An exciting and versatile barn conversion with good equestrian facility.


Description

Hill Barn is an attractive two storey period barn thought to date back to 1800 receiving an exciting and versatile conversion together with a contemporary single extension in 2006. The building consists of mellow brick elevations under pitched tiled roofs with heritage style roof lights. The single storey extension features large sections of full height glazing, vaulted roof glazing and powered coated aluminium framework.

The accommodation extends to approximately 2761 sq ft of accommodation and provides impressive space successfully blending period features with contemporary living. The layout is flexible throughout allowing a mixture of open plan living and private and secluded space. Worthy of note is the studio which is an attached section to the northerly end of the barn providing space for dependent relative or income potential.

The principal access is via an impressive timber arched door leading to the entrance area. This is set within the extraordinary kitchen breakfast and family room. This single story fully vaulted space, provides a superb kitchen with commanding central island including gas range and polished granite and timber work surface. On the far wall are bespoke wall and floor mounted cupboards with integrated appliances and Belfast style sink and polished granite work surfaces. The room enjoys lovely natural light from the vaulted ceiling and glazed roof sections, bi-folding doors adjacent to the sitting area and superb views over the courtyard and equestrian yard. The contemporary section leads on to two bedroom suites with the main bedroom featuring and extraordinary en suite bathroom with solid Italian marble freestanding bath. Both rooms enjoy French doors to their respective terrace areas.

To the opposite end of the contemporary section is open plan access to the traditional period barn. This includes a good sized utility room with enclosed boiler section, guest cloakroom, study areas and a large sitting room with exposed oak flooring and large glazed French doors. A contemporary oak staircase with glazed sections leads up to a first floor section. Worthy of note is suspended copper radiator making an interesting feature. The first floor comprises two attractive bedrooms with en suite facilities, and a useful storage cupboard.

The Studio has a dedicated entrance leading to open plan ground floor living, shower room with mezzanine bedroom above.

Outside
There are two points of access to Hill Barn. There is the communal access to the development passing the original farmhouse leading to dedicated and enclosed parking areas. There is also a private gated driveway further along Nafford Road with a large entrance splay leading to the equestrian facility and Hill Barn. This access allows easy access for horse lorries and agricultural vehicles.

There is an open garden area and enclosed gravelled courtyard garden to the front of the property and delightful rear terraced areas together
with raised orchard area and sitting area to the rear. The paddocks extend out to the south of the property comprising post and railed paddocks, 55m by 22m manège with French drainage. Stable block with charming clock tower and 4 stables tack room hay store, concrete yard. There is a 5 horse walker with pushers by ‘Coachcraft’ and wash off area.

Location

Hill Barn is situated within an exclusive agricultural building conversion development within 0.5 mile of the attractive village of Eckington. The property enjoys an elevated position with stunning aspects of Bredon Hill and across to the Malvern Hills. Eckington itself has a village shop, two pubs, hairdressers and a Church of England first school. The village of Bredon is only 4 miles from the house and has a range of facilities including Bredon Hancocks primary school (Outstanding Ofsted status), village shop, two pubs and a doctors surgery. The attractive towns of Pershore and Tewkesbury provide more comprehensive shopping and restaurants, whilst Cheltenham at only 15 miles away offers superb facilities, racing and festivals as well as top level schooling.

Square Footage: 2,761 sq ft


Acreage: 8.44 Acres

Additional Info

Services: Mains water, electricity and gas. Shared private drainage.

Shared treatment plant and maintenance of shared driveways: £50 per month.

Directions: WR10 3DH - Upon entering Eckington from Bredon carry on passing the Holy Trinity Church taking the next right hand turn onto New Road. Carry on for a further 0.5 mile along Nafford Road. The communal entrance to Nafford Bank Farm is found on you right hand side. Carry on a further 200 yard and the dedicated driveway to Hill Barn is found at the bottom of the hill and on your right hand side.

Photos taken January 2021