A charming Grade ll listed barn conversion surrounded by open countryside.
This traditional Grade II listed barn has been superbly converted to create a beautiful family home with an abundance of character and charm. It has generous-sized rooms and flexible accommodation. The property is set in a private south-west facing walled garden and surrounded by open countryside with excellent transport links. Enter the property into a welcoming, full height vaulted reception hall with a fully glazed front facade creating a fantastic feature. This leads into the impressive main living space, perfect for family gatherings or entertaining. This area offers double height vaulted ceilings, an exposed bricked faced chimney with a double sided fireplace and original timber beams all in keeping with the property's charm and character. One side of the fireplace comprises the drawing room which has a mezzanine reception area, another fantastic feature, overlooking the drawing room and is accessed via an oak staircase. The drawing room leads into the former Old Dairy Wing where there are four double bedrooms, two with en suite facilities and a large family bathroom. This area could easily be configured as required.The other side of the fireplace is the dining room with views of the impressive hall and over the garden. Oak doors lead through to the spacious kitchen/breakfast room which offers a central island, extensive range of hand-painted units and contrasting work surfaces. Appliances include a range traditional Aga, 5 burner professional gas hob with electric oven below and three refrigerators. Continuing through into a large fully fitted utility room, guest cloakroom and boot room with access into the double garage with fully boarded loft space above.A beautiful oak staircase from the main reception area takes you up to an impressive principal bedroom suite featuring exposed timbers and vaulted ceiling, a fully fitted dressing room and a luxury en-suite including twin showers, Travertine tiling and separate his & hers sinks.The property is approached via a gated gravelled driveway flanked by a manicured lawn. At the rear of the property is a south-west facing walled garden which is ideal for alfresco dining. The grounds extend to approximately an acre with a separate lawned area, running down to a brook and a pond. This land could be utilised in a number of ways, eg paddock, entertaining, vegetable garden, wild flower meadow or bee keeping. There is also a double garage with fully boarded space.Please click on the link below for the slideshow https://marketinghome.knightfrank.com/slideshow/index.a4dôid=19502
Situated in a rural setting overlooking the farmland of White Waltham and Waltham St. Lawrence, there are excellent transport links with railway services from both Twyford and Maidenhead, 10 minutes' drive from the property, providing fast trains into London. In 2022 Crossrail services will commence from Maidenhead and Twyford linking directly into Central London. Easy access to the M4 at junction 8/9 provides connections to the motorway network. The pretty market towns of Henley-on-Thames (8 miles) and Marlow (6 miles) are both close at hand. Less than a mile away, the villages of Waltham St Lawrence and White Waltham also provide local amenities. The larger town centres of Maidenhead (3 miles), Windsor (10 miles) and Reading (10 miles) are all accessible and provide more comprehensive facilities.Schools: There are some first class schools in both the state and private sectors. including Claire's Court and St Piran's in Maidenhead, Lambrook in Warfield, St George's and St Mary's in Ascot, Queen Anne's School in Caversham, Crossfields, The Abbey, Kendrick and Reading Grammar School and St Joseph's.The local area also provides excellent sporting opportunities including the nearby Castle Royle Golf and Health Club.Maidenhead and Twyford Crossrail Stations both 4 miles; M4 Motorway (J8/9) 4 mile