Whistlers Barn, Great Haseley

About this property

This truly exceptional, architect designed gem of a property provides it all, including serious house envy! Whistlers Barn wouldn't look out of place in any Grand Designs project, with the perfect blend of contemporary, jaw-dropping interior features, set within more traditional grounds and gardens more akin to a country manor.

This truly exceptional, architect designed gem of a property provides it all, including serious house envy! Whistlers Barn wouldn't look out of place in any Grand Designs project, with the perfect blend of contemporary, jaw-dropping interior features, set within more traditional grounds and gardens more akin to a country manor. And if the approach through the quintessentially English, chocolate-box village of Great Haseley looks familiar, that's probably because both the village and the nearby surrounding area are often featured in the long-running detective series Midsomer Murders.

A remarkable sense of space and light dominates the main living areas, with a fabulous family dining kitchen complete with an electric Aga, a huge island and gadgets aplenty. The stunning double height, open-truss sitting room, with its enormous fireplace and open fire, is framed at the rear by a modern open-tread staircase dividing at the top along two galleried, ambient lit landings to the two first floor en-suite bedrooms, one of which is the principal bedroom featuring an incredibly spacious and luxurious en-suite bathroom; bedroom two enjoys an air-conditioning unit. On the ground floor, a third bedroom and shower room is accessed on the same level as the main living accommodation, with french doors to the gardens; ideal if stairs are challenging for anyone in the group. Just off the entrance hallway, a few stairs lead down to a fully self-contained recreation wing, complete with its own kitchenette, a contemporary wood burning stove, slouchy seating in front of the enormous wall-mounted television, table football and plenty of games to entertain. Bedroom four is just along the hallway, with a double bed and french doors to the garden, and use of another bathroom with a roll-top bath and walk-in shower.

Outside, well-stocked and mature gardens wrap around the barn. From the private gated driveway, iron gates lead into the side garden with paths framed with roses, fruit trees and topiary. Here you will find the healing and rejuvenating sauna, and in contrast ... the trampoline! Wander around to the large, partly walled lawned garden, where football nets and table tennis are available for more family fun. Old stone steps lead up to the traditional terrace where you can relax and survey your grand surroundings; with garden furniture, a fire pit, and a Green Egg barbecue, and a pizza oven for the ultimate in hosting alfresco feasts.

Private parking along with an EV charger is provided within the driveway, with additional parking just outside next to the charming 'Mr McGregor's cucumber patch' style allotments, growing all kinds of delicious roots, veggies, flowers and herbs.

Worth the journey from wherever you live, but particularly accessible for city dwellers from London looking for a 5-star family country escape, just an hour away.

Additional Information:

Two well-behaved dogs welcome (small additional charge).

Children and infants welcome - please bring your own travel cots/high chairs. Parents, please be mindful of the open-tread staircase to bedrooms one and two. There is a retractable fixed stair gate on the third stair to prevent toddlers and dogs ascending.

The first floor bedrooms have internal stairs and different levels, therefore may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility.

External cctv for security purposes only. All internal cameras are not in operation during guests occupancy.