Property description
Contemporary living in a rural location ... this stunning three bedroom detached barn conversion sits on the edge of Howle Pool in a generous plot of approximately 1.2 acres with breathtaking views over the surrounding Shropshire countryside. With open plan living space, a fantastic spiral stair case and vaulted ceilings throughout the whole of the first floor accommodation, floor to ceiling windows, double garage and grounds a plenty, this idyllic family home is sensational and needs your attention now! Upon entering through the main entrance door, light spills in through the floor to ceiling windows and you will be hit with a warm sense of welcome. Entering into the first reception room, this home is laid out logically with a contemporary kitchen and utility with guest WC and access to the double garage on one side of the property and the dining room, study, third bedroom and bathroom to the other. Upstairs is the hub of the home with a huge open living room with large windows offering those stunning views, vaulted ceilings and access into the beautifully planted garden along with two further bedrooms both with en suite. The whole house has been finished to an exceptional standard with solid oak laid to the floor in all reception rooms and contemporary fittings in the kitchen and en-suites, whilst all of the character of a traditional barn has been maintained with exposed beams and brick work along with vaulted ceilings and porthole windows. This is a truly special and spacious home with a difference and thoroughly deserves a closer inspection!
Ground Floor
Dining Hall - 14' 4'' x 13' 11'' (4.37m x 4.24m)
A room full of grandeur, with full length windows to both sides allowing plenty of natural light to spill in. The spiral stair case is the focal point of the room with solid wood steps and exposed brick detailing. There is ample space for a large dining table with contemporary lighting above and is finished with solid oak flooring. An archway leads through to the sitting room.
Kitchen - 19' 7'' x 11' 3'' (5.96m x 3.43m)
A contemporary kitchen with ample storage with a range of unique solutions and fitted and integrated appliances. Matching wall and base units in a cream finish line three walls and full length windows form the fourth wall allowing light to flood in to this bright room. A dark work top is fitted above the base units with low level electric hob, additional gas hob and one and half bowl sink with chrome mixer top above. An integrated double oven sits at eye level whilst a dishwasher and fridge are fitted into the base units. The room is finished with a central island housing an inset grill and deep fryer beneath a brushed steel extractor fan with plenty of storage beneath and a lower level breakfast bar provides a seating area. The room is finished with exposed brick adding to the character and laminate laid to the floor. There is spotlighting to the ceiling, a radiator and television aerial connection. Doors open to both the utility room and the sitting room.
Utility Room - 12' 0'' x 7' 0'' (3.65m x 2.13m)
Wooden effect wall and base units line two walls with a dark work surface matching that in the kitchen. There is plumbing for a washing machine and space for an american style fridge freezer. A glazed external door allows access to the rear of the property.
Study/Sitting Room - 14' 7'' x 14' 4'' (4.44m x 4.37m)
The large sitting room provides the central point to the property with an external door leading out to the garden, an archway with solid oak beam as a lintle leading through to the dining room and a door opening through to the kitchen. A beautiful brick built fireplace with inset cast iron log burner provides a focal point to the room which is finished with sold oak flooring, spotlights and wall mounted lights, a radiator and internet connection point.
Boot Room - 9' 1'' x 6' 6'' (2.77m x 1.98m)
Accessed from the front of the property through a wooden external door, this room provides a hall way between the garage and utility room allowing access into the rest of the house. There is lighting and power.
Boiler Room - 6' 6'' x 5' 2'' (1.98m x 1.57m)
Accessed from the boot room. This space is allocated for the oil fired boiler providing power for the central heating and water systems.
Double Garage
A double garage with front access through separate up and over doors. The garage provides ample storage with lighting and power.
Guest WC - 6' 6'' x 3' 0'' (1.98m x 0.91m)
Comprising a low level flush WC with wall mounted wash hand basin and chrome taps. The room is partially tiled with lighting to the ceiling and a privacy glazed window.
Bedroom Three - 13' 7'' x 8' 6'' (4.14m x 2.59m)
The third bedroom is still a good sized double and is located on the ground floor level and accessed from the dining hall. This room has a low level window providing plenty of natural light and is neutrally decorated with a radiator.
Bathroom - 10' 1'' x 5' 1'' (3.07m x 1.55m)
A family bathroom with suite comprising of a low level flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin with separate taps above and panelled bath with separate taps. The room is partially tiled, with lighting to the ceiling and mains powered extractor fan.
First Floor
Living Room - 29' 9'' x 14' 7'' (9.06m x 4.44m)
An exceptional space stretching a huge 29'9\" which is the hub of the home having access from the spiral stair case and dining hall below giving the room a real wow factor! The room boasts vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, exposed brick work and solid oak flooring. Tall windows to either side and a velux skylight all create a naturally bright space whilst there are also double doors opening to the garden. The room is separated into two seating areas, one next to the windows providing somewhere to sit whilst taking in all of the views the second with the cast iron log burning stove as a focal point sitting in an open brick built fire surround with large exposed beam as a mantle. The room also benefits from vertical radiators, spotlights to the ceiling along with additional wall lights, television aerial connection point and telephone connection point.
Master bedroom - 19' 8'' x 15' 5'' (5.99m x 4.70m)
A bright and spacious master bedroom with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams and iron work. The room has velux windows to the ceiling and a door way leading through to the ensuite and is finished with spot lighting, a radiator and television aerial connection point.
En-suite - 15' 3'' x 7' 0'' (4.64m x 2.13m)
A beautiful contemporary en suite bathroom comprising his and hers wall mounted wash hand basin with an integrated innovative storage drawer and a lit vanity mirror above. There is a double ended bath set into the tile work with jacuzzi jets and chrome mixer tap in the centre, a low level flush WC and a glazed walk in shower with thermostatic mixer controls. The room has a heated towel rail and is fully tiled in a polished stone effect tile to the walls and matching floor tiles with underfloor heating. The room benefits from a velux window and porthole window, whilst there are also exposed beams to the ceiling, recessed spot lighting and extractor fan.
Bedroom Two - 13' 9'' x 10' 4'' (4.19m x 3.15m)
A second bright and spacious double bedroom with velux windows to the ceiling and a personal en suite shower room. This room has vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, exposed brick work, radiator and telephone point. It also houses the airing cupboard.
En-suite - 10' 4'' x 3' 9'' (3.15m x 1.14m)
An en suite shower room comprising of a glazed shower cubicle with multi jet shower with thermostatic mixer controls, low level flush WC and a wash hand basin with mixer tap set into a wood effect vanity unit with lighting and mirror above and plenty of storage space below. A velux window to the ceiling allows natural light in whilst there are also additional spot lights and wall lights. The room also benefits from a heated towel rail and extractor fan.
Exterior
This stunning property sits on a substantial plot measuring approximately 1.2 acres with electric gates opening into a large gravel driveway providing ample parking for a number of cars. A black wrought iron pedestrian access gate opens through to the gardens to the rear where a beautifully landscaped patio garden sits closest to the property with a seating area amongst the decorative planting scheme. Moving through the garden is an area laid to lawn with large inset beds filled with shrubbery and trees. On past the borders of the house itself, the formal gardens then open up to a large lawned paddock with views stretching across the Shropshire countryside. At the bottom of the paddock is a pleasant orchard area, with raised beds and even a useful garden shed to keep any of you green fingered types happy!
Directions
Leave Eccleshall on the Newport Road heading out towards Woodseaves, continue through the villages of Woodseaves and Forton to the round about with the A41. Take the third exit on the round about to follwo the A41 towards Whitchurch. Follow this road for approximately 3.5 miles and take the left hand turn towards Childs Ercall. Continue down this road for a short distance where you will enter Howle and find the property on the left hand side opposite Howle Pool and indicated by our for sale board.
Please Note
There has been planning passed for a conversion of the double garage into a side annex. Please ask for further details.