Lee, Nr Ellesmere.

A truly exceptional detached four-bedroom converted barn which boasts over 1800 sq ft of elegantly presented and carefully designed living accommodation, all of which has been completed to exacting standards and now stands as a remarkable country property set against the rolling fields of the north Shropshire landscape.

Description - Halls are delighted with instructions to offer The Dutch Barn in Lee, near Ellesmere for sale by private treaty.

The Dutch Barn is a truly exceptional detached four-bedroom converted barn which boasts over 1800 sq ft of elegantly presented and carefully designed living accommodation, all of which has been completed to exacting standards and now stands as a remarkable country property set against the rolling fields of the north Shropshire landscape.

The property is enviably positioned within generous and meticulously maintained gardens which extend to around 0.7 acres; accessed through a gated entrance which leads onto a sweeping drive culminating in a double Garage, bordered by expanses of lawn interspersed with a number of maturing trees, with the backdrop of the rolling north Shropshire landscape providing a captivating setting to complement the calibre of the home.

Situation - The Dutch Barn is situated alongside a country lane within the rural hamlet of Lee, which nestles amongst the undulating splendour of the renowned north Shropshire countryside and affords the property a particularly tranquil setting. Whilst enjoying all that’s best about rural living, The Dutch Barn retains a convenient proximity to the Lakeland town of Ellesmere, which provides a respectable range of amenities, including Schools, Supermarket, Restaurants, Public Houses, and Independent Shops, with excellent walking routes on offer around not only The Mere but the canal network.

The property is also well situated for access to the wider area and, in particular, the market towns of Oswestry and Whitchurch, with the county centres of Shrewsbury, Wrexham, and Chester all lying within reasonable commuting distance.

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Leave Ellesmere via Birch Road, in the direction of Tetchill and, immediately after crossing the canal bridge, turn left (signposted Lee, Lower Hordely, Bagley) and proceed, passing Ellesmere College on the right and continuing into the hamlet of Lee, for around 1.4 miles, where the property will be situated on the left, identified by a Halls “For Sale” board.

Schooling - Within a short drive are a number of highly rated state and private schools including Lakelands Academy, Ellesmere Primary School, Shrewsbury School, Shrewsbury High School, The Priory, Prestefelde Prep., Packwood Haugh, Adcote School for Girls, and Wrekin College.

The Accommodation - The property has been artfully converted to retain subtle hints of its former life as an agricultural barn, these elegantly juxtaposing the Scandanavian-inspired modernity which is in abundance throughout the home.

The property is principally accessed via a glazed door which provides a striking contrast against the timber-clad exterior and leads into a wonderful open-plan Kitchen/Dining area boasting tiled floors and a newly installed Kitchen complete with high-specification digitally controlled NEFF appliances, Belfast sinks, Quooker tap; with a door leading into a Cloakroom and a Boot/Utility Room, the latter boasting further access directly from the Garage. The ground floor, which benefits from underfloor heating throughout, gracefully segues from the Kitchen/Dining area into a delightful and versatile Living Area, complete with a Stovax log-burner, which continues the use of natural materials with partly panelled walls and oak-flooring, with the focal point of the room being triple sliding doors with opening panels which offer idyllic views over the manicured gardens and onto the fields beyond.

Stairs rise to a first-floor landing which offers, as its magnum opus, a glorious Master Bedroom, with accompanying underfloor heated En-Suite Shower Room, featuring fully glazed doors which allow access onto a covered balcony enjoying panoramic views to the south-east over the unspoilt surrounding countryside. Complementing the Master are a further three Bedrooms, all of which can accommodate double beds and one of which enjoys a further En-Suite Shower Room, again boasting underfloor heating, with the first-floor accommodation completed by a family bathroom which contains a stylish suite and benefits from underfloor heating.

Outbuildings - Adjoining the property on its northern side is a two-bay double Garage, with the industrial tone of the concrete of the structure providing an interesting architectural counterpoint to the soft natural lines of the home’s timber-cladding. A door from one of the bays leads directly into Utility/Boot room.

The property is further served by a detached workshop situated close to the entrance gates, which offers around 30m2 of versatile space, ideal for further use as a workshop, store, or potentially as a studio etc.

Gardens - The Dutch Barn is positioned within particularly notable gardens, which extend, in all, to 0.69 acres, or thereabouts, and are accessed via full-height gates with keypad entry onto a sweeping gravelled driveway which culminates at the garaging and is flanked to either side by meticulously maintained lawns interspersed by maturing trees.

The gardens also feature a very pleasant patio area, ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining, and so placed to fully capitalise on the surrounding countryside, which adjoins the property and rolls away to provide a truly superb backdrop.

Services - We understand that the property has the benefit of mains electricity and water. Drainage is to a private system and the heating is provided by an air source heat pump.

Tenure - The property is said to be of freehold tenure and vacant possession will be given on completion of the purchase.

Local Authority & Council Tax - Shropshire Council, Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 6ND. The property is in Council Tax band 'E'.