6 bedroom detached house for sale

Characterful barn conversion in a superb setting.

Description

Situated in a superb position on the outskirts of the village of Compton, Meadow Barn is located in a secluded position adjacent to open countryside with fine walking and good views. The house offers extensive accommodation of approximately 5284 ft.² and typical in the character offered by a barn conversion, the property offers full height vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, galleried landings and full height windows and doors.

Approached through a large and welcoming reception/dining hall the room provides great theatre and a stunning sense of arrival. Large enough to be divided into a dining area, sitting area and entrance hall with steps leading down to a cloakroom. The kitchen/dining room is beautifully appointed with a range of modern units, a large central island, fitted Aga, second utility room and separate pantry. Double doors lead out to porch and through to the garden. On the ground floor there are three bedrooms, one with adjoining shower and a separate bathroom.

On the first floor is a stunning sitting room with views out to the south over open countryside, the room features a large fireplace providing an excellent focal point. A galleried landing leads across to a principal bedroom suite with a large bathroom. From the galleried landing, a staircase leads up to a further galleried area providing the potential to create an office space.

ANNEXE
The annexe building is separate to the main house and offers a large open plan kitchen/living room, cinema room and a further two bedrooms with en suite shower rooms. A staircase leads up to two large rooms and an attic. Attached to the annexe is a further bedroom studio with shower room.

OUTSIDE
The gardens and grounds to the property are extensive extending to approximately 3.26 acres. The property is approached through a five bar gate into a gravel driveway which leads up to the front and side of the house. There is ample parking for a large number of vehicles. The gardens themselves are laid mainly to lawn dispersed with some mature, flowering shrubs and specimen trees. There are good views from the property out on to adjacent farmland and there is also a detached outbuilding with air-conditioning, which in the past has been used as a gym but would equally make an excellent office.

Location

Meadow Barn is set within one of the most sought after locations within the village of Compton at the very edge of the village, adjacent to open fields. This highly regarded village has a particularly well respected primary school and there are excellent sporting facilities with playing fields and tennis courts on Compton Down with its excellent pavilion which holds a number of community functions.

The cathedral city of Winchester lies approximately 3 miles to the north, with its excellent range of shopping, cultural and recreational facilities, and most importantly a main line railway service to London Waterloo. The nearby village of Shawford also offers access to the main line railway network, again with a service through to London Waterloo.

Schooling in the area is first class with a wide range of excellent private and state schooling opportunities including Twyford School, St Swithun’s School for Girls, Winchester College, Pilgrims School, Prince’s Mead, and Peter Symonds
Sixth Form College.

The M3 motorway offers excellent access to London, the A34, A303 and the M27 to the south. Southampton Inter national Airport at Eastleigh is easily accessible and offers a wide range of national and international destinations.

Square Footage: 5,574 sq ft



Additional Info

Mains water and electricity. Private drainage (septic tank). Oil gas.
Freehold
Council Tax Band F