Booth Bed Lane, Allostock, WA16

A superb, beautifully finished barn conversion with an excellent and very useful separate two bedroomed self contained annex, in a lovely rural location positioned between Knutsford and Goostrey, boasting around 3000 square feet in all, with excellent private parking and large landscaped gardens.

The Barns at Allostock were converted in 2016 to an exceptional standard and provide a wonderful combination of period character and contemporary living. They are a particularly fine example of the sensitive conversion of historic buildings, retaining their original character while incorporating a high level of modern specification. The scheme comprises six houses, with two separate driveways, this property is at the far end of the development with lots of private parking and a very large garden.

The two corner properties occupy the best positions, with Number 3 arguably enjoying the prime setting. It has excellent private parking to the front, together with the large wraparound garden extending to two sides and enjoying super views over surrounding open fields.

The accommodation is beautifully presented throughout, with high-quality fittings and finishes, underfloor heating in part and including an excellent hand-painted kitchen by local cabinet makers Hetherington Newman of Knutsford. The layout flows particularly well and provides excellent flexibility for modern family living.

There are three reception areas in the main house, including a lovely dual-aspect sitting room with exposed timbers and a wood-burning stove, a large study or snug and a large dining/hall which is open plan to the kitchen and utility room. The hand-painted kitchen has a central island and forms the heart of the house, and a glazed garden room/family room has been added, opening directly from the kitchen area and it transforms the ground floor completely. Bathed in natural light, it has glazing to two sides overlooking the gardens, and provides a lovely additional living space.

At first-floor level there are four bedrooms. The principal bedroom is particularly impressive, being spacious and light with a high ceiling, exposed timbers and a dual aspect. It has a beautifully appointed en suite shower room with high-quality fittings, while the adjacent bedroom has been fitted out as a dressing room, creating an excellent arrangement for the principal suite.

There are two further double bedrooms, both with fitted wardrobes, together with a well-appointed family bathroom incorporating a three-piece suite and shower over the bath.

To the front of the property is a generous private parking area and driveway, providing space for four or five cars, together with a double open car barn. Attached to this is a former double garage which has been converted and extended to create a superb self-contained two bedroom annexe of approximately 670 sq ft. The annexe is an excellent addition to the property, comprising a spacious lounge/dining room, two separate bedrooms, and a kitchen and bathroom. It is presented to a good standard, enjoys views over the garden and has its own private outdoor area. Providing genuinely useful additional accommodation for a long-term guest, relative or independent family member, an annexe of this quality and size is highly unusual at this level of the market.

The location is equally appealing. The development lies on the outskirts of Goostrey village, within just a few hundred metres of the Trading Post, an excellent village store, while Knutsford is only approximately five to seven minutes away by car. The combination of the superb setting, period character, exceptional presentation, generous gardens, parking and unusually good ancillary accommodation makes Number 3 a particularly attractive home.

EPC Rating: D