3500 sq ft home, Barbers Lane, Antrobus

An attractive detached barn conversion offering 3,500 sq ft of beautifully appointed accommodation, set in mature landscaped gardens with breath-taking open countryside views on the edge of the charming rural village of Antrobus.

Location

Nestled in the heart of north Cheshire, Antrobus is a picturesque village perfectly positioned between Warrington and Northwich. This charming parish offers a peaceful retreat setting with heritage dating back to the Roman road of King Street. 

The village provides excellent access being around 15 minutes drive from the centre’s of both Knutsford and Northwich, and only 5 minutes to the Stretton interchange (M56 J10) and the A49, which connects Warrington within around 20 minutes. 

There is a strong community spirit evident in the village, with a vibrant Village Hall, which serves as a focal point for local gatherings, and a community shop and tea room. There is a good Primary School within the village, and several traditional pubs nearby, most notably the Antrobus Arms which is within walking distance, as is the challenging 18 hole Antrobus Golf Course. 

GROUND FLOOR

Inside the house a spectacular open-plan kitchen, dining and living space forms the centrepiece of this spacious family home. The bespoke fitted kitchen features marble worktops, a peninsula island with a circular breakfast bar at one end creates a space for informal dining, and a rage of quality built in and freestanding appliances.

The kitchen space flows seamlessly into the dining area, which offers space for a large table and bi-folding doors which open out onto the stone-tiled terrace and gardens.

Steps from the kitchen lead into a generous living room area, which provides a versatile open plan reception space, again with doors out onto the rear gardens.

Located off the reception hall is a separate sitting room which is currently used as a study, and a superb self-contained apartment, comprising a double bedroom and a separate living space with a kitchenette as well as a contemporary three-piece bathroom.

FIRST FLOOR

The magnificent first-floor master bedroom suite is vast in size measuring approximately 600 sq ft in all, including a bedroom, spacious dressing room, walk-in wardrobe, and sumptuous en-suite bathroom. 

Three additional bedrooms include a large guest room with quality built-in furniture and a stunning bedroom with vaulted ceilings that is fitted out as an office with stunning farmland views. The bedrooms share the use of a stylish bathroom located off the landing, fitted with a contemporary suite including a large bath with a tiled surround.

OUTSIDE

The extensive mature gardens are beautifully landscaped with flat lawns providing an ideal family space while maximizing the wonderful open countryside views. Special features include a Japanese-style water garden with circulating stream and pond, plus a productive vegetable garden with greenhouse. The secure rear courtyard, enclosed by tall hedging and pleached trees, offers additional privacy and can be separately accessed from the kitchen utility room as well as the apartment.

The property is accessed via double security gates onto an extensive gravel driveway providing parking for multiple vehicles. Outbuildings include a brick-built double garage with workshop, timber-framed studio, and a large summer house with power, light and secure storage.