Barn conversion for sale in Wimpole Road, Great Eversden, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB23

The Old Black Barn is a stylish and sympathetic conversion of a splendid timber-framed, weatherboarded barn that offers almost 4,000 square feet of highly attractive accommodation, with original timber beams combining with elegant modern fittings including wooden flooring, LED lighting and full-height windows.

The heart of the home is the expansive, 56ft open-plan sitting area, dining and kitchen. It is an ideal space for entertaining and includes three sets of French doors and a set of bi-folds opening onto the rear garden, a log burner and a galleried landing above creating a sense of light and space. The kitchen itself has contemporary fitted units, a breakfast bar an integrated appliances by Neff. Further reception rooms include the family room, which also has bi-folds opening to the garden, and a useful private study for home working.

There are three well-presented, comfortable double bedrooms on the ground floor, each of which has French doors to the south-facing garden. One of the ground floor bedrooms is en suite, while the first floor has a further two bedrooms en suite, including the generous principal bedroom. The family bathroom is located on the ground floor with its bathtub and separate shower unit<br /><br />The main entrance is to the side of the house, where there is a gravel driveway with parking space for several vehicles, including a carport for up to two cars along with a shed for storage. At the rear, the sunny southeast-facing garden has an area of paved terracing for al fresco dining, as well as an area of lawn which extends to approximately 100ft. The lawn is border by well-stocked flowerbeds with various shrubs and perennials. At the end of the garden there is a timber-framed summerhouse in which to relax and enjoy the views across the surrounding fields.<br /><br />The property is in a peaceful rural setting in the small village of Great Eversden, seven miles southwest of Cambridge. The nearest local amenities are in the village of Haslingfield, three miles away, which has a post office and village store, a local pub and a primary school. Further amenities and schooling can be found in Comberton, including the outstanding-rated Comberton Village College. Cambridge city centre is within easy reach, offering superb shopping, leisure and cultural facilities, along with a selection of excellent state and independent schools. Cambridge mainline station provides a fast and efficient service to London King’s Cross (53 minutes), while the M11 is just five miles away.