Middlegate Barn is a lovely example of a home in the heart of the village, with the convenience of a popular village stores and excellent pub on the doorstep, yet all whilst enjoying a discreet and quiet position. Tucked away behind other village houses, the barn is a traditional Chalk stone barn with the added advantage of a self-contained annexe that can provide a useful income as an Airbnb, accommodation for staying guests or perhaps for multi-generational living.

The principal house has a lovely warmth to it, with a great mix of open and cosy spaces. The focal point is an expansive open plan area hosting the kitchen, a dining area and spacious living room. The fitted kitchen, with large island unit, is functional and stylish and filled with natural light from full height windows which lead out to the garden. The kitchen area is open to a dining area, again benefiting from light from matching full height windows, continuing into a wonderfully roomy living room complete with woodburner. It is a vibrant and comfortable area to enjoy. A further, more intimate, dining room is in what is thought to be the oldest part of the barn, with a woodburner, whilst an entrance hall/boot area/study is an excellent multi-functional room, with original range providing a glimpse of the history of the house. An external door from the dining room out to neighbouring gardens provides a quick and convenient right of access through to the centre of the village, notably the village shop and The Gin Trap pub.

Upstairs, a contemporary glass balustrade around a galleried landing sits well alongside the old beams and brick. A principal bedroom is to the east of the house, with vaulted ceilings, shuttered window, walk in wardrobe. A double bedroom adjoins this with a date stone of 1718, both bedrooms are served by a well appointed bathroom, next to which is a laundry/utility room. At the opposite end of the house are two further double bedrooms, one with built in wardrobes, and a shower room.

Annexe
Adjoining the house is a self-contained annexe. A later addition to the barn, but in keeping with the aesthetic, the annexe is a brilliant asset to the barn, whether providing a useful income as an Airbnb, as space for staying friends and family, or for multi-generational living. A open plan living/dining/bedroom has a spacious feel, with dual aspect, vaulted ceilings and French doors out to the garden. Off this is a kitchenette, and a shower room.

Walled gardens and grounds
The entrance to Middlegate Barn is over an initially shared gravel drive, to private gravelled parking. A wide pedestrian gate opens onto the charming walled garden, a fine feature of the property. This enclosed yet expansive garden is an area where the sun can be followed. The garden is mainly laid to lawn, with herbaceous borders, and espaliered fruit trees trained to the walls, and a stand of pleached limes. A rose clad pergola is in one corner catching evening sun.

Steps from the lawn and paved path lead down to spacious paved area adjoining the house. Bordered by beds of lavender, this space is perfect for al fresco dining and entertaining, it is very sheltered, and with glazed doors out from the kitchen allowing a good flow between inside and out.

There is planning consent for covered parking plus a workshop/office on the gravelled parking area and a conservatory style extension from the kitchen out towards the patio area.

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