Barn conversion for sale in Shenmore, Madley, Hereford HR2

A Captivating and Utterly Unique Detached 4 Double Bedroom Barn Conversion, revelling in stunning barn great room, opening to mediterranean-style courtyard within lovely gardens, set against sweeping rural views to wooded hillside.

Entrance Hall – Sitting & Dining Great Room – Sun Room – Kitchen/Diner – Pantry – Boot Room & Utility – Downstairs WC – Airing Cupboard – Boiler Room – Principal Bedroom with Ensuite Bathroom – Double Bedroom with Ensuite Shower – 2 Further Upstairs Double Bedrooms – Shower Room – Driveway Courtyard – Double Garage including Workshop – Narrow Store – Glasshouse – Shed with Lean To – Paved Dining Patio – Reflecting Pool – Front & Enclosed Rear Gardens with Mini Orchard, Pond & Raised Beds

Beyond its idyllic rural setting with far reaching views to wood covered Batchy Hill, Oak House delightfully unfolds to reveal enchanting, even stunning spaces alongside eminently practical ones. From the Great Room with its towering exposed timber beams to the large Boot Room/Utility ideal for family life in the country, it all combines to offer a property full of unique character underpinned by modern convenience. Exploration reveals a House of Courtyards - from the gravel Driveway with ample parking for numerous vehicles, to discreetly screened practical patio with raised bed vegetable plot to the embrace of the private oasis of the Mediterranean courtyard with its long Reflecting Pool for calm contemplation.

Enjoying a quiet location in the hamlet of Shenmore where neighbours sell eggs and honey, the nearby village of Madley 2 miles away offers local shop, pub and Ofsted “Good” primary school. While the full city amenities of Hereford lie 8 miles distant.

The Property

Entrance Hall – Beyond the new Front Door opens the dramatic length of the double width Hallway, fitted with bookcases to one end, fully carpeted and naturally lit by a run of windows overlooking the rear gardens. Off the Hallway lies the Downstairs WC, Boiler Room - home to the Worcester oil-fired boiler while to the far end is the Airing Cupboard providing ample linen storage.

Great Room – The sumptuous heart of the home is the stunning Barn Great Room offering expansive open plan Sitting and Dining. Matched exposed timber truss beams saw up to the vaulted ceiling offering definition of useable spaces within the sweep of this exceptional room. The itial area with exposed wall beams provides formal Dining with ample space for sideboards, dresser and a large dining table at which to gather family and friends. The central section flanked by the twin trusses is flooded with natural light from glazing set to the original position of the threshing barn double doors, with floor to ceiling windows to the front garden of colourful trees and delightfully Bi-fold doors opposite leading down onto the paved Dining Patio. With stunning views to the West across the rear gardens and out over woods to the rising hill beyond, it offers a space for relaxing, reading or ruminating perhaps accompanied by an evening tipple. The far end of the carpeted room enjoys a framed view of the rear garden’s cherry tree and is made cosy by the brick inglenook fireplace, home to a lpg gas fire.

Sun Room – The Sun Room features a stone half wall with timber frame glazing above, solid tile roof and French Doors opening into the rear gardens. Benefitting from electric underfloor heating the Sun Room offers a year round restful retreat, while the highly decorative hexagonal floor tiles echo the touch of an Islamic paradise garden to the courtyard beyond making it an ideal spot for morning coffee and papers.

Kitchen/Diner – With space for a central table for informal dining, the country Kitchen with tile flooring is fully fitted in solid wooden units with granite countertops. Set beneath one of the windows is the stainless steel underslung sink and a half with mixer tap and secondary retractable hose tap. To the side is the integrated dishwasher while the array of storage provided includes 2 corner carousels, tray slot, deep pan drawers and beside space for a us style fridge/freezer sits the capacious storage of the full-height double Larder Cupboard with fitted shelving and spice racks to both doors. The rich red oil-fired Aga has a tile splashback with high display above while for summer cooking the integrated Bosch cooker with Induction hob above is flanked by drawer stacks.

Pantry – With a step down from the Hallway, firstly is offered space for coat hanging and a built-in shallow wall cupboard, before another step leads into the open Pantry. Offering a highly practical space with tile-effect vinyl flooring it benefits from fitted shelving above a wooden counter with space below for an additional freezer and ample storage for bottles and dry goods.

Boot Room & Utility – Benefitting from a half-glazed External Door to the Driveway, the large Boot Room offers an exceptional and malleable space beyond being ideal for the divestment of muddy boots and coats. It also provides a full Utility Room with double Butler sinks and space for both washer and dryer. It also provides ample space for desk or workbench - ideal for sewing, crafting or all manner of hobbies.

Bedroom 1 – The Principal Bedroom is a characterful Double with pitched roof and exposed beams. It benefits from dual aspect with a window framing the Mediterranean courtyard and French Doors opening into the private rear gardens. The carpeted room features built-in double wardrobes with high cupboards above. The fully tiled Ensuite with underfloor heating offers a full bath with central taps and a wall-mounted shower with glass screen. The suite is completed with lvt wood-effect flooring, WC, heated towel rail and large vanity unit with wall mirror, ample storage and fitted basin.

Bedroom 2 – The second carpeted Double Bedroom features twin built-in double wardrobes and enjoys a window overlooking the discreet stone paved courtyard and flower bed. The Ensuite provides shower cubicle, WC, heated towel rail and is completed by vanity drawer unit with long rectangular basin.

Bedroom 3 – Upstairs the carpeted Landing with twin Velux offers an open Home Office area before the third Double Bedroom with exposed beams. Currently utilised as a triple, with triple built-in double wardrobes, the large room benefits from dual aspect with window overlooking the Glasshouse and grazing fields beyond or end window framing views over the set-aside field bounded by mature trees home to multitudes of song birds.

Bedroom 4 – The last of the bedrooms is also a carpeted Double with built-in double wardrobes and exposed beams. It enjoys a large window overlooking the front garden to grazing fields and period cottage beyond.

Shower Room – The Shower Room features large shower cubicle, WC and pedestal basin and is completed by radiator, tile-effect vinyl flooring and 2 deep open display shelves.

Outside

Beyond the wooden gate lies the gravel Driveway courtyard providing ample secure parking for numerous vehicles and leading to the Double Garage, with half currently given over to a full Workshop with lighting and power. Between the Garage and the house lies the Narrow Store with doors to both ends, providing copious storage and an ideal bike store. Attached to the rear of the Garage is the Glasshouse, an unexpected delight with highly decorative tile floor and raised side bed to fill with salad and tomatoes. It is an ideal spot for dining on a summer's night beneath the twining mature grapevines dripping with bunches of juicy black and green grapes. The discreet stone paved patio to the rear provides raised veg beds beside the large timber Shed with open Lean-To. The main rear garden is laid to lawn interspersed with mature specimen trees, island beds bursting with flowers and a small wildlife pond. From the barn descends the black Welsh slate paving of the wide Dining Patio offering an ideal space for al fresco dining and relaxing before the Reflecting Pool and the gravel Mediterranean courtyard with its quadrant of raised flower beds.

Practicalities

Herefordshire Council Tax Band ‘F’
Oil-fired Central Heating
Double Glazed Throughout
Mains Electricity & Water
Private Drainage
Broadband Available

Directions

From Hereford take the A49 South and at the Asda roundabout take the A465 Belmont Road and continue straight for 1 mile over the roundabout and turn right onto the B4349 signed for Clehonger and Madley. In 2 miles continue straight onto the B4352. In 4 miles turn left to Shenmore. Continue straight passing the left turning. The property is to be found shortly on the right-hand side.