It’s rare to come across a barn conversion that offers such exceptional space and versatility, both inside and out, but 1 Maxstoke Barns really does tick all the boxes as the perfect family home. Originally dating back to 1845, it oozes charm and character throughout, with living space including two impressive open-plan reception rooms, a splendid reception hall, breakfast kitchen, laundry/boot room, ground-floor double bedroom and shower room, gallery landing, four further upstairs bedrooms, family bathroom, en-suite bathroom, and en-suite WC. The outside space is just as impressive, with incredibly large gardens, unspoilt views, a luxury double Arctic log cabin, double carport, extensive private parking, and a double garage with electric door. Entering through a large contemporary front door with floor-to-ceiling double-glazed windows on either side, you come into the magnificent reception hall with its high vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, and gallery landing. Beautiful flagstone flooring complements the exquisite décor, and double-glazed French doors to the rear, overlooking the terraces and gardens beyond, allow natural light to flood through this entire space. There is also a superb range of built-in understairs storage cupboards. Leading off the reception hall to the left is the first of two exceptional reception rooms. Cleverly divided into two separate spaces with original vertical feature beams, this delightful area has been fully re-styled by the present owners, creating a sumptuous carpeted sitting room to the rear with large sofas, a feature panelled wall, and a fabulous floor-to-ceiling picture window. The first part of this generous room has contrasting flagstone flooring and features an impressive inglenook fireplace with an exposed sleeper beam. Leading off to the right of the reception hall is the inner lobby, where floor-to-ceiling bi-folding doors allow direct access to the rear terraces, and flagstone flooring continues through to the family room at the rear. The first of five bedrooms is conveniently located on the ground floor. Beautifully styled with chic décor, this versatile and generous room offers families a multitude of uses. Conveniently located for use with the double bedroom downstairs is this fabulous and luxuriously presented shower room. With its contemporary black-and-white theme, it features a large double shower cubicle with rainfall shower, a heated towel rail, a low-level WC, and a vanity unit housing the hand basin. The family breakfast kitchen has a high vaulted ceiling and wonderful exposed beams, offering both character and practicality with an excellent range of oak cabinets, including a built-in pantry unit. The cabinetry is all presented in a deep forest green, contrasting perfectly with quarry-tiled flooring and granite countertops. The chef’s central island features a solid oak countertop and offers both breakfast bar seating for six and further storage below. An excellent range of high-end integrated appliances is featured, with the Aga, inset into a chimney breast, taking centre stage. The Aga offers five gas burners and electric ovens, with an extractor above. There is also a steam oven, microwave, undercounter fridge, dishwasher, and double Belfast sink with mixer tap and jet tap. Leading from the kitchen is the equally well-presented boot room and laundry, recently upgraded with Wren cabinetry. It offers excellent further storage, built-in housing for an American fridge-freezer, space for a washer/dryer, and ample room for coats and boots. It also has a wide stable door that leads directly to the side garden, giving access to the front gate, carport, and rear terraces and gardens. One of the most impressive spaces this property offers is the beautifully presented and remodelled family room overlooking the rear gardens. With its tall, vaulted ceiling and stunning beams, this generous room offers a fabulous light and airy space for the family to relax and dine together. Flagstone flooring, continuing from the inner hall into this space, gives way to engineered oak, creating warmth and cosiness in the seating area with its fabulous wood burner. With bi-folding doors across the back, the large family dining area enjoys unspoilt views and a completely open aspect onto the lawns during warmer months. Upstairs The dog-leg staircase rises to the fabulous gallery landing, creating a superb feature of the upstairs space. At the far end of the barn is the excellent principal bedroom suite, with unspoilt countryside views through its feature floor-to-ceiling picture window. With an array of beautiful exposed beams and a vaulted ceiling, this sumptuous room offers both space and luxury as the main bedroom. The contemporary en-suite is smartly presented with a double walk-in shower featuring a rainfall showerhead, a heated chrome towel rail, low-level WC, and a wash hand basin inset into a vanity unit. The second double bedroom suite is also very well presented, with a large Velux window and side window, immaculate décor, and an en-suite with a low-level WC and vanity hand basin. Bedroom three has a superb floor-level window giving a fabulous view across the rear gardens and open countryside beyond. This sumptuous room is beautifully presented and features some lovely exposed beams. The fourth bedroom is presently used as a dressing and ironing room, but with exposed beams, it would make a delightful children’s bedroom. The charming family bathroom features a claw-foot roll-top bathtub with a vintage-style freestanding telephone mixer tap and shower head, together with a traditional-style hand basin and WC. Gardens and Outdoor Areas Double five-bar gates lead into the generous gravelled and paved driveway, offering ample parking for a large number of cars, along with the recent addition of a double oak carport. A side gate leads through to the fabulous rear gardens that offer circa ¾ acre of land with unspoilt countryside views beyond. The spacious decked terraces provide ample room for family and friends to enjoy outdoor dining and entertaining, and the recent addition of an impressive double Swedish Arctic log cabin has made a magnificent addition to this outstanding family home. With space for up to 50 guests, it has become a firm favourite for large family parties, and with two separate areas, it offers built-in seating and dining at one end, focused around the large central firepit, and a relaxing lounge area at the other, which also makes the perfect home office away from a busy household. The garden features wonderful mature shrubs and trees, including oak, cherry, and willow, along with a feature pond, all overlooking rolling countryside. At the far end is a second driveway, accessed through tall double gates, which leads to the large double garage. There is pending planning permission to extend and convert the garage into a separate two-bedroom self-contained cottage, ideal for extended family members requiring their own space. Features: - Garage - Garden - Parking
