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" The Property
Originally called The Great Barn, Bursteads Barn is a late 16th century timber framed barn that had 2 threshing floors. It is one of only 450 aisled barns to survive in England with particular features relating to the period of arched braces and queen struts in the island roof framing, together with the early use of a staggered butt purlin roof. The main barn is hugely impressive with a high vaulted ceiling, exposed period timbers and exposed brickwork. In the 4 years that the current owners have owned the property, they have lovingly transformed it to a magnificent barn, with 2 central pods featuring a cinema room and a games room. All of the work has been carefully thought through and completed to a very high standard, reflecting the ultimate needs for modern family living and moving easily from one accommodation area to another. It is set up for a sound distribution system that is able to fill the whole barn with music, whilst it is also set up for Cat 5 satelite and under floor heating throughout the main barn and the 2 wings, with the exception of the upstairs bedroom.

The Great Barn Accommodation
There is a great sense of awe on entering this truly impressive barn with its high vaulted ceiling and exposed beams. The accommodation is arranged in a number of living areas and there are 2 central pods which delineate the areas. Most of the flooring is polished applestone except in the drawing room and dining area. The drawing room area sits to the right and features a superb exposed brick chimney breast housing a wood burner. The first pod has a boot room, the control system for the sound distribution and a cloakroom. On the first floor is the cinema room with oak floor and spectacular views over the rest of the barn. The second pod has a sunken sitting room and on the first floor is a pool room, also with excellent views across the rest of the great barn. The study area sits to the rear of the property and contains several work areas, and also on this side of the barn is a further sitting area and a games area (currently used for table tennis). On entering the barn to the left there is a sitting area and music area and this leads through to a stunning kitchen/breakfast area with superb bespoke individually made solid walnut units crafted by a cabinet maker with tall units and granite work surfaces together with an impressive D shaped glass breakfast table. There is a Falcon integrated 5 ring induction hob with a double oven, wine cooler, American style fridge/freezer, Bosch dishwasher and twin butler sink. Leading from the kitchen/breakfast area is the guest wing. The polished apple stone flooring continues in the hallway and there are 2 good size double bedrooms west facing and with lovely views and both have en-suite shower rooms.

Main Wing
with a well equipped utlity room with integrated tumble drier, washing machine, fridge and 3 bedrooms on the ground floor. The master bedroom is of generous proportions and the en-suite has polished apple stone flooring, part tiled walls and features a Costello solid stone bath. There is also a walk-in dressing room. Bedroom 2 also has an en-suite with walk-in shower. Bedroom 3 has an en-suite bathroom. On the first floor is a 4th bedroom, light and spacious with built-in cupboards, together with a further bathroom.

Detached Cottage
believed to date back to the 18th century, this has also been carefully planned to provide comfortable and spacious accommodation that is evidenced by the fact that it is created as a 1 bedroom annexe rather than with 2 or 3 bedrooms. There is Travertine flooring in the hallway, kitchen, bathroom and utility room. The sitting room is spacious and has a glazed French door and side lights to the front of the property.The kitchen/diner has matching base units with integrated Smeg appliances such as a dishwasher, fridge/freezer, hob and combined oven. The utility room is a good size. The master bedroom is generously proportioned with a vaulted ceiling and a study area and there is an en-suite with Jacuzzi bath and a large shower unit. Completing the accommodation is a cloakroom.

The Setting
the sweeping gravel drive provides plenty of parking space, there are raised flower beds and lawned areas. There is a paved footpath leading to the entrance to the main barn, flanked by raised lawned areas with a water feature to the right hand side. The sheltered area between the 2 wings has carefully evolved in the style of Woodhenge, there are raised vegetable beds, a patio area immediately to the rear of the great barn, whilst the rest is mainly laid to lawn with stunning views across green belt rural land and open countryside. There is a wide selection of trees, shrubs and plants including 2 eating apples, a bramley apple, victoria plum and a cherry tree. In addition there are 2 silver birches, 2 hawthorns, willow, forsythia together with decorative trees. The total plot measures in excess of one acre. AGENTS NOTE - the vendor has informed us that there is the opportunity to rent the adjacent 7 acre paddock.

Local Authority
East Herts District Council

Tax Band
H

Agents Note
With approximate measurements these particulars have been prepared in good faith by the selling agent in conjunction with the vendor(s) with the intention of providing a fair and accurate guide to the property. However, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or contract nor may they be regarded as representations, all interested parties must themselves verify their accuracy. No tests or checks have been carried out in respect of heating, plumbing, electric installations or any type of appliances which may be included. "