Property description
This attractive period barn is set in a quiet location bordering open country side on the edge of the village. Believed to date from the 1900's the original property is built of local stone and it's attractive frontage looks out over a graveled courtyard to the front. Inside the stunning interior has in recent years been entirely refurbished and redesigned to create a stylish, spacious, light-filled home with a mix of stunning open-plan living space, elegant reception rooms and superb bathrooms. The house has been fitted to the highest standards and cleverly blends striking contemporary style with heritage features: striking modern décor and fittings sit alongside original beams and exposed stone walls. The central point of the ground floor is the superb open-plan Kitchen and Family Room from where two sets of bi-fold doors allow the whole space to open seamlessly out to the terrace and garden beyond. Outside the barn is surrounded on all sides by a mix of sheltered patios, terraces that are ideal for outdoor seating and entertaining while expanses of lawn border open countryside beyond.
Approach
The house is approached along a private drive leading to parking in a large graveled area to the front of the barn. There is a small courtyard garden and lawn to the front with inset beds on either side of the front door.
THE HOUSE - Hall
The front door opens into the striking Entrance Hall which has oak flooring and a central double staircase rising to a galleried Landing. Windows on either side fill the space with light and there is space for a small study or seating area to one side. There is also storage with an understairs cupboard and a large walk-in coat closet.
Cloakroom
With tiled flooring, basin with mixer, WC and heated towel rail.
Kitchen & Family Room - 44' 10'' x 14' 9'' (13.65m x 4.49m)
This stunning room is the natural hub for daily life and has been designed and fitted to the highest standards by Intone Designs. The Kitchen features a range of solid wood painted wall and base cabinets with Corian work-surfaces and a unique social central island with seating and an inset stainless steel sink with mixer and boiling water tap. A second inset sink has a waste disposal unit and mixer tap and is set alongside Fisher & Paykel twin dishwasher and a wine cooler. Further appliances include the Fisher & Paykel US-style fridge/freezer and a 5 ring induction hob, microwave combination oven, fan oven, steam oven and two warming drawers, all by Siemens. The Moroccan stone tiled floor has underfloor heating and links the Kitchen to the relaxed Family space at the far end of the room which has fitted cupboards and space for informal seating. Two sets of bi-fold doors open to the patio and garden beyond, filling the space with light and allowing an easy flow out to the terrace. At the far end of the room a stable door opens to the parking area at the front.
Utility Room & Boot Room - 10' 10'' x 6' 3'' (3.30m x 1.90m)
The Utility Room features further wall and base units, a stainless steel sink with drainer and has space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble-dryer. The Boot Room has space for coat and boot storage and has a door leading to the main garden.
Dining Room - 16' 4'' x 14' 9'' (4.97m x 4.49m)
This attractive room is an ideal entertaining space, with oak flooring and views out to the garden and countryside beyond.
Study - 18' 6'' x 9' 6'' (5.63m x 2.89m)
Leading off the Dining Room, this quietly located room makes an ideal study or home office and has a high vaulted ceiling and French doors leading out to the south-facing rear garden.
Living Room - 27' 6'' x 13' 3'' (8.38m x 4.04m)
Steps from the Hall lead down into this elegant room which is filled with light throughout the day from windows on both sides. A splendid wall of exposed stone features an inglenook fireplace fitted with a contemporary wood-burning stove and French doors on the front side open to a small patio.
First Floor - Landing
The central galleried landing is carpeted and has windows on two sides. The Landing continues along one side of the barn with views over the garden.
Master Bedroom & En Suite Shower Room - 15' 5'' x 13' 3'' (4.70m x 4.04m)
Steps lead down into the stylish Master Bedroom which has a vaulted ceiling and window to the front. There are two large fitted wardrobes and doors lead to the Dressing Room with fitted hanging and drawer space and to the En Suite Shower Room with a suite comprising counter-top basin with mixer tap, WC and large walk-in Monsoon shower. There is tiled flooring with under-floor heating and a heated towel rail.
Bedroom Two - 18' 8'' x 12' 6'' (5.69m x 3.81m)
This spacious room has a view over the side garden and a fitted wardrobe.
Bathroom
With tiled flooring and a suite comprising free-standing bath with mixer tap, basin with mixer, WC and separate Monsoon shower. The tiled flooring has under-floor heating and there is a heated towel rail.
Bedroom Three - 13' 10'' x 10' 4'' (4.21m x 3.15m)
This cosy room has a fitted cupboard and views out over the village.
Bedroom Four with En Suite Bathroom - 15' 1'' x 14' 9'' (4.59m x 4.49m)
Ideal as a Guest Suite, this pretty room has fitted wardrobes and a door to the En Suite Bathroom which features a basin with mixer tap, bath with overhead shower, WC, tiled flooring and heated towel rail.
THE GARDENS
The property has a mix of courtyards, terraces and garden space on each side, providing outside spaces to make the most of the sunshine throughout the day. To the front is a small lawn and terrace with French doors from the Living Room. On the far side a private south-facing garden is enclosed by fencing with mature shrubs and doors opening from the Study. The main garden lies along the far side of the property and is mostly laid to lawn with several mature trees. The stone flagged terrace is ideal for outdoor seating beyond which is a wide expanse of lawn, one area of which has been used to create a barked, enclosed children's play space. The far perimeter borders open countryside with far-reaching views beyond.
Double Garage
The Garage is located within a separate stone barn and has an electrically controlled up-and-over door with parking for two vehicles and storage.
Property Features :
- Entrance Hall & Cloakroom
- Kitchen, Breakfast & Family Room
- Dining Room, Study & Living Room
- Master Bedroom with En Suite Shower Room & Dressing Room
- Three Further Bedrooms, One with En Suite Bathroom