'Saltbox Barn' is a truly unique property. The barn was constructed in 1788 and converted to a dwelling in 1991 with subsequent upgrades and improvements to the exquisite finish available today. The home sits in approximately 2/3 acre surrounded by open fields and yet remains conveniently accessible to local amenities within Denmead Village centre.
The accommodation is a mix of original features including the impressive open plan vaulted ceiling with its oak beams, and the modern enclosed bedrooms with contrasting clean lines cleverly knitted together to produce a comfortable, tranquil living space.
Offering four/five bedrooms, three bathrooms, kitchen breakfast room, living/dining space and a spectacular open Family room with views across fields from the first floor. The gardens are equally impressive with outside dining and peaceful relaxing spaces with the possibility of further accommodation above the garage subject to planning approval.
The property is accessed by a gated private gravel driveway, with mature shrubbery and hedgerow either side, leading to an impressive front vestibule with double doors and floor to roof glazed windows either side.
ENTRANCE PORCH:
Exposed oak beams, tiled flooring and glazed French doors leading into the property.
RECEPTION HALL:
Feature galleried landing and an open tread staircase leading to the first floor. Tiled floor and vaulted ceiling displaying original oak beams. Fitted radiator and further glazed French doors leading to the rear patio at the far side. Built-in cupboard housing a wall-mounted gas boiler replaced in 2021 and electric consumer unit. Steps down to inner hallway with bedrooms leading off.
INNER HALLWAY:
Built-in airing cupboard with shelving.
BEDROOM THREE:
Mix of modern decor and original features including smooth plastered ceiling, radiator, various electric points and two wooden framed, double glazed windows with feature brick arch lintel above.
SHOWER ROOM:
Smooth plastered ceiling with inset lighting. Obscured double-glazed window to side aspect with feature brick arch lintel. Suite comprises large shower with fully tiled walls, wall-mounted shower control and fixed rainfall style head with additional detachable shower head, close coupled WC, period style radiator, hand basin set into storage unit with drawers and shelving underneath. Tiled flooring.
BATHROOM:
Smooth plastered ceiling with inset lighting. Matching obscured double-glazed window to side aspect, with feature brick arch lintel. Exposed original oak beams and brickwork. Suite comprises a freestanding bath with central mixer tap, close coupled WC, large hand basin set into storage unit with fitted mirror over. Oak style flooring.
BEDROOM TWO:
Smooth plastered and coved ceiling. Two feature wooden double-glazed windows with brick arch lintels above. Wall-mounted radiator. Various electric points. Carpeted flooring.
BEDROOM FOUR:
Smooth plastered and coved ceiling. Two wooden double-glazed windows with views to rear garden. Wall-mounted radiator. Original exposed oak beams and brickwork. Various electric points. Carpeted floor.
LIVING ROOM:
Limestone tiled flooring. Panelled suspended ceiling with inset lighting. Dual aspect double-glazed windows to either side with brick arch lintels. Fitted log burner with extracting flue, two radiators. More original oak beams and brickwork. Folding doors accessing the impressive kitchen/breakfast room.
KITCHEN / BREAKFAST:
Smooth plastered ceiling with inset lighting. Double-glazed windows to front, side and rear. Fitted wall mounted radiator. The kitchen area has plentiful fitted units with integrated double oven, sink and drainer set into granite worktop. Built-in induction hob with extractor hood over. Integrated appliances include dishwasher, washing machine, wine cooler, tumble dryer with plinth lighting. Space for American style fridge. Limestone tiled floor.
FIRST FLOOR:
Galleried landing with impressive vaulted ceiling displaying the original oak beams with various Velux style roof windows. Living space to the right hand side of the property, with fitted radiator, pine flooring, double-glazed windows and large French doors giving views across the rear garden to fields beyond. To the left of the property is an open landing space with built-in cupboards, access to:
BEDROOM FIVE / DRESSING ROOM:
Vaulted ceiling with exposed oak beams, wooden Velux style window. Fitted wardrobe with shelving and hanging rail and fitted shoe cupboards.
MASTER BEDROOM:
Vaulted ceiling with exposed oak beams. Double-glazed window to side aspect with views over fields. Radiator. Various electric points. Pocket door to:
EN SUITE:
Bath and shower room with vaulted ceiling with inset lighting. Double-glazed obscured window to side aspect. Freestanding oval bath with central mixer tap and shower attachment. Close coupled WC with concealed cistern. His and hers handbasins with wall-mounted mixer taps and storage shelves underneath.
Opening into shower with walk in shower tray, tiled walls, fixed wall-mounted controls and fixed rainfall style shower head with additional detachable shower head. Ladder style heated towel rail. Engineered oak flooring.
OUTSIDE:
Outbuildings include timber shed with lighting and power and a timber-framed double garage with accommodation above, comprising twin up and over doors to the double garage on the ground floor, and a further converted office space with lighting, power and water. The accommodation above has lined walls and floor, with Velux style roof windows to allow natural light and various electric points.
The impressive gardens extend around two sides of the property with mature hedgerow and contains both the cleverly concealed 2000 litre LPG tank and the certified septic waste tank. It is mainly laid to lawn with a large block paved patio area and gazebo with tiled roof, containing a brick-built pizza oven. An additional timber framed gazebo is positioned in the far corner beyond a feature fishpond.
COUNCIL TAX:
Winchester City Council Tax Band G £4087.53 (2026/2027)
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