Bishops GreenBarnston, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1NF

Bishops is a thoughtfully converted barn, re-imagined for 21st century living, dating from the 17th century and listed Grade II of Architectural or Historical interest. The accommodation is well planned and versatile, predominantly single-storey accommodation, with a principal suite on the first floor. The hall occupies the centre of the barn, overlooked by the galleried landing and separated from a rear music room by a central fireplace with its red-brick chimney piercing the full height of the barn. The principal reception rooms have been designed to overlook the gardens and grounds at the rear and the south-east orientation provides for light-filled rooms. A study is fitted with bespoke furniture, making for a lovely work-from-home environment. Centre stage lies the 22' kitchen/ breakfast room fitted with solid wood Shaker-style units anchored around a peninsular bar. The floor is finished with clay tiles, which continue into a dining room, partially separated with studwork from the kitchen. The dining area has full-height glazed doors opening onto the terrace for al fresco dining in the warmer months.

The north wing lends itself as a potential annexe, with its own entrance from the courtyard. An inner hall includes a temperature-controlled wine room, with full-height glass doors providing a contemporary feature. A notable sitting room features a suspended wood burner - an architecturally stunning focal point, with its flue rising into a timber ceiling. A glass wall of doors open onto the rear terrace. The wing also includes a utility room, a cloakroom and adjoining store rooms. The south wing provides three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a gym/family room - a large room, finished with a wooden floor and including a sauna.

There is an extensive underground storage area, accessed from a trapdoor in the hallway, a former pool room and a very useful area.

The principal bedroom suite on the first floor is orientated to overlook the grounds, featuring a vaulted ceiling and en suite shower room. A principal bath/shower room is situated on the opposite side of the landing.

Outside
Electric gates open into a long drive which threads through the grounds to a block-paved parking courtyard in front of the barn. From here is a double carport and stores. The gardens and grounds have been professionally landscaped to provide all-year colour and interest. To the south, a tennis court needs a degree of restoration, and adjoins extensive areas of lawn. Behind the barn is a swimming pool covered with a concertina glass top, and mature yew hedging separates a vast stone terrace, with island beds planted with evergreens - a lovely space for entertaining.

All in around 2.62 acres.

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