Description
An attractive, four bedroom Grade II listed cottage built around 1800 which offers a combination of period features and modern day living, located in the popular village of Barby. The property is set back from Kilsby Road, almost hidden from view and further benefits from private gardens and a separate plot of land, with a garage, currently being used for parking for several vehicles.
Location - Barby village is a friendly and well-serviced village with a popular garden centre, public house - The Arnold Arms serving great food and drink, village shop, village hall, children's play area and post office along with St Mary's Church and Church of England primary school. There are also village tennis courts which have just been recently re-surfaced. The village is located on a hill overlooking valleys and is close to the Oxford canal, approximately 5 miles from Rugby and about 7 miles from Daventry. Barby Cricket Ground is in Longdown Lane opposite the windmill. Schooling is available nearby in Rugby, including Lawrence Sheriff School for Boys and Rugby High School for Girls and good independent schools at Bilton Grange, Princethorpe College and world famous Rugby School, all within a short drive. Day-to-day shopping can be found in the neighbouring market towns of Rugby and Daventry where there is a wide range of High Street and independent retail outlets. The excellent road networks give immediate access to the A5, A14, A361 as well as the extensive motorway network. There is also a frequent rail service from Rugby station providing a high-speed service into London Euston in less than 50 minutes.
Accommodation Details - Ground Floor - The front door with leaded window inset provides access to the entrance hall which has conservation Velux windows, attractive exposed Northamptonshire stone, exposed timbers, flagstone flooring and brace and latch doors which lead to the ground floor accommodation. With exposed ceiling and wall timbers, the dining room has a decorative fireplace with attractive herringbone brickwork making a focal point to the room. Complementing brick built steps lead to a brace and latch door, beyond which is a staircase leading to the first floor. A further brace and latch door leads to the sitting room, which has an impressive inglenook fireplace with herringbone brickwork and fire basket below, exposed timbers along with a leaded door, which leads to the courtyard and window overlooking the rear garden. Also accessed from the entrance hall, which has an attractive wrought iron feature wine rack, is the bathroom/wet room, with further exposed timbers and is fully tiled fitted with a washstand, with contemporary basin over inset into a recess, and WC. The utility room has a useful storage cupboard and a cream shaker style cabinet with wooden worktop over and space for appliances. There is a wide variety of rustic shaker style cream cabinets fitted to the kitchen with work tops over, including a free-standing island unit which provides additional storage and separates the kitchen from the dining area. There are drawers, basket drawers, pantry cupboards and plate racks. Integrated appliances include a double fridge and dishwasher. The dining area has a vaulted ceiling with A-frame beams and a stone well, adapted to make an attractive dining table with frosted glass panel inset. French doors from the dining area lead to the front courtyard.
First Floor - A galleried landing has attractive wooden floorboards and brace and latch doors which lead to the first and second floor accommodation. The bathroom also features exposed floorboards and has a panelled bath with limestone tiling to the splashback areas, WC and wash hand basin. There are two bedrooms on this floor, both of which have exposed timbers. The master bedroom overlooks the courtyard garden and has two storage cupboards, exposed brickwork, a Victorian style feature fireplace and a brace and latch door, which leads up to one of the bedrooms on the second floor. There is a further bedroom on the second floor which is accessed from the landing. Both rooms have vaulted ceilings and are particularly light and spacious.
Outside, Gardens And Grounds - The front of the property is approached via a Lych style gate which leads to a block paved pathway, with planted border to one side and bin store, and is entered via a Gothic style gate and a further wrought iron gate, which leads to the attractive courtyard garden. There is further block paving and pebbled borders, including a central circular planted border with impressive spruce. There are established plants including a lilac and a variety of roses. A side gate opens to a pathway which leads to the rear of the property, where there is a spacious sandstone patio and a particularly private rear garden, which is mainly laid to lawn. A pergola has steps below leading to the lawn, which has numerous established trees and shrubs including pine, lilac, holly, roses and fruit trees. To the rear of the garden is a small bridge to one side of a pond, with rockery and planted ferns, which leads to a central wrought iron gate beyond which, is a raised border edged with sleepers, greenhouse and garden shed. On the opposite side of the Kilsby Road there is a separate plot of land, which is enclosed by five bar iron gates, with a single garage, currently being used to park several vehicles. This plot could have potential for development, subject to obtaining the correct permissions.
Viewing Arrangements - Strictly by prior appointment via the selling agent Howkins & Harrison. Contact Tel:01788-564666.
Local Authority - West Northamptonshire Council - Tel:0300-126-7000
Council Tax - Band - E
Fixtures And Fittings - Only those items in the nature of fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. Other items are specifically excluded. None of the appliances have been tested by the agents and they are not certified or warranted in any way.
Services - None of the services have been tested and purchasers should note that it is their specific responsibility to make their own enquiries of the appropriate authorities as to the location, adequacy and availability of mains water, electricity, gas and drainage services.
Floorplan - Howkins & Harrison prepare these plans for reference only. They are not to scale.
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Important Information - Every care has been taken with the preparation of these Sales Particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. In all cases, buyers should verify matters for themselves. Where property alterations have been undertaken buyers should check that relevant permissions have been obtained. If there is any point, which is of particular importance let us know and we will verify it for you. These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. All measurements are approximate. The Fixtures, Fittings, Services & Appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Photographs are provided for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included in the sale. Plans are provided for general guidance and are not to scale.
