The Hayloft, Highfield Barns

Where countryside meets with convenient access to the city, classic character meets contemporary living at Highfield Barns, a collection of barn conversions enveloped in open countryside dotted with historic villages, gastro pubs, heritage halls and gardens, and all within easy reach of Doncaster’s collection of shops, restaurants, schools and transport links.

An exclusive selection of just six individual and character-packed properties, converted from barns that were once part of the Brodsworth Hall Estate, the homes at Highfield Barns are the perfect rural refuge for those who relish the restorative peace and tranquillity of the countryside, yet also seek the speedy transport links and amenities of city living, set on the leafy fringes of Doncaster.

Each with its own detached garage allocated parking and an EV charger.

Suffused in light, and offering fantastic, far-reaching views out over the countryside, serenity awaits at The Hayloft.

Parking, with EVC point, is available to the front of this handsome, stone built barn conversion. Impressive external lighting and out door sockets giving that extra charming touch. Entering directly into a capacious entrance hall, where the stunning central staircase of oak and iron is a captivating sight, beyond which, glazed doors provide instant access out to the Indian stone paved terrace at the rear.

Wooden effect LVT flooring flows out underfoot, warmed by underfloor heating all throughout the ground floor, enhancing the farmhouse feel and flow of the home, where, to the left, Crittall-style doors open to the sociably styled kitchen-diner.

Gather around the central island for a glass of wine and laughter with your guests, as dinner is prepared. Topped in quartz with a wooden edge, the island-breakfast bar provides plenty of storage, whilst appliances in the kitchen include a full height larder fridge and separate freezer, dishwasher, two electric fan ovens, 5 ring induction hob and extractor fan.

Integrated bin storage is also available, with plumbing for washing machine and dryer in the utility room. Abundant storage is available in the kitchen and utility room, where sage green cabinets and drawers are furnished with brass handles.

There is also a second breakfast bar area, bordering the dining space, creating a convivial atmosphere. The entertaining heart of the home, an abundance of windows invite light in, whilst instant access to the Indian stone paved terrace blurs the boundaries between indoor and outdoor living in the height of the summer months. Wine, dine and entertain throughout the seasons in this charismatic kitchen, where the walk-in pantry offers an incredible amount of storage.

Returning to the entrance hall, freshen up in the handy WC. Open, airy and light, the entrance hall is a showstopping venue, providing access through Crittall-style doors to the large living room, opposite the kitchen.

Carpeted in neutral shades, the spacious living room connects via double doors to a garden room at the rear, which again connects to the patio, for a seamless party flow. Throughout the home, spaces interconnect with ease, perfect for modern living and allowing the indoors to harmonise with the outside space effortlessly.

Upstairs, the enormous gallery landing affords ample space with fantastic views out over the garden to the rear and the countryside to the front.

Along the landing, four spectacular double bedrooms, each with a unique set of exposed beams to the ceiling, offer rest and retreat.

Relax and unwind in the master bedroom, a spacious sanctuary furnished with its own dressing room and shower room ensuite, with vanity unit storage and illuminate LED mirrors, also warmed by underfloor heating.

Bedroom two, also with a shower room ensuite and plenty of eaves storage, is ideal for guests, offering ample space for wardrobes and other items of furniture. Light streams in through the Velux windows.

Serving bedrooms three and four, the large family bathroom features a bountiful bath with waterfall tap, ambient mood lighting and a separate walk-in shower, alongside vanity unit wash basin and WC.

An outdoor, entertaining oasis, the large garden is privately screened behind timber fencing, with pleAn idyllic rural retreat, the homes at Highfield Barns offer the perfect blend of country calm and connectivity.

With strong ties to the Brodsworth Estate, Brodsworth Hall is on your doorstep, a little over a mile and a half away, with its historic Victorian gardens and tea rooms, whilst Hooton Pagnell Hall, also known for its beautiful gardens, is just three miles away. In the village of Hooton Pagnell, you can also dine out at gastro pub 1903.

Surrounded by picturesque country villages, pay a visit to nearby Wentbridge, home to the Wentbridge House Hotel, a beautiful country house hotel that plays host to the Wentbridge Brasserie, whilst Ackworth is also around eight miles away with a collection of shops, cafes and restaurants.

The historic village of Wentworth is 12 miles away, where you can browse the shops, call in for a thirst-quencher at the local pubs and pick up a few plants for the garden from the popular garden centre.

For a wider selection of retail outlets, schools and supermarkets, Doncaster and Barnsley are close by, with easy access from Highfield Barns to Sheffield’s Meadowhall Shopping Centre.

Commuters are well served by road and rail links, with access to the A1, and connections on to the M62, M18 and M1. Meanwhile, in nearby Doncaster you can pick up a main line rail link to London King’s Cross in around an hour and forty minutes, alongside links to Leeds, Wakefield, Sheffield and York.

Escape to the country at Highfield Barns, where sublime views, characterful living and privacy come with fantastic connectivity to the wider world. Plenty of lawn for children’s play alongside a large Indian stone paved terrace; ideal for barbecue season and accessed from the garden room, kitchen and entrance hallway for perfect party flow.