3 bedroom barn conversion for sale

Set along a gated driveway, Betton Lodge Barn enjoys a secluded position set within its own grounds of close to 3 acres with outstanding views across the adjoining countryside. The barn itself has undergone a programme of refurbishment works which include remodelling the ground and first floor accommodation, new Wren kitchen with integrated appliances, new bathrooms, several new windows / Velux and relandscaping the garden area. The result is an highly specified country residence which benefits from the exceptional lifestyle features of a heated indoor pool and vast outbuilding whilst only being just over 5 minutes' drive to Market Drayton.

An oak front door opens to the dining hall which provides ample space for seating as well as including a feature original stone wall. Doors radiate out to the rest of the living accommodation. The sitting room is an impressive reception space with vaulted ceiling and exposed A frame beams. A recently added inglenook fireplace sits against an exposed stone wall and includes a wood burner. The open plan contemporary kitchen breakfast room is the hub of the home which includes a seating area with stable door to the terrace. The kitchen includes a range of wall, floor and island cabinetry all set beneath a solid worksurface. There are a range of integrated NEFF appliances including microwave, dishwasher, 5 ring induction hob, pop up extractor, slide and hide oven and warming drawer whilst there is also a Quooker tap. The utility has also been refitted which provides further storage as well as space for additional appliances. A boot room and guest WC complete the ground floor accommodation.

Stairs rise from the kitchen to the first floor landing. The principal suite occupies one end of the first floor and includes a spacious bedroom with a bank of fitted wardrobes and excellent westerly facing views as well as a refitted en suite with double shower. The guest suite is found at the other end of the first floor and includes fitted wardrobes together with an en suite shower room and balcony. The third double bedroom is currently used as an office and benefits from the refitted family bathroom being just next door.

Swimming Pool
Accessible externally or via the utility is the swimming pool. Housed in a vast vaulted temperature-controlled pool room, the pool itself is 8 metres by 5 metres and a constant 1.2 metres deep. There is excellent changing facilities including a wet room and guest WC. The pool equipment is housed within a plant room.

The current owners have successfully harnessed income generating opportunities, including hiring the pool out for a number of years to a loyal and regular customer base. Further information can be found on the dedicated website below.


Outbuildings, gardens and grounds
Approached via an electrically gated entrance, the driveway continues to a parking area. Adjacent is a detached barn which is currently used as garaging and a workshop. The outbuilding is divided into two sections with one area having recently been rented out for storage. The outbuilding extends to nearly 3,500 sq ft and could include opportunities for stabling or further accommodation (subject to the necessary consents).

A pedestrian gate is found off the driveway and leads to a pathway which opens to the landscaped terrace. The terrace has been meticulously considered and includes decked and paved areas, outdoor lighting and ornamental pond with water feature. There is a further paved area which incorporates a dog wash station, complete with hot water.

The remainder of the plot is set out in a parkland style with various fruit and specimen trees.

Agents Note
The driveway area is owned by Betton Lodge Barn and is shaded grey on the site plan. The access way that runs through the driveway is shared with one other property. The other property contributes 35% of the maintenance costs and has 2 visitor parking spaces within the grey shaded area.

Location

Betton Lodge Barn is located in the pretty hamlet of Betton, between Norton in Hales and Market Drayton. Norton in Hales is a popular North Shropshire village, surrounded by beautiful countryside and within easy commuting distance of Crewe, Stoke, Telford and Shrewsbury. The village offers convenient amenities including a primary school, public house, village hall and church. Norton-in-Hales has been a winner of Shropshire's Best Kept Village award and has enjoyed historic success with the Britain in Bloom competition.

A little further afield from Betton Lodge Barn are the local towns of Market Drayton, Newport, and Nantwich offer further facilities for shopping and leisure activities together with the larger centres of Shrewsbury, Stafford and Newcastle-Under-Lyme offering well reputed schools in both state and private sectors. Stafford Station offers a main line train service to London (Euston) of approximately one hour and sixteen minutes, whilst Betton Lodge Barn is well located for the regional road network including the A41, A53 and M6 (at J15).