4 bedroom barn conversion / farm house for sale

Accommodation Summary
Fine & Country are delighted to offer for sale this Grade II listed farmhouse dating back to 1850 having been totally refurbished offering well-proportioned versatile accommodation comprising of sitting room, family room, study, boot room, utility/cloakroom, kitchen/breakfast room, games room, four bedrooms two with en-suite and family bathroom. The property also benefits from off road parking and rear garden and paddock.

Vendor's Comments:-
“It’s such a perfect location, ” says Leanne, “we really do have the best of all worlds here – a lovely old farmhouse with all this beautiful countryside surrounding us and we’re only a mile and half away from the nearest village.” A private drive leads you past the paddock where horses graze and then onto the farm itself. “We bought the house four and a half years ago and have made some extensive renovations so that we could accommodate our growing family. It’s been a labour of love for us and the result is an exceptional home that still exudes character and charm.”

The top floor has two bedrooms and a bathroom that is ideal for teenagers as they can have their own private space without being cut off from the rest of the house. “Privacy works two ways, ” explains Leanne, “it means parents can have some peace and quiet too.” There are open fires in all the rooms with the exception of one of the reception rooms. This room has a wood burning stove making it very cosy in the winter. The second reception room has double aspect windows making for a light and airy room in the summer.

“The heart of the home, ” says Robin, “is this large kitchen. And to maximise the potential of the space in here we removed a staircase so that we could create a room above and turn it into a games room for the children.” “It’s so big they’ve got a snooker table up there, ” says Leanne, “it’s been great for all of us as I can spend my time in the kitchen but still keep an eye on the children and they have space to play.” “But it would make an excellent office or den for somebody as it still offers a measure of privacy for you to get any work done, ” says Robin. “The room really comes into its own for entertaining and we’ve had some memorable parties here, ” says Leanne, “we’ve had some further fun with the fibre optic lights that shimmer on the ceiling. The effect is truly magical.”

Double French doors lead out of the kitchen and open onto a patio and a private, enclosed garden. “The garden area is very easy to maintain laid mostly to lawn with a thriving vegetable plot courtesy of my daughter, ” Leanne adds, “It’s such a peaceful, idyllic place that would suit anyone who enjoys the outdoors. There are plenty of walks and woods to wander in and if you need anything then the nearest village is so close by. It has excellent schools, shops and family pubs so you don’t feel that you’re in the middle of nowhere.”

“We’ve really enjoyed restoring this lovely old farmhouse to its former glory, ” says Robin, “and its location feels like a gift. When you open the front door and see horses playing in the paddock in front of the house, how can you not feel lucky?”

Ground Floor
This impressive Grade II listed farmhouse is entered via the original door leading directly into hallway having quarry tiled floor, wide sweeping staircase leading to first floor, radiator and alarm panel, door and steps leading down into the two chambered cellar and further original doors leading to:

Sitting room having windows to front with original stripped shutters and inglenook open fireplace with brick surround and hearth, wood burner, exposed wall and ceiling timbers, deep skirtings, storage cupboard, radiator and feature sealed doors.

Family room being light and airy with dual aspect windows to both front and side overlooking paddock and formal garden, stripped oak floor, deep skirting, feature open fire with cast inlay, tiled hearth and wooden surround and mantel, radiator.

Inner hallway having oak floor, original steps down, two radiators and glass panelled doors leading to:

Study with window to side and radiator.

Useful storage room with plumbing and sink unit.

Boot room having window to rear overlooking courtyard, radiator.

Utility/cloakroom having low level wc and pedestal wash hand basin, frosted window to rear, radiator, oak flooring, base storage cupboard with oak work surface, space and plumbing for washing machine. Further door from inner hallway back door leading to rear courtyard. Open doorway leading to:

Generous sized kitchen breakfast room having flagstone floor with under floor heating, bespoke fitted kitchen with oak wall and base units with oak work surface, ceramic one and a half sink and drainer with chrome mixer tap, integrated fridge freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. Classic 110 Rangemaster double oven with five ring gas hob, exposed brick surround with beamed mantel, downlighting, window to dual aspect overlooking courtyard and formal garden. Breakfast area having useful understairs storage cupboard a continuation of flagstone flooring with under floor heating, feature fireplace with cast inlay, wooden surround and mantel with tiled hearth, downlighting, French doors leading onto formal garden. Staircase with spindle balustrade leading to:

Games room a great place for kids and adults alike to just chill out having partly stripped floor, exposed beams, downlighting, radiators and window overlooking garden and countryside beyond. Ideal boiler and water tank these are currently exposed and make quite a feature to the room.

First Floor
First floor landing having window to front overlooking paddock. Staircase to second floor and original doors leading to:

Master bedroom being of generous proportion, light and airy with windows to both front and rear, exposed timbers and beautiful feature open fire with a cast mantel and surround, tiled hearth, built-in wardrobes.

En-suite having stripped original floors, double shower unit with tiled surround, chrome fixtures and fittings, panelled bath, low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin and tiled back splash, chrome heated towel rail, radiator, downlighting and frosted window to rear.

Bedroom two having windows to front and side, open cast-iron fireplace, exposed timbers to ceiling, radiator.

En-suite being fully tiled with single shower cubicle with power shower, low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, chrome heated towel rail and downlighting.

Second Floor
Galleried landing with spindled balustrade, exposed wall timbers, windows to rear, radiators and original doors leading to:

Bedroom three having vaulted ceiling with exposed wall timbers and beams, window to front overlooking the paddock, radiator.

Bathroom comprising of panelled bath with tiled surround, double power shower cubicle, low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, heated towel rail, downlighting, stripped floors and window to front overlooking paddock.

Bedroom four having vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers, feature cast-iron fireplace, radiator, dual aspect windows to front and side overlooking paddock, formal garden and countryside views.

Outside
Rear courtyard farm gates lead to block paved and shingled drive with parking for a number of vehicles, side access gate to formal garden, formal garden being secluded with wall and hedgerow, mainly laid to lawn, flowerbeds, patio with pathway leading to further patio housing wooden summer playhouse having solar roof panels that help complement the propertys domestic hot water system.

To the front of the property private drive with electric farm style gate, paddock approximately 1 acre.

Location:
Allesley Village has a variety of shops and local school, as well as recreation facilities including the golf club. The property is ideally situated for travelling into Coventry City Centre or further a field via the A45 to Birmingham, the nec and Birmingham Airport to the North and London to the South.

Services:
Mains, lpg gas, electricity, water and telephone.

Local Authority:

Coventry City Council.

Viewing Arrangements:
Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on .

Website:

For more information visit the property’s unique website address

Opening Hours:

Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 5.30 pm

Saturday 9.00 am - 4.30 pm

Sunday 11.00 am – 3.00 pm

Directions:
From the A45 take exit signposted Allesley at the roundabout take the third exit onto Rye Hill continuing onto the Windmill Hill. At the bottom of the hill turn left into Washbrook Lane at junction turn left and then immediately right onto Clay Lane where Oaklands Farm can be found on the right-hand side.

Agents Notes:
All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given and that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure.