barn conversion
sold
near Bishops Stortford,
Essex
Three to four bedroom barn
conversion with large outbuilding near
Bishops Stortford in Essex and within easy commuting distance of
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Three to four bedroom barn
conversion with large outbuilding and two and a quarter acres of land near
Bishops Stortford and Saffron Walden in Essex and within easy reach of both
Stanstead Airport and London by train
SOLD |
A charming barn conversion set within two
and quarter acres of gardens and grounds with a 2,000 sq ft modern barn /
workshop, double garage and carport.
Stansted Airport 3.5 miles
(Liverpool Street station 45 minutes), Saffron Walden 11 miles, Bishops
Stortford 8 miles, Braintree 15 miles, Cambridge 28 miles.
Set within
open countryside, The Old Dairy was converted in 1998 by Sarbir Developments to
a high standard and offers well presented accommodation with a wealth of
character features and high quality fittings. Beautifully set within the two
and quarter acre plot, the barn is accessed via a long private driveway. There
is also a pretty courtyard and double garage. Just behind The Old Dairy is a
modern barn / workshop with space measuring approximately 2,000 sqft.
Special features of the property include:
Entrance Hall / Snug with
stone flooring and fireplace
Sitting / Dining Room with high vaulted
ceiling, full height window, heavy oak staircase to first floor and Gallery,
High quality Kitchen with central island unit with granite work
surface
3/4 Bedrooms
Oil fired central heating with cast iron radiators
Sealed unit double glazing
Double garage plus cart lodge
2,000sqft
barn / workshop
The Accommodation is arranged as follows:
HALL / SNUG:
Flagstone floor, full height redbrick fireplace
with stone hearth, exposed beams.
SITTING / DINING:
Dining
Area - Oak flooring, full height window to front, exposed beams and high
vaulted ceiling, heavy reclaimed oak staircase to the first floor. Sitting Room
Area - Oak flooring, solid fuel burner with stone hearth, exposed wall and
ceiling timbers, window and door opening to rear terrace.
DINING
ROOM / BEDROOM 4:
Exposed floor boards.
SIDE
HALLWAY:
Glazed door to the front and further doors to:
SHOWER ROOM:
An Imperial period style suite with high level
cistern, pedestal hanb basin and shower cubicle, exposed floor
boards.
STUDY / DRESSING AREA:
Built-in wardrobes/cupboards,
telephone point, open to:
BEDROOM 1:
Partially vaulted
ceiling, exposed beams, french doors overlooking the courtyard.
KITCHEN:
Fitted with a range of pine fronted cabinets
comprising, cupboards and drawers with wooden work surfaces over, inset 1.5
bowl enamel sink unit with drainer, integrated Neff dishwasher, Neff electric
oven with ceramic hob with extractor above inset into a brick surround, two
glazed display cabinets, space and plumbing for an American style
fridge/freezer, trap door to shallow wine store, slate flooring. Open plan to
Breakfast Area - slate flooring, semi-vaulted ceiling.
REAR LOBBY /
UTILITY ROOM:
Floor standing oil fired central heating boiler,
cupboards and drawers with work surfaces above and stainless steel sink with
drainer and mixer tap, plumbing for washing machine, part tiled walls, cupboard
housing consumer unit and hot water cylinder.
GALLARIED
LANDING:
Overlooking the drawing/dining area with vaulted ceiling and
exposed beams.
BEDROOM 2:
High vaulted ceiling, exposed
beams, eaves storage cupboard and steps up to a hatch style door opening to:
EN-SUITE:
'Imperial' period style suite comprising low level
w.c., pedestal hand basin, double shower cubicle, part panelled walls.
BEDROOM 3:
Exposed beams, wooden return staircase to:
EN-SUITE: 'Imperial' white period style suite comprising roll top bath with
claw feet, low level w.c, pedestal hand basin with tiled splashbacks and
exposed beams.
OUTSIDE:
The barn is approached off a long
driveway which leads to a private gravelled drive giving access to an enclosed
courtyard with double garage 15' x 17' 8" and an additional open bay 11' 5" x
17' 8" to one side. In addition there is a further shingle driveway which leads
to the workshop / barn with further parking to the front. Directly to the rear
of the property is a particularly attractive paved courtyard with box hedging
and herbaceous borders and a Yorkstone terrace.
The Old Dairy is
centrally positioned within the two and quarter plot which has a range of
lawned areas with far reaching countryside views along with large pond and
jetty.
OUTBUILDING:
Modern barn / outbuilding measuring
approximately 2,000 sqft with a concrete floor and a pitched roof. The building
incorporates a large cloakroom with low flush w.c and an enamel twin sink unit.
This area has been in the past used for car storage of classic cars and is
ideally suited for that or similar. |
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