Willow Barn Twyford Road | Poplars Farm | Barrow on Trent | | DE73 7HJ WILLOW BARN

Located in a rural position along Twyford Road, surrounded by pretty, open, countryside, this stunning barn conversion has been the much treasured family home for its present owners for the past ten years. Originally constructed in the early 1800s, several barns were converted into individual, private, spacious dwellings in 2000. Willow Barn PAGES.indd 1 16/05/2018 08:08 Willow Barn PAGES.indd 2 16/05/2018 08:08 The home is entered through a useful lobby area which leads into an incredibly light and airy and impressive reception hall. There is a double height feature window overlooking the rear grounds of Willow Barn and the countryside beyond. There is a vaulted and galleried landing and solid wood doors leading off to all rooms. Located off the reception hall is a useful cloakroom with WC. Currently in the hall is a personal elevator giving access to the upper floor, which could easily be removed if not required, with minimal disruption.

The dual aspect sitting room is a great feature room within Willow Barn. This incorporates a brick feature fireplace, the focal point of which is the gas burning stove and quarry tiled hearth. There are twin sets of windows to both the front and rear making this a light and spacious room.

Willow Barn PAGES.indd 3 16/05/2018 08:08 The breakfast kitchen is incredibly well appointed, with a bespoke, handcrafted kitchen from Holme Tree of Ashby de la Zouch. This includes an array of storage cupboards and drawer units, Fisher & Paykel double drawer dishwasher, plumbed in American style fridge freezer, integrated appliances and there is a range cooker underneath a canopy and extractor fan. There is a Belfast sink unit and the worksurfaces are granite. There is an oak topped central island unit, which can be used for dining. This room has a delightful aspect overlooking the rear gardens. Located just off the kitchen is a useful pantry and a most practical utility room with further storage units and door leading out to the rear gardens.

Willow Barn PAGES.indd 4 16/05/2018 08:08 The formal dining room is dual aspect and features exposed king truss beams and a door leading out to the rear gardens. There is a further snug room which has options to be utilised as bedroom 5 and this time featuring twin French doors to the rear. The final room to the ground floor is the guest bedroom, which is a double bedroom benefitting from its own well-appointed ensuite facility. For families looking to combine, or those looking for a home that could accommodate dependent relatives, teenagers or even a nanny, this wing of the home could make perfect self-contained accommodation by combining the Snug, Bedroom and Ensuite.

Willow Barn PAGES.indd 5 16/05/2018 08:08 Seller Insight

Peacefully nestled in its rural idyll, yet it is just seven miles into city centre, with outstanding road and rail links all close. Accommodation is both spacious, flexible, and functional, with lots of excellent storage. It has an amazing peaceful, tranquil, setting, and there is plenty of space for parking. In addition, there is a wide choice of educational opportunities in the area, alongside a variety of sport and leisure facilities. The barn, with its unique character, was perfect, as was its location; the owners had no hesitation in selecting Willow Barn as their future home.

The barn contains several interesting original characteristics, with rooms which are well proportioned, extremely comfortable and welcoming. One of its fabulous features is the large glazed area which covers both floors – natural light floods in through here and provides views out into the garden and countryside. This is the home in which the family gather for every conceivable occasion. It is a particular favourite with the grandchildren of the owners who love to explore the barn and surrounding garden, which becomes a favourite venue for the annual Easter Egg Hunt..” *

* 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.

Willow Barn PAGES.indd 6 16/05/2018 08:08 Willow Barn PAGES.indd 7 16/05/2018 08:08 Willow Barn PAGES.indd 8 16/05/2018 08:08 Willow Barn PAGES.indd 9 16/05/2018 08:08 The first floor of the home has a wonderful galleried landing which benefits from the most amazing views over the grounds and countryside beyond. The master bedroom is a fantastic space, again with vaulted ceilings and exposed truss work. Therefore, the room has a real feeling of space and the room is enhanced with a walk-in wardrobe and its own ensuite facility featuring a double, walk in shower, wash hand basin and WC. The next two bedrooms are both double rooms again with exposed beams and with bedroom 3 currently being used as a study. The family bathroom gives a final flourish to the already well-appointed home having a claw foot roll top bath, pedestal wash hand basin, WC and a further double walk in shower cubicle.

Willow Barn PAGES.indd 10 16/05/2018 08:08 Willow Barn PAGES.indd 11 16/05/2018 08:08 Willow Barn PAGES.indd 12 16/05/2018 08:08 Willow Barn PAGES.indd 13 16/05/2018 08:09 Willow Barn PAGES.indd 14 16/05/2018 08:09 The home is located within the conversion of Poplars farm, which is a high specification development of seven select and individual homes. To the front is a well-stocked garden with a selection of shrubs and immediately to the fore is off road parking belonging to Willow Barn with its own block paved driveway. To the rear are electric gates which open to allow access to the rear garden and a large double garage, which has twin electric up and over doors and with light, power, alarm and water tap. The rear gardens are a delight. There are two sweeping terraces to the rear of the home offering plenty of entertaining space. This home then has ample lawned gardens and even has a large natural pond feature often visited by mallards and moorhens. Measuring at approximately on a 0.7 acre plot, the external space is a real feature of this barn.

Willow Barn PAGES.indd 15 16/05/2018 08:09 LOCATION

The home is located within the Poplars Farm development in a rural position on the edge of the village of Barrow on Trent. This is close to the village of Willington where further amenities including supermarkets, public houses and restaurants, medical facilities and canal side walks along the Trent and Mersey canal are all on offer. The home is situated near to the ancient monument of Bridge, and for commuters gives great access to the A50 and A38 link roads. From Derby City Railway station are mainline train links into London St Pancras and to Euston from nearby Willington, and Airport is within easy reach. Further leisure facilities are on hand with Mercia Marina being close by and various public houses including the Stenson Bubble and The Dragon.

Willow Barn PAGES.indd 16 16/05/2018 08:09 Willow Barn PAGES.indd 17 16/05/2018 08:09 SERVICES TO THE PROPERTY LPG gas connected, septic tank for drainage and mains electric and water.

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Willow Barn PAGES.indd 18 16/05/2018 08:09 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. Printed

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