Providence Barn

Providence Barn is a three hundred year-old barn set in the stunning Shropshire countryside, close to the Welsh border famous for its rolling hills and areas of outstanding natural beauty. The property sits on a 2.5 acre plot, divided between formal gardens, paddocks and an orchard. This delightful barn has character and charm in abundance with vaulted ceilings, exposed brick and beams. The outlook is idyllic and private, the property also comes with a separate one bedroom annexe (which the current owners use as a successful holiday let).

The Barn comprises of a large open plan kitchen with seating and dining area, a home office, family room, large sitting room, cloakroom, boot room/utility with gardener’s loo. Upstairs has four bedrooms including the master with ensuite and a large family bathroom. The property also boasts a double carport, large shed/workshop, garden potting shed and a pretty dovecote which the owners use for storage.

The property is positioned between the county town of Shrewsbury and the pretty market town of Oswestry. Oswestry is just a 10 minute drive. It is a bustling town with a plethora of eateries, independent shops, supermarkets, leisure centre, and other town amenities. Shrewsbury is approximately a 25 minute drive, with its train station and theatre. The popular town of Chester is just 50 minutes away. Snowdonia National Park, the coast, and several National Trust properties are also within easy reach. The local countryside is very scenic, with delightful country walks, equestrian and other country pursuits all being available nearby along with a good selection of public houses.

The property is approached via a 5-bar wooden gate and onto a shingled driveway with parking for six cars. The imposing front door opens onto a spacious and airy reception

Hallway - 5.41 x 4.80 (17'8" x 15'8") - With wooden flooring, exposed beams, brickwork and a pretty picture window overlooking the rear of the property, allowing light to flood in. Just off the Hallway is a newly fitted

Cloakroom - Including a low flush WC, hand basin built into vanity unit and attractive shelving area.

Open Plan Kitchen - 7.66 x 5.05 (25'1" x 16'6") - With a vaulted ceiling and beautiful exposed beam features. It’s a very generous space – there is a lovely seating area placed around the log burning stove and space for a large dining table with French doors behind that open out onto the rear of the property. The kitchen itself comprises of wooden base and wall units with marble work surface, pull-out larder, large storage cupboard (which is home to the boiler), integrated fridge, integrated electric double oven, integrated gas hob with extractor fan, Belfast sink placed under the window overlooking the formal gardens. This space is also home to a quirky spiral staircase that leads to the HOME OFFICE with window and storage space

Home Office - 5.66 x 2.96 (18'6" x 9'8") -

Utility/Boot Room - 6.06 x 2.83 (19'10" x 9'3") - A generous space with double aspect windows, tiled flooring, space for coats and wellies, a stainless-steel sink and drainer, space for a washing machine, dryer and dishwasher. There are also storage cupboards, a rear door with access to the garden and a

Gardner’S Loo - Reflecting the style of cloakroom this space has also recently been updated with a low flush WC, basin built into a vanity unit and shelving.

Just off the kitchen is the

Family Room - 5.03 x 4.84 (16'6" x 15'10") - Once again a room with good proportions and a light and airy feel due to the double aspect windows. This room has a lot of character with exposed brick and stonework and quirky little feature windows that are cut into the wall to peep through into the kitchen. It is charming and spacious making for a great family room.

Sitting Room Part One - 4.84 x 3.90 (15'10" x 12'9") - A lovely uplifting room, with a triple aspect and French doors that open onto a beautiful sun terrace. Exposed brick and timbers follow the style of the rest of the property – this is a generous space with a helpful storage nook at the back of the room. A great entertaining area.

Sitting Room Part Two - 4.87 x 3.99 (15'11" x 13'1") -

The Wooden staircase leads up to the LANDING AREA comprising four bedrooms, with all the same character and charm as the downstairs rooms

Bedroom Four - 4.40 x 2.79 (14'5" x 9'1") - A small double with a bespoke fitted oak wardrobe and lovely views of the grounds.

BEDROOMS THREE AND TWO are similar in size and are both good size doubles, each with lovely views of the formal gardens.

Bedroom Three - 4.39 x 2.78 (14'4" x 9'1") -

Bedroom Two - 4.32 x 3.10 (14'2" x 10'2") -

Family Bathroom - A well-proportioned room with exposed beams, tiled flooring, low flush WC, hand basin built into vanity unit, large bath and walk-in shower with overhead attachment.

Master Bedroom - 5.66 x 5.03 (18'6" x 16'6") - A charming room, with double aspect windows, allowing for a light and uplifting space, room for a King/Super King bed with a bespoke fitted oak wardrobe and space for freestanding furniture. There is an attractive exposed brick wall with inserted beams and a fitted storage cupboard. The ENSUITE has tiled flooring and exposed beams, a low flush WC, pedestal hand basin, bath, walk-in shower with overhead attachment and radiator towel rail.

The Annexe - The stand-alone annexe is a fabulous addition to the main residence and includes the following

Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room - 6.05 x 2.55 (19'10" x 8'4") - Finished to a good standard and comprising of shaker style wooden base and wall units with wooden worktops, space for a free-standing fridge/freezer, integrated electric oven, integrated electric hob with extractor fan, and sink with drainer. The whole space is light and airy with lovely views of the garden and an area to sit out at the front.

Open Plan Sitting Room - 5.06 x 3.40 (16'7" x 11'1") -

Bedroom - 3.34 x 3.16 (10'11" x 10'4") - A good size double with ENSUITE comprising a low flush WC and hand basin built into a vanity unit and walk-in shower. To the side, there is also a pretty outside seating area. The current owners use this space as a successful holiday let, but it could equally lend itself to multiple uses.

Outside - The grounds of this property are truly stunning, the formal gardens are mainly laid to lawn with well-established trees, hedging, well-planted flower beds and pretty borders. There is a long-shingled driveway and path leading to the front door. There are two patio/alfresco dining areas, one to the front of the property and one to the side overlooking a wildflower terrace. It is the perfect garden for following the sun around all day. It is peaceful, tranquil and idyllic – There is a lovely orchard with an abundance of plentiful fruit trees and three paddocks, all overlooked by the formal gardens. There is a double carport, garden potting shed, large shed/workshop with adjoining log store and a pretty dovecote, used by the current owners for storage. This makes a wonderful feature in the middle of the formal gardens.

Double Carport - 5.58 x 4.83 (18'3" x 15'10") -

Workshop - 4.92 x 2.89 (16'1" x 9'5") -

Dovecote - 3.60 x 3.60 (11'9" x 11'9") -

In summary, Providence Barn is something truly special, the perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Services - We understand mains water and electricity are connected, oil-fired central heating and private drainage.
Council Tax - Band G

Sellers Insight - “Providence Barn has been a beautiful home in a glorious quiet rural location,” says the current owner, “with stunning grounds and the added benefit of a separate one-bedroom annexe. The kitchen is the hub of the house, being spacious yet cosy with its wood-burning stove. The original beams throughout the house are a great feature and add to the character and charm, especially in the Master Bedroom and en-suite”

Since moving here, the owners have made various improvements to the property. “We have completely repainted the interior and exterior throughout and renewed all fixtures and fittings,” they say, “as well as completely refurbishing both downstairs WCs and installing 3 fully fitted bespoke oak wardrobes. Outside, we have installed new fencing around all the garden and paddock areas, re-laid and enlarged both terraced areas, installed a large garden shed with adjoining wood store, and re-gravelled the driveway and paths.”

“One of the things we love most about the property is the beautiful grounds,” the owners continue, “with well-planted flower beds and borders, two large patio areas and a gravel area in one of the paddocks so we can follow the sun! We also have an orchard which delivers an abundance of fruit, from apples, pears and plums to blackcurrants and redcurrants. Having such generous grounds has enabled us to host some fabulous parties here too, with highlights being our son’s 21st birthday party and our daughter's engagement party, with marquees set up in the paddocks.”

The local area has much to offer, too. “The next village is just a mile and a half away with a convenience store and 3 takeaway restaurants,” say the owners, “and there is a doctor's surgery just 2 miles away. The local pubs are excellent, and we are a ten-minute drive from Oswestry for larger shops. There is beautiful countryside and walking close by - the Shropshire Hills and North Wales are stunning – as well as many historic places to visit in the area.”

“We shall miss everything about Providence Barn – it has been a wonderful home and we will be sad to leave.”



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