If you are familiar with Channel 4’s Grand Designs then you will know the standard of homes that feature on the show, and this particular property is right up its street. The beautiful barn conversion has just been listed on the property market in Greater Manchester for £1,450,000 – and it is truly impressive all round.
Nestled in the quaint hamlet of Lowerdale in Marple, Stockport, t he property sits in a peaceful and tranquil setting surrounded by only four other houses, woodland, canals and breathtaking views of the hills. With an average house price of £385,084, which has gone up by 8 per cent since last year, Marple is home to a number of stand-out properties with homeowners wanting a slice of the quiet life.
Turncliffe Barn is accessed via a private lane from the prestigious Dale Road. The three-storey barn house boasts four acres of land, a stables, gardens, two driveways and almost 5,000 square foot of living space.
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Inside, the unique property has five bedrooms, four bathrooms and a stunning mezzanine space.
The barn has been cleverly converted with a high standard finish throughout, designed with a mix of traditional charm and contemporary style.
Accessed from external patio doors as well as internal staircase, the lower basement level hosts a open-plan living, dining and kitchen area, three spacious double bedrooms and one luxury bathroom.
The ground floor boasts a grand entrance hall, a vast living room with a Juliette balcony, a dining room with wooden wall panelling and a wood burning stove and a beautiful kitchen with a vaulted oak beamed ceiling and a second bathroom.
Up a stunning bespoke staircase, the first floor offers a spectacular glass galleried landing, the master bedroom with a sunken dressing area, an en-suite shower room, a further double bedroom and the fourth luxury bathroom.
Underfloor heating runs throughout the lower and ground floor levels with an air source heat pump.
There is also further potential for the homeowner to create more living space with two large lower ground basement rooms that are currently used for storage but could be ideal for future development.
The property sits close to Marple town centre and is in a catchment area for sought-after primary and secondary schools.
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