Property description
Raven Barn is a truly delightful and spacious rural barn conversion with three double bedrooms and an abundance of character and charm. Situated in a courtyard setting, approximately two miles south of Audlem, we believe part of the dwelling was former stables (circa 1824) and has undergone a comprehensive period of renovation and restoration. The accommodation briefly comprises:-Entrance Hall with downstairs Cloakroom/WC, Sitting Room with multi-fuel stove, Family Dining Room opening into Kitchen. Stairs to First Floor from Hall: Landing, Master Bedroom with En-suite Bathroom, Two further Bedrooms and family Bathroom. Lawned Garden & Parking.
Location
The charming locality of Adderley is a pretty rural vicinity located in between Audlem and Market Drayton. The village has a Church, primary school, children\‘s play area, bowling & Village Hall. It is also less than half a mile from the Shropshire Union Canal. The medieval market town of Nantwich is located a pleasant drive away, which has all the amenities one could want.
Reception Hall - 14\‘ 4\‘\‘ x 15\‘ 2\‘\‘ (4.37m x 4.62m) max
Having solid oak entrance door and window, beams to ceiling and original stripped pine doors to Sitting Room, Dining Room and Cloakroom. New \‘Worcester\‘ oil fired central heating boiler, telephone point, radiator and stairs to first floor landing.
Cloakroom - 6\‘ 8\‘\‘ x 5\‘ 0\‘\‘ (2.03m x 1.52m)
Having pedestal wash hand basin and low level W.C. Double glazed window to front elevation, beams to wall and ceiling, radiator.
Sitting Room - 22\‘ 2\‘\‘ max x 15\‘ 2\‘\‘ (6.75m x 4.62m)
Having cast iron multi fuel stove with oak mantel and tiled hearth, display recess shelf with oak beams and beams to wall and ceiling. Double glazed window and tall full height double glazed window to front elevation, T.V. aerial point and two radiators. This charming family room has views of the cottage garden.
Dining Room - 17\‘ 2\‘\‘ x 11\‘ 6\‘\‘ (5.23m x 3.50m)
Having ceiling beams, double glazed bespoke coach doors and radiator. This room leads into the:
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 20\‘ 2\‘\‘ x 9\‘ 10\‘\‘ into recess (6.14m x 2.99m)
Fitted with Belfast sink with \‘Bristan\‘ mixer taps under mounted cupboard and work tops. Double glazed window to front and side elevations with oak sill. Timber unit with granite work surface, selection of free standing floor cupboards, dresser and wall cupboards. Space and plumbing for dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer and recess for American fridge/freezer. Features of original tack room.
First Floor Landing - 24\‘ 6\‘\‘ x 4\‘ 0\‘\‘ (7.46m x 1.22m)
Having feature beams, platform to wood panelled door giving access to boarded loft storage. Double glazed window to rear elevation, original exposed wooden floor and latch and brace door to bedrooms and bathroom, radiator.
Master Bedroom - 15\‘ 11\‘\‘ x 12\‘ 4\‘\‘ (4.85m x 3.76m)
Having impressive vaulted ceiling and feature beams with exposed brickwork to upper wall and pillars. Double glazed window to front elevation, two Velux skylight windows, two radiators, latch and brace door with step into:
En Suite Bathroom - 16\‘ 7\‘\‘ x 9\‘ 4\‘\‘ (5.05m x 2.84m)
Fitted with \‘Heritage\‘ roll-top bath with claw and ball feet, chrome taps and shrouds. Pedestal wash hand basin with chrome taps and three quarter height cistern W.C. Recessed ceiling spotlights, large roof light, exposed original floor boards, ceiling beam, radiator and dual fuel chrome ladder radiator/towel rail.
Bedroom Two - 15\‘ 11\‘\‘ x 11\‘ 11\‘\‘ (4.85m x 3.63m)
Having impressive vaulted ceiling and wall beams. Double glazed window to front elevation, two Velux skylight windows, decorative feature fireplace, exposed brick pillars, chimney and wall, two radiators.
Bedroom Three - 14\‘ 4\‘\‘ x 11\‘ 9\‘\‘ (4.37m x 3.58m)
Having impressive vaulted ceiling with wall and ceiling feature beams. Two double glazed windows to front elevation, telephone point and two radiators.
Family Bathroom - 11\‘ 7\‘\‘ x 9\‘ 1\‘\‘ (3.53m x 2.77m) max
Fitted with large walk-in newly tiled shower enclosure with Edwardian style fixed head shower over and wall mounted chrome mixer taps. Newly installed pedestal wash hand basin with chrome taps and low level W.C. Exposed timber floor, part tongue and groove panelling to walls, double glazed window to front elevation and chrome dual fuel ladder radiator/towel rail.
Outside
The property is approached from Station Road over a shared residents courtyard with parking. A gravelled pathway leads to the front entrance and there is an enclosed cottage style lawned garden with various shrubs and plants and hedging to boundaries.
Gardens
A timber gate and attractive gravelled pathway leads to the cottage style front garden and entrance door enclosed by a newly fitted trellis. There is a Flagstone patio with brick edging, ample seating and dining space, lawn with deep border and mature hedges to two sides. This delightful garden can be as low maintenance as purchaser wants or could be further cultivated if required. There is hedging and part fencing to boundaries, cherry tree and newly installed oil storage tank.
Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage connected
Central Heating
From oil fired boiler to radiators, as listed.
Glazing
The property is double glazed.
Council Tax
Band \‘D\‘. Amount payable £1,504.53 2014/15 Shropshire Council.
Tenure
We are advised by the vendors that the property is freehold.
Measurements
Please note the room sizes are measured in feet and inches with the metric equivalent in metres, measured on a wall to wall basis. The measurements are approximate.
Viewing
STRCITLY BY APPOINTMENT THROUGH THE AGENTS, FOLLWELLS.
Agents Note
Works commissioned by the present owners:- Re-plastered, insulated walls and ceilings. Insulated boarded floors to majority of rooms. Extensive upgrade of electricity supply, external & internal. New \‘Worcester-Bosch\‘ Eco oil condensing combination boiler, new central heating system throughout (copper fittings & piping). Newly fitted 1200 litre oil tank. New radiators throughout. Heated dual fuel towel rails. Newly fitted deep skirting & architraves. New damp course fitted to dining room & kitchen. Bespoke double glazed coach doors to dining room. Double glazed windows throughout. New carpets to bedrooms (but original wooden floor boards are present). Ceiling to Kitchen prepared for the installation of a \‘Velux\‘ roof light. Staffordshire made sanitary ware.
Property Features :
- Delightful Barn Conversion
- Three Double Bedrooms
- Abundance of Charm and Character
- Undergone Comprehensive Renovation and Restoration
- Two Reception Rooms, Multi Fuel Burner