Country house for sale in Northfleet Green Road, Southfleet, Gravesend, Kent DA13

Incredibly rare to market and offered with the convenience of no forward chain is this award winning*, Grade II listed Barn Conversion, located in Northfleet Green, Southfleet.

Converted to exacting standards in 2016 by reputable local developer, Esquire Developments, Hazells Barn is the largest barn within a unique selection of properties in this exclusive, gated development. It is a rare opportunity for those looking to buy a lifestyle – something more than just a property, and with some of its long list of character features, potentially yet to be discovered!

The sellers of this incredible home have been loving custodians, further improving its saleability, with its complete garden transformation a standout feature - this meticulously designed by Clare Moreno and installed by Tattinshall landscapers.

Offering close to 3500sqft of versatile accommodation, the Barn offers a style that is not found anywhere else within Kent (or the UK for that matter), with origins believed to travel back to Northern America.

As you enter Hazells Farm, you really do “escape to the country”. The property occupies a generous plot, with its garden completely showcased, but without privacy or security compromised. There is plenty of off-street parking, with a garage featuring an electric door, a single car-port, and spaces in front of both. Above the garage is a boarded loft & storage area, accessible via a staircase. There is also ample (unallocated) space for visiting family and friends, in front of a wooden gate to the home itself.

With its unique “upside down” arrangement, the property offers two main entrances, the first of which is to the front elevation, underneath the huge, prominent, original barn doors. This opens to a bright and spacious downstairs lobby/seating area and entrance hall, featuring original flooring and walls engraved with, what appear to be, former farm-workers initials!

There is a staircase at the rear which leads to the living space upstairs, and the bedrooms/bathrooms are located either side of this lobby. There is also a door to the rear, offering access to a paved rear courtyard, a great area for those with pets – particularly with its hot and cold outside taps.

The second (but predominantly main) entrance is accessible via a staircase to the right of the property and via the side garden, taking you straight in to the breath-taking kitchen-living-dining area.

It is this area of the home which is such a show-stopping statement. With its vaulted ceiling, its individually numbered beams, the original drive-belt wheel, electric skylights and a quirky mezzanine home office area, the multi-purpose room is absolutely filled with natural light and is the perfect space within which to host, entertain, work, relax or unwind.

The bespoke fitted kitchen includes fitted appliances to include a wine-cooler, dishwasher, Rangemaster style oven and free-standing fridge-freezer. There is ample counter-top and cupboard storage space for those who enjoy their cooking, together with a feature breakfast-dining island.

Adjacent to the kitchen is one of three seating areas to this floor, a lovely space for breakfast or your morning coffee. Added convenience is provided in the form of a separate utility room, housing the washing machine, tumble dryer, separate sink, and a boiler room (within which is also the manifold for the under-floor heating, featured throughout and in self-contained zones). From the utility room, there is also a separate WC/cloakroom.

The dining area sits in a prominent position within the upstairs accommodation, again benefitting from tonnes of natural light, underneath the character beams and between three feature hanging lights/chandeliers. To the front, there is a galleried landing area with some exposed original threshing flooring, a glass balustrade, enormous windows and uninterrupted views of the stunning garden, plus countryside/fields in the distance.

To the rear, the main “lounge” is well appointed, yet large enough to be reconfigured in a number of ways. This area offers a feature log burner with an exposed flue to the ceiling, a library, TV and reading area, a separate corner “snug”, and a staircase to the mezzanine office/study space. Just picture yourself working here!

Taking the staircase to the downstairs accommodation, the master bedroom occupies one “wing” – with generous proportions, yet more exposed beams, a walk-in dressing-room and a stylish en-suite shower room, featuring “his and hers” sink, WC and double, walk-in shower.

Bedrooms two and three, again, both doubles, sit on the other side of this floor and benefit from a Jack & Jill en-suite arrangement. Bedroom four is located in the middle of the ground floor and opposite the family bathroom, which is again finished to a high specification and features separate bath, shower cubicle, wash-hand basin and WC.

Each of the four bedrooms offer large windows, cleverly designed with “tilt & turn” mechanisms, with things like fire-escape (or simply air-flow), carefully considered.

Amongst the benefits to the Barn internally, it should be noted that it is connected to mains services, except gas which is auto-refilled via FloGas, each of the properties within the development, benefitting from its own tank. There is also FTTP / Ultrafast broadband with 1GB connection speeds.

Externally, the gardens are the gifts that keep on giving. There is a prominent design feature to the main, gated (front) garden named “The Life’s Circles” which was designed/made by Shaun Gagg and purchased from Turner Fine Arts. This appears in two places, both in different sizes. The garden offers plenty of mature beds and plants, with vibrant sections of wildflower and an impeccably maintained lawn to the centre. There is a block-paved patio and seating area which runs alongside the Barn itself, with two separate circular patios/seating areas (one housing a fire-pit). There are uplighters in four locations around the garden, to include one within the feature that was installed by the current owner, with two external cold-water taps.

The separate “side” garden has also been completely re-landscaped and is now mainly paved with a few retaining walls and a small pond, plus steps up from the Barn to an outside kitchen, bar & BBQ area. From this side garden, there is access to the home gym/office and sauna. This handy-to-have building was added by the current owners, fully in keeping with the Barn’s aesthetics and indeed in-line with the stringent requirements that come with Grade II listed buildings.

The gardens are mesmerising spaces within which many a party have been enjoyed. The sellers even hosted their wedding reception within them!

Having enjoyed the description of this semi-rural gem, you might be surprised to learn that the property is less than 10 minutes from a High Speed Train station (Ebbsfleet International) which offers direct services to Stratford International and St Pancras International (Kings Cross) in just 11 and 21 minutes respectively.

Similarly, excellent road links to the A2, M25, M2 and M20 mean the property is very well connected to the London, as well as the Kent coastline, and airports at Gatwick & Heathrow.

The property is just a junction along the A2 from Bluewater Shopping Centre for those who enjoy their retail therapy, and is within a 15 minute drive of Gravesend Town Centre.

For families, the property is within close proximity to a number of reputable schools, including Grammars at both Mayfield (girls) and Gravesend (boys).

For those who enjoy walking or with dogs, simply step out of the front garden gate, walk 10 yards and be greeted with acres of countryside, safe for them to roam. There is a lovely walk to a renowned local pub in Southfleet village named The Ship Inn, with Broadditch Farm Shop, the Manor Farm Barn and duck-pond also within close reach.

Notes for potential buyers:
*Hazells Barn came 3rd in the Best Renovation category of the Whathouse Awards 2016 – the sellers have retained the original publication, showing the award.

The history of the 1820’s barn is documented in a “statement of significance” – independently commissioned in July 2011, with further information available upon request, or via Historic England.

A furniture pack may be available for a separate premium. Enquire with the agent directly, for further information in this regard.

The home sits within an unexpired developer’s warranty, with further details available upon request.

Tenure: Freehold
Estate Management Charge - £1345.56 per annum
Council Tax Band G - £3646.52 per annum

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