Overview
The development is a fabulous courtyard scheme of 5 barn conversions enjoying a delightful position surrounded by farmland on the edge of the village.
Grade II listed these stunning barns are being converted by well known and highly regarded local developers, Chippping Court Developments Limited, to create some truly exceptional and exciting homes.
Specialising in barn conversions in particular Chipping Court Developments Limited have earned themselves a reputation for their high standards of workmanship and sympathetic use of traditional methods and materials with meticulous attention to detail in an attempt to create a tasteful blend of old and new. Where possible the original buildings will be retained and restored with flair and imagination and where appropriate some contemporary touches will be added.
The properties will all be cleverly designed to create spacious and versatile living accommodation and no expense will be spared on the quality of fixtures and fittings incorporated. Careful consideration has been given to the external finishes, the combination of brickwork and weatherboarding with a mixture slate and tiled roofs creating a truly stunning scene.
The gardens, grounds and roadways will be attractively planted and finished and there will be some outside lighting to communal areas.
There will be a terrace of 4 large barns and 1 detached barn. The properties will all have private car parking and open fronted garaging.
Brief Specification
Windows and doors
All new windows are to be double glazed and roof lights to be Conservation roof lights (from the Conservation Roof Light Company).Windows are to be painted using matt black finish, front doors to be oak and all others to be soft wood stained black (with 5 lever locks).
Internal doors
Are to be French oak ledged and braced with Suffolk latches and all skirtings and architraves to be moulded oak.
Floor coverings
There is a generous allowance for floor coverings to allow French oak boarding, stone or tiling.
Bespoke luxury kitchens
The kitchens will be expensively fitted with high quality range of units and integrated appliances including Range cooker/5 oven Agas, fridge freezer, dishwasher, extractor canopy and granite worktops.
Bathroom and en-suites
These will be fitted with high quality sanitary ware and will have heated towel rails, thermostatic shower and extensive wall tiling.
Electrical and lighting
Recessed down lighters to kitchens, bathrooms, en suites and other selected areas, TV and telephone points to appropriate rooms. A smoke detection system will be fitted to each property and also external security lighting.
Hard-wired security systems fitted as standard.
Outside
Private gardens to be landscaped and seeded with some Sandstone flags forming patios and pathways, outside tap, private car parking and open fronted garaging. Communal areas will be attractively landscaped and finished.
Optional
Options include state of the art media rooms, home theatre, surround sound, video security systems, and the latest home/office technology.
Heating
Gas fired central heating via radiators with individual thermostatic controls.
Location
Chipping (also known as New Chipping) is a small Hertfordshire village surrounded by open countryside. It lies on the old Roman road, Ermine Street (now the A10) between the market towns of Royston (5 miles) and Buntingford (3 miles).
Both towns offer excellent shopping facilities, schools and leisure facilities. They also have a number of traditional pubs and restaurants.
Situated on the A10 trunk road, Chipping is only a 30 mile drive to London. Stansted airport is easily reached, as are the M25 and A1(M) motorways with their links to the rest of the country.