With Bonfire Night almost here, there are plenty of amazing firework displays to visit. There’s something quite magical about watching the sky light up with beautiful colours and patterns – a technicolour backdrop to a moment of commemoration. We have scrolled through our homes to see where is close to some of the best firework displays in our area, perfect for friends and family.

Rutland Lions Fireworks Display, The Rutland Showground – An annual event, there are two firework displays – the first quieter one for children, the second a little louder. There’s also free rides for children, a bar and food.

Empingham (Approx 12 mins away by car)

This is an attractive, quite substantial home which is located in a quiet spot at the back of a close of just 5 dwellings. There’s 5 bedrooms, 2 en suite, 3 large reception rooms offering flexible living, and a huge kitchen diner whilst enjoying a lovely connection with the garden with open farmland beyond. Read more

Tallington Lakes,  Tallington – A spectacular firework display, above the lakes, with food, funfair and entertainment for everybody to enjoy.

Marholm (Approx 17 minutes away by car)

Having been spectacularly extended to create a substantial family home over two floors, this stunning home comprises a spacious open plan kitchen/dining/family room, a handy utility room, WC, a living room, study, and two en-suite double bedrooms on the ground floor, while a bathroom and four bedrooms await on the first floor – two with en-suites. Though exuding modernity, the property also maintains a welcoming warmth – a balance that many contemporary houses cannot boast – and offers ample garden space to the rear for children to run around, or for one to simply sit in tranquility amongst myriad trees. Read more

Stamford & District Kiwanis, Stamford Welland Academy – This event has children’s entertainment, hot food and mulled wine, then unfolds with VIP Bonfire lighting, followed by a fantastic firework display.

Great Casterton (Approx 6 mins away by car)

This is one of high quality executive homes at a development that masterfully blends a traditional style with contemporary living. This exquisitely designed property is constructed by using superior materials and Set over three floors, it provides expansive ground floor space with two front rooms, a garden room and a spacious kitchen diner. A central, oak and glass staircase rises to the first and second floors. The first floor landing leads to the four bedrooms and a family bathroom. On the top floor two bedrooms share a bathroom.The garden is a courtyard style garden with flagstone patio terrace with access from the garden room. There is also an integrated double garage and the property is accessed via a private, shared drive. It’s heated by an economical, environmentally friendly, air source heat pump. Read more

Pinchbeck United Fireworks, Football Club – As well as a fantastic display in the heart of the village, there are a variety of stalls, outdoor and indoor bars as well as food stalls throughout the night.

Gosberton (Approx 8 mins away by car)

This imposing former Victorian vicarage is of fine proportions with high ceilings and an abundance of original features including quarry tiled flooring, panelled doors, deep skirtings, mouldings, dado rails, ceiling roses and original fireplaces. The house comprises of 3 reception rooms, a kitchen/breakfast room and a spectacular sun room on the ground floor and five bedrooms (2 with en suites) and a family bathroom with a central roll-top bath on the first floor. The garden is about half an acre in size and features mature trees and shrubs, and expansive lawns. There’s also a coach house with power, internet access and water supply, so it could be used as an office or gym. Read more

Springfield’s Outlook Shopping & Leisure, Spalding – Here you can enjoy a firework display plus music and some great food including hot dogs, burgers, a hog roast, scrumptious toffee apples and much more.

Moulton Eaugate (Approx 14 mins away by car)

A beautiful Grade II listed, Georgian former farmhouse with 5 bedrooms and 5 reception rooms surrounded by open fields. Standing on over 4.5 acres, it also has a brick stable block with haybarn, garages, storeroom and workshop providing great facilities for equestrian purpose. Inside, the house is airy and spacious with large windows, and rooms are very generous in size with high ceilings and lovely views over the garden, and the far reaching landscape from upstairs.The garden is mainly lawn with a variety of mature trees and hedges. Read more

Wicksteed Park Fireworks, Kettering – This event hosts a variety of family fun before visitors can experience first-hand the panoramic views of the lake as you watch a fantastic display of colour in the scenic skyline.

Everything we have for sale near here is under offer, but it’s a good event to know about should you be house hunting in the local area!

Corby Fireworks, the area around the boating lake – Organised by North Northamptonshire Council, this is a free event with the bonfire lit following a popular torchlight procession from Corby International Pool, followed by an impressive firework display. There’s also food stalls to enjoy too.

Geddington (Approx 13 mins away by car)

Just three miles from Kettering, this is a very handsome, Grade ll listed property in mellow yellow stone, originally part of the Priory next door. Dating back to 1618, the property has exceptionally high ceilings and large windows shedding a vast amount of light into all the rooms, which is very unusual for a building of such an age. The property offers comfortable accommodation whereas the outside area comprises an enclosed lawn garden and a gravelled walled garden (perfect place for summer barbecue). Read more

Barnwell Bonfire & Fireworks, Barnwell – A traditional bonfire and the best professional fireworks display in the area, with lots of varied and delicious food stalls, plus free parking.

Oundle (Approx 4 mins away by car)

This Grade II listed quaint stone cottage provides three bedrooms, one en suite, a family bathroom, three good-sized reception rooms and a farmhouse style kitchen. As the property offers a great deal of living space on the ground floor, for anyone wishing to make substantial alterations and create a fourth bedroom, it is suggested that – with the necessary planning consents – the kitchen might be moved into the large drawing room with the old kitchen changed into a ground floor en suite bedroom. Read more

Fireworks Fantasiia, East of England Arena & Events Centre – An evening of family fun is guaranteed here with fireworks, food stalls, all the fun of the fair and monster truck rides.

Longthorpe (Approx 11 mins away by car)

This is a stunning stone family home that has been lovingly extended to provide the best of modern living. It comprises an entrance hall, two reception rooms, and a large open-plan kitchen/breakfast/family room with French doors onto a patio/entertaining area. A utility room, WC and closet complete the ground floor, while the first floor boasts a beautiful master bedroom suite, with a dressing room and en-suite, alongside two further bedrooms and a bathroom. A second floor presents another bedroom with a dressing room attached, and outside there is even more to discover, with a double garage/gym and an office above, and an outbuilding/spa space. Read more

Find Out More

We have many more gorgeous homes for sale close to fantastic firework displays. For more information about any of our country houses for sale, or to register with us, contact our Rutland, Stamford & South Lincolnshire office on 01780 750 200 or the Oundle and North Northamptonshire office on 01832 808 008.

The weather has certainly got chillier, so to help warm the body and the soul as Autumn begins, here are some of our homes for sale with wonderful fireplaces or wood burners…

Mill House, Fleet

When you see the charming facade of this home, you will be forgiven for being some what surprised given the contemporary interior… but Mill House beautifully blends old with new, and not only does its origins date back to 1755, it’s also Grade II listed. Clearview log-burners have been installed in both the front room fireplaces. The one in the drawing room, with its Georgian arched niches either side, was fitted in 2020 and has only been used 3 times! Boasting some equestrian facilities such as a hay barn, stables, tack room, you have the perfect location to relax by the fire and warm yourself up after tending to your horses on those dark cold nights. Read more

Drove House, Surfleet

At this small country estate, the very elegant drawing room walls painted in a soft, muted mauve, are of exceptionally fine proportions and enjoys a classical period fireplace. Whilst two more reception rooms with fireplaces are used as a games room and dining room. There’s no need for a fireplace in the kitchen, however, as the underfloor heating and Aga should keep you warm and toasty in the chillier months to come. Read more

Grange Court, Carlby

This stunning barn conversion created by the current owners has two Clear-view log burners – one in the dining/family room and the other in the East Wing which has been created as flexible accommodation. The fifth bedroom is situated here and as such, offers the opportunity for guests or family members to be more independent from the main living accommodation. The current owners have used it as an extra bedroom, guest accommodation, an additional home work- ing space and have also let it out as an AirBnB. Read more

Zetland House, Grantham

This home is ideal for cat enthusiasts, because not only is it an extremely spacious 7-bed house with a two-storey adjoining annex, totalling almost 5,000 square feet of accommodation, there is also a cattery in the 10-acre grounds which consists of 27 very neatly presented pens which can take up to 63 cats as well as paddocks. But once you have fed your furry creatures and put them to bed on a cold winters evening, you can pop your feet up by the fire either in the main house or the annex. Read more

The Coach House, Colsterworth

This is an immaculately presented, converted coach house dating back to 1725, which provides the perfect, contemporary accommodation for multi-generational living with a two bedroom annex. The main living room is huge with a stove fuelled by gas in the stone inglenook fireplace, whilst in the annex there is a log burner in the cosy living room. The owners have also upgraded the EPC rating from F to D, which is hugely impressive given the building is 300 years’ old. Read more

The Old Vicarage, Gosberton

The Old Vicarage is a very handsome, period house of fine proportions with high ceilings and an abundance of original features to include original fireplaces in every room! Read more

Old Welland Cottage, Spalding

This is an immaculate, double-fronted Georgian property which for a large part of the C20th operated as The Welland Inn. It has been renovated by the current owners who completely transformed it over the last decade or so by stripping it back to its bare bones and starting almost from scratch. The owners said: “We fitted reclaimed fireplaces on newly-cut stone hearths – a log- burner sits in one. The arched Georgian style niches flanking the fireplace are in fact new, and the unusual coving is a special bespoke,
old Georgian design.” Read more

Find Out More? 

For more information about these homes, or to be kept up to date on those we will be selling in the future, contact Jan or Ildi on 01780 750 200 or 01832 808 008.

With Great British Bake Off on our screens again, we thought we’d find some amazing kitchens we’d love to bake in. Join us as we take a look around a select few… although we have plenty more just like these on our website!

Mill House, Fleet

Mill House as an equisite home, having been substantially refurbished by its owners who have beautifully blended old with new. The huge kitchen breakfast room is no exception, which stretches across the width of the rear section. It has been fitted with a luxury Tom Howley of Cambridge bespoke kitchen with solid Silestone Quartz worktops. Three top of the range Miele ovens incorporating one steam oven and two full size ovens offer plenty of space to cook bread, cakes, cookies and more. As a an added bonus, these can all be controlled via your mobile phone… There is also an integrated Miele dishwasher for washing up your bowls and spatulas, and a Miele microwave in a cabinet for melting the butter quickly. There is also a Fisher & Paykel fridge drawer in the kitchen with a further fridge freezer in the utility. If you fancy a glass of wine whilst you bake, why not choose a bottle from the mQuvee wine cave which has space for 45 bottles and dual temperature for both white and red wine! And that’s not all… there’s plenty more to shout about about this kitchen – it really is the stuff of dreams. Read more

Drove House, Surfleet

Drove House is a small country estate, where the kitchen is a very impressive aspect and ideal for baking scones or muffins after a game of tennis or a swim in your grounds. The owners have extended and refitted the kitchen as they love to cook and entertain. Now it is a vast, almost square room with tiled floor and plenty of space to cook and dine under the large roof lantern in the extension which benefits underfloor heating. A fine, white Aga stands proudly in the chimney breast. Although now disconnected it can only look on at the busy electric Smeg range-style cooker. However, it could be reconnected should someone so wish. The owners say: “The kitchen was a 1960s relic – it was quite literally like stepping back in time! We do have visitors and entertain a lot, often 12 to 14 people so we have two dishwashers – I’m not sure how we manged before with just one! We have a big American-style fridge in the kitchen and another in the pantry.” Read more

Woodcroft Road, Marholm

This incredible home is an extended bungalow – a renovation project undertaken by the current owners. The big kitchen/dining/family room is the centre piece, with pops of blue in the kitchen’s tiles and lower cabinets making for a lovely touch in synch with the house’s calming colour palette. There’s plenty of counter and cupboard space to store your flour, cookie cutters and mixers too, alongside an island with a sink, as well as a wealth of room for tables and social sofas to enjoy your home made goodies with family and friends. Read more

Bridge House, Fishergate

Bridge House is a hugely impressive barn extending to just over 4,300 sq ft. This extraordinarily sleek, spacious, minimalist home is located in an idyllic spot beside a waterway, and boasts a kitchen fitted with everything you need for some baking fun. The fitted kitchen incorporates all Neff appliances. A bank of floor to ceiling units flanked by shelving, has two eye-level ovens with hide-and-slide doors, alongside a microwave and warming drawer, and a tall, larder fridge with freezer below is disguised behind doors. An induction hob with a pop-up extractor sits in the quartz island and the inset sink has a Franke Omni 4-in- 1 tap with filtered cold and hot water, including boiling water. An adjoining wraparound breakfast bar simulates polished concrete and provides a good run of space at which to prepare your ingredients as well as sampling your tasty creations. Read more

The Old Vicarage, Gosberton

This former Victorian vicarage stands in the heart of the South Lincolnshire village of Gosberton. Given its heritage, it boasts original features including quarry tiled flooring, panelled doors, deep skirtings, mouldings, dado rails, ceiling roses and original fireplaces. The bespoke kitchen doesn’t disappoint, having been updated by the owners. They have installed new oak worktops, tiling and painted all the units, and added a Graphite 110 cm Everhot range with a focal surround which is a wonderful centre point and gives a lovely warmth to the kitchen. The kitchen has a very practical layout with plenty of storag, which makes it ideal for baking. There is also a walk-in pantry and two additional storage rooms close to the kitchen providing further space for your baking ingredients, equipment and accessories. Read more

Grange Court, Carlby

Grange Court is a stunning, stone-built, Grade II listed barn conversion on the edge of the Lincolnshire village of Carlby. Baking enthusiasts will love the exposed beams above them whilst preparing their latest sourdough, and that there are in fact two kitchens – one in the main home and the other in the East Wing. Should you be baking for the masses, that extra kitchen may just come in handy! The main kitchen is bespoke handmade with all Neff appliances, a boiling water tap and a Miele dishwasher, whilst the other has granite worktops and Franke taps. Read more

Find Out More? 

For more information about these homes, or to be kept up to date on those we will be selling in the future with plenty of land, contact Jan or Ildi on 01780 750 200 or 01832 808 008.