Property description

Manor Barn is a handsome period barn dating from the 1700s, built of local stone with brick-work detail. The house is located in an ideal semi-rural location bordering open fields with lovely country views and easy access to many local bridleways and footpaths. Originally converted and extended in 1988, subsequent additions to Manor Barn have created a welcoming, light-filled home with substantial and flexible accommodation set over two spacious floors. The house retains much of its historic charm and many period features such as the hayloft on the front façade, solid oak beams and inglenook fireplaces, whilst vaulted ceilings and many windows throughout flood the house with light. French doors from the large Conservatory open the interior to the grounds and make the most of the country views, whilst the striking Study features a unique mezzanine Gallery adding further living space or guest accommodation. Outside, the enclosed garden is south-west facing and there are an excellent range of outbuildings including a three-bedroom self-contained Annexe and a bespoke Glass-house, as well as the further benefit of a 1.5 acre paddock. With its extensive grounds, flexible accommodation and potential to adapt to many different lifestyles, Manor Barn is a unique, impressive country home in a wonderful rural location.

Approach
The Front door overlooks the village lane and Church. A private driveway leads from the lane around the back of the house, where electric gates open to parking adjacent to the garden and Car Port.

Entrance Hall - 20' 0'' x 19' 2'' (6.09m x 5.84m)
The front door opens into a spacious Hall with Travertine tiled floors and windows to the front with views of the Church. The stairs lead to the first floor and doors lead to the principal living rooms.

Coat Room & Cloakroom
A large coat store also houses the water softening unit and the Cloakroom has an attractive feature wall of exposed brick, tiled flooring, WC and basin.

Kitchen Breakfast Room - 23' 4'' x 13' 1'' (7.11m x 3.98m)
The welcoming Kitchen is located in the newer section of the house and has windows on two sides overlooking the garden. There are high oak beams and a handsome brick-work chimney breast houses the two-oven electric AGA next to the seating area. The Kitchen itself is fitted with a range of solid-wood cabinets with granite work-surfaces and a double Belfast sink with mixer tap, and has space and plumbing for a dishwasher. A door leads from here to the Utility Room.

Utility Room & Larder
Located in the oldest part of the barn, the spacious Utility Room has a high vaulted ceiling and a stable-door to the garden and outbuildings. There is a range of fitted cabinets, and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble-dryer and a Belfast sink with mixer tap. There is further space for a large free-standing fridge/freezer and a door leads to the Larder which makes an excellent cold store and has shelving.

Drawing Room - 20' 0'' x 17' 5'' (6.09m x 5.30m)
This elegant room has exposed original brick-work, a splendid oak beam, high ceiling and windows on two sides that flood the space with light. The handsome inglenook fireplace has a bread oven on one side and is fitted with a wood-burning stove and the flooring is Travertine tiles.

Coservatory - 54' 2'' x 14' 1'' max (16.50m x 4.29m)
Leading off the Hall and running along the length of the barn's garden façade, the Conservatory has captivating views over the garden to the countryside beyond. The west-facing windows fill the space with light and a large seating area beneath the vaulted ceiling is ideal for year-round use. Creating an easy flow between the ground floor and the garden, the Conservatory has French doors opening to the outside Terrace at either end and double doors connecting the space to the Gym and Study.

Gym/Family Room - 20' 0'' x 11' 2'' (6.09m x 3.40m)
Currently used as a Gym, this sunny room could equally be used as a family or games room. There is practical solid pine flooring, a window looks out to the village and double doors open into the Conservatory.

Study & Mezzanine - 20' 0'' x 19' 8'' (6.09m x 5.99m)
This striking room has a soaring vaulted ceiling and a tall brick-work chimney breast that is fitted with a Clearview wood-burning stove. Floor to ceiling windows allow light in from the Conservatory and there is further light from Velux windows above and windows overlooking the village. Designed with an open Gallery level in order to give an open-plan feel to the whole space, there are stairs leading to a mezzanine floor that overlooks the room below and where there is a Kitchen with a range of base cabinets and a stainless-steel sink, and a Shower Room with basin, WC and shower cubicle.

Landing
From the Hall, the stairs leads to a sunny Landing where the window has garden views and there is an airing cupboard.

Master Bedroom with En Suite Shower Room - 21' 7'' x 13' 1'' (6.57m x 3.98m)
A peaceful room with three windows overlooking the garden; the high ceiling increases the feeling of light and space. There are wardrobes and the En Suite Shower Room has a suite comprising power shower, basin, bidet and WC, as well as a heated towel rail and a window to the side.

Bedroom Two - 20' 0'' x 8' 11'' (6.09m x 2.72m)
This pretty room has views over the village lane and fitted wardrobes.

Bedroom Three - 17' 5'' x 9' 7'' (5.30m x 2.92m)
This has a high ceiling, exposed beams and fitted wardrobes.

Bedroom Four - 17' 5'' x 9' 7'' (5.30m x 2.92m)
With views over the garden, this has exposed beams and fitted wardrobes.

Bathroom
Located in the barn's hayloft, the Bathroom has striking features such as a vaulted ceiling and exposed original beams. Velux windows allow plenty of natural light and the room has a white suite of free-standing roll top bath with mixer tap, shower, basin, bidet and WC. There is wood-effect flooring and a heated towel rail.

Garden & Paddock
The private, mature gardens stretch out behind the house and border open fields with far-reaching views to the south and west. A sheltered terrace runs along the back of the house with French doors opening out from the Conservatory to a handsome oak-framed porch that is ideal for outdoor entertaining and currently also houses a hot tub (see agent's note). The sheltered lawn, edged on one side by a border of mature shrubs, runs to the far perimeter where there is a chicken run and a splendid bespoke designed Glass-house with raised beds. To the side of the lawn is the gated entrance to the Paddock which extends to approximately 1.5 acres. It has fencing and a nearby water supply in the garden, and there is easy access from the driveway.

The Lodge - Annexe
The attractive self-contained Annexe is located at the far end of the property's outbuildings with an Entrance Door from the courtyard. The spacious Living Room is filled with natural light from tall windows overlooking the garden and a door opens out to a private terrace. The room is fitted with brick-stone flooring and beams and opens into a Kitchen with a range of base units, an electric oven, stainless steel sink with mixer tap and space for a larder fridge. The Master Bedroom has fitted wardrobes and an En Suite Shower Room with shower, WC, basin and heated towel rail. Off the living space an inner Hall has several fitted cupboards and leads to two further Bedrooms and a Bathroom with bath, basin, WC and a heated towel rail.

Outbuildings
The excellent range of outbuildings includes a large Store Room fitted with lights and electrical points and located adjacent to the Garden Door. The open-sided 'cart hovel' houses the oil tank and has parking space for 4-5 vehicles and next to this is a large Workshop with lightings and electrics.

Property Features :

• AN IMPRESSIVE PERIOD BARN SET IN DELIGHTFUL GROUNDS WITH COUNTRY VIEWS, A PADDOCK AND SELF-CONTAINE
• Entrance Hall & Cloakroom
• Drawing Room
• Kitchen & Breakfast Room, Utility Room & Larder
• Conservatory, Gym/Family Room