
Shortheath, Nr Overseal.

- PROPERTY TYPE
Barn Conversion
- BEDROOMS
4
- BATHROOMS
3
- SIZE
2,490 sq ft
231 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Beautifully presented & proportioned barn conversion
- Stunning bespoke social kitchen/living/dining room
- Four double bedrooms & 3 bathrooms
- Fabulous semi-rural location surrounded by fields & walks
- Excellent commuter links M42/Midlands motorway networks
- Workshop & stables
- Location what3words ///acute.cases.ideals
- EPC rating C. Council tax band F.
- 360 Virtual Tour Available
Description
The sociable kitchen is a true highlight of this home, boasting a practical and attractive stone flag floor with bespoke hand painted shaker style cabinetry, contrasting granite countertops with inset Villeroy and Boch Belfast style double bowl sink. There is a feature centre island with feature deep oak countertops and granite preparation area, perfect for baking. Set within the kitchen are twin Liebherr fridge freezers, dishwasher and Falcon range cooker and this contemporary open plan living space expertly blends not only the kitchen, but dining and living areas into one perfect space made for family life and entertaining friends.
You can choose between two inviting living rooms, one larger with natural stone flooring and views over the garden and countryside from its French double doors and the second sitting room with a vaulted ceiling, oak flooring and a stone fireplace with recessed log burner for those chilly nights. For those working from home, there is a dedicated office which has dual aspect windows with views and feature rustic brick flooring. The property has the benefit of well appointed guest cloakroom and also a laundry/boot room with further shaker style cabinetry and appliance spaces.
Upstairs, the property continues to impress with a thoughtful layout and generous proportions. The principal bedroom has twin skylights with views over the garden and fields. Adjacent is a beautiful luxury en suite bathroom which comprises walk-through frameless rainfall shower, WC, table top wash hand basin with pillar tap, jacuzzi style bath and attractive natural stone tiling running throughout the room.
Bedrooms two and three are both double rooms with canopy feature ceilings and set between is a useful Jack and Jill full bathroom suite with bath, pedestal wash hand basin, WC and corner quadrant shower cubicle. Bedroom four is another double room and has its own private en suite shower room.
Outside, automated gates open to the drive and garden which is laid mainly to lawn with a patio area perfect for summer entertaining and the property benefits from a fantastic range of outbuildings with light and power, comprising a workshop and two stables. The driveway continues past these outbuildings with lower lawn area and raised vegetable beds to a five bar timber gate which takes you into the paddocks, having the benefit of a timber summer house with extended canopy porch offering lovely views over the surrounding countryside.
Agents notes: There are covenants appertaining to this property, a copy of the Land Registry Title is available to view upon request.
The land is sold with an overage clause covering any further development of the land - terms to be confirmed with legal representatives.
A drainage pipe from the neighbouring Brooklands Farm comes across the land at the barn and Brooklands Farm has the right to maintain/replace this pipe as required, again we would advise any interested parties to seek further information from their legal representative.
No mains gas and no mains drainage.
To view this wonderful property, please contact John German Ashby office.
Tenure: Freehold (purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the tenure via their legal representative).
Please note: There is CCTV recording.
Property construction: Standard
Parking: Drive & workshops
Electricity supply: Mains
Water supply: Mains
Sewerage: Sewerage treatment plant installed 2007. Last emptied July 2024 at a cost of circa £210.
Heating: Oil - boiler installed 11th September 2024
(Purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to their suitability).
Broadband type: See Ofcom link for speed:
Mobile signal/coverage: See Ofcom link
Local Authority/Tax Band: South Derbyshire District Council / Tax Band F
Useful Websites:
Our Ref: JGA/23102024
The property information provided by John German Estate Agents Ltd is based on enquiries made of the vendor and from information available in the public domain. If there is any point on which you require further clarification, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. Please note if your enquiry is of a legal or structural nature, we advise you to seek advice from a qualified professional in their relevant field.
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Brochures
Brochure- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: F
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Off street
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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