Eaves Lane, Woodplumpton, PR4

The Barn

In the fields above Woodplumpton, blending the silhouette of a contemporary barn with the substance of an ultra-modern build The Barn stands a progressive interpretation of rural living: light-filled, refined finishes and a smart-home system at its core. With open countryside stretching ahead, a traditional inn just a stroll away and motorway links at your fingertips, The Barn beckons…

A plot perfect for a pony 1.77 acres sits amongst the wide, working fields of Woodplumpton, grazed by sheep in spring, mown and baled throughout the summer, The Barn rises up. Set along Eaves Lane, this contemporary barn stands securely back, behind electric gates and a sturdy wall, offering privacy without sacrificing the ease of everyday deliveries, with a second set of access gates also available.

Pre-wired for an intelligent lighting scheme, designed to activate automatically through the home’s integrated smart system, illuminating the gate, façade and approach as you arrive – picture arriving home to the sound of the dusk chorus rippling the quiet calm, the way ahead lit as if by magic.

Let there be light…and views

Step inside and let the light lead the way. The full-height pivot door swings open to an entrance hallway more akin to an atrium: broad, bright and immediately connected to the landscape through a wall of glazing and French doors framing the fields beyond. A recessed wooden ledge offers a subtle moment of practicality beneath the hallway mirror, while the Venetian-plastered walls, wax coated, gleam in the daylight in a marble-like sheen.

Ahead, the ‘whale tail’ staircase seemingly floats up to the first floor in a sculptural run of durable ash treads, stained in walnut hues, with its central steel spine and edged in glass. LED lighting guides each step.

An utterly breathtaking arrival, warmth prevails in lieu of the volume of the double-height vaulted space. Underfloor heating radiates through the tiled floor, while insulated concrete form work, contains the warmth while dampening sound between spaces. Above, the chandelier is set on its own control, ready to shift from soft evening ambience to a sparkling welcome-home.

To the left, herringbone flooring continues in the living room, a safe haven privately positioned to the front of the home and ideal for moments of tranquillity. Windows to the front and a glazed side door invite the light.

A similarly sized room sits to the rear of the entrance hall, basking in garden views and flooded with light making it highly suited to a home gym or studio or playroom, entirely dependent upon homeowner needs.

Practical spaces

To the right of the entrance hall, Crittall-style doors open to an inner hallway, off which a sleek WC sets the tone for the home’s high-spec finish, with black sanitaryware, wall-mounted taps and large-format, marble-effect tiling with soft veining.

Ahead, the laundry room features a mirrored splashback that bounces light back into the space, with an inset sink and plentiful storage, offering wider cupboards for coats, with a warm-backed panel housing the underfloor heating manifolds, ideal for drying outerwear. A second dishwasher adds welcome backup when entertaining, for a clutter-free main kitchen-living space.

Underfloor heating runs across the entire ground floor, zoned for comfort, even extending into the garage, ideal for a classic car or potential conversion. In the garage, the central ‘brain’ of the home is housed: an advanced smart system regulating the heating, lighting and whole-house controls for seamless, intuitive living.

Entertaining haven

Ahead from the entrance hall, the home opens into its showpiece: a vast kitchen-dining-living space, designed to draw the eye straight to the garden and countryside. Sliding doors to two sides frame uninterrupted views and west-facing sunsets, creating effortless indoor–outdoor flow perfect for al fresco dining on the porcelain patio.

Start the day with a steaming latte at the bronzed-glass coffee station to your right, its LED-lit shelves capturing the feel of a boutique Mayfair hotel. From here, every Gaggenau appliance is within easy access: an industrial standard fridge and freezer, full-height wine chiller, dishwasher, Bora hob with downdraft extraction for a seamless living experience and a Quooker tap, while smoked-glass wall units keep the look seamless. A dedicated air-conditioning unit ensures comfort year-round – featuring both in the kitchen and principal bedroom.

Dine casually at the extended island with upholstered bar seating, bridging the kitchen and dining zones. Beside it, a bespoke banquette wraps around a sculptural dining table, all set beneath a statement crystal bar chandelier for an opulent-dining feel.

Along the rear wall, floor-to-ceiling matte graphite touch-open cabinetry conceals appliances and storage, offering a calm, monolithic elegance.

Bring the outdoors in

Positioned to take full advantage of the views, the lounge offers a continuous “suite” feel flowing on from the dining area. With a media wall and a corner gas fire for year-round comfort beneath a Venetian-plastered coffered ceiling, this space exudes a refined, five-star finish. Designed to soak up the views, sliding doors to two sides minimise any disturbance to the scenery, where west facing, the sunsets put on a spectacular show throughout the seasons.

Returning to the staircase, on the first-floor landing, views to the front and rear leave you in no doubt as to the rurality of the setting, taking in the surrounding fields.

At the rear, the journey to the principal suite – and to slumber - begins along a hallway with a softly cushioned wall, setting a calm, tactile tone and sense of separation before the room opens out beneath a vaulted ceiling with apex glazing. A Venetian-plastered feature wall, recessed TV point and walnut-effect furniture feature, complete with a built-in dressing table and circular mirror.

 A masterpiece

Settle down to sleep to spectacular sunset views through the vast glass doors, opening to a cedar-clad balcony with glass balustrades, where the scent of warm cedar and uninterrupted views make the outdoors feel part of the bedroom. A dedicated air-conditioning unit ensures comfort year-round.

Refresh and revive in the en suite where a separate wet room shower and sculptural freestanding bath, set against a textured stone feature wall, epitomise luxury. Twin basins with gilded taps add boutique-hotel refinement for a calm, spa-like experience.

The dressing room offers ample storage, also offering ladder access to a fully boarded loft — ideal for storing suitcases and seasonal items and where a Velux window offers a clear view of the night sky for anyone with a leaning toward astronomy.

Back on the inner landing, two generous bedrooms each offer their own character, one with a vaulted ceiling and striking individual windows, alongside their own en suite shower rooms.

Turning left at the top of the stairs leads to two further spacious bedrooms. Bedroom two is a capacious guest suite, with a walk-in dressing room, en suite and broad countryside views.

Bedroom three also enjoys front-facing rural outlooks, complete with its own dressing room and en suite shower room. A whole-house mechanical ventilation system ensures a constant flow of fresh air, supporting cleaner, more comfortable living for those with allergies or asthma.

Outdoor escapes

Outside, the sense of serenity continues unencumbered. Sliding doors open from the main kitchen-dining-living room to the broad porcelain-tiled terrace, setting the scene for year-round living. Already wired for heating, lighting and outdoor cooking there is so much potential to personalise this space, perhaps with the addition of an outdoor kitchen and pizza oven, complete with fairy-light festooned pergola and hot tub.

Beyond the ranch fencing, the curtilage extends 1.77 acres into a private field drifting down towards a stream - an extraordinary expanse for children to roam, pets to explore and imaginations to run free.

Surrounded by footpaths and countryside walks, pull on your boots at the door and simply explore, with enough space for everything from ponies, a miniature golf course, gardening projects or even a mini wildflower meadow.

Out and about

Set in the peaceful village of Woodplumpton, The Barn combines true rural living with everyday convenience.

Miles of rights of way and countryside paths weave through fields on your doorstep, perfect for family walks, dog walks and quiet nature days right from the doorstep.

Local farm shops, independents and convenience shops are just minutes away, with Garstang’s wider amenities and schools within easy reach. In the village itself, St Anne’s C of E Primary School is rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.

Regular bus services connect to Preston and beyond, while motorway and rail links from Preston keep city and coast within effortless reach.

A unique blend of cutting-edge design and countryside calm, The Barn offers a smart, highly specified home in which to grow as a family, with space to gather, room to retreat and landscapes to fall in love with time and again.

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