Property description
This substantial barn style property is situated in open countryside at the end of a single track adopted road 1.7 miles from the centre of the village. With gardens and paddock extending to approximately 2.65 acres this split level property may also suit those looking for an equestrian property. Built using reclaimed materials, the property offers all the benefits of a modern family home combined with all the character you would expect from a barn conversion with high vaulted ceilings, exposed brickwork and roof timbers. This four double bedroom family home with accommodation arranged on three levels has a particularly spacious feel and unusually large rooms. The property is entered into a vaulted dining hall with spiral staircase. Off the dining hall is a large double height sitting room with large brick fireplace and multi fuel burning stove. The open plan living kitchen with island features a dual aspect and provides access to a study, cloakroom and utility. From the master bedroom a spiral staircase leads to a mezzanine study space with signature circular window enjoying stunning views over the surrounding countryside. The guest bedroom has its own en suite and there is a further family bathroom. The property is immaculately presented throughout and further benefits an extensive gravelled driveway and double garage.The property itself has uPVC double glazing throughout and benefits from satellite wi-fi. The property has been almost entirely rebuilt of cavity wall construction using reclaimed materials.
ACCOMMODATION
The property is entered through a uPVC double glazed door with glazed side panels into an
IMPRESSIVE VAULTED DINING HALL
Having heavily glazed roof with automatic blinds and a feature spiral wooden staircase. One entire wall has fitted shelving and there are four wall light points. From the hallway a short staircase leads down to a lower ground floor level and double timber doors open into the sitting room.
SITTING ROOM
The sitting room has everything you would expect in a barn style property with high vaulted ceiling, exposed brickwork, roof timbers and a full height brick chimney breast with timber over mantel and inset multi fuel burning stove. Two sets of French doors open onto the rear gardens and there are two wall light points. Off the sitting room is a large breakfast kitchen.
BREAKFAST KITCHEN
The open plan living kitchen is particularly spacious and also features a high vaulted ceiling with exposed roof timbers and enjoys a dual aspect with a number of windows including a south facing alcove which holds a breakfast table and chairs allowing the stunning views over the surrounding countryside to be enjoyed, a stable style door opens to the rear gardens. The kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of limed oak units with granite style worksurfacing, inset sink and drainer with mixer tap, matching island unit/breakfast bar with tiled top and inset circular sink with deck mounted mixer tap and limed oak lighting pelmet over. There is a large reclaimed brick chimney breast with space for a range style dual fuel cooker, integrated appliances include a fridge and freezer, dishwasher, terracotta tiled floor and door into study.
STUDY
The study is fitted with a range of base units, window to the front elevation and telephone point.
INNER HALL
Matching terracotta tiled floor, access to loft which is insulated and boarded.
UTILITY ROOM
Fitted with a range of pine fronted cabinets, roll edge worksurfacing with inset stainless steel sink and drainer, matching terracotta tiled floor and plumbing for a washing machine.
CLOAKS/WC
Fitted with a traditional style suite including a low level wc, wooden vanity unit with inset wash hand basin, matching terracotta tiled flooring and window to rear with obscure glazing.
LOWER GROUND FLOOR HALLWAY
Two wall light points, exposed roof timber, access toâ¦
MASTER BEDROOM
The master bedroom is particularly spacious and features a wooden spiral staircase that leads to an open plan first floor mezzanine study. French doors open onto a private courtyard garden and there is a range of fitted wardrobes, matching drawer chests and bedside units.
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM/WC
A refitted shower room with a large wet room style double shower, fixed glass screen and Mira shower with adjustable riser. Vanity unit with inset Roca wash hand basin with mixer tap, low level Roca wc with built in cistern, ladder style chrome towel rail, ceramic tiled floor, recessed spotlighting, double glazed Velux window.
The spiral staircase from the master bedroom rises to a...
MEZANINE STUDY
Uninterrupted views over surrounding countryside can be enjoyed through a circular uPVC double glazed window to front. This first floor mezzanine is enclosed with a low wooden balustrade and has three wall light points and a number of exposed roof timbers.
BEDROOM TWO
Double bedroom with full height fitted wardrobes, window to front elevation, part vaulted ceiling.
BEDROOM THREE
Double bedroom with window to front elevation, part vaulted ceiling.
FAMILY BATHROOM
Fitted with a white three piece suite comprising of a panelled bath with Aqualisa shower with adjustable riser over and glass screen, pedestal wash hand basin and low level wc. Shaver point, Velux window and ladder style heated towel rail, ceramic tiled floor, airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder.
From the dining hall a spiral staircase rises to a....
GUEST BEDROOM
Double bedroom with vaulted ceiling, exposed roof timbers, Velux window, two wall mounted bedside lights, door into guest en suite.
EN SUITE BATHROOM
Featuring a cast iron bath, separate shower enclosure with Aqualisa shower, wooden vanity unit with inset wash hand basin with shaver point and light over, low level wc, Velux window, two wall light points.
OUTSIDE
The property itself stands on a large plot within beautifully managed gardens that extends to approximately 0.8 of an acre. Adjacent to the garden is a paddock that extends to 1.85 acres. The paddock has separate vehicular access onto Six Hills Road and also houses the LPG tank.
A five bar gate opens onto a large gravelled driveway with turning area and central flower bed. To the front of the property and adjacent to the master bedroom is a courtyard with outdoor lighting and flagstone style paving that is enclosed with an attractive high wall that provides a high degree of privacy. To the side of the property is a log store and greenhouse. The rear gardens are extensive and made up of two large areas of sweeping lawns divided by a deep flower bed heavily stocked with a wide variety of established flowers and shrubs. There is a circular raised herb garden created with reclaimed bricks and a private patio space with outdoor lighting adjacent to the sitting room. A particular feature of the garden is an ornamental pond with patio area and pergola and the garden also features an orchard with a variety of fruit trees.
AGENTS NOTE
Through the middle of the garden and extending through the paddock is a public right of access which we understand is used very occasionally.
DOUBLE GARAGE
Two electrically operated up-and-over doors, access to useful roof storage, three uPVC double glazed windows and wall mounted Glow-worm LPG combi boiler.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Charnwood Borough Council.
SERVICES
Mains services including electricity and water are connected to the property. The heating system is fired by a modern LPG Glow-worm combi boiler situated in the garage. The LPG tank is located in the paddock. Foul drainage is to a Klargester that is emptied every other year. The property benefits from a BT Redcare alarm system and there is external security lighting to the front of the property.
DIRECTIONAL NOTE
From the centre of the village turn onto The Green which continues onto Six Hills Road. Continue for approximately 1.7 miles where the property can be found situated on the left hand side identified by the For Sale board.
Property Features :
- LARGE BARN STYLE PROPERTY IN OPEN COUNTRYSIDE
- 2.65 ACRES
- AROUND 3000 SQ FT OF ACCOMMODATION
- FOUR DOUBLE BEDROOMS
- THREE BATHROOMS