Property description

This is an exceptional four bedroomed barn conversion bursting with rustic charm and situated close to Dolphinholme Village - just five minutes from junction 33 of the M6 yet a world away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Street Barn is set within delightful grounds that extend to over 0.8 acres amongst fruit trees and rolling lawns, enjoys its own detached indoor swimming pool and has an integral double garage too, all surrounded by beautiful countryside. The accommodation makes the most of the barn 's size providing spacious rooms with high ceilings and feature wood beams with nearly every room facing out onto the property's beautifully tended gardens. There are distinctive inglenook fireplaces with wood burning stoves, two well appointed bathrooms and a fully fitted kitchen with integrated appliances. Unusual features in Street Barn include a kitchen diner with full height ceiling and a gallery landing above. Few modern barn conversion have retained such genuine character as this while still providing all the conveniences we require, and a few luxuries that we may come to expect from the more discerning homes.

GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE HALLWAY

A long hallway with access to the garage, utility and main house. Tiled floor, exposed stone walls, double glazed rear window.

UTILITY ROOM

A handy utility area with excellent storage room, sink and drainer unit and a double glazed rear window

INNER HALL

With terracotta tiled floor. Radiator

BATHROOM

This is a well appointed family bathroom with corner spa bath, walk-in shower cubicle, low level WC and vanity unit with hand wash basin. The room has fully tiled elevations with cork tiled flooring, a radiator and double glazed opaque window

BEDROOM

This is a spacious ground floor double bedroom which enjoys fitted wardrobes with sliding doors and a built in double width storage cupboard. There is a double glazed window with pleasant garden views, cork tiled flooring and a radiator

WC & SHOWER ROOM

A convenient second ground floor shower room with low level WC, vanity unit with wash hand basin and a walk-in shower cubicle.

DINING ROOM

A superb reception room, adjacent to the kitchen and brimming with rustic charm. There are exposed beams to the ceiling and a complementary timber barn door, a fabulous feature inglenook fireplace with wood beam mantel and a wood burning stove at its heart too. There is a double glazed window and glazed patio doors opening onto the rear patio area, cork tiles and recess spotlights.

KITCHEN DINER

A unique open plan family kitchen that opens up from the inner hall, with a vaulted ceiling and overlooked by the gallery landing above.

KITCHEN AREA

The main kitchen area is self contained and fitted with a range of wall and base units in a pine wood finish with contrasting white Corian worktops and complementary splash back tiling. There is an inset oven and grill, fitted microwave oven and matching gas hob. There is an integrated dishwasher, plumbing for a washing machine and a fabulous double Belfast style sink with chrome taps. There is also space for a tall fridge and freezer combination or American style fridge freezer. There are terracotta floor tiles, two double glazed windows and recess spotlights.

DINING AREA/RECEPTION HALL

The kitchen then opens out to provide ample space for formal dining which is light and airy thanks to the full height ceiling and double glazed patio doors that open onto the garden. The floor is terracotta tiled and there are two radiators and feature roof beams

SITTING ROOM

A beautiful, warm and inviting sitting room at the heart of which is a stone fireplace with tiled hearth and wood burning stove. Tastefully presented with white walls and cork tiled flooring complemented by feature ceiling beams, the lounge is well lit from two double glazed side windows and wide double glazed patio doors, recess spotlights and wall lights.

FIRST FLOOR

BEDROOM

This is a good sized double bedroom with a fitted vanity unit, a velux skylight window and double glazed rear window, both enjoying rather impressive views of the surrounding countryside. There is a radiator and fitted wardrobes.

BEDROOM

This is a particularly spacious bedroom offering space for at least two doubles. Velux window. Radiator.

ENSUITE

The ensuite bathrroom is fitted with a four piece suite comprising of a low level WC, pedestal hand wash basin, panelled bath and a walk-in shower cubcile. There is a velux window, radiator and partly tiled elevations.

MINSTREL GALLERY LANDING

A fantastic feature landing area with iron railings overlooking the dining area below.

BEDROOM

A fourth double bedroom with a feature circular window boasting some fabulous views of the surrounding countryside. There are feature roof beams, a velux skylight window and radiator.

OUTSIDE

Street barn sits in a generous plot extending to approximately 0.8 acres (3,496m2) which includes a beautiful rolling lawn, orchard, patio and courtyard drive. The gardens around the property are well stocked and neatly tended with stone wall boundaries and set out on two levels with a lower level lawn and patio with the orchard above. There is a sheltered open summer house on the edge of the orchard where you can sit and enjoy the stunning panoramic views across the surrounding countryside.

INDOOR SWIMMING POOL

This is a stone faced single storey building which was custom built by the current owners to house the pool and provides a fantastic environment to enjoy the well maintained facilities. The swimming pool is independently heated from its own gas fired system and has air conditioning system to regulate the room temperature inside. The pool deck is stone tiled and the pool itself is 29' 6 x 14' 8 and has an electric powered cover. To the rear is a shower area, WC and plant room.

GARAGE

An integral double garage with up and over doors, power and light which also boasts additional side space with fitted kitchen units, sink and drainer.

LOCATION

The hamlet of Street is situated between Bay Horse and Dolphinholme, in a peaceful country atmosphere with a natural environment full of wildlife and a fabulous spot for walkers and cyclists. At the foot of the Forest of Bowland, yet just 2 miles from Junction 33 of the M6, this is an idyllic rural enclave within easy reach of Lancaster's amenities and excellent transport links.

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