Tucked away along a private drive is this charming and quirky barn conversion.

Situated in Botany Lane, Lepton, the four-bedroomed property goes back to 1738 as a handcarved datestone shows. The stone has been kept as a feature of the house and is always of interest to visitors.

Owners Ian and Suzanne Wightman, who are now looking for another older house, say they are ready for a property change.

Suzanne said: “We really have loved this house, it’s been a great family home for us and our children. The house is really private and it’s very quiet as we overlook open countryside and fields at the back.’’

The couple, who both work for the NHS, say the spacious secure garden is ideal for anyone with children or dogs. Because the property has a shared drive with Park View Farm next door, the barn is really tucked away from the road and is very private.

Suzanne said: “The property was converted about 21 years ago from the original farm barn and an old one-bedroomed cottage. The conversion retained much of the character and original features which has given it a charming feel. Some barn conversions are quite open with very high ceilings, but our home has a very cosy and welcoming quality.’’

You enter The Old Barn via a spacious dining kitchen, which was refitted about seven years with quality units, an Aga, a central island unit and exposed beams.

Also on the ground-floor is a useful utility room, a snug/sitting room, which provides a cosy additional living space and a dining hall which features the original barn door and a wooden spindle staircase to the first-floor
landing.

The main lounge has a rustic brickwork fireplace along with exposed beams, deep window sills and a spacious feel.

Upstairs this house has real character with a long landing and short flights of steps up to the bedrooms on different levels.

The master bedroom is a lovely room with exposed roof truss and views onto open fields. This room also has a contemporary en-suite with free standing bath, finished to a high standard.

Three other bedrooms are all doubles, one of which is particularly spacious and would make a great guest room or office. Also on this floor is the house bathroom, which is again contemporary and includes a free-standing roll-top bath and separate shower cubicle.

Outside, the barn is approached via double wooden gates onto an imprinted concrete driveway and parking area with a good sized lawn and sitting areas. Another feature of the garden is a paved patio with a pergola illuminated after dark.

The garden looks onto open fields towards Hopton and Houses Hill.This property has the feel of a really loved family home.

The property is being marketed by WM. Sykes & Son 01484 683543. Two Open Viewings take place this weekend: Saturday August 9 from 3pm to 5pm and Sunday August 10 from 11am to 1pm.

PRICE: £425,000.