Countryside living has many benefits, including fresh air and peace and quiet, but can take you away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Luckily, you won't have to go too far out with this semi-rural L34 property. The stunning red brick barn conversion with three bedrooms and two bathrooms is on School Lane in Knowsley.
If it's seclusion in an easily commutable location you're looking for, this home has it. It is set in sprawling green grounds with a massive gravel driveway, accessed via secure gates, just off East Lancashire Road.
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The current owners have spared no expense when it comes to presentation. The house offers an eclectic mix of modern and homely styles, with bare brick, exposed beams and checked carpets, clashing beautifully with interesting art work and splashes of colourful upholstery.
The oversized front door is suspended in a huge stone archway in front of a cobbled drive. Inside the grand foyer really sets the tone for the rest of the house, with high ceilings that give way to a mezzanine landing.
The walls do the talking in the lounge, with a large cast iron log burner nestled within a charming bare brick recess creating a beating heart of the house. A splash of white paint and classic Chesterfield-style furniture finish the minimalist country look.
The large rectangular living area also houses the dining room, with quirky furniture pieces and pops of colour. The room gives way to the stunning kitchen, which is pristine and modern without straying too far away from the flow of the house.
The black cabinets are offset by brass accents on the door handles and in the ornate light fixtures. There's also a large breakfast bar for more informal dining.
Elsewhere on the ground floor is one of the bedrooms and a home office, which the current owner is using as a study/music room.
Upstairs there are three bedrooms. The master really is the jewel in the crown and oozes luxury, with its own modern fireplace, a stylish en-suite and its own dedicated dressing room with loads of storage space.
The owners have decorated each bedroom in its own playful statement wallpaper.
Outside there are plenty of places to relax and take in the serenity of the rural surroundings. There's a number of furnished paved patios, one of which has a chimenea for the cooler nights, as well as grassy patches too.
Over the last year, property prices on School Lane in Knowsley had an average price of £467,000. The figure is 22% higher than the 2007 peak of £382,000.
The barn conversion is on the market with Belvoir.
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