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£2,000,000
Why is this home Chosen...?
This stunning Barn Conversion, with a wealth of character features, offers expansive accommodation and is set in an idyllic semi-rural position, surrounded by fields and open countryside, in between Little Aston and Stonnall. The Grade ll Listed Barn was originally converted several years ago to an exacting standard and has been immaculately maintained.
Welcome to The Barn...
This stunning Barn Conversion, with a wealth of character features, offers expansive accommodation and is set in an idyllic semi-rural position, surrounded by fields and open countryside, in between Little Aston and Stonnall. The Grade ll Listed Barn was originally converted several years ago to an exacting standard and has been immaculately maintained.
The grand Oak front door gives a hint of what lies behind, with original beams, flagged floors and beautiful exposed brick walls.
The entrance hallway is a light and welcoming space with a hand-crafted wooden staircase and an inner hallway with large boot room and a downstairs cloakroom. This leads into the magnificent kitchen, which is a beautiful, spacious room with a vaulted ceiling, exposed brickwork, beams and a stunning hand painted Mark Wilkinson kitchen. Bespoke hand painted base and wall cabinets are complimented with granite worktops with an oversized central island providing ample space for food preparation or for socialising with family and friends. With a feature four oven AGA taking pride of place and top of the range appliances. Including a Gorenja integrated fridge and freezer, electric oven/microwave, and dishwasher.
There is a breakfast room off which has French doors leading onto a cottage style patio area, perfect for al fresco dining.
Just off the kitchen is a fantastic utility room, which is fitted with built in storage, Integrated full height fridge with box freezer and integral tumble dryer. This room has lovely views over the garden and access to the inner courtyard.
To the left of the entrance hallway, you step down into the Incredible dining room which is flooded with natural light from the full height windows and doors on both sides. This is an amazing space for entertaining, as the large French doors provide access to the inner courtyard area. Accessed via a short oak staircase the large sitting room has a vaulted full height ceiling and fantastic views over the gardens. Beautiful wooden floors and underfloor heating make this room feel cosy despite its grand proportions. There is a feature fireplace with an electric wood burner style fire.
At the far end of this room is a study area with amazing views from the full height windows over the gardens and fields beyond.
Leading off this room is a hallway, to a very generous bedroom with mezzanine level and En-suite shower room. Off the hallway are stairs which lead down to a large cinema room with mood lighting and a bar/games room which is a fantastic space, with three sets of French doors leading to the inner courtyard and built-in seating area, making this a perfect indoor/ outdoor entertaining room. Also off the dining area via a small staircase is the lower ground level which features a further spacious bedroom with stunning bathroom and large walk-in shower and freestanding bath. There is also a boiler room and two large storerooms on this level.
Leading from the main staircase is the beautiful large landing area with full height ceilings and accessed from here are a further 3 bedrooms. The master suite is a very impressive room with vaulted beamed ceiling and exposed brick walls. There are a comprehensive range of bespoke wardrobes and steps leading down into the most luxurious En-suite bathroom, with a large central freestanding bath, large walk-in shower and twin vanity units. There are a further two double bedrooms on this level which share the main family bathroom, which is again a very luxurious space, with bath and shower.
Step Outside
The property can be found at the foot of a country lane. Approached via a gravelled driveway which offers generous parking for several vehicles. The plot in total is around 1.25 acres and has stunning landscaped gardens, with a large lawned area, and far-reaching views over surrounding countryside. There is a central courtyard area with a pond, water feature and outdoor seating area, surrounded by lawns and established trees and shrubs. To the rear of the barn is a lovely topiary garden which has raised paved areas and entertaining areas.
A further circa 7 acres of land available to purchase separately if required, which would make this an ideal equestrian property.
There is also a triple garage with a coach house above, providing extra living accommodation comprising Living room/studio, kitchen and shower room. This property lends itself to extended family living, with lots of flexibility and space within the main house as well as the extra self-contained accommodation above the garages, which could also be used as a home office, gym or studio.
The property benefits from oil fired central heating with water based underfloor heating system beneath the drawing room. All the bathrooms have been luxuriously appointed by Charlotte Conway, with superb attention to detail and finish.
The Local Area
The local area has much to offer in terms of both lifestyle and convenience. Being around 6 miles from both Sutton Coldfield and Lichfield and around 9 miles from Birmingham city centre, the location of “The Barn” is ideal for access to shopping and entertainment facilities, with the Bullring shopping centre in Birmingham proffering a range of high street stores, plus a Selfridges and a Harvey Nicolls. There are also a plethora of bars and eateries in both Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield and Birmingham. The prestigious Little Aston Golf course is only a few minutes away and the Belfry Hotel and famous golf course is around a 10-minute drive away.
Council Tax Band H
We understand that this property falls under council tax band H but recommend that any prospective buyer check online to satisfy themselves.
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Property Tenure Freehold
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Purchaser Fee
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