4 bedroom detached house for sale

OCCUPYING A MOST STUNNING POSITION IS THIS FABULOUS, DETACHED, BARN CONVERSION, SITUATED IN THE SOUGHT-AFTER AREA OF CUMBERWORTH. OFFERING BREATHTAKING VIEWS ACROSS THE VALLEY, AND SET WITHIN GARDENS AND GROUNDS APPROACHING 3.36 ACRES AND BENEFITING FROM A MULTI-PURPOSE STUDIO/ANNEX. NEAR MOUNT BARN OFFERS PERIOD CHARM AND CHARACTER FEATURES, A STUNNING RURAL SETTING AND IS CONVENIENTLY POSITIONED FOR ACCESS TO COMMUTER LINKS, WITH FANTASTIC WALKS ON THE DOORSTEP AND IS IN CATCHMENT FOR WELL REGARDED SCHOOLING.

The accommodation briefly comprises entrance, inner hallway, downstairs WC, second reception room, utility room, boot room, bedroom four (currently used as a family room) with en-suite shower room, breakfast kitchen and impressive open-plan living dining room with mezzanine office landing. To the first floor, there are three well-proportioned bedrooms and the house bathroom, the principal bedroom with en-suite bathroom. Externally, there is a substantial driveway leading to the detached, multi-purpose studio/annex ideal for home working or multi-generation living, and with beautifully maintained gardens and patios and a two acre paddock as showcased in the aerial photography.

Tenure Freehold. Council Tax Band G. EPC Rating E.

ENTRANCE LOBBY

Enter into the property through a solid front door. The entrance lobby features a double-glazed hardwood window to the front elevation, offering fantastic views across the property gardens and of the valley beyond, as well as timber batons to the ceiling, a decorative dado rail, a radiator, a useful cloaks cupboard, and a multi-panel timber and glazed door with adjoining multi-panel window providing access to the inner hallway.

INNER HALLWAY

The inner hallway is brimming with charm and character and features exposed timber batons to the ceiling, beautiful natural slate flooring, a decorative dado rail, a double-glazed hardwood window with stained glass and leaded detailing to the rear elevation, decorative wall panelling, a cast-iron column radiator, and a staircase with wooden banister, traditional spindle balustrade and newel post rises the first floor. Doors provide access to the snug, the utility room, the downstairs WC, and an understairs cupboard, while the hallway then leads seamlessly into the breakfast kitchen.

SNUG / SECOND RECEPTION ROOM (3.02m x 4.12m)

The snug is a generously proportioned and versatile room, featuring exposed timber batons to the ceiling, three wall light points, and multi-panel, double-glazed windows to the front elevation which provide fabulous, open-aspect views.

DOWNSTAIRS WC

The WC features a continuation of the slate tiled flooring from the inner hallway, as well as a two-piece suite comprising a low-level WC and a wall-hung wash hand basin. There is a radiator, a ceiling light point, an extractor fan, and a double-glazed window with obscure glass to the rear elevation.

UTILITY ROOM

The utility room features a range of fitted wall and base units with fixed-frame, shaker-style cupboard fronts and complementary granite work surfaces, which incorporate a ceramic Belfast sink unit with brushed chrome mixer tap over. There is plumbing and provisions for an automatic washing machine and space for a tumble dryer, a matching granite upstand to the work surface, under-unit LED lighting, attractive tiled flooring, timber batons to the ceiling, a decorative dado rail, inset spotlighting, a radiator, an extractor fan, and a bank of double-glazed, hardwood windows with obscure glass to the rear elevation. A door then provides access through to the boot room / pantry.

BOOT ROOM

The boot room features a continuation of the attractive tiled flooring from the utility room, as well as a bank of double-glazed windows to the side elevation and a double-glazed external door to the rear which provides access to the rear yard. There is inset spotlighting to the ceiling, timber batons on display, a radiator, and a door providing access to the family room / bedroom four. The boot room also features fixed-frame, fitted base units with shaker-style cupboard fronts and complementary hardwood work surfaces over.

BEDROOM FOUR / FAMILY ROOM (5.44m x 5.49m)

A most flexible, light and airy room, the family room / bedroom four boasts dual-aspect windows, including two banks of double-glazed, hardwood windows to the side elevation and two sets of multi-panel timber and glazed French doors to the rear elevation. The room is currently utilised as a family room but can accommodate a double bed with ample space for freestanding furniture. There is beautiful, hardwood flooring, timber batons and inset spotlighting to the ceiling, three radiators, and doors providing access to the hot water cylinder cupboard and the en-suite shower room.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM

The en-suite shower room features a three-piece suite comprising of a fixed-frame shower cubicle with thermostatic rainfall showerhead, a broad, traditional, pedestal wash hand basin, and a low-level WC. The hardwood flooring continues through from the family room / bedroom four, and there is inset spotlighting to the ceiling, timber batons on display, a decorative dado railing with wall panelling beneath, a radiator, and a bank of double-glazed, hardwood windows with obscure glass to the rear elevtation.

OPEN-PLAN LIVING DINING ROOM (4.88m x 12.24m)

This most impressive, light and airy reception room boasts a fabulous vaulted ceiling with exposed timber trusses, beams and batons on display, and enjoys a great deal of natural light courtesy of dual-aspect banks of windows to the front and side elevations and two sets of double-glazed French doors, which also give seamless access out to the gardens and offer fabulous, panoramic views across. The dining area features wall light points, window seats, a radiator, and a beautiful, inglenook, stone fireplace with timber lintel above. The living area features an ornate, cast-iron spiral staircase leading to a mezzanine area which is used as an office landing, a window seat, and the focal point of this area is the impressive, inglenook stone fireplace with exposed stone chimney breast and twin door, cast-iron, log-burning stove set upon a raised stone hearth.

MEZZANINE OFFICE LANDING

Taking the cast-iron spiral staircase from the living dining room, you reach a fantastic office landing. This area benefits from two double-glazed skylight windows and a double-glazed window to the front elevation, providing a wealth of natural light and superb, open-aspect views. There is lighting and power in situ, sufficient space for a desk and chair, partly exposed stone walls, and exposed timber beams and batons on display.

BREAKFAST KITCHEN (4.65m x 5.59m)

The breakfast kitchen features a wide range of fixed-frame, fitted wall and base units with shaker-style cupboard fronts and complementary granite work surfaces over, which incorporate a one-and-a-half-bowl, inset, stainless-steel, Franke sink unit with bevelled drainer and brushed chrome mixer tap over. The kitchen is equipped with a beautiful, two-oven AGA with enamelled hot plates and brick-effect tiling to the splash areas, a four-ring ceramic NEFF hob, a waist-level AEG combination microwave oven, an integrated dishwasher, and space and provisions for an American-style fridge freezer unit inset into cabinets with wine racking, glazed display shelving, drawers and cupboards with LED lighting. There is a matching granite upstand, a fabulous breakfast island with cupboards beneath and granite work top, two banks of windows to the front elevation, exposed timber batons and inset spotlighting to the ceiling, an extractor fan, a wall light point, and attractive natural slate flooring.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

Taking the staircase from the inner hallway, you reach the first floor landing, which has a double-glazed hardwood window to the front elevation, taking advantage of fabulous, open-aspect views, exposed timber batons to the ceiling, a wooden banister with traditional spindle balustrade over the stairwell head, a radiator, two wall light points, and a loft hatch providing access to a useful attic space. Doors provide access to three bedrooms and the house bathroom.

BEDROOM ONE (4.01m x 4.65m)

The principal bedroom is a generously proportioned, light and airy double bedroom with ample space for freestanding furniture. There is a bank of double-glazed windows to the front elevation with pleasant views across the property's gardens and grounds and across the valley. There are exposed timber batons to the ceiling, a decorative dado rail, three wall light points, a radiator, space for freestanding or fitted furniture, and a door providing access through to the en-suite bathroom.

BEDROOM ONE EN-SUITE BATHROOM

The en-suite bathroom features a four-piece suite comprising a double-ended, freestanding bath with floor-mounted showerhead mixer tap, a traditional pedestal wash hand basin, a low-level WC, and a fixed-frame, step-in shower cubicle with thermostatic showerhead. There are two double-glazed windows and two skylight windows to the side elevation, providing a wealth of natural light, hardwood flooring, an extractor fan, inset spotlighting to the ceiling, a shaver point, exposed timber batons, a cast-iron column radiator with chrome towel rail, and a shaver light.

BEDROOM TWO (3.05m x 4.06m)

Bedroom two is a double bedroom with ample space for freestanding furniture. There are exposed timber batons, inset spotlighting to the ceiling, a radiator, and a bank of double-glazed, hardwood windows to the front elevation, taking full advantage of the property's fabulous position with views across the valley.

BEDROOM THREE (3.15m x 4.04m)

Bedroom three is a light and airy, dual-aspect double bedroom with ample space for freestanding furniture. There are exposed timber batons, inset spotlighting to the ceiling, a radiator, a loft hatch providing access to a further attic space, and banks of double-glazed windows to the side and rear elevations, as well as a skylight window with integrated blind.

HOUSE BATHROOM

The bathroom features a four-piece suite comprising a wet-room-style shower with thermostatic rainfall showerhead and separate handheld attachment, an inset corner bath with natural slate tiled inset and wall-mounted mixer tap, a low-level WC, and a traditional pedestal wash hand basin. There is slate tiled flooring with underfloor heating, a decorative dado rail with wall panelling beneath, exposed timber batons, inset spotlighting to the ceiling, a double-glazed skylight window, a chrome ladder-style radiator, and an extractor fan.

ANNEX GYM / STUDIO (4.14m x 5.97m)

The annex is a most flexible and impressive addition to the property, providing a great deal of opportunity. It currently serves as a self-contained recreational area, with the ground floor space currently being used as a wellness centre with infrared sauna and gymnasium but could easily be an additional reception room or bedroom with en-suite facilities. There is inset spotlighting, a double-glazed window to the front elevation, a wall-mounted radiator and high-quality flooring.

ANNEX EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM

The en-suite shower room features a contemporary three-piece suite, comprising a fixed-frame shower cubicle, a pedestal wash hand basin with chrome monobloc mixer tap, and a low-level WC with push-button flush. There is attractive tiled flooring, tiling to splash areas, a decorative dado rail with wall panelling beneath, inset spotlighting to the ceiling, a shaver point, a chrome ladder-style radiator, and an extractor fan.

ANNEX LIVING KITCHEN (4.9m x 7.39m)

A kite winding staircase with wooden banister and glazed balustrade rises to the first floor. This is a particularly light and airy, open-plan living kitchen which is decorated to a high standard. There is inset spotlighting to the ceiling, ample under-eaves storage areas, wall-mounted heating, and four banks of double-glazed skylight windows which provide a wealth of natural light. The kitchen area features fitted base units with shaker-style cupboard fronts and complementary work surfaces over, which incorporate a single-bowl, stainless-steel sink and drainer unit with chrome mixer tap. There is a matching upstand, a combination microwave oven, a fridge with freezer box, and soft-closing doors and drawers.

Additional Information

Please note that there is a public right of way across the rear of the property from Intake Lane down onto Scar Hole Lane.

Garden

Near Mount Barn is approached via a gated, sweeping driveway off Intake Lane with pleasant lawn areas to either side. The driveway continues into a courtyard, enclosed by a further five-bar gate, which provides off-street parking for multiple vehicles and ample turning space. The lawn areas continue down the side of the driveway until they meet the fabulous flat lawn with attractive dry stone wall boundaries and blending seamlessly into open fields. There are various flower, tree and shrub beds which are particularly well-stocked and mature. To the front of the property, the principal gardens are laid predominantly to lawn with further well-stocked and mature flower and shrub beds. There is a flagged patio immediately to the front of the property which is particularly sheltered, provides an ideal space for al fresco dining and barbecuing, and has external lighting and external security lighting. To the right hand side of the property is a low maintenance, raised area with further patio which is particularly sheltered and private and takes advantage of fabulous, open-aspect views across the valley. There are fence and hedge boundaries, a rockery, and gravelled areas. Following the lawn garden across the front of the property, there is a further lawn garden with wall, fence and maturing laurel hedge boundary. From here, access is given to the paddocks via a stone stairwell. The paddocks have good boundaries and drainage. To the rear of the property is the walled garden, which features external lighting, external security lighting, and external taps.

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