Barn conversion for sale in Manor Farm, Church End, Barley, Hertfordshire SG8

A stunning conversion of a substantial 17th century threshing barn with superbly versatile accommodation, located in this charming village location and adjoining open pastureland.

Cambridge 13 miles, Saffron Walden 10 miles, Royston 5 miles (fast train to King's Cross) M11 (junction 10) 7 miles, Stansted Airport 18 miles (distances are approximate).

Grade II listed for its special architectural or historical interest, Belfry Barn is a former threshing barn constructed with weatherboard clad elevations under tiled roofs. Believed to date from the 17th century, it is one of a range of traditional farm buildings originally converted in 1997 and which received the prestigious top Civic Award for Design and Conservation by North Herts District Council in 1996/97 in recognition for the high standard of workmanship it received. Since this time, the current owners have further improved the property over the last eight years, with the conversion of the old car port into a superb family room and there is also planning permission in place for additional alterations to create a new study and boot room/cloakroom in the entrance hall and to open the dining room to the garden via bi-fold doors.

The accommodation itself successfully combines the character of the original period building with the convenience of modern day living and is finished to an exceptionally high standard, featuring a wealth of magnificent exposed timbers, oak doors and floors.<br/><br/>Barley is a highly sought-after North Hertfordshire village which enjoys a variety of facilities and amenities including primary school, doctors’ surgery, pharmacy, the award-winning Fox & Hounds public house, church, shop/post office, village hall, scout troop, tennis club, cricket club, riding stables and recreation ground with children’s playground and tennis courts. Sitting within a conservation area on the eastern outskirts of the village, Belfry Barn benefits from a delightful aspect over adjoining pastureland and rolling hills. The market town of Royston is just 4 miles to the west and provides a more extensive range of shopping facilities, schools catering for all ages and an 18-hole golf course.

The University City of Cambridge lies approximately 13 miles to the north and is not only world renowned for its academic achievements, but also, as the centre of the ‘high tech’ and ‘bio-tech’ industries with the University Research and Development Laboratories, the internationally renowned Cambridge Science Park and Addenbrooke’s Hospital/Biomedical Campus. There is also an excellent choice of independent schools on the south and west side of the city with a school bus service available from the village.

For the commuter, the mainline railway station at Royston provides a fast service to London’s King’s Cross in about 38 minutes or alternatively, Audley End Station is about 9 miles to the east providing services to Liverpool Street in about 60 minutes. The M11 (junction 10) is about 7 miles to the east, providing access to Stansted Airport and the M25. Alternatively, Luton Airport is within approximately 32 miles.