Great Chart, Ashford, TN23

Welcome to ‘North Barn’, a charming countryside retreat offering a blend of rustic character and modern convenience, nestled just outside the picturesque village of Great Chart. The mostly single-level barn conversion boasts three bedrooms, each designed to provide comfort and tranquility. Vaulted ceilings with exposed wooden beams lend an airy, timeless quality to the living spaces, while the authentic flagstone flooring adds a touch of rugged elegance. Large windows fill the home with natural light, enhancing its warm and inviting ambiance.

The heart of this home is the open-plan kitchen/dining area, perfectly suited for both family gatherings and entertaining. The main living room with feature fireplace provides a perfect spot to relax, whilst the views from each window across the garden, farmland and to the woodland beyond offer a difference scene from every angle.

Alongside the main home, are two separate annexes; ideal for short, or long-term, rentals, guest accommodation, multi-generational living, or even creative studio/work from home spaces. Each annex is thoughtfully designed, maintaining the charm of the main house while offering privacy and comfort for the occupants.

Set in approximately 1.5 acres, the grounds feature a large gravel driveway offering ample parking, surrounded by well-maintained gardens. Two paddocks, totaling about 1 acre, are perfect for equestrian pursuits, hobby farming, or simply enjoying a rural lifestyle.

This idyllic home offers the best of country living, with the convenience of nearby amenities in the village of Great Chart, making this a truly unique and versatile home.

North Barn

North Barn is a 3-bedroom split-level property, enjoying accommodation of 1676sqft, boasting beautiful characterful features including vaulted ceilings, exposed beams & flag stone flooring. Views to the rear across the gardens and paddocks, stretching further to the woodland beyond. Accommodation including:

Entrance Hallway

Part glazed wooden door to the front, leading through to lounge & kitchen/diner, cloakroom, space for coats and shoes, radiator, Tavertine stone flooring.

Lounge

6.85m x 4.49m

Stunning sitting room with vaulted ceiling and exposed Oak beams, brick-built chimney with inset log burner, triple aspect with windows to the front and rear and door leading to the outside, radiators and solid French Oak flooring.

Cloakroom

Comprising a WC, wash basin, radiator, extractor fan and flag stone flooring.

Kitchen/Dining Room

5.63m x 4.89m

Beautiful open and social space, with a lovely vaulted ceiling and exposed beams within the dining area. Kitchen comprising a a traditional farmhouse style with a range of base units and oak work surfaces over, Belfast sink, AGA, free-standing electric cooker, tiled splashback and flag stone flooring. Outlook over the garden to the rear and access into pantry, with plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher and door leading out to the garden. Dining area enjoys an outlook to the front, leads through to the bedrooms and study, gives access to the loft and enjoys the continuation of the flag stone flooring.

Study

2.17m x 2.04m

Enjoying an outlook across the garden and far reaching across farmland and towards the woodland beyond, leading through to the Orangery, featuring a radiator and solid Oak flooring.

Orangery

6.05m x 4.18m

A beautiful room overlooking the garden, enjoying extensive views over farmland and towards the woodland beyond. With windows on two sides and doors leading out to large decking area with natural spring Stairs leading to large sun terrace, exposed Ragstone wall, radiators and tiled flooring.

Inner Hallway

Inner hallway giving access to each of the bedrooms and family bathroom. Built-in cupboards, radiator and fitted carpet.

Bedroom 1

5.69m x 3.08m

Windows to the front, built-in wardrobes, radiator and fitted carpet.

En-suite

Comprising a quadrant shower enclosure with sliding doors and thermostatic shower, WC, wash basin, towel radiator, extractor fan, partly tiled walls (fully tiled to the shower enclosure) and tiled flooring. Window to the rear.

Bedroom 2

3.7m x 2.87m

Window to the front, built-in wardrobes, radiator and laminate wood flooring.

Bedroom 3

3.63m x 2.83m

Window to the front, radiator and laminate wood flooring.

Lower Annexe

The Lower Annexe is a One Bedroom/Studio with open-plan living, well-finished internally with modern fittings, perfect for a visiting guest, short-term rental (AirBnB) or multi-generational living. Accommodation including:

Open-plan living space/kitchen

5.32m x 5.29m

An open-plan living space with modern fitted kitchen. The outlook is to the front with large double glazed windows bringing in plenty of natural light. The kitchen features a range of base units with work surfaces over, Belfast sink, built-in electric oven with 4-zone hob and extractor above, plumbing and space for washing machine and fridge/freezer. Electric radiators, tiled flooring to the kitchen area and fitted carpet to the living space.

Bedroom Area

2.58m x 2.54m

Radiator and fitted carpet.

Shower Room

Comprising a quadrant shower enclose with sliding doors and thermostatic shower, WC, wash basin, extractor fan, towel radiator, partly tiled walls (fully tiled to the shower enclosure) and tiled flooring.

The Annexe

The Annexe is a two-storey dwelling with a non-traditional layout, enjoying a private enclosed courtyard garden. Accommodation includes:

Entrance Hallway

uPVC double glazed door, stairs leading to the first floor, doors to bedroom and bathroom, radiator and fitted carpet.

Bedroom

5.08m x 2.59m

Window to the front, radiator and fitted carpet.

Bathroom

Comprising a roll-top bath with mixer taps and shower over, WC, wash basin, extractor fan, towel radiator, partly tiled walls and tiled flooring.

Landing

Spacious landing area, perfect as a study, with space and plumbing for washing machine & tumble dryer into the eaves. Radiator and fitted carpet.

Open-plan living room/kitchen

8.17m x 5.29m

An impressive open-plan living space with vaulted ceiling and exposed roof structure. Large window to front with extensive countryside views, side and roof windows, radiators and fitted carpet to the living area. Kitchen comprising base units with worksurfaces over, round bowl sink with drainer, built-in electric oven, 4 zone hob and extractor hood above, plumbing and space for slim dishwasher, space for fridge/freezer. Laminate wood flooring.

Garden

The gardens here surround this lovely home and are made up of a numerous seating areas, places to entertain, unwind and relax, tranquil spots and a raised terrace offering an elevated seating position to take in the views across the farmland beyond. In addition to the gardens, two paddocks measuring approx 1 acre offer the opportunity for equestrian pursuits, hobby farming or simply enjoying a rural lifestyle. For convenience, there are garden sheds, outside water taps, power and lights.

Parking - Driveway

Private gravel driveway with double gates, space to park 7 vehicles comfortably with space to manoeuvre, parking for further vehicles if required.