The Stables | | | CV23 8UW THE STABLES

The Stables is a spacious barn conversion nestled on the outskirts of the friendly Northamptonshire village of Kilsby, balancing the best of country living and convenient commuting. “It was the high ceilings, airiness and amount of light flooding into the rooms which first attracted us to The Stables,” say the current owners of this stunning countryside home, “as well as the easy flow between the indoor and outdoor space. The large front courtyard and private rear garden with large decking area are sunny all day, providing an extension of the interior living accommodation on warmer days.”

The property is situated on the A5 in a small courtyard development consisting of four barn conversions. The Stables has a shared flagstone pathway leading to a significant courtyard, which is the main frontage comprising a small area of well- maintained shrubs and situated adjacent to the gardens and trees of the neighbouring Coach House. A pathway leads to the front entrance door of The Stables which was designed by renowned local builder; Bilton Design & Build Ltd and is enhanced by all the characteristics of the original stables. Accommodation Summary

Ground Floor The property is entered via a large glazed door leading to a light entrance hall with very attractive flagstone flooring, cast iron radiators, small mezzanine with storage space and vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. Glazed doors provide ample light and lead into the living areas. The entrance hall leads to the three bedrooms, family bathroom, as well as the living space. Glazed doors lead into the light and spacious living room having Velux roof windows and windows overlooking the front courtyard and recently fitted tri-fold doors leading onto the decking area. This room has two cast iron radiators, oak flooring throughout and a recently fitted contemporary glazed wood burner perfect for those cold winter evenings. Further glazed doors lead to the dining space. This room also has oak flooring with a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and glazed windows overlooking the front courtyard. A further glazed door leads to the kitchen with vaulted ceiling, large cast iron radiator and glazed door with windows overlooking the front courtyard. The kitchen has been hand built with a shaker style cream units at base and eye level with granite worktops. The vendor has recently fitted a matching island unit with breakfast bar. There is a halogen hob and electric oven, space for an American style fridge/freezer, space for a wine/drinks chiller and spaces for washing machine and tumble dryer. There is flagstone flooring throughout the kitchen.

Seller Insight

The quality of the building work in the barn conversion is just fantastic,” the owners continue, “with luxurious bathrooms and kitchen. Since moving in, we have made further improvements to include fitted wardrobes in the third bedroom and wall mounted storage in the living room, as well as the addition of a Dutch barn shed and a small tool shed. The open plan living accommodation boasts large windows which bathe the space in natural light and provide vistas of open countryside, whilst offering the ideal place for entertaining and everyday family life alike.”

“The countryside location of the property is another huge advantage,” say the owners, “with endless picturesque walks whilst being just a 5 minute drive away from the local shops, schools, doctors and pubs. Rugby town is about 15 minutes’ drive away for further shopping. We commute to daily for work, this being the ideal location for access to rail links and the A5 and networks.”

What they will miss most “We shall miss the great community, where everyone looks out for each other without being in each other’s pockets.”

“We love the lounge with the trifold doors out to the garden and excellent modern wood burning fire for those snowy winter days and evenings.”

“We have hosted several parties at The Stables with up to 20 guests, a live band and food. We have also held smaller gatherings with family and friends at Christmas time.”

“The garden is private and low maintenance, so it hasn’t taken much effort to enjoy it. We also love having so many stunning walks on our doorstep.” *

* 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.

Ground Floor Bedrooms The impressive master bedroom has a circular window at the far end providing ample natural light, together with two further windows overlooking the courtyard. Oak flooring, large double wardrobe with oak doors together with a vaulted mezzanine area ideal for storage and a further oak door leads to the en-suite. The en-suite comprises a large double shower cubicle with enclosure and full tiling together with low-level WC and wash hand basin, heated towel rail and ceramic tiled floor. Bedroom 3 also has a vaulted ceiling with oak beams, oak floor and window overlooking the courtyard. Bedroom 2 is a double bedroom with two windows overlooking the courtyard, oak flooring and vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. The family bathroom is sumptuously fitted to a high standard and is representative of other fittings throughout the home.

Outside

Front Garden You approach the property via a pathway that leads to an enclosed court yard which has a paved patio area with a range of fledgling trees and plants all enclosed by a wooden picket fence.

Rear Garden Accessed by a timber gate leading to the shared courtyard, the rear garden has been well planted with a variety of trees and shrubs and also landscaped to include a terraced lawn with timber retaining wall and also a three-tiered decking area with exterior lighting providing a perfect sun trap in the summer months. The garden has panelled fencing to three sides.

Single Garage & Parking The gravel courtyard provides ample visitor parking including two allocated parking for The Stables and a single garage in a block of 6 with a pitched roof and floored storage space, which is accessed via pull-down ladders LOCATION

‘Ashby Barns’ is situated 1 mile from the village of Kilsby and a similar distance to . The development sits just off the A5 providing quick access to the excellent road network surrounding Rugby and . Kilsby is a medium- sized village situated approximately five miles from Rugby just on the & Northamptonshire borders. The village itself has The Red Lion and The George public houses, a village primary school, post office and store, recreational field and many social activities. There are also grammar schools nearby in Rugby namely Lawrence Sheriff and Rugby High. Day-to-day shopping needs can be found in the larger village of Crick but there is good access to both Rugby and Daventry where there is a far wider range of shopping. The excellent road networks surrounding Kilsby gives immediate access to the A5, A14, A361 as well as the extensive motorway network. There are train services from and Rugby where Virgin trains provide a high-speed service into Euston, London in under an hour.

Directions. From the centre of Rugby leave town on the A428 Hillmorton Road for approximately 2 miles. As you leave the town you will proceed through Hillmorton where you will need to turn right onto the Kilsby Lane directing you towards the village of Kilsby. Continue directly through the village slipping left and then right at the roundabout where signposted toward Towcester and Milton Keynes. Proceed for exactly 1 mile and the development can be easily found on your right-hand side with a Fine & Country ‘for sale’ board outside the development.

Services Mains water, electricity, private drainage, oil, BT (Broadband connected).

Local Authority Rugby Borough Council Council Tax Band E

Viewing Arrangements Strictly via the vendor’s sole agents Fine & Country on (01788) 820062.

Opening Hours Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 5.30 pm Saturday 9.00 am - 4.30 pm

Registered in and Wales. Company Reg. No. 09929046 VAT No: 232999961 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 01.11.2018

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