The Old Byre Kilsby Grange Watling Street Kilsby Rugby CV23 8UW

The Old Byre Kilsby Grange Watling Street Kilsby Rugby CV23 8UW

THE OLD BYRE A stunning example of a well appointed barn conversion, overlooking open fields, with south facing views.

The Old Byre is a beautifully appointed barn conversion, converted in 2008 by award winning developer Bilton Design & Build Ltd. The high quality conversion provides a mix of period detail including vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, cast iron radiators and flagstone floors alongside modern contemporary fittings. There are four bedrooms including a master with ensuite shower room, a family bathroom, snug, sitting room and attractive open plan kitchen/dining room with outstanding views across neighbouring fields. There is also ample off road parking and a double garage set in a plot of 0.23 acres.

Accommodation Summary Ground Floor The entrance hall has a vaulted ceiling with exposed ceiling beams, a conservation style Velux roof window, Victorian cast iron radiator and a flagstone floor that provides access to the master bedroom, bedrooms two and three and the family bathroom. A further latched door leads to the snug which has a stripped floor, a window to the side, a Velux conservation roof window, exposed A frame and ceiling beams and a double glazed window that overlooks the rear garden. A latched door and step down leads to the sitting room which enjoys views across the garden and neighbouring fields, a roof window, exposed ceiling beams and stripped floor. Glazed doors fold open to the open plan kitchen/diner where there is a dog leg staircase that leads to the first floor guest suite, double glazed windows that overlook the rear courtyard and a double glazed door leading out. A flagstone floor denotes the kitchen area which is fitted with a range of high quality bespoke units; there is a five ring halogen hob with extractor hood above and also a large electric oven below. There is space for an American style fridge/freezer, wine rack, plumbing for a washing machine, tumble dryer, diswasher, a large island unit with granite work surface and stainless steel sink and drainer. A further built in cupboard space hides the central heating boiler and there are double glazed windows to both the side and rear and a double glazed door leading to the rear garden.

Seller Insight The Old Byre is a characterful barn conversion sitting just outside the Northamptonshire village of Kilsby offering all the benefits of country living alongside the convenience of easy commuting. Owners Aman and Parv were instantly taken with the property and were delighted to have found a home which ticked so many boxes, At the time, both of us were working in London and were in search of a place to live a quiet country life whilst having the flexibility to commute we definitely found that with The Old Byre says Parv. The property is in a secluded location with a large amount of space inside and out, Parv explains; the open plan living layout is a social space perfect for entertaining whilst the grounds offer privacy and fabulous views over open fields. We love the mix of character and modern conveniences, from exposed oak beams and latch doors to under floor heating and high specification fixtures and fittings it s the perfect blend of old and new. The village of Kilsby, a thriving community with a busy social calendar, is well positioned for broader exploration; we are keen walkers and have enjoyed exploring on foot and visiting local pubs; The Old Coach House at Ashby and The George at Kilsby are both great refuelling stops. Draycote Water Reservoir and Country Park and Coombe Abbey are beautiful places to walk too says Parv. Leamington Spa, Birmingham and Milton Keynes are all within easy access by road or rail and the M1 and M6 motorways close are easily accessible. The large windows throughout give us uninterrupted views of both the wraparound gardens and open fields, resulting in a feeling of space, privacy and tranquillity. Even on a cloudy day the house is flooded with natural light, giving a real sense of being connected to nature. Our favourite room is the guset bathroom suite with its freestanding roll-top bath, which is perfect to relax in after a long day, and the kitchen which we love to cook up a storm in whilst surrounded by friends and family. The garden is easy to maintain which has meant we haven t had to work hard to enjoy it, which has suited our busy lives greatly. Having beautiful walks on our doorstep has been a huge pleasure too. We have enjoyed many social events at The Old Byre, all of them memorable. However, what will stick in our minds is how the property s uniqueness always wows visitors. We will miss the privacy and sense of space we have been so lucky to have with The Old Byre. If we could pick up the house and move it with us we would.* * These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

The master bedroom sits at the far end of the entrance hall, there is a double glazed window overlooking the rear garden, a further double glazed window overlooking the frontage, stripped floor, radiator heating, built in wardrobes and exposed ceiling beams. There is a latched door leading to the ensuite shower room with ceramic tiled floor, wash basin, shower cubicle with sliding door and Velux conservation roof window. There is a fitted chrome towel rail, low level WC and quality tiling. Neighbouring this is bedroom three which has a double glazed window overlooking the rear garden and a small mezzanine for storage, exposed ceiling beams and a stripped floor. Between bedrooms three and four is the second bathroom which has a fitted white suite with panelled bath, contemporary style ceramic tiling, wash basin with mixer tap and low level WC, fitted chrome towel rail, exposed ceiling beams and Velux roof window. Bedroom four, a generous room, serves as a useful study and has a stripped floor, with double glazed window overlooking the rear garden and radiator.

First Floor On the landing there is access to a built in cupboard space which houses the linen shelves and the hot water cylinder. There are latched doors that lead to both the second bathroom and the guest suite/bedroom two. This floor offers a degree of self containment; perfect for guests away from the other bedroom wing, the bedroom has exposed ceiling beams, convenient built in storage cupboards with hanging rails, a stripped floor, double glazed window to the side aspect and Velux conservation window to the rear. The large bathroom serving the bedroom has a fitted white suite with independent slipper style bath with mixer tap, shower attachment below the Velux roof window. There is a ceramic tiled floor, wash hand basin and low level WC. There is a walk in shower cubicle with screen and thermostatically controlled shower, extractor fan and LED downlighters.

Outside Out of the five barns within the development, The Old Byre is the furthest from the main road and the most private, there is a communal driveway that provides access to a garage block; two of the garages belong to The Old Byre, there is a further two parking spaces in front of the garages, plus 2 more just adjacent to the pedestrian entrance to the property. There is a gated access to the small foregarden which is low maintenance with a variety of gravelled areas and Cotswold stone paving that leads to the front entrance door and a gate that leads to the garden that overlook the fields. The property occupies a plot of 0.23 acre and the garden is laid mainly to lawn with a variety of shrubs and to the eastern boundary there is a large patio area that catches the south facing environment. From the patio there is privacy provided by some mature shrubs at the side of the house where the paved pathway continues to a small courtyard garden that can be reached by two of the bedrooms and the kitchen area. There are some large shrubs, a silver Birch and some Bamboo that provide a sheltered environment for the patio area.

LOCATION Kilsby is a medium-sized village situated approximately five miles from Rugby and Daventry just on the Warwickshire & Northamptonshire borders. The village itself has The Red Lion and The George public houses, a village preschool and primary school, recreational field and many social activities. There are also grammar schools nearby in Rugby namely Lawrence Sheriff and Rugby High. There are also good independent schools at Bilton Grange, Princethorpe College and of course the famous Rugby School within a few minutes drive. The village has a typical mix of post-war properties as well as many attractive period houses, day-to-day shopping needs can be found in the neighbouring market towns of Rugby and Daventry where there is a wide range of shopping. Milton Keynes, Coventry, Birmingham and Leicester are all less than an hour away by car. The excellent road networks surrounding Kilsby give immediate access to the A5, A14, A361 as well as the extensive motorway network. There are train services from Long Buckby and Rugby where Virgin Trains provide a high-speed service into Euston in well under an hour.

Services Oil fired central heating, private drainage shared by the neighbouring barns to a large Klargester, electricity and broadband are connected Local Authority Daventry District Council Council Tax Band F. Viewing Arrangements Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on (01788) 820062. Opening Hours Monday to Friday Saturday 9.00 am - 5.30 pm 9.00 am - 4.30 pm Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg. No. 04018410. VAT Reg No 754062833 Head Office Address 1 Regent Street Rugby CV21 2PE copyright 2018 Fine & Country Ltd.

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 19.02.2018

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