PORT ROAD, HARDWICK, NR15

What you need to know about Port Road, Hardwick, NR15

Harmony Estate Agents is thrilled to present this beautifully converted 5-bedroom barn, nestled in a picturesque rural landscape. Every corner of this home is brimming with character, charm, and creativity, thoughtfully crafted by the current owners. It exudes rustic warmth while seamlessly blending modern comforts, all set against stunning countryside views that offer a unique lifestyle experience. Beyond the garden, rolling fields extend as far as the eye can see, providing a tranquil and idyllic backdrop.

As you approach the property, you're welcomed by a gravel driveway with plenty of parking for multiple vehicles, complemented by an additional carport and various outbuildings. Established shrubs, a hedgerow, and a lawn area offer views of the neighbouring fields. A pathway leads to the main entrance and another toward the annexe, flanked by lush lawns and mature trees, concluding with a serene pond - a perfect spot to relax. The paved patio area, adorned with a wooden pergola, creates an ideal setting for enjoying summer evenings with friends and family, featuring multiple alfresco dining zones just off the double doors of the home.

Inside, the barn boasts several reception rooms that enhance the cosy retreat feel while offering ample space for entertaining guests. The layout includes a kitchen/diner and four bedrooms within the main barn, complete with a family bathroom and ensuite facilities for both the master and second bedroom. Outside, the generous enclosed garden further enhances the appeal of this property, which also includes a self-contained one-bedroom annexe. Currently utilised as a successful holiday let, this space features an open-plan living area downstairs, combining a living room and kitchen/diner, along with a spacious bedroom and bathroom on the upper floor.

This remarkable property is equipped with double-glazed windows and doors, an air source heat pump, electric radiators, and solar panels, along with a private treatment plant for drainage. Additionally, three wood-burning stoves are strategically placed throughout the living areas of both the barn and the annexe, adding to the charm and comfort of this exceptional home.

As you step inside, you're immediately welcomed into the entrance hall and struck by the curved wall providing space for shoes and coats with door leading to utility room which allows space for washing machine and storage with access to a convenient w/c comprising of toilet and sink with tiled splash back and corner cabinetry utilising the space for storage with feature rustic brick wall.

The property is brimming with character, featuring exposed beams that add charm, and the kitchen is no exception. It captures a simplistic aesthetic, beautifully illuminated by natural light. With wall and base units, curved drawers, a hob set within the island, and an extractor overhead, the kitchen is designed for both functionality and style. The breakfast bar, complete with space for stools, creates an ideal gathering spot for entertaining. Additionally, a mid-height oven and grill, dishwasher, as well as extra storage through hanging hooks and shelving, give you plenty of room to let your culinary creativity flourish.

The current owners have infused a playful and vibrant energy throughout the home. The light-filled family room, which flows from the kitchen through double doors, is both inviting and impressive, bathed in sunlight from multiple windows and patio doors. This seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living is perfect for hosting, featuring ample space for a dining table. A wood-burning stove serves as a cosy focal point, adding warmth and charm, and making the room particularly inviting during the chillier months.

Further leading off of the family room an inner hall with cupboard leading to a generous sized suite with shower room providing a great guest bedroom with adjoining shower room comprising of toilet, sink and walk in shower.

The sitting room is a grand space with full length windows and doors, vaulted ceilings, and beams in every which direction, with a set of stairs leading up to the balcony and office space, upon entering into the heart of the room is a wood-burning stove with doors that lead directly to the outside seating area and pergola, seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor living whilst in the evening with the curtains drawn creating a cosy retreat.
Featuring a spiral staircase that leads to a double bedroom or a versatile space to meet your family's needs, with a family bathroom located below.

The family bathroom serves both the room above and a single bedroom. It features a bath with a glass screen, a tiled enclosure with a shower above, a sink with a tiled splashback, a toilet, and bespoke built-in storage shelves that make use of the quirky corner space in the room.

At the end of the hall, you will find the master suite, which offers a relaxing retreat. It provides access to a ground floor WC through a sliding door, while stairs lead to the mezzanine bathroom. This bathroom boasts a freestanding bath, a large walk-in tiled shower enclosure with a glass screen, and a cupboard with mirrored sliding doors. 
Leading off the bedroom are double doors that open to a private courtyard garden, offering space for seating-a perfect spot to relax and unwind throughout the day.

Adding to the property's appeal is the quaint one bedrooms self contained annex with its own paved pathway leading to the entrance and courtyard garden, currently operating as a holiday let but having the potential to carter for you family as an additional income or space for a large family to expand across and enjoy. Featuring charm and character across the open plan living, kitchen diner area with wood burner and stairs leading to the bedroom suite.

The kitchen features matching wall and base units, and there is space for a fridge-freezer, washing machine, and a hob with an oven below. Between the living area and the kitchen, there is enough space for a dining table, creating a light-filled area for both dining and seating.
The first-floor bedroom provides a relaxing atmosphere, complete with a large storage cupboard. It offers access to the bathroom, which includes a bath and a shower above, a tiled enclosure, a splashback above the sink, a toilet, and a heated towel radiator.

Surrounded by picturesque countryside walks, the property boasts ample outdoor space, perfect for passionate gardeners looking to cultivate their own retreat and connect with nature. Additionally, multiple storage sheds provide practical convenience for tools and equipment.

Council Tax - D EPC - D

The facade is finished in brick creating a charming first impression with an open-designed porch, which provides a sheltered space where you can pause before entering the home. Shielding you from the rain or sun and is brick-built and timber framed which only adds to its aesthetic presentation, pleasing qualities, and practical benefits. The front of the property benefits from post and rail fences with a spacious lawn area, a gravel driveway with a brick-weaved pathway, whilst benefiting from a garage with an electric roller door providing secure parking and additional storage space with personnel door to the side.
The homes boasts low maintenance landscaped gardens offering idyllic field views. With side access to both sides of the property the garden is mainly laid to lawn with a large patio area to the rear of the property perfect for summer seating and entertaining wrapping around the multiple double doors leading from the living space.
Railing-style fencing adds to the development's refined aesthetic, blending seamlessly with the surrounding countryside.

Being situated on an exclusive development of just five exquisite neighbouring detached properties which have been built to an exceptional standard by a reputable local builder known for their attention to detail and quality workmanship with no expense spared internal viewings are highly recommended to appreciate the quality of this exclusive development.

The property benefits from double-glazed windows and doors. Air source heating with underfloor heating to the ground floor and radiators upstairs and solar panels. 
Prospective purchasers should be aware that this property is in the process of being completed so some finishings for example flooring throughout can be discussed, some internal photos have been duplicated from a neighbouring property on the development for marketing purposes.

As you approach the front door, you are welcomed into a spacious hallway, providing access to the living room to the left boasting a cosy space with fireplace with tiled hearth and space for wood-burning stove being the focal point, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. This room also benefits from double doors opening onto the garden, extending the living space outdoors. With oak doors throughout set the tone for premium quality. 

The study offering the perfect space for a home office or quiet retreat with a multitude of uses can be found to the right at the front of the property, a convenient W/C is thoughtfully positioned for guests and everyday use comprising of toilet, sink with drawers below and tiled splash back. 

Utility offering units and worktop whilst offering space for washing machine and tumbler dryer and door leading out to the side pathway.

The open plan living becoming the heart of the home which is located ahead at the rear of the home offering an expansive living kitchen/diner which has been beautifully designed for family living whilst adding the luxury for entertaining with vaulted ceilings to the living area,

The kitchen having matching wall and base units providing ample storage, integrated appliances including fridge/freezer, dishwasher, mid-height double oven, induction hob within the island with extractor, breakfast bar with space for stools and sink below the window, overall being designed for a sociable layout. With space for a dining table and further leading through to the living area perfect for enjoying a morning coffee whilst appreciating the views across the garden. Multiple sets of double doors across this space flood the room with natural light and provide seamless access to the garden allowing a great sense of inviting the outside in and is ideal for summer entertaining. 

Back into the hallway offering a storage cupboard housing controls for underfloor heating with space for your hoover and ironing board, stairs straight ahead leading to the first floor.

As you ascend to the first floor there is a spacious landing boasting an abundance of natural light and provides access to all five generously proportioned bedrooms, each offering ample space and natural light inviting you to unwind and retreat. The family bathroom serves the remaining 3 rooms and features a modern sleek design to relax and unwind. Comprising of a toilet, sink with storage below and light-up vanity, tiled splash back, matching tiled flooring and feature wall behind the freestanding bath providing a hotel-like luxurious feel and heated towel radiator.

The master bedroom offers views across the rear of the garden with access to spacious ensuite comprising of a walk-in shower, sink with storage below and toilet and wall-mounted light-up vanity mirror and heated towel radiator, the second bedroom is situated at the front and also benefits of an ensuite perfect for guests or family members with toilet, sink with storage below, tiled walk-in shower enclosure, light up vanity mirror and heated towel radiator.

The remaining three bedrooms offer two further double bedrooms which are generous in size and one single allowing an abundance of space for all the family. 

COUNCIL TAX - TBC
EPC - A