Situated in what were the grounds of the historic Walletts Court, this stunning barn conversion is truly unique. Having previously been a health spa with an indoor swimming pool attached to the hotel, it was transformed into a very impressive family residence by the current owner in 2017. As soon as you sweep onto the communal gravel drive and glimpse the property for the first time you realise it has instant kerb appeal with its wide steps up to the glass entrance door, large double height windows with a pitched roof overhang and traditional weatherboard exterior.
The spacious light and bright entrance hall includes a charming curved brick bar, a seating area, underfloor heating that flows throughout the ground floor and arched internal windows looking into the awe-inspiring open plan living space. This superb area has Kardean flooring, colour changing LED lighting, Sonos surround sound, a Smallbone designed kitchen/breakfast area, a spacious sitting/games area with a fabulous feature brick wall interspersed with the arched windows and a wall of full height Accoya framed windows and French doors to the garden. As if that was not enough there is also a beautiful central brick and flint chimney breast and a modern inset two-way fireplace that partially divides the sitting area from the large dining area. The kitchen includes white glossy units with granite worktops housing two Siemens multi-function steam ovens and a warming drawer, two integrated fridge freezers, a large wine fridge and a dishwasher, while inserted into the large central island/breakfast bar is an induction hob with an electric chargrill and a pop up extractor. There is an adjacent utility area with laundry facilities and access to the rear garden.
From the dual aspect dining area there is access to a lobby and a double bedroom with an en suite shower that would make an ideal space for elderly family members or adult children as is adjacent to an independent external door. This floor also includes a cloakroom and a boot room as well as another double bedroom with an en suite shower room and a cupboard with controls for the sound and lighting systems. This room would also make an excellent office for anyone working from home as it is near the front of the house so business visitors would not need to venture in the private part of the home.
On the first floor what was originally the hotel honeymoon suite is now the delightful main bedroom suite with a seating area and a wall of windows providing delightful views as well as a beamed sloping ceiling, a dressing area with fitted cupboards and a stunning en suite bathroom with a stand-alone clawfoot oval bath, a walk-in triple shower with slate style tiling and underfloor heating. There is also an impressive double bedroom with a vaulted and cross-beamed ceiling, an en suite shower and large windows overlooking the grounds and the countryside beyond while a third double includes half panelled walls and en suite bathroom with a modern vanity basin and steps up to a charming mezzanine store or kid’s ‘hideaway’.
A rear terrace spans the width of the property and includes a hot tub and steps down to a storage area and plant house that includes the pool equipment from when the property was a spa and this could be re-instated if new owners wished to build an outdoor swimming pool. The rest of the garden is mainly laid to lawn and includes a chicken coop and chicken run. At the front of the property there is space to park up to seven vehicles.
However, if you enjoy entertaining friends and family the biggest surprise is the ‘leisure’ complex at the end of the garden. Walking across the large lawn your first impression is that you are going to see a number of garden outbuildings but open the door to the largest and you are immediately into a wonderful bar with a seating area that even has a drop down screen for cinema evenings as well as a rustic kitchen with various cooking facilities and a fridge freezer. There is a wall of windows and French doors with great countryside views that open onto a 100 square metre terrace with an outdoor sound system and you can enjoy the music as loud as you like as the only audience is likely to be the cows that come into the adjacent fields in the spring and summer. Steps lead up to an impressive pergola covered decked terrace large enough to include a spacious seating and separate dining area overlooking a large firepit. This ‘complex’ also includes a toilet and storage facilities as well as a separate storeroom that could make a second bar as it has a drop down front hatch.