• 6 bedrooms +
• 6 reception rooms +
• 4 bathrooms +
• 2.57 acres +
• The barn has been sympathetically extended and luxuriously finished +
• Sympathetically updated and extended +
• This superb barn conversion combines period character with modern style +
• Situated in the lovely village of Drayton Bassett +
• The principal bedroom has bi-fold doors opening onto a large balcony +
• The gardens a beautifully landscaped and extend to 2.57 acres +

The barn has been sympathetically extended and luxuriously finished by the present owners including external landscaping, and more recently, the construction of the garden store. The breathtaking views from the southeast windows make this property very special and unique.

Other notable modern amenities include underfloor heating throughout the main house, a gym, silent air conditioning to the principal suite, first floor east wing and gymnasium, CCTV and enhanced security.

The oak front door opens into the reception hallway and connects the two wings of the house, doors radiate to the principal reception rooms and a staircase rises to the gallery landing.

The beautiful dining room with Karndean flooring opens into the sitting room which features a striking galleried landing. Flooded with natural light the floor-to-ceiling windows on both sides provide superb views of the gardens and grounds. A floating oak staircase rises to the principal bedroom suite. Accessed from the opposite side of the reception hallway is the snug, guest cloakroom, bedroom two and gymnasium with kitchenette.

A staircase from the gymnasium leads up to a large office; an ideal space for home working, alternatively a studio for a music enthusiast or a hobby room.

The kitchen/breakfast room is very much the heart of this super home. The vaulted ceiling highlights the reclaimed beams. This large open space has walnut-faced units and high gloss granite worktops, a large breakfast island along with French doors out to the garden. Appliances include a 4 oven high gloss navy blue Aga, integrated oven, microwave oven above, induction hob, integrated fridge, freezer, wine cooler and dishwasher. A dedicated dining area in front of the characterful exposed brick wall provides a perfect space for informal dining. Floor-to-ceiling windows and a further door opening onto the courtyard at the front of the house allow plenty of natural light in.

The central staircase from the reception hallway rises to the first floor gallery landing. The southwest wing is dedicated to the principal suite which is additionally accessed from the floating staircase in the sitting room.

The suite boasts a stunning space to sleep with a cleverly positioned central bed taking advantage of the far-reaching countryside views. Bi-fold doors open onto a large balcony; a fabulous space to enjoy a morning coffee or sunrise to the East. Other special features include a free-standing bathtub and a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams.

The en suite shower room is a light space with a window with shutters overlooking the walled garden, wall and floor tiles complement the dual sinks and a walk-in shower beyond which is a glazed privacy room with WC, wash hand basin and bidet. The fabulous dressing room completes the suite.

Bedrooms three and four along with the well-fitted family bathroom are located in the adjacent wing.

The electrically operated wooden gates open to the driveway which flows around the beautiful lake and surrounding gardens with mature specimen trees.

At the front of the property is the dairy and four-car garage. The substantial block paved driveway provides parking for multiple vehicles.

The south-facing garden terrace features various seating areas, planted borders, and specimen trees, as well as a large pergola linking to the dairy.

The garden store (originally a working stable with feed room could quite easily be converted back if required). The dairy is equipped with a catering kitchen and ladies and gents WC its perfect for outdoor entertaining.

An additional single-storey oak frame outbuilding constructed in recent years to house gardeners and tradesmen equipment could offer potential as a double garage for classic cars or stables for any equestrian enthusiasts.

Enjoying alfresco dining by the lake in the summer to take in the views of the open fields adjacent to the garden is a must.

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Sutton Coldfield 3.7 miles, Tamworth 4.5 miles, Lichfield 8 miles, Birmingham 12.1 miles, Birmingham International/NEC 14.4 miles, M6 Toll 12.7 miles

The village of Drayton Bassett is ideally located for the M42 and M6, with fast communications to the north and to London.

The town of Tamworth is easily accessible and has the benefit of Ventura Park, an out-of-town retail park with a range of well-known high-street shops and restaurants. Nearby Sutton Coldfield and Mere Green also have a good range of amenities including shops and restaurants as well as excellent schooling.

The cathedral city of Lichfield is just 8 miles away and offers delightful shops and restaurants and further highly regarded schooling.