Property Description
- Characterful 7-bedroom estate combining a 5-bed main house and 2-bed cottage
- Architecturally striking barn conversion with mezzanine lounge and vaulted ceilings
- Multiple reception rooms providing flexibility
- Versatile living spaces with potential for cinema room, teenage retreat, or sixth bedroom
- Three distinct gardens plus parking and possible development potential (STPP)
Location
Situated near the heart of St John's village, the property offers convenient access to local shops, schools, and amenities—making it a superb choice for families seeking space, comfort, and a touch of countryside charm.
Description
Spacious 7-Bedroom Residence with Character and Contemporary Flair
This impressive detached property offers a rare combination of timeless charm and modern living. At its heart lies a stunning kitchen housed within a beautifully converted barn, complete with a mezzanine lounge and soaring vaulted ceilings—an architectural centrepiece that sets the tone for the rest of the home.
The estate comprises a generous 5-bedroom principal house and a separate 2-bedroom cottage, ideal for extended family or rental potential. Multiple reception areas—including a formal dining room, study, games room/gym, granite wine cellar, and a cosy lounge—provide versatile spaces for both entertaining and everyday living. Upstairs, a flexible top-floor room adjacent to the attic bedroom offers endless possibilities, from a cinema room to a teenage retreat.
The main house comprises of five spacious double bedrooms, including a luxurious primary suite with a walk-in wardrobe and elegant en-suite. Two additional bathrooms serve the remaining bedrooms, and a first-floor dressing room could easily be converted into a sixth bedroom. The attic level features a vast double bedroom with exposed 18th-century beams and a connected multi-use space.
The quaint cottage is a self-contained unit with a large kitchen, separate dining and living rooms (the latter featuring a log burner), and a small patio with access to the main garden—perfect for guests, relatives, or tenants.
The property enjoys three distinct garden areas:
A sun-drenched, south-facing enclosed garden ideal for children and pets.
A charming kitchen garden with raised beds and a patio, accessed via a dramatic double-height glazed archway.
A rear garden and parking area bordered by mature hedging, which may offer future development potential (subject to planning).
Additional Info
Integral garage plus off-road parking for up to 10 vehicles.
Mains drainage and well water system with treatment and pressurisation.
Eco-friendly features include solar panels and an air source heat pump.
Underfloor heating in the kitchen and main bedroom; electric radiators throughout the rest of the house.
The cottage operates on separate electric heating and its own water cylinder.
Fibre broadband is installed for high-speed connectivity.
