The Mount Barn and Annexe: Guide Price £850,000 - £900,000 Offering an idyllic rural lifestyle whilst being within easy reach of both Crawley and Horsham, The Mount Barn and Annexe sits within a leafy private road ensconced by the beautiful landscape of neighbouring fields and paddocks. With vaulted ceilings, exposed timber beams and an inglenook fireplace, this is a stunning barn conversion with an immense amount of charm. Wrapping around a superb central courtyard the main residence and its adjoining self-contained annexe generate a hugely fluid feel linking together whilst also remaining independent. Beautifully presented throughout to an exacting specification, this is a truly special home in a picturesque location set within its gated grounds and gardens. In More Detail...Set back from the private road behind beautiful gated gardens on the edges of Ifield Wood the picture perfect facade of this exceptional residence captivates your imagination and hints at what's to come.Thought to date back to the 1960s when it was originally the milking parlour and stabling of an old dairy farm, today its refined interior is both sophisticated and homely. The layout of two separate dwellings with their own private entrances makes this a prized opportunity for multi-generational living. Fluid, flexible and utterly fabulous, its impeccably styled interior perfectly frames a central courtyard allowing each of the two distinct homes to unite whilst also retaining their own individual character and independence.Inside...Step inside The Mount Barn and you’ll find an exemplary kitchen that is undoubtedly the heart and central hub of the home. Wonderfully appointed with tastefully chosen Shaker-style cabinets housing an array of integrated appliances, its generous proportions easily accommodate a central dining area that’s ideal for sitting and catching up on the day’s events. Both stylish and functional, its thoughtful design provides a wealth of storage and workspace, while a rich red Rayburn adds a vibrant dash of colour.A charming archway takes you into the adjoining formal dining room producing every opportunity to catch up with friends over dinner. Its French doors make it easy to step outside into the simply stunning gardens, and a notably large walk-in area adds admirable delineated storage and utility space without encroaching on the room’s aesthetics. Follow the steps from the kitchen to a hallway that invites you out into the idyllic central courtyard and also leads the way to two further reception rooms. Beautifully lit by double aspect windows looking out onto the surrounding greenery, a marvellous sitting room offers a supremely calm and peaceful feel. A classic wood burner nestles within the exposed brickwork of a focal point fireplace and chimney breast, while wide sliding doors create a seamless connection with the landscaped terrace. Flexible to your lifestyle needs and more than admirable in its dimensions, the additional family room provides a host of possibilities as a TV room, music room, home office or occasional extra bedroom – the choice is of course yours. Sitting exclusively on the first floor a blissful double bedroom with an en suite bathroom is a sublime retreat from the hubbub of the day with stunning countryside vistas in each and every direction. Arranged in a stylish tile setting, a fabulous family bathroom completes the accommodation adding a final touch of luxury with a first class suite that has a p-shaped bath with an overhead shower. Next door in the annexe exposed timber beams, aluminium framed bi-fold doors and stunning vaulted ceilings unite to give an undeniable wow factor. A magnificent open plan kitchen/dining/living room is both rustic and contemporary. Enviably spacious, its L-shaped arrangement is an exceptional place for everyone to spend time together. The beams and vaulted ceiling serve as a wonderful reminder of the property’s heritage as a milking parlour, while double aspect walls of bi-fold doors entice you out into the courtyard effortlessly engendering and an easy flowing extension of this sociable space. Feature walls and a slate tiled floor add to the sense of style and space, and a sleek fully fitted kitchen is brilliantly appointed with a range of integrated appliances and a central island with a bar stool dining area. The beams and vaulted ceilings continue in a marvellous double aspect bedroom where natural light tumbles down from a skylight window enhancing the rich yet elegant patterns of an accent wall. Two further bedrooms are equally impressive and ideal for a growing family. A sumptuous family bathroom lends a spa-like feel with its glass-framed waterfall shower and inset bath, while a separate utility room allows your laundry appliances to stay discreetly out of sight.It's worth noting that opening The Barn and Annexe into 1 dwelling is easily achieved with the removal of a stud partition.Outside...Step out from either of these two inspiring dwellings into a large central courtyard that offers privacy and seclusion from the world outside. Impeccably curated to supply individual outdoor spaces to each abode whilst showing cohesion and fluidity, each of its different zones produces a choice of spots to sit back, relax and unwind. The bi-fold doors of the annexe open onto a large decked terrace framed by a classic picket fence delineating it from an established lawn with raised timber beds, attractive landscaping and a paved patio. This is a truly prized rural idyll.At the front of the property, picture perfect gated and walled gardens with a statuesque palm tree immediately conjure a halcyon first impression. Framed by the abundant foliage of mature trees and beds of evergreen shrubs, a large established lawn has space for children to play. The brilliantly broad west-facing paved terrace is a coveted place to enjoy al fresco meals in the summer sun and the ideal vantage point to admire your surroundings. The extensive driveway has off-road parking for numerous vehicles. Here's what the owner says..."This was exactly what we’d been looking for and we instantly fell in love with the rural setting and the fact that’s it’s secluded but also close to amenities such as the high street shops of Crawley and Horsham, mainline stations and Gatwick. It ticked all the boxes.The Rayburn in the kitchen is great for heating the property, and we love the exposed beams and the lovely log burner. This is a fantastic barn conversion with a great layout. We’ll really miss the palm tree and the gardens and how the property is arranged, as well as having the courtyard as it gets the sun all day long.”

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