luxury contemporary houses for sale Retford, United Kingdom
House with garden and terrace Retford (United Kingdom)
A Cinematic Country Residence of Unparalleled Individuality in Retford, Nottinghamshire A truly exceptional private residence, Skyfall represents one of the most distinctive homes to come to the market in Nottinghamshire. Combining architectural grandeur, bespoke craftsmanship and a design narrative inspired by the world of James Bond, this remarkable estate offers a lifestyle rarely found within a single residence. Approached through imposing electric gates framed by sculptural stag features, the arrival experience immediately sets the tone. A sweeping carriage driveway leads through beautifully landscaped grounds towards a commanding façade, where elegance, drama and sophistication combine to create an unforgettable first impression. Extending to approximately 12,000 square feet of accommodation including the principal residence, leisure facilities, annex and additional spaces, Skyfall has been meticulously remodelled and enhanced by the current owners to create an exceptional home designed for both luxurious family living and grand-scale entertaining. Every element has been carefully considered, from the bespoke interiors and theatrical entertaining spaces to the beautifully landscaped gardens and private leisure amenities. The result is a residence that is not simply lived in, but experienced. The Grand Entrance Hall The arrival into Skyfall is a statement of scale and sophistication. The impressive reception hall immediately reveals the architectural ambition of the home, with a magnificent sweeping staircase creating a dramatic focal point and providing a glimpse of the exceptional accommodation beyond. Rich finishes, bespoke detailing and carefully curated interiors create an atmosphere more reminiscent of a private members’ club or five-star boutique hotel than a conventional residence. The galleried landing above provides a spectacular viewpoint across the entertaining spaces below, adding both drama and architectural interest. Ground Floor Living Accommodation Formal Reception Rooms The ground floor offers an exceptional collection of beautifully appointed reception spaces, each designed with entertaining in mind. The formal drawing room provides an elegant environment for hosting guests, featuring refined finishes, impressive proportions and views across the landscaped frontage. The adjoining formal dining room creates the perfect setting for sophisticated entertaining, whether hosting intimate dinners or larger occasions. Every room has been individually designed to create its own atmosphere while maintaining the overall elegance and cohesion of the home. The Bespoke Living Kitchen & Orangery At the heart of Skyfall lies a magnificent handmade kitchen, designed as the true social hub of the residence. This exceptional space combines craftsmanship, functionality and style, offering a luxurious environment for everyday family life whilst equally suited to entertaining on a larger scale. The kitchen flows naturally into the orangery and adjoining snug, creating a light-filled informal living space where family and friends can gather throughout the seasons. Large windows and carefully positioned seating areas allow the outside environment to become an extension of the home, overlooking the beautifully landscaped gardens. The Entertainment Suite Few private homes can offer an entertaining environment quite like Skyfall. The spectacular games room provides a dramatic destination within the property, featuring a full-size snooker area, bespoke bar and impressive architectural detailing. The galleried landing above overlooks this exceptional space, creating a theatrical setting perfect for entertaining guests and hosting unforgettable evenings. Designed as a private venue within the home, this area delivers the kind of atmosphere normally associated with luxury hotels, exclusive clubs and private estates. Private Leisure Facilities Skyfall offers a dedicated wellness environment designed around relaxation and lifestyle. The impressive home gym provides a private fitness facility without the need to leave the comfort of the residence, while the beautifully appointed spa-style bathroom and steam room create a luxurious retreat. Above the gym is additional accommodation with potential for a self-contained suite, offering flexibility for guests, family members or private working arrangements. First Floor Accommodation Ascending the magnificent staircase, the first floor reveals five individually designed bedroom suites, each created with privacy, comfort and luxury in mind. Principal Bedroom Suite The principal suite is a true sanctuary. Enjoying views across the grounds, the bedroom provides a calm and elegant retreat, complemented by a beautifully designed dressing room and luxurious en-suite facilities. The attention to detail continues throughout, creating an environment that combines hotel-style indulgence with the comfort and privacy of a private country home. Additional Bedroom Suites The remaining bedroom suites have each been carefully finished to an exceptional standard, providing luxurious accommodation for family and guests alike. The layout allows the home to comfortably accommodate both everyday family living and extended entertaining. The James Bond Collection Skyfall is unique not simply because of its size or specification, but because of the extraordinary story behind it. The property has been thoughtfully designed around the world of James Bond, with subtle references and carefully curated memorabilia creating a private celebration of one of cinema’s most iconic franchises. From the moment of arrival, the Bond influence is evident, with stag sculptures inspired by the gates featured in the film Skyfall and bespoke details throughout the home. Within the residence is an impressive collection of Bond memorabilia spanning generations of the franchise, including rare signed artefacts, Aston Martin references, film-set pieces, production memorabilia and items connected to legendary Bond actors and films. Highlights include: Sir Roger Moore’s gold-plated Seiko Moonraker watch Rare Aston Martin DB5 blueprints Original Aston Martin Lagonda factory memorabilia Film-set items from Skyfall and Quantum of Solace Signed memorabilia from Bond actors, villains and iconic performers Design features inspired by Bond locations and vehicles Selected items may be available separately. Gardens & Grounds The external environment has been designed as an extension of the home’s personality, combining privacy, elegance and entertainment potential. Approached via a newly created carriage driveway, the grounds immediately create a sense of arrival rarely found outside traditional country estates. Mature trees frame the boundaries, providing seclusion, while carefully landscaped gardens feature manicured lawns, established planting and bespoke sculptural elements. The rear gardens provide a series of entertaining terraces and seating areas, perfect for summer dining, evening gatherings and enjoying the tranquillity of the surrounding environment. A bespoke topiary design pays homage to the iconic James Bond opening sequences, adding another layer of individuality to this remarkable setting. Tennis Court & Outdoor Leisure Adding to the property’s exceptional leisure credentials is a Wimbledon-inspired tennis court complete with adjacent pavilion. Designed to recreate the atmosphere of a championship setting, the court provides a rare recreational facility within a private estate environment. The attention to detail extends even further, with unique memorabilia associated with Wimbledon Centre Court forming part of the home’s extensive collection. Triple Garage & Annex Accommodation For the automotive enthusiast, Skyfall provides exceptional vehicle accommodation within a detached triple garage. Finished to the same exacting standards as the main residence, the garage is far more than functional storage, offering a prestigious environment for a collection of luxury and classic vehicles. Above the garage is additional accommodation, ideal as: Guest apartment Staff accommodation Private office suite Teenage or dependant relative accommodation Location & Lifestyle Situated in Retford, Nottinghamshire, Skyfall enjoys a desirable position within one of the county’s most attractive market towns. Retford combines historic charm, countryside accessibility and excellent connectivity, appealing to those seeking a rural lifestyle without isolation. The town provides an excellent range of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday amenities, while the surrounding countryside offers miles of walking, cycling and equestrian opportunities. Education The area benefits from a strong selection of schooling options, including: Worksop College A prestigious independent day and boarding school offering an extensive curriculum and outstanding sporting facilities. Ranby House School A respected independent preparatory school offering education for younger pupils. Retford Oaks Academy A popular local secondary school serving families across the area. The Elizabethan Academy A well-established secondary school with a strong community reputation. Connectivity Despite its peaceful countryside setting, Skyfall benefits from excellent transport links. London King’s Cross Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes by direct rail from Retford station. A1/A1(M) Convenient access providing connections throughout the Midlands and North. Nottingham Approximately 55 minutes. Sheffield Approximately 40 minutes. Lincoln Approximately 35 minutes. Doncaster Approximately 30 minutes. Airports East Midlands Airport Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes, offering domestic and international connections. Leeds Bradford Airport Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. Manchester Airport Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes. A Residence Without Comparison Skyfall is not simply a luxury home; it is an experience. A residence created with imagination, craftsmanship and extraordinary attention to detail, it represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of Nottinghamshire’s most individual private estates. Combining cinematic inspiration, exceptional entertaining spaces, private leisure facilities and beautifully landscaped grounds, Skyfall offers a lifestyle unlike any other. Tenure: Freehold | Council Tax Band: H | EPC Rating: C Property Type : Detached Local Authority: Bassettlaw District Property Construction: Standard Construction Electricity Supply: Mains Gas: Mains Water Supply: Mains Drainage: Mains Broadband: FTTP ultrafast full fibre broadband connection available – we advise you to check with your provider. Mobile Signal/Coverage: 4G/5G mobile signal is available in the area – we advise you to check with your provider. Parking: Amble private parking Special Notes – There are covenants on the property – please speak with the agent for more information. Total Internal Floor: 8385 sq ft Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country
…By Annonceur International
Contemporary house with garden Retford (United Kingdom)
Inside, the home has been thoughtfully designed to create bright, airy, and highly versatile living spaces. At its heart lies an impressive open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area, perfectly suited to modern family life and entertaining alike. The sleek kitchen is beautifully appointed with high-gloss base and wall units, granite work surfaces, and a central breakfast bar, creating a stylish yet practical space. Expansive glazing and carefully considered layout ensure the room is flooded with natural light, while enjoying delightful views across the surrounding countryside. The accommodation is both flexible and well-proportioned, with two spacious ground floor bedrooms ideal for guests, multi-generational living, or home office use. Two further bedrooms are located on the first floor, each offering character, comfort, and elevated views over the rural landscape. The property is served by a spacious contemporary house bathroom along with a wash hand basin and W/C to the first floor, finished to an excellent standard with quality fittings and a luxurious feel. Externally, Stable Cottage continues to impress. A substantial South facing courtyard garden provides an ideal setting for outdoor dining, entertaining, or simply relaxing in complete privacy. The wider grounds extend to approximately one acre, offering an abundance of space for recreation, gardening, or future landscaping aspirations. A particular highlight of this remarkable offering is the separate barn, which benefits from its own planning consent for conversion into a magnificent five-bedroom residence, creating exceptional potential for multi-generational living, guest accommodation, or further development. In addition, separate planning permission has been granted for the construction of three garages with office accommodation above, together with a garden room positioned to the rear, creating exceptional flexibility for home working, guest accommodation, or additional lifestyle space. Combining contemporary luxury, development opportunity, and a wonderful semi-rural setting, Stable Cottage represents a rare and exciting opportunity to acquire a truly special home with significant future potential. Sutton cum Lound is a highly regarded Nottinghamshire village, perfectly positioned just a short distance from the thriving Georgian market town of Retford. Offering the very best of rural living, the village enjoys a peaceful atmosphere surrounded by beautiful open countryside, while remaining exceptionally convenient for everyday amenities. Retford provides an excellent range of independent shops, supermarkets, restaurants, bars and leisure facilities, together with highly regarded schooling for all ages, including a selection of well-respected state and independent schools in the surrounding area. This makes the location particularly appealing for families seeking both lifestyle and educational opportunity. For commuters, the property is superbly located. Retford's mainline railway station offers direct services to London King's Cross in approximately 90 minutes, while the nearby A1 provides excellent road access both north and south. The wider motorway network, including the M18, M1 and M62, is also easily accessible, placing Sheffield, Leeds, Nottingham and beyond within comfortable reach. Combining village charm with outstanding connectivity, Sutton cum Lound continues to be one of north Nottinghamshire's most desirable residential locations.
…By Annonceur International
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Contemporary house with garden and terrace Beckingham (United Kingdom)
Woodgate Barn is an exceptional conversion of former farm buildings, combining original character with contemporary finishes and an impressive range of eco features. Offering just under 4,400 sq ft (STS) of accommodation, the house has been finished with considerable attention to detail, retaining original materials wherever possible and complemented by bespoke joinery, quality flooring, and carefully chosen finishes. Inside, the main living areas combine character with real wow factor. The bespoke kitchen flows into a dramatic double-height living space with exposed timbers and a striking spiral staircase rising to a galleried landing. A substantial main reception room has a similarly impressive sense of scale, with a vaulted ceiling, full-height glazing and an inglenook fireplace with a wood burner, with generous space for dining or a large games table. The five/six double bedrooms include a spacious principal suite with a vaulted ceiling, exposed beams and a Juliet balcony overlooking the surrounding countryside. Outside, the former barn buildings frame an expansive lawned garden and terrace, with open countryside beyond, creating an outstanding sense of privacy and tranquillity. A large workshop offers scope for leisure or business use, or potential conversion to a separate annexe, subject to planning. A newly built triple garage has 3x10ft Horman electric doors and generous driveway provide ample parking. Despite its peaceful rural setting, Woodgate Barn is only six miles from the market town of Newark, which offers excellent road links and fast rail services to London. Seller Insights We converted the barn buildings into a family home in 2010. Our vision was to create a farmstead in the country somewhere we could raise our children and enjoy time with family and friends, surrounded by beautiful countryside. We worked with an excellent local builder to bring that vision to life. A great deal of thought and investment went into achieving a high-quality finish throughout, from the bespoke kitchen and flooring to the oak doors and joinery. Sustainability was also very important to us, so we've installed solar panels, rainwater harvesting and a new air-source heat pump, which makes the house incredibly economical to heat. The barn is also very well insulated, so it stays wonderfully cosy through the winter. At the same time, we've retained original features wherever possible, including the timbers some of which are more than 200 years old. The house has a spacious feel, which has been ideal for both family life and entertaining. The main reception room is a fantastic place to play pool, entertain friends or simply relax in front of the fire. It opens directly onto the garden, where there's plenty of room for children to run around, play football or throw a frisbee, as well as for al fresco dining and parties. We've hosted many celebrations here, including a special birthday celebration with more than 100 guests, but it works just as well for smaller gatherings. With most of the accommodation on the ground floor, the layout works particularly well for families and could also suit multigenerational living. All the bedrooms have lovely views, while the lawns outside are secure for children and pets. The house is ready to move into, but there's also plenty of scope for the new owners to make it their own and develop it further. The workshop, for example, could work equally well as a gym or home office, or potentially be converted into separate accommodation, subject to planning. What we particularly love about the location is the combination of privacy and connectivity. You're surrounded by countryside, yet Newark station is within easy reach, with London just over an hour away by train and excellent road connections across the region and beyond. Key Features: Exceptional barn conversion combining original character with contemporary design and thoughtfully integrated eco features sitting on approx a half acre plot of lawned grounds (STS) Converted in 2010 to create a substantial family home Around 4,400 sq ft (STS) of flexible accommodation, providing generous space for family life and entertaining Finished to a high standard, with bespoke joinery, quality fittings and carefully curated materials Original features have been retained throughout, including exposed beams Tranquil village setting with open countryside beyond, offering exceptional peace and seclusion Five/six double bedrooms offering excellent flexibility for family, guests or home working Bright and spacious entrance hall offering a welcoming first impression Large 36-ft main reception room with a vaulted ceiling, full-height bespoke glazing, wooden floors, an integrated sound system and an inglenook fireplace with wood burner The main reception room also provides ample space for dining and a full-size games table, with double doors opening onto the garden Open-plan kitchen/diner leading into a double-height living area, where exposed timbers retain the character of the original building. A solid mahogany spiral staircase rises to a galleried landing above Generous country kitchen with bespoke oak cabinetry, solid granite worktops and limestone flooring Rangemaster cooker with an induction hob, double Butler's sink and an integrated dishwasher Large island incorporating fitted cupboards, a wine cooler and built-in waste disposal system Impressive first-floor principal bedroom with exposed beams, solid oak stable doors and a Juliet balcony overlooking the surrounding countryside Features a contemporary en-suite bathroom with a claw foot slipper bath with voctoria mixer taps and shower head and a large walk-in shower An adjoining room offers flexibility as a nursery or walk-in wardrobe Light-filled second bedroom with a vaulted ceiling, en-suite shower room and a walk-in wardrobe One further en-suite and a 'Jack and Jill' shower room Large utility room with a Belfast sink, extensive fitted cabinetry, overhead drying rack and space for appliances Separate cloakroom Underfloor heating throughout (except principal bedroom) Outside: Expansive lawned area framed by the barn buildings, together with an attractive courtyard for outdoor dining and entertaining South-facing gardens, ideal for outdoor living and solar energy generation Secondary courtyard area with a water feature, providing an additional place to enjoy the outdoor space Large workshop offers multiple opportunities for leisure/business use or potential for conversion into an annexe (subject to planning permission) Newly built garage has triple 10ft Hormann electric and insulated sectional garage doors, with added security locking providing excellent space for vehicles and storage Large driveway with ample additional parking for family and guests Ring CCTV and security system Eco features: Recently installed Mitsubishi air-source heat pump providing hot water and underfloor heating, with a seven-year warranty from October 2025 An extensive 4 kW solar photovoltaic system provides renewable energy to the property generating annual income through electricity exported back to the grid (further details available from the agent) 20,000-litre underground rainwater harvesting system supplying recycled water for the gardens and reducing mains water use Scope for battery storage to increase energy efficiency even further High levels of insulation, helping to retain heat and reduce energy use EV charging point Local area: Just six miles from Newark, with a good range of shops, pubs, cafes and everyday amenities Close to excellent schools including grammar schools in Sleaford and non-selective schools in Newark and Sleaford. Direct buses run from the village to Carre's Grammar School. Well placed for the A1, A17 and A46, providing convenient road connections across the region Fast direct trains from Newark Northgate to London King's Cross, with journey times of around 75 minutes. Location Woodgate Barn is set in the wonderfully peaceful and attractive village of Beckingham. The property is surrounded by open countryside, yet close to everyday amenities in the neighbouring villages of Claypole and Brant Broughton. Beckingham is within easy reach of the nearby market towns of Newark (6 miles), Grantham (19 miles), and Sleaford (14 miles), which offer a wider variety of shops, cafes and leisure amenities. The local area also offers a good range of attractions to explore, from historic Newark Castle (currently undergoing a major restoration programme) and the National Civil War Centre to Newark Air Museum and Sconce and Devon Park. The beautiful cathedral city of Lincoln with its magnificent cathedral and castle, cobbled streets and independent shops is approximately 15 miles north-east. Local transport links are excellent. From Newark, you can access the A1 (north and south) and take direct trains to London King's Cross (with a journey time of around 75 minutes). Please note: mileages are all approximate. Schools The property is well located for a good selection of highly rated schools, including highly sought-after grammar schools. Local primary schools include Brant Broughton Church of England and Methodist Primary School, The Claypole Church of England Primary School and Coddington Church of England Primary and Nursery School. For secondary education, Sir William Robertson Academy (Welton), Newark Academy and Magnus Academy (Newark) are all within 5-7 miles. Further afield, Sleaford (14 miles) has St George's co-educational school and two grammar schools Kesteven and Sleaford High School and Carre's Grammar School. There are direct buses from Beckingham village to Carre's Grammar School. Independent schools in the area include Highfields School (in nearby Newark) and the Lincoln Minster Schools (prep and senior). **Prospective buyers should check the latest admissions policies and catchment areas directly with the relevant local authorities.** Services: Mains electricity and water; private waste treatment plant; air-source heat pump; 4kW solar photovoltaic system; rainwater harvesting Local Authority: North Kesteven District Council Council Tax Band: F EPC: B Tenure: Freehold The title is subject to restrictive covenants contained within a Transfer dated 28 January 2011. Further information is available upon request.
…By Annonceur International
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