Three bedroom barn conversion for sale in Leysters, Herefordshire
A semi-detached stone and oak built barn, newly converted to a very high, energy efficient standard to create a spacious character property. It is located in the Herefordshire village of Leysters, close to the towns of Tenbury Wells and Leominster
This three bedroom, semi-detached barn conversion situated in a rural location has been completed to an extremely high standard, achieving the highest energy efficiency rating possible, without compromising the original character.
The property is of stone construction with the upper level oak structure fronted with oak weather board. The roof is clay tiled and the oak window frames house double or triple glazed, argon filled glass panels.
The site has been visited by the architect throughout the course of construction and has been built to comply with current building regulations. Bond and Son Ltd. will personally guarantee all works for the first 2 years. A visit to the property is essential to appreciate the location and quality of workmanship.
Accommodation
The property is light and spacious and has 228sqm of living accommodation.
GROUND FLOOR
The ground floor is tiled with limestone flags and the central portion is open to the pitch revealing the original oak roof structure.
A full height triple glazed screen window with doors provide access to the rear garden patio area (4 x 12 m). This large window overlooking the garden and countryside stands opposite the main entrance in the dining area and provides ample lighting for the ground floor.
Entrance
Occupants entering the property are immediately greeted by a fine oak staircase at the centre of an expansive open plan living area (92m2) featuring the kitchen, dining area and lounge.
Kitchen
The kitchen is positioned to the north with views over Clee Hill. It features bespoke oak cabinets, granite work surfaces and a large preparation table providing just under three square meters of work surface and additional storage. A Klover boiler / range cooker has been installed that will heat hot water, run underfloor heating and incorporate your cooking facility. The Klover is carbon neutral as it runs off wood pellets, which requires topping up every couple of days. Other integrated appliances include a fridge freezer, dishwasher and a back up oven and hobs for the summer if required. The hot water system is pressurized and includes a 500 litre tank which will more than cater for every eventuality. The tank is housed in an oak framed cupboard with oak ledge and brace doors to the left of the main entrance.
Lounge
The lounge is positioned to the south and features a log burning stove and eight arrow slot windows on the east and west walls.
Office
Access to the single storey office area (60m2) is located to the right of the main entrance and features a ground floor cloak room with toilet and sink.
FIRST FLOOR
The bespoke staircase has five inch square newel posts and treads of 1.2m width that land on the balustrade bridge that links the master bedroom to the right to bedrooms two and three on the left. From the bridge, the dining area is visible below and the glass screen which rises up from the ground floor provides uninterrupted views of the countryside, gardens and paddocks.
The doors are character oak ledge and brace doors (complete with handmade ironware) and the floors feature 1.8m long character oak boards throughout.
Open plan master bedroom / study (24m2)
The master bedroom is open to the pitch, exposing a wealth of timbers. An oak storage cabinet houses the flue from the range cooker and two windows at the gable end provide views to Clee Hill and the gardens. Entrance to the en-suite is situated in the south easterly corner of the room and features travertine wall and floor tiles, a toilet and an oak vanity cabinet with travertine bowl sink.
Bedroom two (22.4m2)
Windows to the garden and courtyard. The en-suite bathroom features a roll top bath with ball and claw feet, an oak vanity cabinet, close coupled back to the wall toilet, travertine tiles (600mmx400mm) to wall and floor, chrome towel rail and a storage cupboard.
Bedroom three (20.8m2)
Bedroom three features an extensive amount of beams and high ceiling open to the pitch, together with windows overlooking the front courtyard. The en-suite includes a level access shower 1600mm x 900mm and built in alcove with glass shelves. Travertine tiles (600mmx400mm) to wall and floor.
Outside
Parking to the front and room for a garage subject to planning plus gardens.
There is also the option to purchase the three acre paddock to the rear for an additional £30,000.
Location and access
Tenbury Wells (pop. 3316) is a small market town with numerous period properties, a picture house and a wide range of shops selling local produce. The River Teme runs to the north of the town and forms the border of Worcestershire and Shropshire.
Leominster (pop. ~11000) is the largest of the five towns surrounding Hereford and is famous for antiques. The town is conveniently located for supermarket shops.
Hereford itself is 15 miles away, featuring a picturesque city centre and home to the typical high street shops. Hereford's produce includes, cider, beer, leather goods and cattle, including the famous Herefordshire breed.
Guide price £495,000 - SOLD
