Property description
This simply stunning four bed barn conversion would not look out of place within the rustic hamlets of France, it’s chocolate box exterior exuding an almost mesmerising beauty and more than an essence of continental charm. This charming gem, however, is situated within the rural outskirts of Liverpool, a hidden treasure occupying a most attractive position amongst beautiful countryside close to the Leeds Liverpool canal. This desirable location is renowned for its diverse style of prestige and rural property and, despite its agricultural surroundings, its convenient location, with ease of access to the motorway and railway network, the bustling centres of Liverpool and Southport, as well as excellent schools, and a host of local shops and amenities within the nearby village of Lydiate.
The property itself is positively brimming with character, with rustic accents such as beamed ceilings and exposed brickwork offering that real sense of the country, whilst blended seamlessly with all the contemporary appointments one would expect in the modern era. This, coupled with quality fixtures and fittings throughout, as well as a thoughtfully laid out floor plan of close to 1,900 square feet, provide the ingredients required for a simply beautiful family home. The property impresses from the first step across the threshold, with the welcoming reception hallway with its handy cloakroom leaving visitors in no doubt that they have entered something quite special, its beautiful spindled staircase to the first floor creating a most grand feature and drawing the eye up to the galleried landing and beautiful vaulted ceiling. One proceeds via double doors into the comfortable lounge which provides a real wow factor with its exposed brick wall, whilst being flooded with light via the fabulous floor to ceilings windows which take in the lovely views. Wooden flooring and inset spotlighting add to the stylish look, whilst the feature fireplace with its inset solid-fuel burner, essential in a property of this type, conjures images of cosy Winter nights in front of a roaring fire. In an attractive contrast, the beautiful kitchen is an all modern affair, being comprehensively fitted with a range of sleek high-gloss white units with complimentary corian work surfaces and equipped with a range of integrated appliances including Range-style cooker with extractor canopy and dishwasher. This culinary treat of a room conveniently opens into the family room, creating a real sense that this is the hub of the home, and the epitome of modern family living. The family room provides a wonderfully sociable space in which all generations can gather together, and again the essence of the original building has been skilfully retained with further tasteful additions such as the parquet flooring and another solid-fuel burner, whilst the floor to ceiling window bathes the room in light, aided in no small part by the French doors which open directly onto the pretty rear garden. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a handy utility room and a convenient cloakroom/WC, which is always useful in a home where there are young children.
One ventures up to the first floor, where the large galleried landing with its vaulted ceiling creates a wonderful feature, whilst also being large enough to incorporate a study area for those requiring some space to work from home. The four bedrooms are effortlessly pretty, with delightful features such as exposed beams and low-level windows, with the master bedroom being a particular joy, fitted with a range of built-in furniture plus a fabulous en-suite dressing room, which is sure to score highly with the lady of the house, as well as a stunning en-suite bathroom, fitted with a three piece suite, including a fabulous free-standing roll top bath. The remainder of the family are equally spoiled, with a luxuriously appointed four piece family bathroom in classic white, comprising of WC, wall-mounted wash hand basin, free-standing bath and separate shower cubicle.
Externally, there are off-road parking facilities and beautifully maintained gardens to the front and rear, with the walled rear being of a particularly good size and wonderfully private; mainly laid to lawn with planted borders and with a stone flagged patio providing a real romantic setting for al-fresco dining. Viewing of this beautiful home is highly recommended.
Property Features :
- Four Bedroom Barn Conversion
- 1900 Square Feet
- Modern Fitted Kitchen
- Family Room
- Beautiful Spindled Staircase