Retreat with modern touch

The Sixties and Seventies may have been diametrically opposed when it came to the fashions stakes, but when it came to new housing, styles were very similar.

A lot of the homes built in this period where rather plain looking things, a bit boxy, and not really that interesting.

This period of house building also saw a few head-turning properties popping up around the country.

One such house is The Tustings, in North Street, Winterton.

This large 1960s-style house, with its accompanying 2.3 acres, including orchard, gardens, lawn tennis court and kitchen garden, is a wonderfully country retreat.

This is a modern house, for modern living, but set in a surrounding that could easily give you the impression that you are living in any period in history.

But by looking back at the house from the stunning gardens, you are quickly brought into the present.

The Tustings is on the market for 750,000 with Grice And Hunter, who describe the property as a "unique and outstanding country residence".

And you can't argue with them.

The Tustings is a bit of a one-off, as you won't see too many properties in this area from the 1960s or 1970s holding such a prime position, in the middle of beautiful Lincolnshire countryside.

The house itself is set well back from the road, and whose imposing oak double front doors are reached via a pair of sturdy iron gates and along a lengthy drive.

Its entrance hall is impressive in both size and appearance.

Just as all entrance halls should be, it is bright and airy, and very welcoming.

A combination of bare brick and limestone flooring welcomes you as you enter but the eye is immediately drawn to the architecturally- interesting staircase.

It is open plan and almost floats up to the first floor.

There is also a handy cloakroom just off the hall, plus a handy toilet and sink.

The main sitting room is a stunning space, helped by the tri-aspect views over the beautiful gardens.

And if the huge windows fail to let in enough light, the room has a range of spot and wall lights to brighten up the space.

A rather nice feature of the room is its fireplace.

Set into a bare brick rustic wall is a raised open grate and raised hearth.

But sitting in front of the fire is a huge Westmoreland slate shelf.

Set within the rustic brick walling are oak-lined niches, perfect for displaying photos in frames.

Another stunning room is the home's impressive dining room.

Due to its large bow window looking out over the rear gardens, it's another bright and airy room, and comes with wooden flooring coving and multi-down lights that can be adjusted by a dimmer control.

It's a great room for entertaining, with more than enough space to easily seat 12 or more guests. As well as these two grand rooms, the house also possesses less formal spaces, such as the private sitting room.

Measuring a little over 16ft x 15ft, it's by no means a small room.

It is carpeted and comes with views out over the extensive front gardens.

The home's breakfast kitchen is yet another impressive space, and comes with a beautiful Chiselwood kitchen in natural ash and curved Corian counter tops, that sit perfectly in the kitchen's large bow window.

Its random-patterned marble floor has a heating system beneath it, giving the feet a real treat when making the coffee first thing is the morning.

On a practical note, the kitchen comes with a twin sink and drainer, plus a range of integrated Miele appliances including ceramic hob, extractor, dishwasher, refrigerator, steam/pressure oven and two electric ovens – one with rotisserie.

A side entrance from the garden leads to utility and service areas, which include an extensive range of wall and base units, granite worktops, limestone tile flooring, fan heater, and provision for laundry appliances, wine fridge and freezer.

There is also a stable door through to the kitchen, plus a door connecting the utility room with the double garage.

From here, access to the garden room and conservatory is also gained.

Built for year-round use, these rooms offer the perfect informal family spaces. There are French windows that lead out on to a delightful garden terrace, plus views from two other aspects.

Being a garden room, the floor has been tiled using glazed terracotta tiles, which adds a certain degree of practicality.

And should you feel a little chilly, there is a cast iron gas stove, heater and radiator to warm you up.

Upstairs you'll find a "salon" landing, with a picture window and views to the west. There is also coving, carpeting and an affective multi-lighting system.

From here, you'll find access to the home's five double bedrooms and family bathrooms.

The master bedroom suite is an impressive affair, with fitted ladies and gents wardrobes, north and west-facing windows, dressing room, walk-in robes room, and bathroom finished in grey-veined marbled walls, floor and vanity surfaces.

There is also a stylish bath, toilet, twin washbasins, vanity cupboards, drawers and handy storage.

Bedroom two is carpeted and comes with shelved cupboards, coving, and views of rolling Lincolnshire countryside.

The third bedroom, which is used as a guest bedroom, has views to the south and east has a range of fitted wardrobes and wall lighting. It is coved and carpeted.

Bedroom four has more great country views, coving and handy built-in wardrobes.

The fifth bedroom has a range of fitted wardrobes and top cupboards. The land surrounding the house is stunning.

There's two-plus acres to enjoy, including a tree-lined frontage, and a low-maintenance mature lawned and landscaped grounds, with fantastic amounts of seasonal colour throughout the year.

As well as various terraces, patio areas and an orchard and kitchen arden, there is also a lawned tennis court.