Property Details: - Type: Barn conversion - Bedrooms: 4 - Bathrooms: 3
Agent: Jane Lees - Stratford upon Avon Phone: 01789 229115
<p>Set within the beautiful village of Cleeve Prior, where many of the homes are built from the area’s distinctive Blue Lias stone, Cleeve Barn is an impressive and immaculate barn conversion, extensively renovated and extended by the current owners to create an exceptionally spacious and beautifully finished home standing in more than half an acre of private gardens.</p><p>Extending to approximately 3,240 sq ft, including the garage, workshop and utility areas, the house combines the character and proportions of a traditional barn with comfortable, exceptionally well-planned accommodation. Exposed timbers, flagstone floors, oak joinery and a magnificent galleried entrance sit alongside generous reception rooms, a large kitchen and breakfast room and three substantial double bedrooms plus a single bedroom currently being used as an office.</p><p>Approached through a five-bar gate incorporating a pedestrian gate and along a private pebbled driveway, the property has a wonderful sense of arrival, with extensive parking, a large double garage and beautiful gardens that create a remarkable feeling of peace and seclusion.</p><p>The Accommodation<br/>The front door opens into an impressive entrance hall, which immediately sets the tone for the rest of the house. Broad and welcoming, it features flagstone flooring, exposed timbers, oak doors and warm natural woodwork.</p><p>A magnificent staircase, incorporating cleverly concealed storage, rises beside a tall, full-height window that draws light into both the hall and the galleried landing above. With its generous proportions and impressive ceiling height, the entrance feels both grand and welcoming. The curtains and upper landing lights are timer-controlled for added convenience.</p><p>A stylish ground-floor cloakroom sits just off the hall, continuing the flagstone flooring and fitted with a contemporary wash basin and WC.</p><p>The reception hall gives access to the principal ground-floor rooms, including the drawing room, dining room and kitchen and breakfast room.</p><p>The drawing room is an exceptionally generous reception space, with plenty of room for several seating areas while still retaining a warm and comfortable feel. A traditional fireplace forms a natural focal point, complemented by timber detailing. Its scale makes it ideal for both everyday family life and entertaining.</p><p>The separate dining room is spacious and easily accommodates a substantial table for family gatherings and dinner parties, with ample room for additional furniture. Positioned between the entrance hall and kitchen, it is both practical and well connected, while retaining the feel of a distinct reception room and offering excellent flexibility for a variety of uses..</p><p>Kitchen and Breakfast Room<br/>The generous kitchen and breakfast room forms the sociable and practical heart of the house. It is fitted with an extensive range of painted cabinetry, complemented by granite work surfaces, integrated appliances and a range-style cooker.</p><p>There is excellent storage and preparation space, together with room for a large breakfast table. Windows bring in plenty of natural light and provide attractive views towards the gardens, while the open arrangement allows the cooking and dining areas to work together beautifully.</p><p>From the kitchen, the accommodation continues into a comfortable second sitting room. This is a lovely informal daytime space, with windows bringing in natural light and glazed doors opening directly onto the terrace and gardens. Its connection with the kitchen gives this part of the house an easy, relaxed flow, making it ideal for everyday family living.</p><p>The practical accommodation is particularly well arranged. A separate utility room has its own door to the outside and leads through to a substantial workshop and boot room, providing excellent storage and useful space for outdoor clothing, equipment and hobbies. The large double garage is accessed separately from outside and completes this very practical section of the property.</p><p>From the utility room there is access to a small raised pebbled courtyard which also incorporates a bin store.</p><p>Large double garage with EV charger, electricity, outside tap and electric up and over doors</p><p>First Floor<br/>The staircase rises to a magnificent galleried landing, where the height and character of the original barn are especially apparent. Exposed beams frame the vaulted ceiling, while the full-height window floods both the landing and entrance hall below with natural light. A large airing cupboard off the landing provides valuable additional storage.</p><p>The principal accommodation is arranged as an impressive bedroom suite. The beautifully proportioned bedroom provides ample room for a substantial bed and additional furniture, while windows fill the room with light and offer attractive outlooks across the gardens and surrounding village.</p><p>A separate dressing room, extending to almost 15 feet, provides an exceptional amount of fitted storage, with cupboards lining both sides and a roof window bringing in natural light. Completing the suite is a spacious well appointed en-suite bathroom fitted with both bathing and showering facilities, a wash basin and WC.</p><p>Bedroom two is another exceptionally spacious double, extending to approximately 21 feet in length, with room for a large bed, freestanding furniture and a separate seating area. It also benefits from its own en suite, making it ideal as a luxurious guest suite or an alternative principal bedroom.</p><p>Bedroom three is another generous double with its own en suite, while bedroom four is currently arranged as a comfortable home office. Its proportions allow it to work equally well as a single bedroom, guest room or hobby space.</p><p>Gardens and Grounds<br/>Cleeve Barn stands within more than half an acre of wonderfully peaceful and private gardens, creating a fabulous sense of space in which to wander, sit, play or simply enjoy the surroundings.</p><p>Expansive lawns sweep away from the house, framed by mature trees, established hedging and colourful planted borders. The trees provide changing colour throughout the seasons, as well as secluded pockets of shade where you can sit quietly and enjoy the garden.</p><p>Immediately outside the house is a fabulous paved terrace, edged by low evergreen hedging and perfectly positioned for long summer lunches, evening drinks and entertaining beneath the open sky. Doors from the sitting room create an effortless connection between the house and terrace, allowing everyday life to spill naturally into the garden.</p><p>A five-bar gate incorporating a pedestrian gate open onto the private pebbled driveway, which provides an attractive approach to the house, extensive parking and access to the attached double garage.</p><p>The mature planting and scale of the grounds give Cleeve Barn a remarkable feeling of privacy, peace and seclusion.</p><p>Property Information</p><p>Energy Performance - <br/>Tenure: Freehold - Not Listed<br/>Services: All mains services connected<br/>Broadband: Ultrafast<br/>Flood Risk Rating: No Risk<br/>Council Tax Band: To be confirmed</p><p>The house has a recently installed up to date alarm system.</p><p>Outside security lighting</p><p>The Local Area</p><p>Cleeve Prior is a highly regarded village set on the Warwickshire/Worcestershire border, surrounded by rolling countryside and enjoying a wonderfully peaceful atmosphere. Its history stretches back over a thousand years, first granted by King Æthelred to the Priors of Worcester in 872, and this long-standing connection to church and estate life continues to shape the village’s character today.</p><p>Sitting close to the northern edge of the Cotswolds, the village offers easy access to some of England’s most beautiful landscapes while retaining a strong sense of continuity, heritage and an unspoilt village identity.</p><p>Residents enjoy excellent walking routes directly from the village, access to the River Avon, and fishing rights for villagers, making the area ideal for those who value an outdoor, nature-connected lifestyle.</p><p>At the heart of the village lies a designated conservation area, characterised by traditional Blue Lias stone cottages, the beautiful 12th-century Church of St Andrew, and the well-regarded King’s Arms public house. The village hall hosts a wide range of clubs, social events and activities and includes a popular tea shop, reinforcing the strong community spirit for which Cleeve Prior is known.</p><p>Schools</p><p>The village is served by a small primary school, highly regarded within the local area. Beyond this, there is an excellent choice of state, grammar and independent secondary schools in nearby towns, including Stratford-upon-Avon, Alcester and Warwick, making the village particularly appealing to families seeking both quality education and village life.</p><p>Transport & Connectivity<br/>Despite its peaceful rural setting, Cleeve Prior is exceptionally well connected. The village lies within easy reach of Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick, Evesham, Broadway and the wider Cotswolds, offering a balance of cultural, historic and practical amenities.</p><p>Honeybourne Station (approximately 3.5 miles) provides direct rail services to London Paddington, while Warwick Parkway and Banbury offer fast connections to London Marylebone. Birmingham Airport, at approximately 18 miles, ensures convenient national and international travel.</p><p> </p>
