Eardiston House Barn Eardiston West Felton SY11 4HA
EARDISTON HOUSE BARN Eardiston House Barn is a lovely characterful period home that sits a picturesque location within a rural hamlet of fourteen properties, just a few miles south east from the medieval town of Shrewsbury. Before moving here seven years ago I lived in a similar village north of Shrewsbury, says the seller. I was looking for a more rural property with character and found this L shaped barn conversion. The location and peacefulness were ideal.
Sitting in one of Shropshire s most sought-after hamlets is the delightful Eardiston House Barn. This Grade II Listed. L shaped property dates to the 19th Century and used to serve the original farmhouse. In 2009 the barn was beautifully converted into this exceptional home. This half-timbered, part sandstone barn has character and charm in abundance with a very appealing modern twist. The quirky property boasts a fabulous kitchen finished to an extremely high standard, three staircases, four very generous sized ensuite bedrooms all with exposed beams and brickwork, three very large reception rooms with two sets of French doors opening on to its rather large south facing courtyard garden, lined with a maturing laurel hedge. The private courtyard to the front with high sandstone walls has a pretty timber framed double garage and an idyllic secret country garden. Surrounded by farmland, countryside and wooded valleys, this property is rather special and will make the most wonderful home. Situated between the county town of Shrewsbury and the pretty market town of Oswestry, Eardiston House Barn really is in a prime location. The quaint village of West Felton is just under two miles away with its shop, post office and pub. There are excellent state and independent schools on the door step, with the nearby A5 providing good north/ south connections and there are train links from Shrewsbury and Gobowen to Birmingham and London. There are two golf courses within 3 miles. The nearby pretty market town of Ellesmere has two sailing clubs on its picturesque meres. The local countryside is regarded by many as the most scenic part of the county with delightful country walks, equestrian and other country pursuits all being available nearby. This property is truly something special.
Description The property is approached via a country lane through private wooden double gates into the very pretty gravelled courtyard with an abundance of potted plants and trees, peaceful seating areas and high sandstone walls. This lovely area has a very tranquil and private feel. Pretty wooden front door leads to well-presented HALLWAY with floor to ceiling glazing by front door, staircase leading up to master suite, exposed beams and window. This lovely space leads to:
The house is definitely one of a kind and I ve loved living here, I ll miss the location, tranquility and the uniqueness of the barn, says the seller. It s a place where you can feel totally away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
LARGE FAMILY KITCHEN: - This beautiful kitchen, truly has the wow factor, large, spacious, with triple aspect windows and exposed beams. The pretty cream painted cupboards are enhanced by the granite worktops, double Belfast sink and wonderful central island with seating area. The area also boasts a range of fitted appliances including stainless steel Rangemaster oven and matching American fridge freezer. This lovely room has been finished to a very high standard. Leading from the hallway up two steps is the DINING AND SITTING AREA: - this wonderful area is light, bright and spacious, with ample room for a large dining table and still lots of space for a lovely sitting area. Picture window overlooking large rear courtyard garden, exposed beams.
Wooden door leading in to SECOND HALLWAY: this area includes a staircase leading to bedrooms two and three a back door leading out to the courtyard and a pretty CLOAKROOM with low flush wc and pedestal hand basin. Wooden door from this area then leads to; LARGE SITTING ROOM: - this is such a wonderful space with French doors opening onto the rear courtyard garden, exposed beams, light, bright and beautiful, a fabulous entertaining room. Door leads through to THIRD HALLWAY once again with back door, stairs leading to bedroom 4, under stairs storage and second CLOAKROOM with low flush wc and pedestal hand basin. Wooden door then leads through to OFFICE/STUDY: - another rather large room, with French doors opening on to rear courtyard garden, exposed beams. This room could also double up as a snug or playroom.
Seller Insight Eardiston House Barn is a lovely characterful period home that sits a picturesque location within a rural hamlet of fourteen properties, just a few miles south east from the medieval town of Shrewsbury. Before moving here seven years ago I lived in a similar village north of Shrewsbury, says the seller. I was looking for a more rural property with character and found this L shaped barn conversion. The location and peacefulness were ideal. The conversion has been done to a high standard, and I particularly liked that the developers were mindful of the history of the building and so it retains some lovely features including the beautiful old beams. As a listed building all of the original barn openings have been retained making it light and bright and giving good connection with the outside space. The décor is neutral throughout, which enhances both the character of the building and that feeling of light and space allowing the accommodation to be furnished to individual tastes. The property is surrounded by high walls and hedging, so we enjoy a really good degree of privacy, continues the seller, and the generous outside space, has been designed for ease of maintenance. There is a patio at the front door in the gravelled courtyard surrounded by a high wall and north facing. This area is a particularly private and peaceful sitting area and with no street lighting, when outside on clear evenings the sky is a mass of stars. It s far too difficult to choose just one favourite room, says the seller, I like them all for different reasons; they each have their own character and charm and varying views of the open countryside through differently shaped windows. There are only fourteen homes in Eardiston so you have a great sense of peaceful seclusion. The neighbours are nearby but the style of the properties means they are not intrusive, says the seller. Although living in a rural location I ve never once felt isolated as everything in within easy reach. The barn has three internal staircases giving the rooms many uses, says the seller. It can feel quite self contained, although it s still very much part of the house, so it could be a great space for guests or even a teenager who craves a bit of independence. The house is definitely one of a kind and I ve loved living here, I ll miss the location, tranquillity and the uniqueness of the barn, says the seller. It s a place where you can feel totally away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
It s far too difficult to choose just one favourite room, says the seller, I like them all for different reasons; they each have their own character and charm and varying views of the open countryside through differently shaped windows.
In summary the downstairs of this property is large bright and spacious. Neutral décor, finished to a high standard. Wonderful for entertaining, with lots of charming and quirky features. The first staircase with exposed brick and beams leads to LANDING 1 with storage cupboard and MASTER SUITE/BEDROOM 1: - This is a spacious room, with vaulted ceiling, exposed beams and dressing area has charm in abundance. Pretty cottage style windows overlook the front courtyard and side. The lovely ENSUITE with corner bath with shower fitting, wc, heated towel rail and hand basin also has character. A truly delightful room. The wooden staircase leads to LANDING 2 with large airing cupboard, including Worcester boiler, hot water system, solar panel controls and room for storage. BEDROOM 2 is charming, spacious, and airy with vaulted ceiling, exposed brick and beams and lots of space, enhanced by the large ENSUITE, with corner bath with shower fitting, wc and hand basin. Skylight and window overlooking rear courtyard garden. BEDROOM 3 Is very spacious with beautiful vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, doors that open onto Juliet balcony overlooking the side of the property, two skylights, dressing area and ENSUITE with walk-in shower, heated towel rail, wc and hand basin. Full of character and charm.
Wooden staircase leading to small LANDING 3 and BEDROOM 4, this is yet another large room larger than a double with all the delightful features of the other three, exposed beams, vaulted ceiling, window overlooking rear courtyard garden and ENSUITE with corner bath, shower fitting, wc, heated towel rail, hand basin and frosted windows with lots of charming, quirky features. Another beautiful room. In summary the first floor has character and charm in abundance, vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and brickwork, space galore, all rooms are ensuite it truly is a wonderful space.
Outside he outside of this property idyllic; the front private courtyard incorporates wooden entrance double gates, potted plants and trees and wonderful sitting areas, an oak framed double garage and shed, pretty sandstone walls, it really is delightful. A side gate leads you into a pretty side garden with an array of shrubs and trees. The courtyard is a perfect place to sit and read the morning papers. The rear courtyard garden can be accessed from the back of the property or along the side gravelled lane and through wooden gates, it is a large south facing area, bordered with maturing laurel hedge, partially laid to lawn with two raised beds of planting and partially gravelled great for additional parking or just as a wonderful afternoon suntrap.
There are only fourteen homes in Eardiston so you have a great sense of peaceful seclusion. The neighbours are nearby but the style of the properties means they are not intrusive, says the seller. Although living in a rural location I ve never once felt isolated as everything in within easy reach.
Directions Take the A5 heading towards Oswestry for 10 miles, past the turnings for Knockin Heath and Kinton. Keep heading along the A5 until you reach the turning for West Felton on your right-hand side, turn in to the village and then take the second right into Tedsmore Road, you follow this country lane for approx. 1.5 miles until you enter the hamlet of Eardistion, the property can be found through the hamlet on the right-hand side, just after Eardistion House. Services Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. LPG central heating and solar panels. Local Authority Oswestry Brough Council 01691 671111 Viewing Strictly via Fine & Country 01743 296 116 copyright 2017 Fine & Country Ltd.
Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. * These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent. Printed 26.10.2017 EPC Exempt
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