4 bedroom detached house for sale

A beautifully appointed barn conversion, furnished to a high standard with characterful features, within walking distance of a village.

Description

Oak Barn is an extremely attractive barn conversion which has been beautifully and thoughtfully designed. South facing, the barn originally dates back to about 1778 and the current owner lovingly completed the conversion in 2012 . The property is built from solid stone with oak windows and doors and is full of character with exposed oak beams, inglenook stone fireplace and deep windowsills, with French doors to both reception rooms which open out onto the patio and gardens, offering a wonderful lifestyle. The property has underfloor heating on the ground and first floor and is set in an idyllic location, within parkland and approached via a private driveway approximately 3 miles from Oswestry.

Once arriving at Oak Barn, you are immediately met with the beautiful surroundings. The property is accessed via an Oak framed porch and door which opens into the entrance hall, fitted with Travertine tiled flooring, with a cloakroom and utility, and a ground floor double bedroom with an en suite shower room, fitted with floor to ceiling marble tiles.

The main reception rooms are to the left of the entrance hall and include a beautiful and spacious living room, with large glazed windows and French doors allowing in plenty of natural light, and an inglenook stone fireplace with a Dovre wood burning stove.

A glass and oak partition, provides access into the formal dining area which also has French doors and the secondary staircase, along with marble tiled flooring which continues into the kitchen. The partition allows the living room and dining area to become one room if needs be, which offers a fabulous space for entertaining, but can be closed to offer two separate rooms.

The kitchen is open plan off the dining room with a stable door leading outside to the back of the house, it is fitted with bespoke wood wall and base units, high gloss chrome light fittings and granite worktops. The Range cooker is available by separate negotiation.

The main staircase from the entrance hall lead up to the principal bedroom suite which is spacious with exposed beams and overlooks the gardens and fields beyond. There is an en suite luxurious bathroom which has a free standing bath and a separate shower with a vaulted ceiling and Velux windows and a separate dressing room which has plumbing in place should someone wish to put in a further bathroom. The dressing room also provides access to a bedroom/office and a door leads through to a bedroom 2/sitting room, which has a staircase leading down to the dining area.

Outside

Oak Barn sits in an enviable location, elevated above the surrounding countryside offering views over open fields and towards the village of Trefonen. The gardens are extremely private with a gravelled patio seating area along the front of the house, with a Jacuzzi nestled within. The garden has been designed to incorporate Bespoke local stone, for deep planted borders with shrubbery along the edge of a lawn area. Beyond the lawn you have borrowed views over a field which is lined with mature trees either side.

The property is approached via a private driveway to a gate which provides access to a parking area and two parking bays for Oak Barn.

Location

Oak Barn is located in a rural location with beautiful views, above the village of Trefonen which is situated about 2.5 miles away. Tefonen has an active community with a village hall offering monthly events, a village shop and post office, a primary school, The Barley Mow pub and access to Offa's Dyke. There is also a large playing field and an abundance of footpaths and bridleways. Each year the Trefonen Hill walk takes place which spreads over a May bank holiday weekend with lots of activities taking place.

Oswestry is about 3 miles away and has a number of high street and independent shops, cafe's, pubs, restaurants, supermarkets, outdoor events in Cae Glas Park and well regarded schools including Oswestry School, Bellan House and The Marches Academy.

Gobowen Station has links to Shrewsbury, Birmingham, Chester, Crewe with links to London Euston and Manchester, it is about 6.5 miles from Oak Barn and has a free car park.

Shrewsbury and Chester offer a wider choice of amenities and may be accessed via the A5, approximately 3.3 miles from Oak Barn which also offers commuting links to Telford, Birmingham, Chester and North Wales.

Square Footage: 2,024 sq ft



Directions

From Morda, proceed on the Trefonen Road out of the village, turn left sign posted 'Woodhill'. Proceed on this lane, passing the Residential Home 'Brook House' to the right hand side, continue for a short distance and take the next right continue over the cattle grid and into the parkland, the property will be found at the end of the lane through a wooden gate.

Additional Info

Shropshire Council. band F.

Services: Mains water, electricity, oil central heating, LPG for hob. Septic tank which is on another persons land but there is an easement in place for accessing/servicing.

All curtains will be excluded from the sale. The cooker and light fittings are available by separate negotiation.

The driveway is shared between five properties in total and all contribute to maintenance.