4 bedrooms House in Howe Lane, Binfield, Bracknell RG42

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Key Details

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Reception Rooms: 4
Floor Area: 3841 sq ft
EPC Rating: D
Tenure: Freehold
Parking: Yes
Lift: No
Outside Space: Yes

Description

Acquired in 2001 as an agricultural barn, this stunning barn conversion has double-height vaulted ceilings, exposed timber beams, inglenook fireplace, country kitchen and expansive room sizes, with circa 3-acres of land, including woodland, topiary garden, and lawn leading to the river. Buck Farm Barn comprises nearly 4000 square feet of accommodation, spread over 5000 square feet of property, set in a 3-acre plot spanning mature lawned gardens, landscaping, courtyards, patio, a meadow, woodland and a river as well as ample parking for comfortably in excess of 10 cars. 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms (with potential for an additional one of each), huge main living space with inglenook fireplace and log burner, large country kitchen with separate utility, spacious dining room with garden views and a large garage/workshop, as well as car port. This is an extremely well-appointed home. Stepping through the aforementioned front door into the main living space, you are immediately struck by the double-height vaulted barn ceiling and galleried landing running through the centre of the building. As the current owners say themselves, it's often a wow moment for many first-time visitors, regardless of which set of doors they enter through. As the initial amazement at the sheer scale subsides, you start to fully appreciate the craftsmanship and warmth of the exposed timber beams, marrying much of the original sub-structure with more recently added structural French oak timbers. It's often only at this point that your eyes turn to matters nearer the ground, like the flooring, beautiful underfloor-heated Yorkstone slabs are laid throughout the ground floor; sensitive, befitting, chunky and oh-so appropriate. To your right is the elm custom-built kitchen, complete with 4 oven AGA, ceramic electric hob, American-style fridge freezer, built in dishwasher and microwave, granite worktops, large central island and butler sink. The overheard beams and clever cart-wheel light fitting are matched by the exquisite cabinetry and beautiful oak door and window frames. Through the kitchen you can see the double-aspect dining room with two sets of French doors leading onto the lawned garden and the courtyard to the rear of the property. The door to the other side of this room leads you into the utility space, downstairs cloakroom and access corridor for both the front and side of the property. Opposite the kitchen is Bedroom 2. This large characterful room has its own bathroom with shower, as well as a large door leading out to the main drive providing independent and discrete access to come and go as you please. The exposed brickwork, chunky timber beams and ample natural light make this a lovely ground floor bedroom or a terrific home office/study. Back out into the entrance hall and, as you pass the staircase and walk under the galleried landing overhead, you enter the full length 60 foot living room and drawing room area. To your left is a spacious yet cosy living room space complete with a logical place for a television and other modern entertainment amenities. At the opposite end of this area, walking past the double height glass rear doors, you find a delightful brick-built inglenook fire place with a log burner, lending itself very well to a drawing room set up. The wooden winder-style staircase leads you up to the landing. From here, a left turn sees you enter the master suite directly ahead of you. The well-appointed bathroom has both a bath and separate shower as well as double sinks. The bedroom benefits from vaulted, open ceilings but still feels the right amount of cosy. There are also built-in wardrobes and wonderful views over the meadow and woodland to the rear of the property. Bedroom 3 is next door to the master suite, and also enjoys those same views. Instead of a vaulted ceiling, this room is enclosed with its own flat ceiling providing additional privacy for both this room and the master suite, as well as storage opportunities above. A generous double, the different ceiling height evokes a lovely country cottage feel. Opposite the entrance to this room is the access for bedroom 4 and the family bathroom. Bedroom 4 is again capable of being a double, depending on other furniture requirements. Meanwhile the family bathroom has both walk-in shower and a rolltop ball-and-claw-foot bath. Back out onto the landing and across the galleried walkway overlooking the living space downstairs and you arrive at an area full of potential. The current owners use this open-sided room as an office, yoga studio and sitting area. But they had the foresight to ensure that plumbing was available in the event they (or someone else) ever wanted to add walls and turn this into a large principal master ensuite bedroom. Finally, directly outside the rear doors to the house is the beautifully landscaped sunken ornamental topiary garden separated from the meadow by the extended rear drive and parking area.

Accommodation

3 Bedrooms : Bedroom 4/Office : Bathroom : En Suite Bathroom : En Suite Shower Room : Reception Room : Dining Room : Kitchen/Breakfast Room : Drawing/Living Room : Utility Room/WC : Garage/Workshop : Car Port : Driveway : Garden

Agent Contact

Stowhill Estates

Telephone: +441235751888
Email: amelia@stowhillestates.com