4 bedroom detached house for sale

A stunning recently extended four-bedroom farmhouse with an attached barn where planning is in place for conversion. Set in quarter of an acre of landscaped gardens on the edge of the rural village of Scotton. The ground floor has been remodelled to create a home perfect for a modern lifestyle.


Since acquiring the property in 2015 the owners have carried out a meticulous refurbishment, obtaining planning permission to add a fabulous living room with an orangery vibe to it to connect and convert the detached barn to further extend the living space. The living room is now completed and adjoins the barn ready for a new owner to embark on the next stage if they wish to. The barn currently is perfect for storage and is an ideal workshop space.

Step Inside

A centrally located porch maintains the original farmhouse entrance, from within an interior oak framed half glazed door which splits in a stable style opens into the breathtaking 9.5m (31’9”ft) open plan living, dining, kitchen. The kitchen spans much of the width of the room and is extensively fitted with pale grey and stone traditional cabinets topped with granite surfaces.
The focal point of the room is a large center Island comprised of two defined sections, one with contrasting stone cabinets topped with a granite working surface and incorporates a twin bowl belfast sink. The granite meets an oak block surface to a very slightly raised level which forms a shaped section with an integrated breakfast bar finishing the Island and adding texture and contrast. The kitchen benefits from a range of integrated appliances to include an Everhot range cooker where a feature bespoke splash back . To the opposite side of the kitchen an exposed brick chimney breast has a wood burning stove where a comfortable seating area is arranged.

This fantastic initial space flows seamlessly via squared open archways to meet a spacious sitting and dining area both areas are clearly defined in open plan arrangement. Betwixt the two rooms is the oak return staircase to the first floor.

Bi-folding doors from the dining room open to the recently added living room. The initial space has a ceiling lantern ensuring ample natural light flows through and a glazed door opens to the rear garden. The main room has a captivating, vaulted ceiling with exposed truss work and several roof windows, alongside dual aluminium bi-folding doors ensuring the space is light and airy. During the cooler seasons a feature brick wall houses an Italian-styled white circular wood-burning stove.

The sitting room gives access to a forward-facing reception room this versatile room currently provides a home office with French doors to the front garden. A cloakroom is fitted with a modern two-piece suite accessible from the office. Completing the ground floor, a practical utility room is fitted with high gloss modern units with space for appliances and a half-glazed door opens to the rear aspect.

Step Upstairs

The oak staircase has a dual-height feature window, offering views across the picturesque, enclosed garden. The staircase and landing areas are decorated with Romo wallpaper, complimented with stylish wainscot styled panelling, giving access are over two separate levels to four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The family bathroom has a modern walk-in shower and a superb freestanding bath.

The principal rear-facing bedroom has a dressing area, and a modern quality en-suite shower room with a walk-in shower. The rear of the house is completed with a large double bedroom. The remaining two generous double bedrooms which are arranged to the upper-level landing are forward facing and both have quality fitted bedroom furniture and have a modern shower room located between them.

To the front of the property, a broad lawned garden with feature floral beds and a tarmacked drive offers a welcoming approach and leads to a double detached garage, attached to the side of the property by a covered walkway with a secure door to the rear garden, provides ample parking and storage.

To the rear is a private walled landscaped garden featuring a lawned garden with a range of flower beds, decorative bushes, and small fruit and ornamental trees, looked over from several patio and seating areas. This perfectly presented outdoor space reflects the high level of appointment within the house and can be accessed from the bi-fold doors in the main living areas making it ideal for entertaining.

Attached to the living room and accessed from the garden is a two-storey barn with full planning permission to further extended the living space the current owners had plans to create an opulent principal suite to the first floor, further enhancing the property should additional space be required. Currently comprising of three ground floor rooms and two rooms to the first floor.