1 bedroom barn conversion for sale

A rare and unique opportunity to acquire a hidden gem which comprises a substantial section of the former stable block, which served the historic landmark GENTLEMAN'S RESIDENCE known as Sandbourne House, Bewdley. With CONSENT TO EXTEND substantially to provide FOUR BEDROOMS and THREE BATHROOMS and currently combining a LUCREATIVE CAR SALES LOT, The house, itself was demolished in 1953, but the stable block (converted in 1971), Coach house and Clock house still remain and are discreetly nestle below the Severn Valley Railway viaduct and surrounded by land which formerley made up the celebrated gardens attached to Sandbourne House, which were designed by Gertrude Jekyll, the Victorian landscape gardener of great repute. Pine Lodge has been painstakingly refurbished with fastidious attention to detail. Of further great benefit to these premises is the established quasi commercial use, which affords the new owner a right to sell cars from a secure, enclosed, private courtyard to the rear of the property. **This is currently the only site for car sales in Bewdley**. Alternatively the courtyard would form an idyllic private enclave which would serve admirably as a low maintenance outdoor living space. There is a three-car garage with electric roller shutter door and a further double carport, suitable for car washing/valeting.

Access

Pine Lodge is accessed over a private, unadopted driveway, over which only three households have vehicular access. The front forecourt may also be accessed via Sandbourne Drive, which is a right-of- way shared with the owners of the adjacent stable block conversion.

Accommodation

The property is easily accessible from both front and rear via double timber gates to the front, and electrically operated gates to the rear courtyard area.

Dining Hall

with staircase boasting attractive balustrade leading off to first floor. There is a feature wood fuel burner, set on a raised quarry tiled hearth and recessed into an attractive exposed brick inset. The original water trough and tether hooks have been retained, beams and brickwork exposed and wood panelling added. There is a useful under stairs storage cupboard with cloak hanging space, and incorporated lighting. Two wall mounted uplighters, t.v. aerial point, door to rear courtyard area and door with step down to:

To The Front

Crossing a gravelled driveway and cobbled apron, access is afforded to An impressive French oak front door, which opens into:

Breakfast Kitchen

5.64m(18'6'') x 2.57m(8'5'')

with comprehensive range of pine fronted cupboards, tiled work surfaces and splash backs, single drainer enamel sink unit, Stoves New Home electric ECH 600 oven with ceramic hob, gas cooker point. Part panelled walls and a wealth of original and integrated period style features including exposed beams, trusses and a delightful stained glass Gothic style window, quarry tiled floor, single panel radiator, sky light with incorporated down lighter.

Inner Hallway

with quarry tiled floor and turned staircase leading to half glazed back door with decorative stained glass inset panel. Gas fired wall mounted central heating boiler and door to:

Cloakroom/Shower Room

with fully tiled shower cubicle, low level w.c., pedestal wash hand basin, partly tiled walls, quarry tiled floor and single panel radiator.

Spacious Living Room

5.54m(18'2'') x 5.26m(17'3'')

overall with the original and comprehensively refurbished former outer stable door, with original hinges and door latch. Double French doors leading to the carport and front courtyard, feature raised quarry tiled hearth with flue installed to accept solid fuel burner. Further door to rear courtyard. Two double panel radiator, exposed beams, television aerial point and pine panel detail.

On The First Floor

Master Bedroom

4.67m(15'4'') x 4.52m(14'10'') overall

(excluding stairwell), with a wealth of wall panelling and partial ceiling panelling. Built-in wardrobes including two double wardrobes and airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder. The master bedroom has the delightful feature of exposed rafters and trusses, and is bathed in light from two large opening skylights, double panel radiator.

En-Suite Bathroom

incorporating panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment over. Pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c., sky light, partly tiled walls, feature mirror set into oak framed detailing. Two spot lights, picture light and single panelled radiator.

Outside

Forecourt

which is predominantly gravelled, apart from an attractive cobbled apron adjacent to the front elevation. The front forecourt gives access to a double car port which has been finished to an exceptional specification, including driveset paviours with drainage, hot and cold water feeds for plumbing in an automatic washing machine. The underside of the roof, has in part, being panelled with incorporated spot lights.

Rear

Also accessed off Sandbourne Drive is the electric gated opening into the rear courtyard (formally used for a thriving car sales business). The rear courtyard is laid in part to gravel and in part with driveset paviours. There is an impressive three car garage/valeting bay with electronic roller shutter frontage, and a further under cover area which could easily be converted into a separate administration/car sales office, which although attached, would be distinct from the residential accommodation.

Services

Mains gas, electricity and water are connected to the property. Foul drainage is discharge into a holding private holding tank and bi-daily pumped to the mains sewerage system in Sandbourne Lane. A service charge of £15 per calendar month is payable for this pumping facility.

Fixtures And Fittings

All fixtures and fittings other than those specifically referred to within these details are excluded but maybe available subject to separate negotiation.

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