6 bedroom barn conversion for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- Modern Stone Built Detached Barn
- Consent to Convert Existing Agricultural Barn into a Single Dwelling
- Approximately 1.8 Acres in Total
- Surrounded by Farmland & Uninterrupted Rolling Countryside
- Standing well back from Main Street
- Close to Swithland Woods & Woodhouse Eaves
- Meandering Stream Being a Particular Feature
- NO CHAIN
Ideally situated on the edge of the village close to its border with Woodhouse Eaves this substantial barn stands roughly in the centre of around 1.8 acres and is surrounded by farmland and rolling countryside. To the front of the land is a spinney of trees, lilacs, snowdrops, daffodills and bluebells bounded in part by a Swithland dry stone wall. The land is also surrounded by a variety of mature trees including Oak, Ash, Lime, Apple, Cherry and Horse Chestnut. A further vehicular access is located towards the centre of the plot on Main Street.
Available with NO CHAIN this stone barn is built of slate stone and lime mortar with internal structural blockwork walls and an Oak frame and graduated, slate roof.
Opportunities for development in Swithland are rarely available, and even rarer so in such a romantic and charming setting. The possibilities for this character property going forward are immense and will offer the buyer an opportunity to potentially develop into one of the most prestigious properties in the Village.
Rooms
Planning Consent
Consent was granted on 02 August 2023 for the conversion of an existing agricultural barn into a single dwelling of around 4000 sq ft P/23/1023/2.
Ground Floor
As proposed, the ground floor accommodation is centered around a large reception hall with open staircase and doors to rear garden. Two reception rooms are complemented by a large family kitchen with triple aspect and external doors enjoy a westerly aspect. A utility room and cloaks/WC complete the ground floor accommodation.
First Floor
The proposed first floor accommodation features six bedroom and separate family bathroom. Bedroom one is entered through a dressing room and features a large ensuite bathroom. Four further bedrooms also have their own ensuite.
Location
Swithland is a picturesque, conservation village nestled in the rolling hills of the Charnwood Forest. Ideally located in North Leicestershire, the village boast an excellent primary school (12 minute walk) rated outstanding by Ofsted and has a popular pub/restaurant. There are shops and everyday facilities in the nearby villages of Rothley (3.3 miles), Quorn (3.4 miles) and Woodhouse Eaves (1.1 miles). The area is well known for its lovely walks and numerous beauty spots which include Swithland Woods, Reservoir and Bradgate Park all of which can be easily reached on foot. Charnwood Forest, Lingdale and Rothley Park provide excellent golfing and the surrounding villages offer an impressive selection of restaurants and gastro pubs. Swithland allows for easy access onto the M1 motorway and affords a wonderful lifestyle to be enjoyed.
Distances
Loughborough 5.1 miles / Leicester 7.4 miles / Nottingham 23.6 miles / Woodhouse Eaves 1.1 miles / Quorn 3.4 miles / Rothley 3.3 miles / Bradgate Park 2 miles / M1(J22) 5 miles / M69 & M1(J21) 10.5 miles
Outside
Phoenix Barn stands just outside the village conservation area in approximately 1.8 acres in total. A stream which meanders through the village runs through the land close to the front boundary. Vehicular/pedestrian access is currently shared with a neighbouring field although there is a further five bar timber gates from Main Street in front of the barn which could potentially offer an alternative direct access to Main Street, Swithland.
Services
Mains electricity is connected. Main water, drainage and mains gas are all available in Main Street.
Tenure
Freehold
Local Authority
Charnwood Borough Council
Directions
Travelling from Rothley cross Swithland Reservoir and continue through the centre of the village along Main Street. Passing the village church and pub/restaurant (The Griffin Inn) on the left hand side continue for a short distance where the properties can be easily found on the very edge of the village on the right hand side.
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