Follow the gentle ride of the humpbacked country lanes to the rolling rurality of Lancaster s outer limits where you discover the idyllic village of Ellel, surrounded by blissful vistas over the South Lancaster countryside. 2/3
WELCOME TO Awaiting you through a handsome gated entrance is the broad gravel driveway leading to Thornfield Barn. Stow the car away in the sizeable garage (which also has space for a workshop and log store) before turning to survey the 360 degree wraparound views of green pastures, rolling hills and even the sparkling sea of Morecambe Bay surrounding you here. Approaching the friendly frontage of this quirky barn conversion, an immediate sense of peace and serenity pervades. Away from the rat race, Thornfield Barn is such an inviting and tranquil hideaway to return home to. Push open the front door and step into the welcoming glass panelled entrance hallway, plenty of space for coats and hats and the quarry tiled floor is ideal for muddy boots and wellies. To the left of you lies the open wooden staircase leading upstairs while directly ahead you discover a storage cupboard - one of many fantastic cubby holes to be uncovered in this treasure trove of a home. 4/5
FAMILY FRIENDLY Follow us now as we step down to the right into your convivial living area. Emerging onto the hardwood floor oak stage, you instantly appreciate the potential of this open, giving home. Ideal for entertaining, the flow from one room on to the next lends itself to family living, laughter and friends. In this elevated section of living space, how will you make your impression? A music room perhaps? Space for a baby grand here. Or simply a seating area from where you can enjoy looking out over the lounge and through the windows to the garden beyond. Multifunctional and flexible for family use, this could be a homework den for the kids, or even a staging area for plays and mini-concerts! Step down into your light and welcoming lounge, where directly ahead a delightfully deep window seat invites you to rest and admire the views over the patio to the verdant gardens beyond. An exposed stone feature wall is another homely nod to the traditional country residence feel of Thornfield Barn, such a cosy and impressively unpretentious family home. 6/7
Continue through glass-paned double doors, which allow for wonderful light-flow through the downstairs, and into your dining area which could easily serve as a sun room during the day courtesy of a plethora of windows and patio doors. Above, a wooden ceiling creates an indoor-outdoor feel, aided by the original stonework of the barn wall to one side. In the summer months, why not take your evening meal out on the immaculately paved patio - the ultimate barbecue spot. With a glass of your favourite tipple in hand, smell the sizzle of the goodies on the grill as you gaze out over the rosy ripples of the early evening sun as it sparkles on the sea. A SLICE OF HEAVEN 8/9
SPACE TO BAKE Slip through now into your family size kitchen, a baker s dream come true! With so much space and even a convenient breakfast bar with rustic stonework below and wooden beams above, this is so much more than a kitchen. The heart of the home, gather as a family to catch up on the news of the day whilst rustling up a post-school snack for the kids. When it s time for the cleanup, whistle a jaunty tune from the sink where you can soak up the serenading views out across emerald fields; the hills truly are alive with the sound of music here! To the side, a door leads you back through to the lounge, or you can continue on with us as we return into the hallway. To your right you spy a corridor which leads you past a handy downstairs shower room. Bright white tiling interspersed by a shimmering mosaic band meets with a contemporary tweed-effect wallpaper for a refreshingly modern twist on a traditional barn style. Sparkling and pristine, style and functionality go hand in hand as exemplified by the robust Burlington sink and accompanying bidet. Downstairs shower room 10/11
WELCOME YOUR GUESTS SWEET DREAMS Continue on to discover bedroom three, the quintessential room for guests; so private at the front of the house it even comes with its own built in wardrobes and sink. Take a moment to appreciate the benefits of a traditional stone built barn, these thick walls help retain a clement temperature, the perfect prerequisite for a dreamy night s sleep. Next door discover your fourth bedroom, currently utilised as a study there is so much space here. Why not return it to its original role with a comfy queen size? With those picture perfect views of the rose garden beyond it would be criminal not to! Besides, we have an idea for your home office follow us as we head upstairs to uncover more about this Russian-doll home that just keeps on giving. Emerging onto a large landing, turn around for a moment and imagine your view here with the addition of a plentiful picture window in order to frame those glorious countryside panoramas food for thought! Bedroom 3 Bedroom 2 Allow us to show you the first of two en-suite bedrooms that await your patronage. A graciously sized guest bedroom complete with its own large private bathroom, and even better for teenage sons and daughters with mountains of built in storage, covert cubbyholes and even a secreted walk in wardrobe - ideal for sports gear, prom dresses and all sorts of clutter in need of a home. Next door discover a most versatile room, the perfect size for an office with plenty of light, its snug location nestled between both upstairs bedrooms offers a wealth of potential for use. Next door to the master suite could this be your cosy nursery or grand dressing room. Or will it make the perfect chill out zone for your children and their games consoles? The possibilities really are endless. Bedroom 2 En-suite 12/13
THORNFIELD A MASTER PIECE BARN Time to explore the real den of dreams, your expansive master suite. Extending out in front of you this is the perfect bedroom for those who cherish space to unwind and relax at the end of the day. On one side, a line of carefully crafted built in wardrobes opens out to one end to reveal a full length mirror behind which lies a secret walk in wardrobe, ideal for cosseting away those impulsive shoe purchases! At the end of the day unwind in your spacious en-suite corner bath for the ultimate wind-down, before pulling on your fluffiest dressing gown and admiring the best views in the house, what could be better? Master bedroom 14/15
RURAL TRANQUILITY Outside, the garden wraps Thornfield Barn in a jade embrace. Listen out for the flute-throated thrushes and the relaxing hum of the bees as they visit the budding blooms. The consummate family garden, so much lawn space for gamboling games, to the front there is even a family wall that peters down on a gradient meaning that all the family can sit and swing their legs from tiny tots to towering teens; the perfect spot for the annual family photo. From up here enjoy perfectly private views all the way to the sparkling sea, while you enjoy the summer sunshine on your patio. Behind the kitchen a carefully curated garden contains bird feeders to tempt the trilling blackbirds and friendly robins, and there is even a pond here in this wildlife friendly garden. 16/17
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OUT AND ABOUT Ellel is the perfect hideaway, so peaceful yet still only a ten-minute drive into Lancaster where the conveniences, culture, shops, bars and services of this thriving university city are on hand for all your needs. Explore the captivating country lanes surrounding Thornfield Barn. A few minutes drive takes you to a nearby shop selling all the outdoors paraphernalia needed for lovers of fishing and clay pigeon shooting. If Ellel has given you a taste for the great outdoors, you have easy access from here to the M6 where The Lake District National Park is only half an hour s drive away. Close by, discover Lancaster House Hotel, which boasts its own dining and health club including swimming pool and gymnasium. Then home, to the tranquil treasures of Thornfield Barn time to start making memories. 20/21
Finer Details Tenure: Freehold Boiler Make: Vailliant Date of last service: Autumn 2017 Council tax band: F Gas - LPG Drainage- three chamber septic tank 15 minutes drive to Lancaster City centre 5 minutes drive to M6 junction 33 22/23
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