Property description

Dating from around the eighteenth century and built of lovely local limestone, Manor Court Barn sits in the very heart of the village close to the banks of the River Nene and was once the workshop and stables to Tansor Manor. Converted in 2001 and now Grade II listed, the barn overlooks its sheltered courtyard garden and the original openings and stable doors have been incorporated into the exterior creating wonderful access between the house and the garden. The spacious interior features original beams, reclaimed timbers and areas of exposed stonework and, with vaulted ceilings and many windows, is flooded with natural light. Double doors between the main reception rooms give an open flow to the ground floor whilst the many different rooms offer the opportunity to create a layout and home ideally suited to individual needs and tastes. With its south-facing courtyard garden, Manor Court Barn is a period property that combines historic heritage with modern practicality and is an elegant and spacious home in an excellent location.

Approach
The property is approached from the village street through double electric wooden gates opening into a wide courtyard with the Garage to one side. There is an area of graveled parking and a flagged path leads around the edge of the barn to the front door.

Entrance Hall - 20' 9'' x 14' 11'' (6.32m x 4.55m)
The front door opens into the Hall which has solid-wood flooring and a striking staircase leading to the top floors. The vaulted ceiling and double height window add to the feeling of light and space and doors lead from here to the main reception rooms.

Drawing Room - 21' 7'' x 20' 11'' (6.58m x 6.38m)
Double doors open into this charming, light-filled room. French doors on two walls open to the garden and to a sheltered side patio, ideal for entertaining. A second set of double doors connect the Drawing Room and Dining Room.

Dining Room - 13' 9'' x 10' 2'' (4.19m x 3.1m)
With solid wood flooring, the elegant Dining room is semi-open plan to the Hall allowing it to be extended for entertaining.

Study - 13' 9'' x 11' 7'' (4.19m x 3.53m)
Set in the heart of the house, this cosy room has cream carpets and a window to the rear. Double doors open it out to the Hall.

Cloakroom
With solid wood floor, white basin and WC.

Kitchen Breakfast Room - 26' 1'' x 11' 11'' (7.95m x 3.63m)
A charming, welcoming country kitchen by Willowbrook of Stamford, this is fitted with a range of hand-made solid-wood wall and base units with oak work surfaces. There is a Britannia Range with double electric oven and five ring electric hob and space for a free-standing dishwasher and fridge/freezer. A central butchers block provides further worksurface and storage, there is a double Belfast sink with mixer tap, practical wood-effect vinyl flooring and French doors that open the room out to the garden. The mezzanine level above and double height ceiling add to the sense of light and space.

Snug - 19' 10'' x 11' 10'' (6.05m x 3.61m)
Stairs from the Kitchen lead to the mezzanine level which over-looks the space below and makes an ideal TV room, office or family area. There is a vaulted ceiling and a large window looking out to the village.

Utility Room - 12' 6'' x 8' 3'' (3.81m x 2.51m)
The well-fitted Utility Room houses the oil-fired boiler and has a range of wall and base units, a stainless steel sink with mixer tap and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. A stable door opens to the garden.

Family Room/Office - 19' 11'' x 12' 8'' (6.07m x 3.86m)
This lovely, spacious room currently used as a home office would be ideal as an informal family room or play-room. Original features include the exposed stone walls and the two stable doors which allow the room to be opened up fully or partially to the garden. A further door leads to the second Study.

Store - 12' 7'' x 9' 4'' (3.84m x 2.84m)
A cosy room with an area of exposed stone wall and a stable door to the garden. This has fitted shelving and could be used as a second study or further family room.

First Floor
The open staircase leads from the Hall to the bedroom accommodation set over two floors. The first floor landing has a large airing cupboard with shelving and is flooded with light from the high vaulted ceiling and windows on two sides of the house.

Master Bedroom with En Suite Bathroom - 21' 7'' x 14' 6'' (6.58m x 4.42m)
This stunning room has a large original beam and wonderful light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the garden, whilst a further deep-silled window looks out to the side. There is a semi open plan dressing area with hanging on two sides and a door leads to the ENSUITE BATHROOM which has a white suite comprising basin, bidet, WC, bath and separate shower cubicle.

Bedroom Five - 11' 3'' x 8' 8'' (3.43m x 2.64m)
A central bedroom with a window to the front.

Bedroom Four with En Suite Bathroom - 13' 5'' x 11' 11'' (4.09m x 3.63m)
Located on one side of the Landing, this bedroom is ideal for guests with its small private hallway and door to the ENSUITE BATHROOM which has a white suite comprising bath with overhead shower, basin and WC.

Second Floor Landing
The half Landing has stairs on two sides leading to the top floor bedrooms.

Bathroom
Located on the half Landing the main bathroom has a charming sloping ceiling and a white suite comprising bath, basin, WC and separate Monsoon head shower.

Bedroom Two with En Suite Bathroom - 26' 1'' x 13' 4'' (7.95m x 4.06m)
A striking, spacious room with a sloped ceiling, original timbers and roof-light windows on two sides. A door leads to the ENSUITE BATHROOM fitted with a white suite comprising bath with overhead shower, basin and WC. There is a large fitted wardrobe adjacent to the door on the Landing

Bedroom Three - 12' 8'' x 11' 11'' max (3.86m x 3.63m)
An airy and light-filled room with a window to the side, and a large roof-light window in the sloped ceiling.

Garden
The south-facing garden sits within the shelter of high walls and is bordered on two sides by the house itself making it entirely private and secluded. A flagged path runs around the outside of the barn connecting the many stable door entrances and French doors and a wide patio outside the Kitchen and main door is the perfect place for outdoor seating. To the far side of the Barn is a further sheltered patio with French doors opening from the Drawing Room. The garden has a central lawn bordered by beds planted with mature shrubs. On the far side is the Garage.

Double Garage - 26' 0'' max x 17' 1'' max (7.92m x 5.21m)
The separate Garage has two sets of double doors opening into a large area with space for storage and parking for two cars. It is fitted with light and power and a separate access door opens to the side.

Workshop/Store - 13' 0'' x 12' 3'' (3.96m x 3.73m)
With an access door from the village lane on the far side of the entrance gates, this large room abuts the end of the barn and has plenty of space for extra storage or to be used as an outside workshop. Equally it could be integrated into the main living accommodation, subject to planning consent.

Property Features :

• ENTRANCE HALL
• DRAWING ROOM, DINING ROOM
• STUDY, CLOAKROOM
• KITCHEN & BREAKFAST ROOM, UTILITY ROOM
• SNUG, FAMILY ROOM, OFFICE

Property Info:

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