Wimpole Road, Great Eversden, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

The Old Black Barn is a stylish and sympathetic conversion of a splendid timber-framed, weatherboarded barn that offers almost 4,000 square feet of highly attractive accommodation, with original timber beams combining with elegant modern fittings including wooden flooring, LED lighting and full-height windows.

The heart of the home is the expansive, 56ft open-plan sitting area, dining and kitchen. It is an ideal space for entertaining and includes three sets of French doors and a set of bi-folds opening onto the rear garden, a log burner and a galleried landing above creating a sense of light and space. The kitchen itself has contemporary fitted units, a breakfast bar an integrated appliances by Neff. Further reception rooms include the family room, which also has bi-folds opening to the garden, and a useful private study for home working.

There are three well-presented, comfortable double bedrooms on the ground floor, each of which has French doors to the south-facing garden. One of the ground floor bedrooms is en suite, while the first floor has a further two bedrooms en suite, including the generous principal bedroom. The family bathroom is located on the ground floor with its bathtub and separate shower unit

The main entrance is to the side of the house, where there is a gravel driveway with parking space for several vehicles, including a carport for up to two cars along with a shed for storage. At the rear, the sunny southeast-facing garden has an area of paved terracing for al fresco dining, as well as an area of lawn which extends to approximately 100ft. The lawn is border by well-stocked flowerbeds with various shrubs and perennials. At the end of the garden there is a timber-framed summerhouse in which to relax and enjoy the views across the surrounding fields.

The property is in a peaceful rural setting in the small village of Great Eversden, seven miles southwest of Cambridge. The nearest local amenities are in the village of Haslingfield, three miles away, which has a post office and village store, a local pub and a primary school. Further amenities and schooling can be found in Comberton, including the outstanding-rated Comberton Village College. Cambridge city centre is within easy reach, offering superb shopping, leisure and cultural facilities, along with a selection of excellent state and independent schools. Cambridge mainline station provides a fast and efficient service to London King’s Cross (53 minutes), while the M11 is just five miles away.