Location

Knutsford: 3.1 miles, Hale: 5.9 miles, M56 Junction 8: 9.5 miles, Altrincham: 6 miles, Manchester Airport: 9.3 miles, City Centre: 16.9 miles

The thriving and historic market town of Knutsford with its tremendous range of specialist shops, fine restaurants, Waitrose and Booths supermarkets. Tatton Park, hosts to the annual Royal Horticultural Society show and a deer park is within walking or cycling distance and the area abounds in golf courses, leisure facilities and sports clubs.

The village of Hale and town of Altrincham are equally renowned for their wonderful restaurants, bars and high end shopping facilities along with excellent educational facilities with a great selection of schools in the state and private sector.

Most private schools in the area provide private coaches such as The Grange School at Hartford, King's School Macclesfield and Terra Nova school.

Communications has always been one of the prime attractions of the area, with access to the M6 and M56 linking to the North-West's commercial centres, Manchester International Airport and the city centre. The Metro link service terminates in Altrincham and Knutsford train station has a regular service to Manchester and Stockport, linking to the main West Coast line for London.

Description

Featuring double height rooms, impressive vaulted ceilings and open plan areas that provide a great sense of space and light, High Barn is an immaculately presented barn conversion dating back to the 1840's.

The period features of rustic solid oak beams and exposed brickwork are complemented by modern touches to include; spectacular full height windows, integrated Bose surround sound throughout the property, remote controlled gas fires and five amp circuit lighting.

The landscaped rear garden is a delightful feature of the property, enjoying the southerly aspect with views over open farmland. There is a large section laid to lawn, in addition to a substantial flagstone patio, extending to the full side and rear of the property. The gardens are surrounded by an array of mature trees, hedging and planting to the perimeters, providing the utmost privacy. There is also external lighting and a garden shed to complete the external specification.

The solid oak front door opens to a warm and inviting entrance hall, it is spacious, providing easy access to the various reception rooms. The Sheerin bespoke kitchen is positioned to the side elevation, it is a key focal point of the home, incorporating a range of attractive wall drawer and base units as well as the highest quality Miele integrated appliances to include; a full height fridge and freezer, dishwasher, combination oven, as well as a Falcon rangemaster cooker with ceramic hob, extractor fan and Belfast sinks.

The open plan sitting/living and dining area is truly an exceptional space, perfect for entertaining on a grand scale. It is fitted with solid oak flooring, full height windows and French doors opening to the extensive patio area and rear gardens beyond, allowing an abundance of natural light into the room. There is also a stunning brick feature fireplace rising to the first floor, incorporating a spectacular open gas fire. The living room is of an open layout to the dining room, offering solid oak ceiling beams, dual aspect windows and French doors leading to the patio, the perfect spot for al fresco dining during the warmer months. The formal sitting room has a feeling of opulence, there is a superb gas fire with stone fireplace, ceiling beams as well as French doors to the rear.

There is also a WC, cloakroom, large laundry room with Sheerin bespoke fitted cupboards and utility room to complete the ground floor specification.

There are five spacious double bedrooms positioned on the first floor, all are of similar proportions. Particular mention must be made to the principal bedroom, providing superb ceiling height, Velux windows with remote control blackout blinds, fitted Sheerin bespoke wardrobes providing more than ample storage space, in addition to a contemporary three piece suite with dual sinks, double shower and large double ended bath. The guest suite also features high ceilings, exposed oak beams and Velux windows with blackout blinds, it is very light, offering dual aspect windows overlooking the serene Cheshire countryside. This bedroom is serviced by a contemporary Artisan en suite. The further three double bedrooms are serviced by a modern family bathroom.

The second floor is a versatile space, currently used as an office with two desks, it has been fitted with Sheerin bespoke fitted cupboards.

The property also includes a Hive heating system, alarm and security system, ring door bell and electric car charging point.