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Best blend of old and new – Barr none
Barr House in
Now the property at
It is located within a prestigious gated
The five-bedroom house is sited on The Avenue, an exclusive tree-lined private road which was originally the drive leading to Avenue House, an imposing Victorian mansion which was converted to apartments.
Today the scheme takes in a variety of modern and older properties.
Andrew Reed, residential agency manager at CPBigwood’s
“For those who prefer modern to old, Barr House has it all. It is a luxury family home full of mod cons.”
The accommodation includes sitting room, dining room, family room, fitted kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory, utility room, five bedrooms including three en-suite, two bathrooms, two shower rooms, dressing room/playroom, double garage, and private garden with summer house.
The dining room, currently used as a study, and the family room enjoy front bay windows.
The elegant sitting room includes double French doors to the
rear terrace and garden, and has an attractive stone fireplace.
The kitchen/breakfast room has a ceramic tiled floor, excellent range of fitted
base and wall units incorporating granite work surfaces, and a variety of
integrated appliances.
There are four bedrooms on the first floor – 16'0" x 12'11",
9'6" x 10'9", 9'4" x 15'0" and 9'2" x 14'5".
On the second floor is the master bedroom of 16'8" x
15'9" and the dressing room/playroom, 16' x 8'2".
Barr House occupies a corner plot, with ample parking and a gate to the rear
garden. The development is approached through impressive double, electronic
security gates, which are operated by an entry phone system. Behind the garage
and at the foot of the garden, stands a timber summer house.
“It is a home with cachet,” said Mr Reed. “It is in a lovely setting, close to amenities, good road and rail links and within easy reach of quality schools.
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