Property description
Nestled discreetly within the heart of this popular village is this exquisite restored barn with origins dating back around 500 years enjoying a wealth of character evocative of its era, fused seamlessly with all the comforts of modern living.
Owners Comments“We have really benefited from the convenience of living in Wellow, being able to walk to both the shops and school as well as walking for pleasure in the surrounding countryside. At the same time we have found it quick and easy to reach, Romsey, Southampton, Salisbury and Winchester.”
“It has been a very special experience and privilege to have the barn as our family home for 15 years. We have enjoyed renovating and caring for the building to bring a blend of traditional materials with modern contemporary styling. Now we have cosy evenings by the wood burner, taking in the fantastic acoustics of our lounge.”
Introduction
Exposed oak beams and timbers amongst vaulted ceilings, an impressive central brick fireplace hosting a woodburning stove and slatted latch doors with authentic handcrafted iron mongery are the delightful period features to within a surprisingly logical layout and contemporary style living, satisfying the most practical of demands. Tarrants Barn is simply gorgeous, beautifully presented and wonderfully quaint yet offers a versatile range of well proportioned accommodation to suit a large family.
This immaculate period home is situated on one of this village’s premier addresses, within walking distance of its traditional amenities yet enjoys views across private paddock land to the rear and features pretty secluded gardens. Contrasting the wonderful period features is the recently upgraded kitchen breakfast room, beautifully styled with high gloss contemporary units and quality composite quartz worktops enjoying much natural light and double doors to the pretty adjacent courtyard and is supplemented by a sizeable utility room. There is ample parking to the front and an integral garage which also offers potential to increase the accommodation size further if required, subject to planning permission.
Description
Upon entering Tarrants Barn you are immediately immersed in the past with well preserved exposed beams to all rooms, vaulted ceilings and traditional flooring. Within the hallway there is flagstone flooring and a shower room hosting a shower cubicle, low level WC and wash hand basin at the bottom of a feature oak staircase ascending to the main bedroom. This room is of excellent dimensions, dual in aspect with traditional wooden flooring and can serve as a bedroom or additional reception room. The sitting room is charming, centred upon the impressive full height brick fireplace with inset woodburning stove and log store. A large picture window overlooks the patio area and affords much natural light into this vaulted room and its wonderful exposed timbers and oak flooring. Steps down lead to the inner hall offering cloaks hanging space and understairs storage with access to the cosy, traditional dining/family room featuring double doors to the rear garden terrace and a staircase to the first floor.
The kitchen has been recently upgraded and is a wonderful room to entertain or dine with a twin aspect, comprising French doors to the pretty patio and a stable door to the rear gardens. The kitchen is equipped with contemporary high gloss eye and base level units with dark composite quartz work tops. Integrated appliances include a five burner range with griddle, three ovens and a storage drawer and a dishwasher with ample space for an American style fridge freezer and dining table. The kitchen is supplemented by a well sized utility room with further storage and a substantial pantry. The galleried landing overlooks the sitting room and provides access to the airing cupboard, three pretty bedrooms and family bathroom which is equipped with a roll top claw foot bath, shower cubicle, wash hand basin and low level WC.
Outside
The property is approached via a wide gravel drive offering generous vehicular parking fronting the garage and a neat lawned area with attractive patio, screened by flower and shrub borders. The front garden offers a great deal of seclusion and privacy and a gravel pathway leads to an arched gate accessing the rear gardens. Here there is something for everyone, a feature pond and rockery, a patio area adjacent to the house with steps ascending to the lawned area which once again enjoys much seclusion. Within the garden is a small resting place with pergola, a timber shed, canoe store and the backdrop of open paddock land to the rear. The garage is well sized with power and lighting providing a workshop area but could easily be converted to additional accommodation if required, subject to planning permission.
Location
The property is located in a very convenient position within walking distance of the centre of the well regarded village of West Wellow. The village is well provided for in traditional amenities including supermarket, butchers, post office, hairdressers, pharmacy, cricket and tennis club, church and public houses. West Wellow also benefits from ideal commuter links via the A36 and M27, whilst also offering excellent local schooling for all ages.
Agents Notes
Tarrants Barn is partially Grade II listed and offers modern convenience including gas central heating, mains drainage and double glazing. The property has a modern vented water system that ensures good water pressure.
Directions
From our office in Wellow head North along the A36 continuing over the Wellow roundabout and taking the first right into Slab Lane. At the end of the road, turn left into Maurys Lane and the property can be found approximately 50m on the right hand side.
Property Features :
- Stunning Grade II listed four bedroom converted barn
- Beautifully presented throughout with wonderful period features
- Ideal village setting close to amenities with a rural outlook
- Bright and light accommodation and a lovely ambience to each room
- Garage and generous parking
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