Barns Court, Harlow

**Guide price £775,000 - £800,000** For sale by way of a conditional sale*. Jukes Estate Agents are delighted to bring to market this absolutely stunning Grade II 4 bedroom 3 bathroom semi detached barn conversion in the highly sought after gated community of Barnes Court Harlow.
This delightful large semi detached family property forms part of a secure electric gated 6 property community.
It's difficult to know exactly where to start when describing the layout and facilities on this gorgeous house. However, let us start with the outside. As you drive through the electric gates the property is directly in front of you. To the right of the property as you look at it is a large double garage that belongs to the property. The garage can also be accessed for the rear garden via a side door. It is a super large garage that will easily house 2 modern 4 x 4 type vehicles.
To the front of the property although open plan, the boundaries of this property allows parking for several vehicles. There is a raised circular folly in front of the property with a monkey puzzle tree in the centre (lovely).
As soon as you open the front door of this property, you just know that you are about to explore something special.
The Entrance hall is absolutely gorgeous and extremely spacious. From here you can gain access to the lounge, the kitchen, the dining room the fabulous downstairs cloakroom / shower room & of course the stairs. There is beautiful high grade fitted carpet in the entrance hall which is also in the lounge, dining room & stairs. It's one of those high end carpets that just feel so plush when walking on it!!
The Lounge really is large and is adorned ( as is the rest of the property) with gorgeous beams. It is worth mentioning that many of the beams are from the original structure and whilst this property was rebuilt some 30 years ago, the original beams are thought to be around 400 years old! There is a massive feature fireplace in which site a repro log burner that runs on gas. There double doors that open onto the side of the property.
The Dining Room is larger than usual and whilst the current owners have a 6 seater dining table and chairs, you could easily get a larger table in if required. It benefits from 2 sets of double doors that both open onto the impressive rear garden. There is also a large skylight window. So as you can imagine, this room has oodles of natural light.
The Kitchen is a large galley style kitchen with enough cupboard & drawer space to keep ANYONE happy! There is a full size range cooker with 4 ring gas hob & two electric hot plates. It also has a 4 compartment electric oven. There is an integrated dishwasher and all the cabinets are topped with lovely black granite worktops. There is a buttler style sink with a Quooker tap (instant boiling water) & the drainer is also black granite.There is a large window above the sink with lovely views over the garden. It has a high grade tiled floor. It really is a lovely kitchen. The kitchen leads to the Utility room. We sell plenty of houses with smaller kitchens than this utility area.
The Utility room has a Buttler sink, washing machine, tumble dryer and a large fridge freezer. There is lots of cupboard space as well and it has the same lovely tiled floor as the kitchen.
From the utility room there is a door that leads into the beautiful rear garden.
Gardens are extremely subjective, and it is impossible to know what particular viewers will like or dislike. However, it is difficult to see how anyone could not like this garden. Yes it isn't the biggest and yes it certainly isn't the smallest. What it is though is a really good size that has been exceptionally well looked after. As you step into the garden you find your self drawn to the alfresco area with a fabulous gas fired BBQ and a cracking Jamie Oliver Pizza oven with a large work surface in between the two and lots of storage space underneath in the form of cupboards (absolutely perfect for those friends and family gatherings)! There is a path to the right that leads down to the bottom of the garden, Here you will find a nice size patio area by the side of the large double garage. There is a large service hatch been purposely built into the side of the garage where food and drink can be served and an electric awning that covers the seating area so even the British weather cannot dampen outdoor events here (what a bonus!).
The main part of the garden is laid mainly to lawn but there are established flower bed, shrubs & trees that include a couple of impressive Acers and a huge gorgeous Money Puzzle Tree.
However, all the time I was examining the garden, my eye kept wandering to the far side where there is a really beautiful Koi Pond. This with all the lovely Koi can stay, the current owner says. However, he has to be sure they will be well looked after!! To be honest with you, If i lived here, you would never find me more than a few feet away from the pond! It really is lovely!
Finally, I must mention that the garden (both front and back) have zoned irrigation systems in place. You may not think we have that many dry days in England BUT, we get more than you think and having watched this system at work, I am now saving up my pennies to get a similar system installed in my own property because 1. It keeps all your plants, shrubs & trees healthy & 2. It saves you a whole heap of time!
Before we venture upstairs, I have to mention the downstairs cloakroom with walk in shower. It's a real beauty and means that the property has 4 bathrooms which should mean there is NEVER a queue! The cloakroom is tastefully decorated (as you would expect) and consists of WC & had basin as well as the shower.
So we venture up the impressive staircase that leads you to a gallery landing. However, should you be fortunate enough to view this property, I would advise you to look up as you ascend the stairs. This is because you get the full beauty of this barn conversion. A plethora of original beams shows of the high vaulted ceilings of this charming property. If I owned this, I would feel a sense of proudness every time I went upstairs, It is simple gorgeous!
Gallery landings are not only nice and give way to be able to add occasional furniture, they are also fabulous for looking down on the entrance hall which gives a sense of the property being larger than it already is (very Downton Abbey)! If only every home could have a gallery landing!!!
Off of the more than impressive landing you will find 3 double bedrooms (2 ensuite) and the family bathroom.
The Master Bedroom is extremely large with a more than generous en suite. There are fitted wardrobes that surely no one could complain is 'not enough wardrobe space'! If there really isn't enough space then you have too many clothes!! There is a large double window that overlooks the side of the property. There is a high grade fitted carpet as there is in all the bedrooms and the landing. There are beams a plenty and a large en suite that is tastefully tiled and consists of a bathtub, WC & wash basin and a heated towel rail.
Bedroom 2 is a good size double with a large window that overlooks the rear garden. It has a good size ensuite that consists of a walk in shower, WC & wash basin. There is a heated towel rail.
Bedroom 3 is the smallest of the four bedrooms but is still a double. It has a large double window that overlooks the rear garden.
With bedrooms 1 & 2 having both an en suite, the family bathroom which is right next to bedroom 3 actually means that whilst not an en suite bedroom, it virtually is! Consisting of a bathtub, WC, heated towel rail & wash basin, this is a lovely family bathroom that also benefits from being beautifully tiled.
When you climb the stairs for the first time, you cannot help but notice there is an extra staircase that leads to what is currently Bedroom 4. It is the largest of the 4 bedrooms. By definition this could be called a mezzanine floor because of its open front mezzanine feel. However, what it really is is that the architects when designing this super property, used the entire vaulted roof with its amazing exposed beams to create this attic / mezzanine space that whilst currently a bedroom of substantial size, could in fact be utilised for a number of uses. I am guessing you could add an en suite, you could certainly divide it and create a type of integrated annex, but as a fourth bedroom it works extremely well.
The property is fully alarmed and has CCTV. I am told by the current owners that every home in Barnes Court are on first name terms with everyone else and that there is a fantastic community spirit so often missing from local neighbourhoods today.
There is an annual payment of £180 per property that goes towards the upkeep of the electronic gates and the upkeep of the trarmac forecourts.
Geographically it is well placed for local schools and amenities:
Primary school (Ofsted rated good) 0.9 miles.
Secondary school (Ofsted rated good) 1.3 miles.
GP surgery 1.4 miles.
Dentist 1.4 miles.
Staple Tye shopping centre 1.4 miles.
Epping Station (Central Line) 5.4 miles.
Harlow Town Station (direct line to London & Cambridge) 4.6 miles.
Harlow Town Centre 4.2 miles.
Princess Alexandra Hospital 4.2 miles.
Parndon Nature Reserve 0.9 miles.
M11 4miles.
Air quality 2 (where 1 is best & 10 is the worst).
Broadband is Ultra fast.
Mobile networks all very strong signal. Harlow is a 5G town.
So what we have is an absolute 'stonker' of a property in a secure gated development that is extremely quiet. It is a large 4 bedroom 4 bathroom property with a fabulous garden and plenty of off street parking. It really is a beautiful property. The current owners have loved living here. But it is time to move to pastures new. This means that some lucky family will now get the chance to make happy memories here, just like the current owners.
What is it like living in Harlow?
Living in Harlow: A Comprehensive Overview
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Conclusion
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*Conditional sale means that the successful new owner will have to pay a reservation fee of 1% + VAT to secure the property and this should be factored in when making an offer. Please call the office for full details

Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold
barn conversion grade II listed