Property description
The epitome of country life; breathe in the clean air, take in the beautiful surroundings and feel the breeze through your hair! The life will never stop at Windsend Barn and if you dream of escaping to the country then this could be your number one wish come true! The setting speaks for itself; situated amongst gorgeous rolling countryside, you are far from the hustle and bustle of the busy town life yet just a short drive away from the amenities and social scene in the sought after market town of Eccleshall. The barn itself - detached; a hard to find feature! - has been beautifully designed with modern living in mind and boasts a contemporary open plan living space with open roof space above, having two of the bedrooms on the ground floor and the master on a mezzanine level above. This creates a fantastic feel of space and features an abundance of natural light due to the mix of windows, patio doors and skylights on multiple aspects. The main living area flooring is fitted with quality porcelain tiling and there is a range of LED and halogen mood lighting. The kitchen area features modern gloss fronted units with a stylish aqua green coloured worktop with a built in double electric oven and hob set into a breakfast island and there is a separate oil fired Aga that provides hot water and further cooking facilities. There are two ground floor double bedrooms, one having an en suite shower room with luxury steam pod shower enclosure and the family bathroom on the ground floor features a stylish and modern suite with corner bath. The master bedroom is on a mezzanine level above and is a beautiful space with ample built in storage. The layout of this designer home is extremely versatile and provides an excellent opportunity to make your mark! Outside, the plot consists of approximately 1.86 acres and includes private parking to the front, large wraparound garden and separate paddock, ideal for equine use with mains water and electric ready to be connected. There is a large open sided barn for storage, an attractive brick built greenhouse and also a 11m x 10m poly sheet barn which could easily be used to house stabling or also an excellent workshop! Blow away the cobwebs and see how Windsend Barn could change your life!
Ground Floor
Side Entrance Porch - 6' 8'' (max) x 5' 6'' (2.03m (max)x 1.68m)
An exterior door opens into the entrance porch. There is a window to the front aspect, porcelain large scale tiled flooring, fitted wall light and a storage cupboard houses the Wallstar oil fired central heating boiler. There is a hardwood stable door opening into the open plan living space and kitchen.
Open Plan Living Space - 30' 10'' x 21' 9'' (9.39m x 6.62m)
This stunning open plan reception area is full of character and is naturally bright and features full height apex ceiling with a mezzanine floor being half way across the top floor bedroom. Having two front-facing windows, two sets of sliding patio doors out to the rear aspect looking out to the garden and windows to the side aspect. The room is fitted with porcelain floor tiling continuing fro the porch area and the space provides excellent opportunity to zone whichever way you want to have your living space or dining area in different sections of the room. The room has two Velux skylights above. The kitchen area is fitted with contemporary base units with a matching central island with white gloss cabinet fronts and a stylish aqua green laminate worktop. There is an inset one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit with a chrome mixer tap. The island features a built-in electric oven and an inset two burner induction hob. The units feature integrated appliances of washing machine and dishwasher. The oil fired Aga provides hot water and further cooking facilities. There is space for a freestanding fridge freezer and you will find character features such as exposed brickwork to one wall where an open staircase leads up to the first floor mezzanine level. Doors lead off to two further bedrooms and family bathroom. The room has two radiators, television aerial connections and a range of wall lighting plus a mix of halogen and LED spotlights providing a range of task and decorative lighting.
Bedroom Two - 12' 6'' (max) x 11' 3'' (max) (3.81m (max) x 3.43m (max))
Having a front-facing window, neutral coloured fitted carpet, ceiling light, built-in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelving, television aerial connection, telephone point and radiator. A door opens to an en-suite shower room.
En-suite Shower Room - 7' 3'' x 4' 9'' (2.21m x 1.45m)
Having a contemporary white suite of low level flush WC, vanity wash hand basin with a chrome mixer tap with storage below and a corner steam shower pod unit with massage jets, built-in radio, sauna, drencher head system and a wall mounted thermostatic plumbed shower. There are two wall mounted chrome towel radiators, full height tiling to the walls and travertine style, coordinating floor tiling. There is a high level privacy glazed window to the side aspect, shaver socket and inset spotlights to the ceiling.
Bedroom Three - 12' 6'' (max) x 11' 5'' (max) (3.81m (max) x 3.48m (max))
Having sliding patio doors out to the rear garden. The room is neutrally presented with a fitted carpet, ceiling light, radiator, television aerial connection and telephone point.
Family Bathroom - 7' 4'' (max) x 7' 1'' (max) (2.23m (max) x 2.16m (max))
Having a stylish white suite of low level flush WC, vanity wash hand basin with chrome mixer waterfall tap with storage below and a corner panel bath with a chrome waterfall mixer tap and a wall mounted thermostatic mixer shower above. There is full height travertine style tiling to the walls and coordinating floor tiling. The room has two wall mounted chrome heated towel radiators, inset spotlighting to the ceiling, extractor fan and a shaver socket.
First Floor
First Floor Mezzanine Master Bedroom - 23' 6'' x 16' 0'' (max) (7.16m x 4.87m (max))
Stairs rise from the living space up to the first floor. This stunning bedroom space features metal railings that give a view down to the ground floor and having a hardwood floor area by the stairs and then having a neutral coloured fitted carpet to the bedroom area. There are opening Velux skylights to two aspects with three to the rear and one to the front aspect. The room has inset spotlighting to the ceiling, fitted wall spotlights to the bed area and built-in eaves storage with sliding doors providing a large storage area and also housing the pressurised water cylinder. There is television aerial connection.
The Detached Barn - 32' 10'' x 36' 1'' (approximately) (10m x 11m (approxiamtely)
Having large opening doors to provide access for farm vehicles if required and offers an ideal opportunity to for stables perhaps or as a large workshop especially if you are a classic car fanatic! It is fitted with high quality sheeting which is rust free and also features sky-lit roof with a range of electric power and lighting. The barn has a concrete floor and also has a small door access to the side.
Exterior
The property benefits from sitting on a plot of approximately 1.86 acres with a fantastic wraparound lawned garden that adjoins a separate paddock. There are a range of mature specimen trees within the garden, post and rail fencing and mature hedging separating the boundary from the neighbour's property. There is a beautiful brick-built greenhouse with slate tiled roof and full height glazing to four aspects. The paddock has underground electric and water connections which would make it easy to connect to a stable if one were erected adjacent.
Directions
Leave Eccleshall on the B5026 towards Loggerheads. Turn left onto Kerry Lane. Follow the road towards Garmelow and proceed straight across the cross roads at Shaws' Lane remaining on Kerry Lane. Follow the road for approximately two miles and take the first right hand turn. Bear left at the fork and the property will be on the right hand side indicated by our for sale board.