WV16 6AB

Rectory Barn is set within a small development of exclusive barns formed around an attractive open courtyard which originally belonged to Gateley Manor. The small hamlet of Gateley is set within the most attractive rolling hills and beautiful countryside that Shropshire has to offer. The hamlet provides easy access to the nearby town of Bridgnorth, offering an extensive array of facilities. This exceptional barn conversion has been completed to a high specification, offering engineered oak flooring throughout most of the rooms. The high ceilings create a wonderful sense of space along with character features including original beams and exposed brickwork. The feature windows offer an abundance of natural light along with far reaching views across the Shropshire countryside. Accommodation comprises a large welcoming entrance hall with glazed frontage, having guest cloaks WC and staircase to the first floor. Open access from the hall leads into a superb dining room with floor to ceiling glazed elevations and French doors leading out to the rear garden on one side and to the front garden terrace on the other. A generously proportioned through living room features an attractive, exposed brick inglenook style fireplace with multifuel stove. French doors lead out to the rear garden. The excellent kitchen and breakfast room overlook the rear garden and provide open access into the newly constructed garden room, perfect for modern family living and enjoying the pleasant rear aspect all year round. The kitchen is fitted with a generous range of wall and base units with granite worktops, Belfast sink unit, central island and a range of integrated appliances including dishwasher, microwave, fridge and freezer, along with space for a range cooker. A central island sits at the heart of the kitchen. Just off the kitchen is a separate utility room with sink unit and space for white goods. On the first floor, the front glazed elevation pours light onto the gallery landing, extending into a fabulous first floor sitting room with twin skylights and ceiling spotlights. The luxuriously spacious master bedroom offers a high vaulted ceiling, twin built in double wardrobes and a fully tiled end-suite shower room with double cubicle. The landing leads to four further well-proportioned bedrooms one of which provides a second end-suite shower room. With exception of the freestanding bath within the stylishly appointed family bathroom, all of the bathrooms are tiled and fitted with suites from the highly regarded NK Porcelanosa. Externally, the property is approached via the block paved courtyard which leads to the double garage and the property’s own private parking area which is covered over the main entrance door. Steps from driveway lead up to a secluded garden terrace which is low maintenance and perfect for outdoor entertaining. The extensive rear garden is over 150ft in length and is mainly laid to lawn with an array of mature shrubs & trees, hedge boundary and well stocked flower beds. A paved patio terrace extends from the rear of the barn enjoying an elevated position around the ornamental fish pond, ideal for enjoying the surrounding far reaching Shropshire views. A driveway at far end of the garden provides vehicle access to the separate paddock with open fronted stable & store, enclosed chicken run and medieval mound. Management company Gazeley Manor Barns Management Company. Services Charges £420 per annum.