Hayeswood Farm, Farleigh Wick, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, BA15

The Long Barn is a unique property, primarily stone built with a tiled roof. It has a “Tithe barn” style from the exterior and inside. It provides modern accommodation that flows effortlessly through spacious rooms flooded with light through French doors connecting to terraces, gardens and the countryside beyond. Retaining a wealth of charm and character, exposed beams and timbers from the original barn, the property has been extended to provide versatile accommodation over two floors. The current owners have completely refurbished the property over recent years to create a family home that is perfect for entertaining.

A spacious entrance hall welcomes you to a galleried dining room/reception hall that is the heart of the house. There is a magnificent triple-aspect drawing room with French doors to a terrace where the fantastic countryside views can be enjoyed. This room has oak floors, built-in bookcases and a Jetmaster fire. The spacious open plan kitchen/breakfast room is of particular note and features a central island, quartz worktops and Mandarin stone floors.

The dining area has lovely views of the gardens to three sides and French doors leading out. There is also a study. Off the kitchen is a thoughtfully designed area with a second kitchen/pantry, utility room, cloakroom and boot room with access to the outside. Completing the accommodation on the ground floor is a family room and guest cloakroom. A guest or principal suite comprises a bedroom with French doors leading out to a private terrace and an en suite shower room.

On the first floor, there is a beautiful galleried spanning the length of the original barn. There are four bedrooms (one has an en suite shower room), a family bathroom and built-in under-eaves storage cupboards. A second staircase from the entrance hall leads to a separate first-floor guest suite with a vaulted ceiling, Velux windows, and a bathroom.

The house is set within a generous plot of approximately 3 acres. A gravel driveway sweeps past the garage outbuilding and around the property, where there is ample parking for several cars. The large outbuilding, formerly a cow shed, comprises two garages and a large workshop. There is also attic space providing practical storage. To the rear of the garages is access to the paddocks.

There are several terraces directly off the house from which to relax and enjoy the incredible countryside views as well as al fresco dining. One paddock has been planted with fruit trees to create a small orchard containing apples, pears, plums, cherries, quince and mulberry. There is also an enclosed low-maintenance kitchen garden with a greenhouse. Another paddock to the rear of the property has a wide range of trees planted, including maple, lime, silver birch and several wild garden patches.

Long Barn is located in the well-regarded hamlet of Farleigh Wick, just 3.5 miles to the centre of the popular market town of Bradford on Avon and within easy reach of the city of Bath. The property is situated in a quiet position at the end of a no-through lane. It is ideally placed for countryside rambles across surrounding fields and a short walk from the King’s Arms in neighbouring Monkton Farleigh. Cumberwell Golf Course is just 1.5 miles. All local amenities are to be found in Bradford on Avon. There is a train station at Bradford on Avon with services to London Waterloo and the south coast. It also connects to Bath Spa station and high-speed services to London Paddington. Bath city centre offers a full range of retail outlets and cultural activities, a wide choice of schools, and many other amenities.