THERE are barn conversions, then there are barn conversions a la Manor Barns, a stunning example of how careful thought, exacting standards and a large dollop of imagination can create a truly memorable family home.

Converted for the present owner just over a decade ago, this exceptional contemporary home is full not only of grand gestures of architectural and design brilliance – such as the curved kitchen units in an open-plan setting and almost wall-to-wall windows in the master bedroom – but also smaller touches that provide the cherry on the cake.

These include glimpses of bare brick and stone walls, plus exposed ceiling beams and trusses, to name but a few.

The ground floor of the central section of the house is made over to an impressive sitting room above which are two en-suite bedrooms, one of which is the master.

The west wing is home to three en-suite bedrooms, one with fabulous views south over open countryside. Running down much of the length of this wing is an imaginative garden room into which light floods.

The east wing is, to the most part, taken up by the wonderfully light kitchen/living room which offers views over the courtyard garden and open countryside.

It also includes a utility room and bathroom.

In addition to the main house the property includes an attractive granary which is currently arranged as a one-bedroom cottage, plus separate guest bedroom and a double garage.

The property is set in wonderfully-designed gardens and grounds which extend to about 1.4 acres and are home to a fabulous courtyard garden, paved areas and a pond.

Manor Barns is situated in the picturesque village of Coxwold, on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, and is on the market at a guide price of £1.8m.

For more details or to arrange a viewing, please contact Savills’ York office on 01904 617820