Dairy Barn

Overlooking the landscaped courtyard this 3 bedroom home with an entrance hall offers impressive living space framed by a dramatic cathedral ceiling and exposed roof trusses.

Design and specification

Traditional design partnered with modern construction are the perfect pairing at Petersfinger Farm. From comforting underfloor heating, practical porches and separate utility space to airy cathedral ceilings with exposed beam features, wide doorways, step-free entry, walk-in showers and extensive storage, these homes have it all.

The items within this specification are for guidance only and may be substituted at any time. Please check with a member of the Cognatum team for the latest information.

General

The traditional construction of the barns has been carefully repaired by experienced craftsmen, and brought up to current standards including highly insulated walls, floor and roof
Almost every room has a high ceiling with exposed trusses giving a unique and characterful feel
All accommodation at ground floor (except gallery and attic storage) with no trip steps at showers or entrance doors and patio doors
The barns are sold with a ten year independent warranty (similar to NHBC)
Parking spaces adjoining the properties
Main entrance doors of bespoke oak construction, insulated and with multi-point locking
Windows UPVC, carefully selected to appear traditional timber framed, with French Grey finish and glazing bars suited to the character of the buildings
French doors are aluminium framed for security and durability

Kitchen and Utility

Kitchens are of contemporary style with white satin finish units, white quartz worktops with under-edge feature lighting and oak or contrasting worktops to the islands
Corners are gently rounded for safety
Tall units and the island units have dark grey doors
Wine cooler, full height fridge and full height freezer, double oven, microwave oven, 5-ring induction hob with extractor hood over, dishwasher, full height pull-out larder unit and built-in recycling bins
Utility rooms have white base and wall units, quartz worktops with under-fitted stainless steel sink, and space to stack a washing machine and dryer
Off the utility rooms is the services cupboard with full size hot water cylinder, water softener, airing shelves and a hanging rail

En Suites

Fully tiled walls
Bathroom basins and baths are chosen with rounded corners for safety
Bath/shower rooms are fully tiled
Showers are spacious and designed so that the floor tiles run into the shower without any trip steps
En suites have good size cupboards and heated illuminated mirrors
Movement triggered floor light particularly useful at night

Finishes and Decoration

Easy care ceramic “oak strip” flooring to living kitchen, utility and circulation areas
Ceramic slip resistant tiles to bath/shower rooms
Carpet to bedrooms
Walls and ceilings decorated and woodwork painted in eggshell finish
Pewter finish internal door handles on oak feature doors

Externals

Large terraces and large glazed loggias which in effect create an extra room
Planted gardens maintained by Cognatum
Access to a 600m walk down to the river Avon, and a 300m stretch of river bank including a summer house

Electrical Installations

There is a generous placing of power points throughout, including externally to the loggias
LED spots and downlight lighting have been provided together with some points for installation of pendant lights
Shaver points in every en suite
Bedside lights switched from the bedside and door in master bedroom
Intruder/security alarm linked to 24-hour monitoring
Facility to add portable panic call units to suit users’ needs
Fire alarm system
BT “Fibre” cables direct to each property for unrivalled broadband speeds
TV points in every bedroom and living area
Porches with brass wall lantern and pewter finish door bell push
Cables are installed to make convenient the installation of future car charging points

Heating and Plumbing

Heating is by electric heat pump for economy and the ability to use green energy tariffs (nominally for every 1kW of power used, 4kW heat provided to the floor)
Underfloor heating to all ground floors
Individual thermostats to every room
En suites fitted with large heated towel rails
Woodburning stoves to barns (Oak and Shires only but can be provided to Home and Dairy barns)
The heat pump heats a full size hot water cylinder
A water softener is provided
A drinking water filter is provided at the kitchen to a triple sink tap

Floor plans

Kitchen – 5000mm x 2910mm | 16′ 5″ x 9′ 7″
Living Room – 8860mm x 5000mm | 29′ 1″ x 16′ 5″
Master Bedroom – 5010mm x 3200mm | 16′ 5″ x 10′ 6″
Dressing Area – 2220mm x 1660mm | 7′ 3″ x 5′ 5″
Bedroom 2 – 4440mm x 3420mm | 14′ 7″ x 11′ 3″
Bedroom 3 – 3560mm x 2750mm | 11’8″ x 9′ 10″
Covered Porch – 3200mm x 2180mm | 10′ 6″ x 7′ 2″
Glazed Loggia – 8280mm x 2500mm | 27′ 2″ x 8′ 2″
Total Area* – 150m2 | 1615sq ft

All imagery, floor plans, and dimensions are approximate and indicative only. Each layout and sizes may vary. Each plan may be at a different scale to the others within this brochure.
Please note that all internal images shown are of Oak Barn.