Grade II* 1673 farmhouse with extensive original features
Town Farm Barn is a rare Grade II* farmhouse, sympathetically restored to a very high standard while retaining abundant 17th‑century character. Set in the heart of a small, historic village, the house offers five bedrooms, three reception rooms and flexible living across four floors — ideal for a family seeking period character, a high-end holiday let or a boutique B&B.
Original features are the property's principal draw: oak mullioned windows, exposed beams and trusses, two spiral staircases, inglenook fireplaces with herringbone brickwork and wide elm and oak floorboards. The bright, open-plan kitchen/dining room opens to a raised flagstone terrace and enclosed walled garden with privacy, attractive borders and a small secret garden incorporating a 17th‑century privy — excellent for alfresco dining and village views towards St Nicholas Church and the surrounding countryside.
Practical aspects have been addressed with a full sympathetic renovation, double glazing (post-2002), an oil-fired boiler with underfloor heating, and modern fitted kitchens and bathrooms. There is private cobbled parking for one car and useful cellar/utility rooms. The property’s EPC is E and heating is oil-fuelled — relevant running costs should be considered.
Buyers should note listed status (Grade II*) will constrain alterations and may complicate maintenance or extensions. The stone walls are traditional granite/whinstone and assumed uninsulated internally; specialist conservation advice will be needed for any significant change. Broadband is average, the plot is substantial yet in a very small hamlet setting, and council services are standard rural provision.