Charming barn conversion offering spacious and versatile accommodation.
A most appealing converted barn having handsome elevations of red brick and flint with panels of painted timber under a slate roof. The barn and neighbouring courtyard of farm buildings are understood to be late Victorian, and converted in the 1980's/ 1990's. This attractively presented home offers many character features including exposed wooden beams and panels of brickwork, with generous accommodation and a flexible layout over two floors that could be arranged to suit a buyer's needs. With living and bedroom accommodation on both floors, the barn could also be suited for multi-generational family living. In addition, there is a detached double garage with loft room above which could have potential for other uses, subject to any necessary permissions being obtained. Unusually for a village property, Venn has the benefit of all mains services including gas and drainage.
The front door opens into the entrance hall, with wood floor and semi galleried landing over. The cosy sitting room has a full height window and wood flooring. Double doors open into the good size kitchen/ dining room which also has full height glazing overlooking the garden and offers space for a large table and chairs. The country kitchen has a range of reclaimed pine cabinets, space for a range cooker in a brick recess with extractor hood and beam over, a larder, and a tiled floor. Double doors lead to the sun room, ideal as a small breakfast room, with a glazed roof and doors to the terrace. Leading off is a rear hall with door to outside, a utility room with sink and plumbing for a washing machine, and a wet room style shower room with a deep fully tiled shower, basin and WC. Also on the ground floor are a good size double bedroom with wood flooring, and an en suite bathroom with door to the hall, for use as a second cloakroom if needed.
From the hall stairs lead up to the main sitting room, a large open plan space with a vaulted ceiling, wood flooring, a feature brick wall with open fireplace and log store, and both Velux and low level windows. The spacious main bedroom has full height and Velux windows, a dressing area with wardrobe, and an en suite bathroom with wood panelled walls, freestanding bath and double shower, basin and WC. There are two further double bedrooms on this floor which share a shower room with basin and WC.
Outside
A private shingle driveway provides extensive parking in front of the house, with screen gates providing seclusion from the lane. There is a detached garage block built in keeping with the barn, currently used as a workshop/ studio with a useful loft area above. The barn is set in attractive secluded cottage gardens with a large sunny terrace enjoying a westerly aspect, perfect for outdoor entertaining. There are several lawned areas, surrounding hedges, a wide variety of flowering shrubs, and pathways lead to several sitting areas for different times of the day. Within the garden are a greenhouse and shed.
Agents Note
The property was formerly called Captains Stable and the Land Registry entry still uses this name. Prospective purchasers should notify their solicitors of this fact.
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I love the character of this most interesting barn
Jamie MortenProperty agent