Property description
The Barn dates from 1780 when it was built as stabling for the Old Greetham Inn, one of the original Great North Road staging posts. It is now totally transformed into a stunning family home that excellently combines the original fabric and character of the eighteenth century barn with the benefits of a modern twenty-first century residence. The original vaulted ceilings and many of the rafters and wall timbers have been preserved and integrated, as well as features such as the old stable cobbles and arched stage coach doorways. Distinctive local honey-coloured stone features in many exposed areas of the walls, all of which are now enhanced by solid-wood hand-crafted doors and windows. Amongst the many modern features are under-floor heating throughout the ground floor, an integrated hoover system in all rooms, TV and telephone points throughout. The kitchen/breakfast room is a truly stand-out reception space with a highly contemporary, yet practical design and high quality fittings. Lawn and decking surround the property with each of the ground floor rooms opening out to the garden. All of which make this a truly unique property with the potential to be a stunning home.
Approach
A private road leads to electric gates opening onto the main driveway. This is bounded by stone walls set with recessed lighting and leads to a wide paved area with raised beds in front of the barn.
Entrance Hall
The front door opens into a light and impressive entrance hall; the floor is laid with cobbles salvaged from the stables and the stone walls have been panelled to dado height. The oak staircase is hand-carved with under-stairs storage whilst a French door leads out to the garden at the back and allows plenty of natural light to flood in. There are doors to the living room, cloakroom and garage.
Shower Room
With WC, basin and mixer tap, walk-in shower and heated towel rail.
Living Room - 28\‘ 4\‘\‘ max x 18\‘ 4\‘\‘ max (8.64m x 5.59m)
This spacious room retains much of the texture of the old barn with feature walls of exposed stone-work and original beams. It has been updated with oak flooring and has plenty of natural light from windows to the front and back. A wide glazed door opens onto a west-facing decked patio and the garden beyond.
Side Hall
A further small hall with an exterior door to the front, links the main living rooms. It has stone flooring and exposed stone walls and there is plenty of space for extra storage or a seating area.
Kitchen Family Room - 39\‘ 1\‘\‘ x 19\‘ 11\‘\‘ (11.91m x 6.07m)
Undoubtedly the centerpiece of the property and heart of the house, this is a unique space in which to cook, live and entertain. The barn\‘s original vaulted ceiling and ancient roof timbers soar overhead whilst the many windows flood the room with natural light, and doors to the garden open off each side. Light is supplemented from above by electrically controlled Velux windows and within the working kitchen with enhanced mood lighting: concentrated lighting around the preparation areas, uplighters and ceiling lights. The main kitchen has stone flooring whilst oak wood floors designate the living area. The kitchen itself is a bespoke design by Nathaniel Oliver featuring a wide range of wall and base units with interior LED lighting, and the centre of the work area is dominated by a vast breakfast bar topped in Indian stone. The kitchen is equipped with an four oven electric AGA, an induction hob, Seimens electric oven, integrated Neff dishwasher and a 1 ½ bowl sink with mixer tap, plus there is space and plumbing for an American style fridge/freezer. To one side is a \‘Wet Bar\‘, topped with Quartz with a stainless steel preparation sink with boiling water and filtered water taps plus space for larder fridge and drink chillers.
Utility Room
Adjacent to the Kitchen this has stone floor and a range of wall and base units with Corian worksurface, and there is plumbing for washing machine and tumbledryer. It also houses a cloakroom and steps lead up to the boiler-room, Wet Room and garden door.
Cloakroom
WC and wash hand basin.
Wet Room & Steam Room
Fully tiled wet room with steam room.
First Floor
The oak staircase opens onto a wide pleasant landing stretching the length of the first floor. It has exposed roof timbers, oak flooring, light from a window towards the back, and a number of fitted storage cupboards. At the far end of the landing a quaint original door leads through to the Master Bedroom.
Master Bedroom - 19\‘ 5\‘\‘ max x 17\‘ 11\‘\‘ max (5.92m x 5.46m)
A lovely room with a high vaulted ceiling featuring the original rafters. It has two walls of fitted wardrobes with interior lighting and a dressing table area with mirror above. There is a window to the side and Velux roof lights with electrically controlled blinds. A step down leads to the:
En Suite Bathroom
The tiled floor has under-floor heating and there is a suite comprising walk-in shower, corner Jacuzzi Spa bath with separate hand-held shower attachment, basin, WC and storage cupboard.
Office/Nursery
This would make an ideal office or nursery, it has a large window and exposed stone feature wall.
Guest Suite - 18\‘ 4\‘\‘ x 12\‘ 2\‘\‘ (5.59m x 3.71m)
The principal guest room has stone walls and a chimney breast that could be fitted with a decorative fireplace. The high ceiling is vaulted with exposed rafters and Velux roof lights and there is a hidden mezzanine level above the dressing room. A door leads to the
Dressing Room & En Suite
DRESSING ROOM with fitted wardrobes and a door to the ENSUITE BATHROOM which has tiled floor and a white suite comprising bath with shower over, basin and WC. Heated towel rail.
Bedroom Three - 12\‘ 11\‘\‘ x 12\‘ 1\‘\‘ (3.94m x 3.68m)
With a window to the front of the barn.
Bedroom Four - 12\‘ 3\‘\‘ max x 11\‘ 5\‘\‘ max (3.73m x 3.48m)
Window overlooking the front and fitted cupboard.
Family Bathroom
With white suite comprising basin, WC and bath with shower over. Heated towel rail and tiled floor.
Gardens
The gardens, which are largely west-facing, run around the side and rear of the property and are laid with a mixture of lawn and decking screened by a bank of mature trees bordering the far perimeter. Around the property a decked patio provides plenty of different spaces for al fresco entertaining and relaxing areas, including a shady pergola overlooking an ornamental pond stocked with plants and fitted with a filtration system. From the decking the lawn sweeps down to the end of the garden.
Garage
The integral garage is housed in the old stabling of the barn. The original arched stage coach entrances are now fitted with solid wood double doors leading to parking for two cars. The garage is fully fitted with electrical points and an internal door connects it to the main entrance hall.
Property Features :
- Entrance Hall
- Living Room
- Kitchen/Breakfast Room
- Utility Room, Sauna & Wet Room
- Master Bedroom with En suite Bathroom
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