High Offley
Stafford,
Staffordshire, ST20 0NA
Offers in the Region Of £779,950

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Beechams Barn is an immaculately presented detached barn conversion positioned within landscaped gardens of approximately half an acre and includes far reaching countryside views, a vegetable garden, detached double garage and driveway with ample parking for several vehicles. The present owners have lovingly converted and restored Beechams Barn giving consideration to the layout, natural light, views, quality and design of the fixtures and fittings. Attention to detail is evident throughout with the Arts and Craft Movement being a design influence including a bespoke ash staircase, carpentry and an individually designed hand painted kitchen. Accommodation throughout offers extensive space and versatility for a growing family or multi-generational living including doors wider than the standard, two double ground floor bedrooms each with en-suite bathrooms, an additional reception room and laundry room which could be used as a kitchenette.

The hamlet of High Offley is positioned between the market town of Newport and Eccleshall. Newport has highly regarded schools including The Haberdashers Adams Grammar School and Newport Girls High School. The high street has a range of independent shops and supermarkets including Waitrose. Eccleshall has a range of pubs and eateries and independent shops. The nearby A519 is a commuter link to the M6 and the M54. Stafford mainline train station has regular services to Manchester, Birmingham and London Euston.

Outside.
The main driveway ends in a private parking area providing ample space for several vehicles. The property is approached via a paved pathway from the parking area leading to the main entrance in the courtyard. There is also access to the back door from this area. The courtyard garden is laid to lawn with gated access to the vegetable garden. The detached garage is accessed via a separate driveway. It has two up and over doors, one electrically operated, light, power and a staircase leading to an extensive boarded out loft storage space. The rear door leads to the vegetable garden and then to the house. There is a lean-to greenhouse against the garage wall with a productive dessert grape vine. The landscaped rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with paved patios to two sides of the property, an ornamental pond and well stocked beds and borders filled with shrubs and perennial planting. There are also cordon trained pears and apples. Gated access leads to the vegetable garden which has an abundance of raised beds, many containing a wide variety of soft fruits, with paved pathways in-between.

Ground Floor.
The reception hall has an arched ceiling featuring William Morris wallpaper and access to the guest cloakroom, breakfast kitchen and vegetable garden. To the centre of the room is a living flame gas fire within a Macintosh inspired surround. The reception hall is currently used as a study. The breakfast kitchen has a range of hand painted base units, large bespoke kitchen island complete with drawers all with Corian worksurfaces over, 2.5 Belfast sink with Franke triple tap and filter. Integrated appliances include an electric range cooker with extractor fan over and a dishwasher. The walk-in pantry has floor to ceiling storage, wall and base units with wooden worksurfaces over and standing space for an American style fridge and freezer. The entrance hall and breakfast/kitchen have tiled floors the latter with additional underfloor heating. The sun room has garden views with tiling to the floor and access to the rear patio. The sitting /dining room has dual aspect windows including floor to ceiling windows with access to the rear garden and a central contemporary wood burning stove on a raised slate hearth. A bespoke ash staircase leads to the first floor landing and gallery.

The second reception room has access to the laundry room which would also lend itself to a kitchenette. The laundry has wall and base units with worksurfaces over, sink and draining board. There is plumbing for a washing machine and standing space for a tumble drier. There is also a mains cooker switch. The rear hallway has built in storage and provision for outdoor clothing and footwear. A door provides access to the parking area and driveway. Bedrooms 3 and 4 are double bedrooms each having an en-suite shower room consisting of a shower cubicle with mains shower, wash hand basin and WC.

First Floor.
The galleried landing is a mezzanine over the ground floor sitting, dining area. The master bedroom is a large double bedroom with built in wardrobes to one wall and picture and Velux windows. Bedroom 2 is a spacious double bedroom (- currently used as a library) with provision for an en-suite. The bathroom consists of Villeroy and Bosch porcelain and Geberit fittings including a walk-in double shower cubicle with mains shower, panelled spa bath, wall hung wash hand basin, bidet and WC. The dressing room has both hanging and shelf space.

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: D
EPC Rating: D
Services: Mains water and electricity. Sewage treatment plant drainage. Wood burning stove. Additional under-floor heating in the breakfast kitchen, sun room and guest cloakroom. LPG heating and hot water. The hot water and central heating systems are controlled separately. The hot water supply benefits from a Megaflo system. The central heating can be controlled over three separate areas of the property. The first fix is in place for a burglar alarm system.

Directions:
From High Offley take a sharp right following the track between two large trees. Parking is at the end of the track. Follow the pathway to the front door.
From Woodseaves take the second driveway and follow the track to the parking at the end. Follow the pathway to the front door.

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Important.
We take every care in preparing our sales details. They are carefully checked, however we do not guarantee appliances , alarms, electrical fittings, plumbing, showers etc. Photographs are a guide and do not represent items included in the sale. Room sizes are approximate. Do not use them to buy carpets or furniture. Floor plans are for guidance only and not to scale. We cannot verify the tenure as we do not have access to the legal title. We cannot guarantee boundaries, rights of way or compliance with local authority planning or building regulation control. You must take advice of your legal representative. Reference to adjoining land uses ,i.e farmland, open fields etc does not guarantee the continued use in the future. You must make local enquiries and searches. We currently work with a number of recommended conveyancing partnerships including MFG Solicitors. We currently receive a referral fee of £125 from M FG Solicitors for each transaction