The Old Granary

A traditional four bedroom barn conversion set within approximately 2.18 acres. Tucked away behind electric gates with a long gravel driveway, this property oozes privacy and tranquillity. The perfect family home.

Location - The village of Shelford provides the perfect rural retreat, whilst also being well positioned for easy access to the major transport networks with motorway links to the M6, M69, M1 and A5 and mainline train services from nearby Hinckley, with further services available from Coventry, Nuneaton, Leicester and Rugby which has a frequent rail service to London Euston in just under 50 minutes. The nearest airport is Birmingham International accessed via the M6. The village of Wolvey is close by and offers a range of local amenities including a well-reputed junior and primary school, doctor’s surgery, post office, newsagents, and two churches. There are excellent grammar schools nearby including King Henry VIII in Coventry and Lawrence Sheriff and Rugby High School for Girls in Rugby. There are excellent nearby comprehensive schools in Hinckley and Bedworth. In addition, Bilton Grange Preparatory School, Princethorpe College, and the well renowned Rugby School.

Ground Floor - The property is entered through a solid oak framed door which opens into the large, open plan living/kitchen. The kitchen boasts beautiful, vaulted ceilings with exposed beams and is fitted with an array of bespoke built, wooden shaker style wall and base units with granite work surfaces, providing plenty of storage. A range of built-in appliances to include: an American style fridge freezer with wine rack above, an integral dishwasher, Belfast sink, instant boiling tap and a stunning oil fired AGA boasting four ovens and a double electric hob, inset into a recess with wooden unit surround. A beautiful focal point of the room. There are dual aspect windows which create plenty of natural light and provide views to the paddocks and land beyond. The ‘living’ part of the kitchen was previously enclosed, however it has now been opened up to create a beautiful, spacious family space. This area has double oak framed, glass doors opening to the front of the property. From the kitchen are doors through to the inner lobby, and an exposed brick arched vestibule through to the utility room, with further access via to the rear courtyard garden. The utility room is another kitchen in itself, with a range of wall and base units with work surfaces over, sink and space with plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. A further walkway leads into the gym. This room is incredibly versatile and could have many different uses to suit the family’s needs. It benefits from tiled flooring and has a vertical window with views over paddock land. From this room, a further door provides access to the double garage. The inner lobby is entered via the ‘living’ end of the kitchen, through a beautiful, original oak latched door. The inner lobby has doors to the downstairs cloakroom, sitting room, with stairs rising to the first floor and a further door providing access to the rear courtyard. The downstairs cloakroom has been beautifully decorated with Victorian tiled flooring, a wash hand basin with antique vanity unit and WC. The oak, doglegged staircase from the inner lobby rises to the first floor giving access to three bedrooms and the family bathroom.

First Floor - What was originally the master bedroom benefits from dual aspect windows with beautiful views to the front and rear. There are vaulted ceilings and exposed beams and a walk-in wardrobe with lighting. The partially tiled en-suite features a large bath with electric shower over, a pedestal wash hand basin, WC and a traditional radiator with chrome heated towel rail. Bedrooms three and four are also generous sizes and feature exposed beams, vaulted ceilings and solid oak flooring, both have windows to the front aspect. Bedroom three has a small, raised church window below the pitch of the ceiling to the side aspect. The family bathroom has a continuation of oak flooring with the walls tastefully tiled. There is a picture box window to the front overlooking the paddock. The bathroom consists of a panelled bath with electric shower over, a pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Back down the oak staircase and into the inner lobby, a further set of beautiful, oak double doors leads through into the stunning sitting room. This room contains a wealth of original features to include exposed beams, exposed brick walls, beautiful solid oak flooring and a feature stone fireplace with oak beam mantle and an inset gas coal effect burner. The room has an abundance of windows including two long, vertical windows to the front aspect, a beautiful arched window and small box window to the rear. An oak door leads through to a second inner lobby, with a door to the rear courtyard garden and an internal oak door through to the study. From the inner lobby there is also access to the reception room, which benefits from beautiful, natural stone flooring and a modern stainless steel, log effect gas burner. There are patio doors to the front aspect and a light oak staircase leads to the galleried landing, with a door through to the master suite. The master suite is of a generous size and is incredibly light and spacious. There is a vaulted ceiling and patio doors with Juliet balcony overlooking the garden and paddocks. The room also benefits from exposed beams and built-in Hammond wardrobes to one wall, built in shelving, ample hanging space and plenty of storage. A solid oak door leads through into the fully tiled, en-suite shower room comprising of a WC, wash hand basin with vanity unit beneath, large walk-in shower enclosure with electric shower overhead and a radiator with chrome heated hand towel rail. This section of the property could lend itself to be separate accommodation if required, due to fact you have direct access to the front aspect via the patio doors, a bedroom, en -suite and lockable access.

Outside - The property is accessed via an electronic gate with remote fob or telecom system, where you are welcomed by a long, gravelled driveway with paddocks to the left hand side. The approach is truly stunning. The gravel driveway leads to an electronic five bar gate, which in turn leads you to your generous, gravel parking area and to the garage, which also benefits from power and lighting. There are two pedestrian gates, one provides access to the side of the property, leading to the rear cobblestone courtyard, whilst the other leads to the flagstone patio area, with raised wall and benefitting from external electricity sockets. Ideal should you want to install a hot tub. The flagstone patio continues along the length of the front of the property, providing plenty of space for many outdoor seating areas to soak up the beautiful views on display. The formal gardens are mainly laid to lawn with manicured conifer borders and mature flower beds. The paddock is enclosed with a post and rail fence. The property also boasts two large storage sheds, both with power and lighting. There is also a stable positioned inside a securely fenced area of the paddock.

Viewing - Strictly by prior appointment via the selling agents. Contact .

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.

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.

Local Authority - Rugby Borough Council - Tel: . Council Tax Band - G.

Floorplan - Howkins & Harrison prepare these plans for reference only. They are not to scale.

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 and 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.

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