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Guide price
£1,150,000
(£399/sq. ft)
5 bed barn conversion for sale
South End, Bassingbourn, Royston SG85 beds
2 baths
3 receptions
2,884 sq. ft
Key Information
Tenure:
Freehold
Council tax band:
F
Local area information
Property location
Nearby amenities
- Bassingbourn Village College 0.1 miles
- Bassingbourn Primary School 0.2 miles
- Royston 2 miles
- Meldreth 3 miles
These distances are calculated in a straight line. The actual route and distance may vary.
Features and description
- Freehold
A unique and very special opportunity to acquire an exquisite and absolutely stunning Grade II listed Period barn which has been sympathetically converted and improved to the highest specification and incorporates many features of immense charm and character, including a wealth of exposed timbers and attractive fireplaces. The property provides beautifully presented, versatile and well proportioned accommodation set over three storeys including two useful loft/attic rooms, one of which is currently utilised as a bedroom and the other a hobbies room/studio. The delightful, enclosed landscaped gardens are also a most desirable feature with a secluded paved terrace ideal for al fresco dining/entertaining and a courtyard style driveway/parking area with adjacent detached garage, workshop and insulated wine store.
Wood Panelled Entrance Door
Leading to:
Reception Hall
With radiator, feature semi-circular brick chimney breast, built in unit which also incorporates a large fitted worktop with cupboard beneath which houses a refrigerator, fitted shelves, magnificent exposed beams, travertine stone flooring, exposed timbers, double glazed windows to front aspect with views over the front courtyard style gardens and college grounds, door to:
Principal Reception Room
A most impressive and atmospheric room with a large attractive fireplace with woodburning stove set on stone hearth, wealth of exposed beams and timbers, staircase to first floor, double glazed windows to side and front aspects with views over the front courtyard area and college grounds, views to the side over the delightful, secluded terrace and main garden accessed by French doors. There is a step up from the main sitting room leading to a further area with exposed beams and timbers, brick chimney breast, original bread oven recess, radiator, oak flooring, built in storage cupboard understairs leading up to first floor, opening to:
Dining Room
With high ceiling which is open to the full height of the barn, wealth of exposed beams and timbers, original brickwork to one wall, double glazed windows to side aspect, radiator.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
A wonderful, triple aspect bespoke kitchen with range of stylish units of the highest calibre, with inset twin bowl sink unit with mixer taps and cupboards beneath, extensive fitted base units comprising silestone quartz worktops with cupboards and drawers below, Rangemaster range style cooker with five point gas hob above, integrated Hotpoint dishwasher, soft closing drawers, matching splashbacks, wealth of exposed beams and timbers, double glazed windows with wonderful views over college grounds, range of built in full height storage cupboards and pull out shelved pantry unit, integrated refrigerator, further shelved storage cupboards to side, fine Inglenook style fireplace with original bread oven door and raised tiled hearth, recess to side with wall storage cupboard and fitted unit with worktop, integrated freezer beneath, travertine stone flooring, range of built in storage cupboards understairs housing the Boulter oil fired boiler, further recess with glazed shelved cabinet with lights, bookshelves beneath and staircase leading to first floor, door to:
Utility Room
With fitted worktop, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, radiator, small glazed window with frosted glass to rear aspect.
First Floor
Galleried Style Landing Area
With high semi-vaulted ceiling, wealth of exposed beams and timbers, double glazed windows to front aspect overlooking college grounds, recess with staircases leading up to second floor, staircase leading up to attic room, built in cupboard housing hot water cylinder with immersion heater, further gallery area which overlooks the dining room, open to:
Rear Landing
With second staircase leading down to the kitchen, wealth of exposed beams and timbers, double glazed windows to rear aspect.
Principal Bedroom
An atmospheric room open to the full height of the building with a wealth of exposed beams and timbers, magnificent exposed brick chimney breast, radiator, double glazed windows to side and front overlooking college grounds, archway to:
Dressing Room
With exposed brick chimney breast, exposed beams and timbers, built in double wardrobes, traditional style radiator, double glazed windows to front aspect, door in the bedroom also leads to:
En-Suite Shower Room
A luxuriously appointed shower room with a large walk in shower with wall mounted fixed head and handheld shower unit, glazed screen, vanity style unit with wash hand basin with mixer tap, cupboards below, low level wc, ceramic tiled flooring, part ceramic tiled walls, wall mounted radiator/towel rail, extractor fan, electric shaver socket, double glazed windows with frosted glass to side aspect, exposed beams.
Bedroom 2
With radiator, exposed beams and timbers, double glazed windows to side aspect overlooking the gardens.
Bedroom 3
With radiator, wealth of exposed beams and timbers, double glazed windows to front and side aspects overlooking college grounds and gardens.
Family Bathroom
Luxuriously equipped with a large walk in tiled shower cubicle with fixed head shower unit, suite comprising; bath with shower attachment and mixer tap, pedestal wash hand basin, low level wc, recess with fitted shelving, wall mirror behind, electric shaver socket, discreet lighting, recess with further shelving, high semi-vaulted ceiling, exposed beams and timbers, wall mounted radiator/towel rail.
Second Floor
Bedroom 4
With recess with exposed beams, fitted double wardrobes, radiator with decorative cover, double glazed windows to side aspect with wonderful views over the gardens.
Attic Room/Bedroom 5
Currently used as a hobbies room with fitted wardrobes, high semi-vaulted ceiling, sloping eaves, double glazed Velux window to side aspect, radiator.
Outside
To the front of the property there is a large pebblestone, courtyard style area with paved pathway which leads to a gate, leading into the principal gardens and a further stone paved pathway leading to the front door. The principal gardens are mainly located to the side of the barn and have been landscaped in a most attractive manner with a central large lawn with pebblestone areas to side, strategically placed paving and seating areas. Immediately to the front boundary there is a mature hedgerow and fine mature beech trees. Within the garden, there is a detached summerhouse with leaded light double glazed windows and natural wood flooring. The room is fully insulated and is by Chelsea Designs and could be used as a home office if prospective buyers preferred. Immediately adjacent the barn itself are steps down to a delightful secluded terrace with low brick wall around and ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining. There is also external lighting and Jackson fencing in a natural style that compliments the garden. Further paved area with an enclosed log and fuel store and timber deck, there is a further secluded paved area with bin storage and hedgerow around and there are a pair of wooden gates at the far end of the garden which provide access to an extensive driveway and parking area adjacent to which is a large detached garage and garden implement store behind. Within the garage, there is light and power, opening to the side to a workshop and a storage room which also has space for a freezer, double glazed windows overlooking the gardens and door to a large insulated, enclosed wine store.
Wood Panelled Entrance Door
Leading to:
Reception Hall
With radiator, feature semi-circular brick chimney breast, built in unit which also incorporates a large fitted worktop with cupboard beneath which houses a refrigerator, fitted shelves, magnificent exposed beams, travertine stone flooring, exposed timbers, double glazed windows to front aspect with views over the front courtyard style gardens and college grounds, door to:
Principal Reception Room
A most impressive and atmospheric room with a large attractive fireplace with woodburning stove set on stone hearth, wealth of exposed beams and timbers, staircase to first floor, double glazed windows to side and front aspects with views over the front courtyard area and college grounds, views to the side over the delightful, secluded terrace and main garden accessed by French doors. There is a step up from the main sitting room leading to a further area with exposed beams and timbers, brick chimney breast, original bread oven recess, radiator, oak flooring, built in storage cupboard understairs leading up to first floor, opening to:
Dining Room
With high ceiling which is open to the full height of the barn, wealth of exposed beams and timbers, original brickwork to one wall, double glazed windows to side aspect, radiator.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
A wonderful, triple aspect bespoke kitchen with range of stylish units of the highest calibre, with inset twin bowl sink unit with mixer taps and cupboards beneath, extensive fitted base units comprising silestone quartz worktops with cupboards and drawers below, Rangemaster range style cooker with five point gas hob above, integrated Hotpoint dishwasher, soft closing drawers, matching splashbacks, wealth of exposed beams and timbers, double glazed windows with wonderful views over college grounds, range of built in full height storage cupboards and pull out shelved pantry unit, integrated refrigerator, further shelved storage cupboards to side, fine Inglenook style fireplace with original bread oven door and raised tiled hearth, recess to side with wall storage cupboard and fitted unit with worktop, integrated freezer beneath, travertine stone flooring, range of built in storage cupboards understairs housing the Boulter oil fired boiler, further recess with glazed shelved cabinet with lights, bookshelves beneath and staircase leading to first floor, door to:
Utility Room
With fitted worktop, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, radiator, small glazed window with frosted glass to rear aspect.
First Floor
Galleried Style Landing Area
With high semi-vaulted ceiling, wealth of exposed beams and timbers, double glazed windows to front aspect overlooking college grounds, recess with staircases leading up to second floor, staircase leading up to attic room, built in cupboard housing hot water cylinder with immersion heater, further gallery area which overlooks the dining room, open to:
Rear Landing
With second staircase leading down to the kitchen, wealth of exposed beams and timbers, double glazed windows to rear aspect.
Principal Bedroom
An atmospheric room open to the full height of the building with a wealth of exposed beams and timbers, magnificent exposed brick chimney breast, radiator, double glazed windows to side and front overlooking college grounds, archway to:
Dressing Room
With exposed brick chimney breast, exposed beams and timbers, built in double wardrobes, traditional style radiator, double glazed windows to front aspect, door in the bedroom also leads to:
En-Suite Shower Room
A luxuriously appointed shower room with a large walk in shower with wall mounted fixed head and handheld shower unit, glazed screen, vanity style unit with wash hand basin with mixer tap, cupboards below, low level wc, ceramic tiled flooring, part ceramic tiled walls, wall mounted radiator/towel rail, extractor fan, electric shaver socket, double glazed windows with frosted glass to side aspect, exposed beams.
Bedroom 2
With radiator, exposed beams and timbers, double glazed windows to side aspect overlooking the gardens.
Bedroom 3
With radiator, wealth of exposed beams and timbers, double glazed windows to front and side aspects overlooking college grounds and gardens.
Family Bathroom
Luxuriously equipped with a large walk in tiled shower cubicle with fixed head shower unit, suite comprising; bath with shower attachment and mixer tap, pedestal wash hand basin, low level wc, recess with fitted shelving, wall mirror behind, electric shaver socket, discreet lighting, recess with further shelving, high semi-vaulted ceiling, exposed beams and timbers, wall mounted radiator/towel rail.
Second Floor
Bedroom 4
With recess with exposed beams, fitted double wardrobes, radiator with decorative cover, double glazed windows to side aspect with wonderful views over the gardens.
Attic Room/Bedroom 5
Currently used as a hobbies room with fitted wardrobes, high semi-vaulted ceiling, sloping eaves, double glazed Velux window to side aspect, radiator.
Outside
To the front of the property there is a large pebblestone, courtyard style area with paved pathway which leads to a gate, leading into the principal gardens and a further stone paved pathway leading to the front door. The principal gardens are mainly located to the side of the barn and have been landscaped in a most attractive manner with a central large lawn with pebblestone areas to side, strategically placed paving and seating areas. Immediately to the front boundary there is a mature hedgerow and fine mature beech trees. Within the garden, there is a detached summerhouse with leaded light double glazed windows and natural wood flooring. The room is fully insulated and is by Chelsea Designs and could be used as a home office if prospective buyers preferred. Immediately adjacent the barn itself are steps down to a delightful secluded terrace with low brick wall around and ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining. There is also external lighting and Jackson fencing in a natural style that compliments the garden. Further paved area with an enclosed log and fuel store and timber deck, there is a further secluded paved area with bin storage and hedgerow around and there are a pair of wooden gates at the far end of the garden which provide access to an extensive driveway and parking area adjacent to which is a large detached garage and garden implement store behind. Within the garage, there is light and power, opening to the side to a workshop and a storage room which also has space for a freezer, double glazed windows overlooking the gardens and door to a large insulated, enclosed wine store.
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