Property description
Intelligently designed Five Reception, Five Bedroom home which has been skilfully built to an extremely high standard throughout using natural materials, doors are of solid oak, as is the flooring, beams are oak & pitched pine, tiling to the ground floor is Limestone, the clever use of these materials combined with modern techniques has resulted in a contemporary home that is full of light, warmth & character. This unique home which the main barn dates back to 1815 on Doomsday Parish Records has been finished to exacting standards & exudes a fresh, light and invigorating atmosphere, while giving consideration to the energy performance of the home, with this in mind the property has a 9000 litre rainwater collection system, supply & extract heat recovery system and ground source heat pump providing under floor heating throughout. The Reception Hall leads to the Garden Room & Sitting Room, there are Three further Reception Rooms to include, Study, Entertainment Room, Mezzanine Lounge. The Garden Room enjoys access to sun terrace via Bi Fold doors, the Family Living Dining/Kitchen area has been designed for entertaining & benefits from bespoke hand built kitchen with Granite work tops & integrated appliances. The First Floor is complimented by the Master Suite with en-suite bathroom, walk in Wardrobe & Juliet Balcony, Four further Bedrooms, Two with en-suites, Family Spa Bathroom & Additional Cloakroom. A quirky Glass walk way links the First floor to the Mezzanine Lounge. Outside are extensive Gardens with scattered Sun Terraces & superb features, there is a Double Garage, Store Room & Outbuilding.
The property is SIMPLY STUNNING & must be viewed to appreciate the many features on offer within this OUTSTANDING HOME
DIRECTIONS From our offices proceed along Westgate taking the left hand turning onto Watergate. Turn right at the traffic lights keeping in the left hand lane, follow the road round, turning right at the traffic lights onto Belton Lane continue along this road until reaching the village of Londonthorpe. Proceed through Londonthorpe and at the junction turn left. Take the right hand turning into Welby and proceed through the village and Oasby, turn right sign post Aisby continue through the village with the green to your left and as you approach the end of the road Harvest Barn is the last property situated on the right hand side.
SITUATION
The Property is situated in the Village of Aisby which has no through traffic, Harvest Barn is situated at the end of the village with views of rolling countryside. Aisby is located approx 7 miles from Grantham with its mainline station to London/Kings Cross approx 1 hour 15 minutes. Sleaford, Bourne, Lincoln, Peterborough, Stamford and Nottingham can also be accessed by train from Grantham and are within driving distance of Aisby.
The villages of Heydour and Oasby are within walking distance, the parish has an active social community. Oasby has the Houblon Inn, a 17th century, Inn and restaurant Heydour has the 12th century church; Aisby has the recently built village hall which has activity based sessions such as Yoga, Pilates, Youth club, etc., holds Plays, Pantomimes, Art festivals. Coarse fishing in the village and various others within a few miles. Go Karting on an International circuit, Ten Pin Bowling, Quad biking, Laser Tag and Paint Balling is near by at Ancaster. Within the towns of Grantham and Sleaford are both girls' and boys' grammar schools, also a number of primary, secondary and nursery schools. Grantham and Sleaford boasts a wealth of further amenities such as health, leisure and shopping including a variety of independent boutiques and National chain shops as well as a Saturday street market.
ACCOMMODATION Photographs are taken using a wide angled lens. All dimensions are approximate and are taken from plaster to plaster.
GROUND FLOOR
The property has an electric under floor central heating system throughout run by a ground source heat pump, the beams are of oak except the Entertainment Room which are pitched pine, internal doors are oak as are the staircases. There are areas of exposed stone wall throughout the property and small church style windows with oak lintels and sills and architrave's of exposed stone, a considerable amount of thought has gone into the layout and design of the property to create an individual versatile family home.
Harvest Barn is entered via a solid oak panelled entrance door which provides access to the:
RECEPTION HALL Beams to ceiling and architrave's, inset ceiling lights, limestone flooring, Art Deco style window to Family Living Kitchen, feature church style windows to Sitting Room, partial glazed feature ceiling, two wall lights, exposed walls, opening to Family Living/Dining Kitchen, opening to Sitting Room, oak steps with low level lighting lead to Garden Room, and door to:
CLOAKROOM
White two piece suite comprising of low level WC, mono block sink mounted onto floating vanity unit with storage cupboard below, inset ceiling lights, feature beams, part tiled walls, soft lighting fitted into panel, double glazed window with oak frame and exposed stone architrave.
SITTING ROOM 7.93m (26' 0') x 5.52m (18' 1')
Oak flooring, exposed stone wall and architrave's, beamed ceiling, inset ceiling lights, oak beamed pillars, built-in bookcases and DVD units, TV point, three wall lights, freestanding multi-fuel burner, church style glazed windows with stone architrave's double glazed window to the front elevation and bi-fold doors providing access to the Front Terrace.
GARDEN ROOM 6.44m (21' 2') x 3.42m (11' 3')
Oak floor, beamed ceiling, exposed stone walls and architrave, inset ceiling, three wall lights, three velux skylight windows, half vault ceiling, bi-fold doors opening to Sun Terrace, opening to Entertainment Room and obscured glazed door providing access to:
GARDEN ROOM Further Aspect
STUDY 3.25m (10' 8') x 3.15m (10' 4')
Half vaulted ceiling, velux double glazed window, oak floor, three wall lights, exposed stone walls and beams built in book shelves and display unit and double glazed windows overlooking the Pond and Sun Terrace.
ENTERTAINMENT ROOM 9.52m (31' 3') x 5.54m (18' 2')
Suitable for a variety of uses but currently used by the owners as a Family Entertainment and Hobby Room but would equally create a Grand Dining Hall. The room has a ceiling height of 6.73m (22' 1') Max, exposed stone walls, pine beams with LED lighting, church style windows with oak sills, oak floors, high double glazed windows with oak sills and lintels. A superb feature to this room is the crossed beamed ceiling and oak and glass staircase with low level lights provides access to the:
MEZZANINE LOUNGE 8.19m (26' 10') x 5.55m (18' 3')
Furnished in a relaxed contemporary style and is utilised as Games Room and Family Sitting Room. Oak flooring, exposed stone walls, glazed balustrade overlooking the Entertainment Room, freestanding multi-fuel burner, cross beamed ceiling, windows to the front and side elevations, TV point and opening to a quirky connecting glass walkway which connects the Lounge to the First Floor sleeping accommodation.
FAMILY LIVING/DINING KITCHEN 8.15m (26' 9') x 4.17m (13' 8')
Accessed from the Reception Hall, fitted with a comprehensive range of oak handmade bespoke units with coordinated high gloss aubergine units incorporating Kashmir white granite work top with inset drain grooves, stainless steel sink with mixer tap over and built-under water filter, integrated Siemens dishwasher, under unit wine fridge, Siemens halogen hob, Elica extractor hood, integrated American style Siemens fridge freezer, fan assisted oven and combination oven with warming tray, iridescent glass tiled splashbacks, inset ceiling lights, exposed beams, double glazed window to the side elevations with oak lintel and sill.
FAMILY LIVING & DINING AREA Exposed oak beams, TV point, inset ceiling lights, Art Deco style window to Reception Hall, double glazed window to the rear elevation with oak lintel and sill. The whole area has limestone flooring, opening to:
INNER HALLWAY Limestone flooring continues into the Hall, inset ceiling lights, understairs storage cupboard, oak spindled staircase to First Floor Landing with low lights, beamed ceiling, wall lights, double glazed door and side panel providing access to the Side Hall and obscured door to:
UTILITY ROOM 2.30m (7' 7') x 2.01m (6' 7')
Oak fronted wall and base mounted units with under unit lighting, square edge worktop, inset stainless steel sink with mixer tap over, space for two freestanding appliances, plumbing for washing machine, two ladder style towel rails, tiled splashbacks and feature church style window with exposed stone architrave to the side elevation.
SIDE HALL Tiled floor, exposed stone walls, double glazed window to the side elevation, inset ceiling lights, built-in wall and base unit with roll edge work top over and display shelf, oak panelled door providing access to the Garage and double glazed entrance door with matching side panel provides access to the Courtyard Garden.
FIRST FLOOR SPLIT LEVEL LANDING A solid oak staircase with low level lights leads from the Inner Hallway and provides access to the first floor and landing, beamed ceiling, natural tube light, smoke detector and built-in linen cupboard with fitted storage shelves. The landing continues onto the Connecting Glass Walkway which has a half vaulted ceiling, glazed floor to Reception Hall, built-in wardrobes with sliding high gloss glass doors, inset ceiling lights and leads to the Mezzanine Lounge.
Oak doors lead from the Split Level Landing and provide access to:
MASTER SUITE 5.22m (17' 2') max x 4.66m (15' 3') max
Maximum ceiling height of 3.80m (12' 6') the ceiling is a feature to the room with cross beams finished in oak, lime wash oak flooring, exposed beams to wall, TV point, oak double glazed doors opening to Juliet balcony, obscured glazed doors provide access to the walk-in wardrobe with shelves, hanging rails and automatic light. Door to:
EN-SUITE BATHROOM 3.27m (10' 9') x 2.85m (9' 4')
Five piece white suite comprising of oval panelled bath with central taps, two mono block sinks situated on floating vanity unit with storage drawers below, oversized walk-in shower cubicle with mains fed shower, close coupled WC, iridescent glass tiled walls and tiled walls, beamed ceiling, inset ceiling lights, tiled floor, Velux windows, ladder style towel rail.
BEDROOM TWO 7.31m (24' 0') max x 4.42m (14' 6') max
Feature beamed ceiling, lime oak wash floor, four wall light points, two church style windows, built-in wardrobe with hanging rail, under eaves storage cupboard, study/dressing area, double glazed window to the front elevation and obscured glazed door to:
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Three piece white suite with oversized walk-in shower cubicle, close couple WC, mono block sink mounted onto floating vanity unit with toiletry drawers below, inset ceiling lights, tiled floor, tiled splashbacks and beamed ceiling.
BEDROOM THREE 7.29m (23' 11') max x 4.24m (13' 11') max
Beamed ceiling, four wall lights, inset ceiling lights, under eaves storage cupboard, walk-in storage cupboard suitable for conversion to wardrobe, lime wash oak floor, double glazed window to the side elevation and obscured glazed door providing access to:
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Three piece white suite with oversized walk-in shower cubicle, close couple WC, mono block sink mounted onto floating vanity unit with toiletry drawers below, inset ceiling lights, extractor fan, iridescent glass tiled wall, ladder style radiator, part tiled walls and beamed ceiling.
BEDROOM FOUR 4.96m (16' 3') max x 2.42m (7' 11') max
Beamed ceiling, Velux window, inset ceiling lights, lime wash oak floor and oak double glazed window to the side elevation.
BEDROOM FIVE 3.04m (10' 0') x 2.87m (9' 5')
Beamed ceiling, lime wash oak floor, window to the side elevation and inset ceiling lights.
FAMILY BATHROOM Jacuzzi double ended bath with central tap/shower attachment, inset soft lighting, part tiled walls, tiled floor and towel rail/ladder radiator
CLOAKROOM Two piece white suite comprising of mono block sink with complementary tap over on floating vanity unit, corner close couple WC, inset ceiling lights, wall mounted mirror with lighting, door to eaves and tiled floors.
OUTSIDE The property is approached via a Gravelled driveway which provides off-road parking for several vehicles and also provides access to the main entrance door, which is accessed via a paved Indian sandstone terrace, the driveway also provides access to the formal gardens and to the:
INTEGRAL DOUBLE GARAGE 7.36m (24' 2') x 6.01m (19' 9')
Two remote controlled electric roll up doors, power and light, to the rear of the Garage are two openings which provide access to:
STORAGE AREA 6.03m (19' 9') x 5.06m (16' 7')
This room is suitable for conversion to further living space if required or the dividing wall could be removed to increase the overall size of the Garage. There is power and light, and a door leads the main house.
PLANT ROOM
Accessed from the Garage and housing Water waste recovery system, ventilation unit and heat pump.
FORMAL GARDEN The Gardens form an extremely important feature to the property being predominately laid to lawn with raised beds of crushed slate and shrubs, feature pond with Indian sandstone surround, extensive terrace area leading from the Sitting Room and along the width of the property, established perimeter hedging and fencing, specimen trees, open timber store, external light and tap.
FORMAL GARDEN Further Aspect
COURTYARD GARDEN & OUTBUILDING Accessed via the Side Hall or Garden Room, the landscaped Garden with areas of lawn with crushed slate border, decked and patio sun terrace with ornamental pond and water feature, raised borders, cedar decked terrace, steps down to paved path which leads to block paved and gravelled utility area and to timber gates providing access to the front of the property. Gravelled path leads by the lawned garden and leads to the:
Stone Stable/Workshop
Accessed via two stable doors, the outbuilding is suitable for a variety of uses and could be converted to the individuals requirements, there is a lapsed planning application to convert to a one bedroom annexe, with living space, kitchen and bathroom, also provision for separate vehicular access, therefore could be utilised as holiday lets, bed and breakfast or guest accommodation away from the main house.
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Further Aspect Of Courtyard Garden
TENURE & COUNCIL TAX
The property is understood to be freehold.
SKDC current Council Tax Band for this property is: Band G
MONEY LAUNDERING
All clients offering on a property will be required to produce photograph proof of Identification, and proof of financial ability to proceed, we understand it is not always easy to obtain the required documents and will assist you in any way we can.
Property Features :
- SUPERB STONE FAMILY HOME
- COMPLETED TO AN HIGH SPECIFICATION THROUGHOUT
- FIVE VERSATILE RECEPTION ROOMS
- FIVE BEDROOMS
- THREE EN-SUITES, FAMILY BATHROOM & TWO CLOAKROOMS
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