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Thursday, July 5, 2012
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The property is set in pleasant countryside
Time to join the country club Paul Baker on a barn conversion sitting in the lovely Wirral countryside
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COUNTRYSIDE location is often high on the wish list of those searching for their dream home, but such properties can prove difficult to find and to afford. Called Tithe Barn, this property is found in the countryside outside of West Kirby and Hoylake and is an outstanding barn conversion, enjoying fantastic views of the surrounding area and costing less than £500,000. Tithe Barn forms part of a select development of three units approached via a private driveway and arranged around a central courtyard. The barns were built in 1895, constructed in Cheshire brick with a slate roof. The property has been restored to
The rear garden adjoins farmland
The kitchen has two ovens a particularly high specification and has been enlarged by way of a high quality, second floor, loft conversion. Some of the finishing touches include solid oak farmhouse-style doors, ceramic tiled floors and oak plank floors, exposed ceiling beams and an oak staircase. There is gas central heating, double glazing and feature circular windows. Tithe Barn is accessed via a vestibule into the hall. There is a cloak-
room with wc and a lounge with rustic brick fireplace, cast iron room heater and gas fire. An archway leads to the dining room, which opens onto the garden. The rooms continue with a family room, utility room and the kitchen/ breakfast room which offers farmhouse-style units with granite work surfaces, integrated dishwasher, and range-style cooker with five gas burners, griddle and two ovens.
A turned open tread staircase leads up to the first floor. There are three bedrooms, with the master bedroom having a dressing room/study and the second bedroom having an en-suite bathroom. There is also a shower room. On the second floor are a further two bedrooms plus a spacious en-suite bathroom. Outside, the house has an adjoining garage and additional tandem
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parking area in front. There is a superb rear garden with adjoining farmland and great views. The landscaped garden has a full-width block-paved natural stone patio with al-fresco dining area and extensive lawn. ■ WEST Kirby, £490,000; Clive Watkin, 0151 625 0900