Property description
A Detached Barn Conversion That Has Recently Undergone Complete Refurbishment Including A Stunning Garden Room Extension Set In Breathtaking Landscape Gardens And Parkland Totalling In Excess Of Ten Acres.With Two Trout Lakes And Half A Mile Stretch Of The River Axe Forming The Southerly Boundary Of The Property.
The Old Granary is beautifully presented with many modern features yet it still retains the character and charm of a period house with exposed ceiling beams, impressive beamed fireplaces, solid Oak internal doors and interesting arched windows with stone pillars. Set in peaceful grounds of over ten acres made up of landscaped gardens, set around the first two trout lakes with timber bridge leading to a small island. The rear part of the garden is partly wooded with open areas of meadow suitable for use of small paddocks, the southerly boundary is the river Axe with approximately half a mile of single bank wild trout fishing . From the Dining Hall, door leads to: From the Kitchen, door leads to: Beyond the first lake, a five bar farm gate leads to the second lake with gating and small island, a timber Pergola and path opens to the main area of the land with woodland made up of a fantastic array of mixed tree species and open meadow which could suit as a small paddock. The entire southerly boundary of the property is formed by half a mile of the river Axe which offers single bank wild brown trout fishing as well as an abundance of wild life. Accommodation (all sizes are approximate) An open storm porch with seating and glazing to either side, with heavy timber entrance door leads to: Bathroom With electric Velux roof window, bathroom suite comprising low level WC, "Ladder" towel rail, shower cubicle with mains shower, sink unit, single radiator and half wall panelling. Bedroom Four 2.97m x 2.89m With window to rear with views over countryside, double radiator and built-in wardrobes with built-in shelving. Bedroom Three 2.49m x 4.42m With window to rear with views across open countryside, single radiator, built-in wardrobes and attic storage space. Dining Hall 7.96m x 5.86m With two windows to rear and French doors to rear terrace and arched window to front, limestone flooring, beamed ceiling, two radiators, wall mounted Bang & Olufsen music system, fireplace housing Gazco cast iron wood effect stove, with bookshelves to one side. Stairs leading to first floor with under stairs storage cupboard. Double Oak doors open to: En-suite Shower Room With window to front, bathroom suite comprising low level WC, wash hand basin, shower cubicle with mains shower, exposed roof trusses. En-Suite Shower Room With window to rear with views over the river Axe and fields beyond, Bathroom suite comprising of sink unit with cupboards under, large shower cubicle, low level WC, single radiator and "ladder " towel rail. Family Bathroom With window to rear, bathroom suite comprising low level WC, Jacuzzi bath, wash hand basin with cupboards under and separate shower cubicle with mains shower. Family Room 6.75m x 3.44m This triple aspect room has two windows to front and window to rear and further window to side with fantastic views of the garden, with Oak flooring and cast iron wood effect gas stove, single radiator, range of CD/bookshelves and fitted bespoke Maple desk incorporating drawers and filing cabinet. First Floor Garden Room 4.25m x 6.92m This impressive double aspect room has Solar Lux timber fold back concertina doors on two sides, and Sedum roof garden, this room enjoys beautiful views over the surrounding countryside and along the river Axe, with limestone flooring, double radiator, attractive enamel coal effect gas stove and half wall panelling. Guest Bedroom Two 4.57m x 5.13m narrowing to 4.2m With window to rear, two double radiators, built-in double wardrobes, oak flooring and exposed roof trusses, door leads to: Inner Hall With electric Velux roof window, single radiator and door to: Kitchen 5.73m x 4.31m This bespoke kitchen by Mark Wilkinson is constructed of solid English Oak units with granite work surfaces over, there is a large central island unit and the kitchen comes complete with a range of quality appliances including Falcon range cooker with extractor hood over, Amana fridge/freezer with water and ice dispenser, Miele dishwasher, microwave and coffee maker and Liebherr twin wine coolers. The kitchen has a window to front, single radiator and limestone flooring, there is an opening to:- Landing Gallery landing with single radiator, half apex ceiling with exposed roof trusses and two windows to front. Door to: Master Bedroom 5.71m x 4.3m This double aspect room has windows to front and window to side enjoying fine views over the garden, two double radiators, Bang & Olufsen music system, built-in wardrobes and built-in cupboard. Open apex ceiling with exposed roof trusses and door to: Outside The property is approached via an electric timber vehicular gate opening to a gravelled driveway and parking area immediately to the front of the house, this continues to a larger gravelled turning area, giving access to the detached oak framed double carport and gym. This English Heritage building has power and light incorporating a fully equipped gymnasium. To the immediate rear of the property there is an enclosed terrace which is accessed from the garden room and overlooks the river Axe and open fields beyond. The principle garden and grounds lie to the north east of the property and total in excess of ten acres. The beautifully landscaped gardens are set around the first of two trout lakes with timber bridge leading to a small island. There is garden room and store with stone and brick steps leading terrace with various stocked borders and rockery, with further steps to an additional garden, with vegetable garden and summerhouse. Sitting Room 6.9m x 5.42m With two arched windows to front with stone pillars, further window to rear, large beamed fireplace with built-in bread oven housing cast iron multi-fuel burner, exposed ceiling beams, three radiators and door leads to: Situation The property offers a great degree of privacy and tranquillity set in beautiful countryside with an abundance of wild life. Store Room Single radiator and shelving Study/Bedroom Five 2.64m x 2.86m With two electric Velux roof windows and single radiator. Summary: The Old Granary is a former barn originally converted in the 1970's. In 2000 the property underwent complete refurbishment including the addition of the impressive garden room extension 2007 and detached garage / gymnasium.The refurbishment was completed to an extremely high specification with high quality fixtures and fittings and tremendous attention to detail, the kitchen is fitted with bespoke Mark Wilkinson English Oak units with solid granite worktop and quality appliances including a Falcon range cooker, Amana fridge/freezer, Miele dishwasher, microwave and coffee maker, Liebherr twin wine coolers and limestone flooring. The main reception areas and the master bedroom include Bang & Olufsen music systems with individual remote controls operated from a central CD player in the family room.