Castle Barns, Acton Burnell, Shrewsbury, Shropshire

The property
2 Castle Barns is a fantastic newly converted barn which has been tastefully designed utilising modern high specification fixtures and fittings throughout. Whilst boasting both spacious and flexible accommodation throughout the property also offers a plethora of attractive features including vaulted ceilings, exposed stone and iron work and a wealth of timbers. The accommodation of around 3,247 square feet over two floors includes zoned underfloor heating via air source heat pump to the ground floor, well equipped kitchen, utility room and four bedrooms all of which have their own stylish en suites.

The welcoming galleried entrance with eye catching exposed beams and decorative tear drop pendant lighting leads into the kitchen and family area, all which have attractive polished concrete floors, an oak staircase leads to the galleried landing. The kitchen by Kenton Jones provides an extensive range of contemporary wall and floor units with quartz work surfaces, complemented by a separate island with fitted breakfast bar and additional cupboard and drawer units and two inset sink units, one with a Quooker tap. The kitchen is fully equipped with modern appliances including electric oven, microwave, American style fridge freezer with ice maker, induction hob with inset extractor fan, dishwasher and wine cooler. The neighbouring separate utility room with quartz work surfaces and base level cupboards also has hanging space for coats. The utility room is equipped with a washing machine and tumble dryer and a door leads to the two piece cloakroom which consists of a wash hand basin with drawer under and LED mirror.

The open plan family area has polished concrete floors, exposed timbers, stone walling and attractive iron works, a focal point of this room is a feature inset fireplace and includes space for a television above with shelving and lighting either side, there is also a handy under stairs storage cupboard. The separate sitting room which is adjacent to the family area also benefits from an attractive inset fireplace with exposed stone walling either side, bifold doors lead to the front garden.

All four bedrooms which have their own en suites are accessed from the impressive galleried landing which overlooks the entrance, there are also two handy storage cupboards. The wonderful principal suite has attractive curved exposed brick walls which opens up into the main bedroom area with vaulted ceiling and exposed timbers, the bedroom also benefits from a large walk in dressing room incorporating shelving and hanging rail and en suite. The stylish four piece principal en suite consists of a bath, separate shower, oversized wash hand basin with drawers under, LED mirror and towel rail. All of the bedrooms feature vaulted ceilings and exposed timbers, bedroom two also benefits from a large walk in wardrobe. Apart from the principal bedroom which has an en suite with a separate bath, all of the other three stylish en suites have showers.

Outside
Enclosed by attractive estate fencing, the front garden is mainly laid to lawn with cobbled pathway to the front door. The gardens extend behind the double width car barn where there is a gravelled patio area. The double width car barn of around 385 square feet with sensor lighting also has power points and eaves storage space accessed via a loft hatch, there is also a gravelled driveway to the side of the car barn for two cars. The Mitsubishi air source heat pump is located in the front garden, to the side of the garage.

Location
2 Castle Barn occupies a lovely position in the peaceful village of Acton Burnell, a designated conservation village within Shropshire’s famous “Golden Triangle”. The village benefits from a Post Office, a 16th Century church and a National Heritage castle. Further amenities can be found at Much Wenlock or Church Stretton. The historic County Town of Shrewsbury offers a further range of extensive shopping, leisure and social facilities. The county has an excellent selection of schools in both the state and private sector, including Longnor C of E Primary School and William Brookes School, as well as noteworthy independent schools of Concord College, Prestfelde, Shrewsbury High School and Shrewsbury School. Road communications in the area are good with the A5 providing road links to the North West via Oswestry, whilst the M54 provides links to Birmingham. Railway stations are at Church Stretton and Shrewsbury.