Bowers Grove Lane, Hampshire

Originally part of the North Farm Estate, North Barn is a beautifully converted Grade II listed barn offering over 2,750 sq ft of characterful and versatile accommodation. Converted and listed in 1986, the property occupies a private position on the edge of the sought-after village of Ropley, surrounded by gardens and open countryside.
At the heart of the barn is the superb 42ft sitting, dining and family room, an impressive open-plan space with exposed timbers and a central fireplace creating a natural divide between the living areas. There is plenty of room for both everyday family life and entertaining, with doors opening directly onto the garden.
Leading off the main living room is a versatile split-level room which could be used as an additional bedroom, home office, hobby room.
At the opposite end of the barn is a well-proportioned kitchen, with a separate utility room and cloakroom providing useful additional space.
A turning staircase leads to the first floor, where the principal bedroom has its own en-suite. There are three further bedrooms and a family bathroom with a roll-top bath, along with useful built-in storage.
Outside, the gardens are a particularly attractive feature of North Barn. Colourful herbaceous borders filled with flowering perennials and established shrubs sit alongside mature trees and areas of lawn, creating interest throughout the seasons. Stone urns and thoughtfully positioned seating areas add to the garden’s charm, providing plenty of places for a morning coffee, entertaining friends, additionally a shepherd’s hut provides an additional and useful space within the grounds, ideal as a home office, studio or quiet retreat with views of the established garden.
Mature hedging and trees provide privacy, with views towards the neighbouring countryside. A generous gravel driveway offers ample parking and leads to a substantial double garage.
Altogether, North Barn is a warm and inviting country home with considerable character and personality. Combining the architectural appeal of a Grade II listed barn with generous, flexible accommodation and delightful gardens, it is equally well suited to family life, entertaining or anyone looking for greater space and tranquillity in the Hampshire countryside.