The property has been beautifully appointed by the current owners and significantly extended to provide exceptional living accommodation which is flexibly laid out to suit a wide range of buyers needs. The barn offers a wealth of original features and contemporary fittings along with triple glazed windows throughout. The current owners have designed and styled the interior to an impeccable standard which provides an ideal modern day home.
The Owl House is situated in this rural location offering a perfect country escape. There are wonderful countryside walks, bridleways and views over surrounding countryside. Set amidst the stunning Shropshire countryside, this beautiful barn with its separate annex and detached double garage is located close to Sidbury and within 7 miles of the historic market town of Bridgnorth. The towns of Ludlow and Kidderminster are accessible together with the nearby villages of Cleobury Mortimer and Stottesdon.
Entering into the barn, the welcoming entrance hall has an Indian sandstone floor and offers a cloakroom, understairs store and French doors opening to the rear courtyard style garden area.
The hallway leads into the stunning dining kitchen and family area, providing ample space for a dining suite and sofa. The kitchen is fitted with a range of high quality units which comprise of wall, base and display cupboards with matching work surfaces. Built-in appliances including a dishwasher, bin store, fridge/ freezer together with a double oven, warming drawer and microwave. There is a separate induction hob with an extractor hood over. The room is also fitted with a ceiling speaker system. A central work island incorporates a breakfast bar and extra storage, and a feature log burner incorporates an oven. A separate pantry gives access to the rear and provides storage cupboards and airing cupboard. A useful guest cloakroom leads off.
A delightful sitting room provides an inset Clearview log burner with inglenook fireplace and fitted bookcase to the side. This spacious room offers great flexibility, enjoying concertina doors leading into the spectacular oak framed garden room, taking full advantage of the stunning views over the garden and countryside beyond with its full width glazed elevation with bifold doors leading out.
On the first floor, the landing leads to four good sized bedrooms. The master suite has a dressing area with eaves storage and an en-suite shower room. The guest bedroom also benefits from en-suite facilities. A separate family bathroom serves the remaining two bedrooms.
A glazed link provides access to the front and rear of the property whilst leading to the additional living space and bedrooms, ideal for use as a separate annex. This comprises of an open plan living and kitchen area. The kitchen is fitted with units, a sink unit with mixer tap, and cupboard for a washing machine and tumble drier. An understairs cupboard provides useful storage space. On the first floor there are two bedrooms and a shower room with WC.
Externally, electric gates give way to The Owl House and its own private gravelled driveway with generous parking. An oak framed double garage offers great storage/parking with light and power, roller shutter door, together with an adjoining log store. A short set of steps from the driveway lead to the attractive oak framed porch and entrance. There is also a separate entrance door leading to the link between the main house and the additional bedrooms, perfect for independent annexe use.
The extensive, well maintained gardens are mainly laid to lawn with a delightful orchard area, hedge screening and a summerhouse. There are also raised beds which are currently planted with fruit and vegetables. A superb “wrap around” paved terrace provides a sheltered seating area ideal for entertaining during the summer months. A further decked terrace provides a most idyllic spot for evening drinks. The gardens enjoy private aspects with uninterrupted Shropshire views bordered by neighbouring farmland. In addition to the approx. acre of gardens, there is and adjoining paddock with stables and store which extends to approx. 0.7 of an acre. N.B. Please note there is a public footpath running through part of the westerly boundary along hedgerow.