3 Bedroom Barn Conversion

Converted to a very high standard approximately 18 years ago, this charming unlisted detached 3 bedroom converted granary, together with a detached period building currently used as an artist’s studio, set in circa 0.8 acres, provides 2,658 sq ft in total of beautifully presented living space that would suit any number of different buyers.  The Granary retains many original features, including magnificent timbers and high vaulted ceiling. Downstairs, there is a delightful bespoke country style kitchen, utility, cloakroom and two spacious reception areas, one of which is an elegant triple-aspect sitting room with wood burning stove, exposed beams, oak flooring, the other a perfect dining hall, partially open to the kitchen, with vaulted ceiling, full height glass windows, French doors onto the garden terrace, and views over the beautiful garden.  There is underfloor heating throughout the ground floor. Upstairs, in two separate wings accessed by attractive oak staircases,  are the three pretty bedrooms, one of which has the benefit of a generous en-suite bathroom, while the other two are served by a separate shower room with Corner vanity basin, WC, and a pretty stained-glass window.

But it is not just the house itself that impresses. Outside, the lovely gardens totalling circa 0.8 acres(unmeasured) including a large carp-filled pond, which are a haven for wildlife and nature lovers alike, compliment the house perfectly. You can picture spending long, leisurely days relaxing in the different areas of the garden, not a care in the world.  The property also benefits from a useful detached oak framed cart barn and a separate detached period timber-framed studio with power, light and possible telephone connection, and a garage with vaulted ceiling space, all of which could work equally well as a home working space, holiday let or separate annexe if converted, subject of course to the necessary permissions. It is currently used as an artist’s studio.

Tucked away at the end of a pretty private lane where there is a small scattering of other period properties, this wonderful property has a very tranquil, Mediterranean feel and is the perfect place to live a relaxed existence, while still being close to many good local amenities. The country villages of Staplehurst and Headcorn, both of which have good local facilities and mainline stations to London, are just over 2 miles distant, and the county town of Maidstone, where there are comprehensive shopping, leisure and health facilities, is an 8 mile drive away.