Seller Insight

We were looking for an attractive countryside property which still offered easy access to all the major motorway networks, as well as a daily commute to Birmingham. The property is also located within the catchment area for excellent secondary schools in both Worcestershire and Warwickshire, so it works well for day-to-day family life, leisure, and work purposes,” say the owners.

“The location of the house provides an excellent base for outdoor activities, including walking, running, cycling, and horse riding on the many local bridle paths, rights of way, and quiet countryside roads. There is an active village scene in both Feckenham and Inkberrow with regular village events, local cinema, award winning village shops, and excellent pubs and restaurants. Living at barns in Shurnock offers a sense of community with our neighbours which includes social events throughout the year.”

“We have lived here for 9 years and in addition to routine maintenance, we have refurbished the master bedroom and en-suite bathroom which has made it both practical and appealing. We also upgraded and improved the central heating system and it is now much more efficient and effective. The work continued outside too with the enclosure of the garden boundary, so it is now children and dog secure.”

“The property provides a large garden area spilt into a formal and a more relaxed area; the brook and mature trees in this latter part of the garden offers an area of cool shade and tranquillity, even on the hottest of days for both humans and wildlife. It’s a private and peaceful garden that’s perfect for relaxing and entertaining, as the formal part offers a large space of patio and lawn suitable for get-togethers with friends and family. French doors from the sitting room and kitchen allow this area to be a seamless extension of the indoor space and the garden also benefits from a range of outdoor lighting, so the party can go on well into the evening.”

“Our spacious and adaptable kitchen is the heart of the house. It provides an area where we can come together as family, as well a relaxing environment for entertaining friends. We also like to spend time in the sitting room as it’s such a great space to relax as it’s cool in the summer and cosy in the winter.”*

Upstairs

With a wealth of exposed beams, the dog-leg staircase ascends to the open gallery landing, a delightful feature of this home. The spacious landing is light and airy, with Velux windows running across the back and has some excellent built in storage to both ends. The principal bedroom, with its high vaulted ceiling and large Velux windows to each side, makes the most of the barn structure and lovely old beams. There are cabinets built into the eaves, a double door built-in wardrobe and two feature oak shelves to each side of the bed space. The adjoining ensuite is immaculately presented and exhibits a contemporary style, featuring lustrous bathroom furniture. It is equipped with a shower cubicle with a Mira rain head shower, a modern hand basin set into limestone mosaic tiles, and a WC.

There are two further bedrooms leading off the landing, together with the family bathroom. The second double bedroom has good built-in storage and a large Velux window overlooking the rear garden, allowing plenty of natural light. The third bedroom is currently used as a study and also has built in storage and plenty of natural light through a Velux window to the front aspect. The family bathroom blends contemporary with chic period style, having a wonderful silver clawfoot bathtub, modern round hand basin inset into a wooden cabinet, low level wc, and a chrome towel rail together with some beautiful tiling and stylish part panelled walls.

Outside

This exceptional rural location is nestled within meticulously maintained grounds and includes a detached garage with power supply and storage above. There are three private parking spaces to the front of the property, and ample further guest parking.

Accessible through the double oak doors from the living room, ground floor bedroom, and breakfast kitchen, the fabulous outdoor space offers convenient access for everyday enjoyment. Stepping out onto the smart Indian slate terrace, perfect for entertaining and al fresco dining, sets the scene for this delightful haven away from busy life. The garden has been beautifully landscaped with a large array of lovely mature flowering shrubs and trees such as Lilacs, Roses, and Holly.

As you move from the main lawned area you reach the delightful oak framed archway, beautifully adorned with mature Wisteria and Grape Vine. With clever external lighting it creates a wonderful feature after dark, too. From here you cross the little wooden bridge over Brandon Brook and come to the second part of the garden with a further lawned area, surrounded by lovely mature tress and leading to the wooden framed greenhouse and large raised beds. To the far corner is a wooden gate that leads through to the rest of the estate grounds, offering some wonderful walks and access to open countryside.