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6 bedroom barn conversion

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Barn conversion
6 bed
0 bath
EPC rating: D*
2,507 sq ft / 233 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band G
Broadband: Basic 5Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • SPLENDID BARN CONVERSION
  • PEACEFUL AND RURAL LOCATION
  • WITHIN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE MARKET TOWN OF OLNEY
  • TWO SELF-CONTAINED ANNEXES
  • APPROX THIRD OF AN ACRE
  • FAR REACHING VIEWS OF OPEN COUNTRYSIDE
A SPLENDID BARN CONVERSION SET IN A PEACEFUL AND RURAL LOCATION YET WITHIN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE CHARMING GEORGIAN MARKET TOWN OF OLNEY. THIS WONDERFUL COUNTRY HOME IS LOCATED AT THE END OF A LONG PRIVATE DRIVE SHARED WITH A NUMBER OF NEIGHBOURING PROPERTIES INCLUDING THE HISTORIC LAVENDON GRANGE. THE BARN WOULD HAVE FORMED PART OF A PRESTIGIOUS 15TH CENTURY COUNTRY ESTATE THAT WAS ONCE HOME TO DR RICHARD NEWTON (COUSIN OF SIR ISAAC NEWTON). ABBEY BARN SITS FAIRLY CENTRAL IN A MAINLY WALLED PRIVATE PLOT OF APPROXIMATELY A THIRD OF AN ACRE AND ENJOYS FAR REACHING VIEWS OF OPEN COUNTRYSIDE. THE CONVERSION WAS CARRIED OUT BY THE PRESENT OWNERS, PAYING PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO DETAIL, SOME 35 YEARS AGO. FEATURES INCLUDE THE ORIGINAL HAY LOFT OPENING SLIDING DOOR AND WINDOWS AND DOORS HAVE BEEN INTEGRATED INTO THE ORIGINAL FULL HEIGHT BARN OPENINGS. THE PRINCIPAL DWELLING COMPRISES FOUR DOUBLE BEDROOMS AND HAS AN ATTACHED ONE BEDROOM SELF-CONTAINED ANNEXE. A FURTHER DETACHED BUILDING INCORPORATES A DOUBLE GARAGE AND HOUSES THE ABBEY LOFT ONE BEDROOM ANNEXE ACCOMMODATION. BENEFITS INCLUDE OIL-FIRED RADIATOR CENTRAL HEATING, DOUBLE GLAZING, AND AN AUTOMATED GATED DRIVEWAY.

Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold

Rooms

ENTRANCE HALL
Accessed via a pair of stained glass leaded light hardwood entrance doors. Ceramic tiled floor. Double radiator. Understairs storage cupboard.

SHOWER ROOM/WC
White low flush WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Tiled splash areas. Shaver light/socket. Fully tiled shower enclosure. Extractor fan. Ceramic tiled floor. Double radiator.

LOUNGE
21’3 x 16’1 Three deep sill arrow slit windows to the northern elevation and a pair of hardwood French doors to the southern elevation, all of which provide a garden aspect. Feature stone arched recess with hardwood display shelf. Two double radiators. A magnificant stone inglenook fireplace with solid oak lintel and quarry tiled hearth provides the main focal point, this incorporates a multi-fuel burning stove. Tiled plinth with log store beneath and bespoke book shelving.

DINING ROOM
16’10 x 10’9 Hardwood French doors to the southern elevation providing a garden aspect. Service hatch from kitchen. Double radiator.

KITCHEN/DINER
19’10 x 13’10 Three deep sill arrow slit windows to the northern elevation and two further deep sill windows to the southern elevation, all providing a garden aspect. Recessed ceiling lights. Dark wood country-style kitchen with units to low and high levels. Quality work surfaces comprising one and a half bowl inset sink with monobloc mixer tap. Extensive tiling to all splash areas. Concealed lighting below wall units. Fitted corner carousel and wine rack. Integrated dishwasher. Rangemaster electric cooker with induction hob and extractor hood above. Fridge/freezer. Ceramic tiled floor. Stone arched recess with quarry tiled sill. Double radiator.

UTILITY ROOM
12’2 x 6’8 Glazed door to the southern elevation. Ceramic tiled floor. Butler sink. Plumbing for automatic washing machine. Range of units to low and high levels. Work surfaces. Freestanding oil-fired central heating boiler. Access to the annexe loft space.

STAIRS AND FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Attractive staircase rises from the main reception hall to a galleried landing. Vaulted ceiling. Exposed roof trusses. Large window to the northern elevation. Double radiator.

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM
16’10 x 11’10 Large window to the southern elevation, providing an elevated garden aspect. Exposed roof trusses. Two double radiators. Arched open-plan access leads through to a dressing room.

DRESSING AREA
8’7 x 8’2 Extensively fitted to both sides by wardrobes/storage cupboards. Exposed roof trusses.

EN SUITE BATHROOM
High-level velux window to the southern elevation. White low flush WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Shower/bath with shower mixer tap. Overhead shower with glazed folding shower screen. Extensive tiling to all splash areas. Tiled floor. Chrome ladder-style heated towel rail. Shaver point. Vanity mirror.

BEDROOM TWO
14’5 x 11’2 Two windows to the western elevation, providing elevated open countryside views. Exposed roof trusses. Access to loft space. Vanity basin with storage below. Double radiator. Large airing cupboard with lagged hot water cylinder.

BEDROOM THREE
16’5 x 10’6 Two arrow slit windows to the southern elevation, providing an elevated garden aspect. Exposed roof trusses. Fitted range of mirror-fronted wardrobes/storage cupboards. Double radiator.

BEDROOM FOUR
12’5 max measured into recess x 11’8 The former hayloft opening features a large window to the eastern elevation, providing an elevated aspect over the garden. Further arrow slit window to the northern elevation. Contemporary-style vanity basin with monobloc mixer tap and storage below. Pelmet lighting. Storage cabinet. Double radiator.

MAIN BATHROOM
Window with tiled sill to the northern elevation. White sanitary ware comprises low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin, bidet and a panelled bath. Extensive tiling to all splash areas. Ceramic tiled floor. Shaver light/socket. Exposed roof truss. Double radiator.

SELF-CONTAINED ANNEXE

ENTRANCE HALL
Glazed hardwood door to exterior providing private access to the annexe from the outside. Ceramic tiled floor. Double radiator.

LOUNGE/KITCHEN/DINER
16’3 x 13’2 Two windows to the northern elevation and a further deep sill window to the southern elevation, providing garden aspects. Dark wood kitchen units to low and high levels. Ceramic tiled work surfaces and splash areas. Resin-style one and a half bowl inset sink with monobloc mixer tap. Integrated electric oven with hob and extractor hood. Refrigerator. Corner carousel unit. Ceramic tiled floor. Double radiator. Door to inner lobby.

INNER LOBBY
With plumbing for automatic washing machine.

BEDROOM
13’2 x 10’1 Two windows to the northern elevation. Double radiator.

BATHROOM
Comprising low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin and a panelled bath with shower mixer attachment. Extensive tiling to all splash areas. Extractor fan. Shaver point and socket. Double radiator.

OUTSIDE
An automated gated entrance provides vehicular access to a substantial gravelled frontage, providing off-road parking and turning for several vehicles. Central coach lantern and ornamental tree. The mainly walled private grounds surround the property and are thoughtfully landscaped incorporating period stone and timber features. Laid mainly to lawn and comprising a variety of beautifully well-stocked flower and shrub beds. There are several mature trees and a small orchard which includes pear, apple and plum trees. A paved sun terrace is laid directly across the rear of the property to the southern aspect. There is a further paved terrace, providing a sheltered seating area within the north eastern corner of the grounds. Pedestrian gate to the front. External water and lighting. Oil-storage tank. Septic tanks with extensive soak away, inspection covers cleverly concealed in rockery.

GARDEN OUTBUILDINGS
Garden store: 15’11 x 7’10 with attached garden room: 11’ x 7’8 situated discreetly within the grounds. There is a small greenhouse and potting area behind the mature laurel hedge.

GARAGE AND ABBEY LOFT
This stone-built building is situated to the southern perimeter of the property and incorporates the garage with potential further accommodation.

DRIVE
Concrete private driveway provides off-road parking for several vehicles and affords access to the double garage.

DOUBLE WIDTH GARAGE
18’8 x 17’8 Twin automated up and over doors. Power and light. Window to the north western elevation. Door to Abbey Loft.

ABBEY LOFT
Entrance hall accessed via a glazed hardwood entrance door. Double radiator. Door to store room. Door to garage.

BATHROOM
Frosted window to the north western elevation. Ceramic tiled floor. White low flush WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Panelled bath with overhead electric power shower and glazed shower screen. Extensive tiling to all splash areas. Double radiator.

STAIRS AND FIRST FLOOR LANDING

KITCHEN
7’4 x 5’7 Window to the north western elevation. Units to low and high levels. Inset one and a half bowl sink with mixer tap. Integrated electric oven, hob and extractor hood. Breakfast bar with storage below. Tiled splash areas. Double radiator.

LOUNGE/DINER
17’7 x 10’4 Window to the south western elevation, providing elevated views of open countryside. Recessed lights. Two double radiators.

BEDROOM
13’8 x 6’9 Frosted window and two velux windows to the north western elevation. Recessed lights. Double radiator. Door to a storeroom with shelving.

OUTSIDE
There is a paved terrace area to the rear of this building. Pedestrian gate to the front.

Places of interest

    Stephen Oakley & Co  are an established independent estate agency, providing a professional service for selling all types of property from a one bedroom apartment to a substantial country home.  In addition they have a rental department specialising in the letting and management of residential properties. They have a commercial department, dealing with the disposal and leasing of shops and offices.  The Professional Agent  The only fully licenced agent by the NAEA & ARLA in Olney.  A fully bonded member firm of The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) and a participating member of the NAEA Client Money Protection Scheme in respect of lettings and management, licensed by ARLA for residential lettings and management.  Stephen Oakey & Co are members of the Property Ombudsman, also members of the Olney Chamber of Trade. In addition, Stephen Oakley & Co are members of Home Link, the NAEA Nationwide Referral Service. If you have a property to sell or let or are in the market to buy or rent a property you will be in safe hands with Stephen Oakley & Co.  Stephen Oakley, the proprietor, is a Fellow of the National Association of Estate Agents (FNAEA) and has over thirty years of experience working and residing within the local property market. During this time, he has gained an in depth knowledge and has seen many changing markets. Committed to excellence, Stephen leads his accomplished team from the front line and is involved in the everyday running of the business. The company trades from an attractive double fronted period building, which commands a prominent High Street position and we have added a new Window Display which features high-tech state of the art monitors with LED light pockets, within the busy market town of Olney, near Milton Keynes. For a location map and direction to our offices please head to our site. The company also has an associated office in Central London at Cashel House in Mayfair. 

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