Downstairs

THE LOUNGE

is approximately 5.3m by 7.6m

The lounge occupies the area that use to be used for cart storage.

As in the old barn it is open to the main roof beams on one side and covered by a mezzanine area on the other.

The old cart door is now replaced by an insulated timber wall and window and the easterly aspect has large French windows leading to the raised lawn area giving the lounge a light and airy feeling.

Two internal walls have been built and faced with stone taken from other parts of the barn during reconstruction.

It has underfloor heating with room thermostat, tiled floor, an Invicta Chamane wood burning stove which rapidly raises the temperature when needed, dimmable lighting with wall washers and downlighters making the room cosy and welcoming in the evenings. Power points are positioned on each wall and there are TV antenna points and telephone connections.

A door from the lounge leads to the downstairs bedroom:

DOWNSTAIRS BEDROOM

Approximately 4.2m by 4.5m

Set up as a bedroom to provide ground floor living for those unable to manage stairs this room can easily be changed to another living area if desired. Bright and airy with double French windows leading to the raised rear garden.

The room has light switches set to be easily managed from bed height on two walls and has underfloor heating with room thermostat. Exposed stonework on the fourth wall adds a feature to go with the beams and dressed stone around the French windows.

From the bedroom a corridor leads to the downstairs bathroom and separate WC.

BATHROOM AND TOILET

Approximately 1.7m by 3.8m and 1.5m by 1.0m

Equipped with Bath, multi jet shower cubicle, basin unit and heated towel rail the downstairs bathroom has underfloor heating to keep it nice and warm and a window to let in the summer air.

The separate toilet has a coupled WC and a hand basin for convenience

Utility Area

Approximately 2m by 2m

Plumbed for washing machine with space for fridge freezer and another standard size appliance. In the utility area the modern electricity distribution panel installed by a qualified French electrician has all the cut outs and safety protection required. It also controls the two mechanical ventilation units positioned at each end of the building and the two hot water tanks. Due to the length of the building we positioned a tank at each end to avoid long waits for the hot water to arrive. This enables the building to be used by a couple with only the en-suite and kitchen supplied with hot water or by a family with both tanks in use. Alongside the electricity distribution panel is the control box for the underfloor heating and energy use allowing the heating to be set to efficiently use more economical cheap rate electricity. Another distribution panel is ready to receive and distribute antenna or satellite signals for which all rooms are cabled.

From the utility area a door leads back into the lounge.

Dining Area

Approximately 3.4m by 4.7m

Approached by an arch from the lounge with another arch leading to the kitchen the dining area connects the main ground floor living spaces. Lit by two double French windows during the day time with dimmable wall and ceiling lights to match your evening mood the dining area has space for a good size party to eat whilst ensuring the host is not cut off from the party.

The dressed stone door surrounds and stone arches compliment the beams and exposed stone infill around the arches. The dressed stones are from a local quarry and have many interesting fossil shells embedded in them.

Kitchen

Approximately 3.9m by 4.4m

Fully fitted with double oven, gas hob (bottled), extractor fan, built in fridge freezer and dishwasher along with stainless steel Franke sink. With ample power points and lighting the kitchen is a flexible and pleasing work area. The kitchen units have soft close doors and drawers providing ample storage and have granite work surfaces. There is space in the centre for an island unit should one be desired and spare matching granite is available to ensure a consistent appearance.

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