spot for morning coffee, reading, or evening relaxation.

The sitting room is equally impressive, a triple-aspect space flooded with light, featuring French doors that open onto a west-facing terrace. This room connects seamlessly to the dining room, allowing for both formal and informal entertaining which in turn flows back through to the kitchen.

The first floor leads to four well-proportioned bedrooms, all offering leafy views and an abundance of natural light. The principal bedroom is a true sanctuary, featuring a full length, south-facing window that frames views across the garden canopy. A fully fitted dressing room leads into a luxurious en suite bathroom, complete with freestanding soaking tub, double basins, walk-in shower, and high-end finishes; a calm and indulgent retreat.

Bedroom two offers extensive fitted wardrobes and a sleek en suite shower room, while bedrooms three and four, both generous doubles, are served by a beautifully appointed family bathroom.

Throughout the home, materials have been carefully selected for their quality and aesthetic: oak flooring, soft neutral tones, and underfloor heating throughout both floors enhance the sense of comfort and understated sophistication.

Gardens and Grounds
Set within approximately half an acre, the grounds have been landscaped to provide seasonal interest and multiple outdoor living zones. Sweeping lawns, well-placed specimen trees, and flowering borders frame the property with a natural beauty that complements its architectural form.

Multiple French doors create a fluid transition between house and garden, encouraging an al fresco lifestyle in warmer months. A west-facing patio, perfect for evening dining, makes the most of the sunset views, while a generous gravel driveway and detached double carport (a slate roof is being added imminently) provide ample parking and practical storage.