Essen Lane, Kilsby

CHOCOLATE BOX COTTAGE SITUATED IN THE HEART OF AN IDYLLIC VILLAGE

This picturesque Grade II listed detached cottage is located on one of the most sought-after roads right in the centre of Kilsby, and is a delight to gaze upon. With a sweeping driveway offering parking for several cars, the Sundial (after which the cottage is named) is set into the front ironstone wall. The cottage is crowned with a thatched roof, and well-established roses climb on each side of the thatched entrance porch.

Whilst the current documented history goes back to the late 1800's, there is evidence of an earlier Cruck style building dating back as far as the 16th century. It is also believed that, at some stage, the property was used as a barn for the former farm next-door and that, at one time, what is now the garage was used as the village school.

Sitting beneath the porch, an oak door welcomes you into the cottage through to an entrance hall steeped in history and, with charming exposed oak beams, sets the tone for the property.

To the right, an original latch door provides access to a spacious lounge/family room, with exposed beams, recessed 'window seats' and the heart of the home, the 'inglenook fireplace', with exposed brick, flagstone hearth, and the central wood burning stove, all providing a fantastic cosy place to relax.

French doors open out to the stunning rear garden, while the lounge flows through to a spacious snug/family room, combining to create an impressive amount of living space for a period cottage of this type.

To the rear of the snug/family room there is a study/playroom which, while currently being used as a home office, offers the potential to be a third bedroom, if required.

To the left-hand side of the home is the spacious dining room with recessed 'window seat' and another Wow factor 'Inglenook fireplace' with flagstone hearth and log burning stove. Exposed oak beams lead the eye to the beautiful stained-glass door that provides access to a well sized kitchen/breakfast room.

The kitchen is fitted with shaker style units, integrated dishwasher and washing machine, and an upright fridge/freezer. It benefits from electric underfloor heating and includes the oil-fired Rayburn Heatranger 480KB range cooker with integrated, highly efficient, boiler. The Rayburn system provides traditional styling along with modern technology, allowing independent programmable operation of the cooker, central heating, and domestic hot water systems.

Beyond the kitchen is an inner hall with stable door to the side garden and a ground floor shower room with w.c., sink, heated towel rail, power shower, and underfloor heating.

To the first floor there is a spacious landing with oak beams going in all directions and a handy cupboard area offering plenty of space for storage. With the wide period windows overlooking the drive and front garden, alongside the charming cruck beams, this space offers so much charm.

The main bedroom offers built in wardrobes and a fitted drawer unit, period features, recessed 'window seat' and plenty of room for a king-size bed.

The second bedroom also provides ample room for a double bed, and benefits from built in wardrobes with great depth that offer an amazing amount of storage.

The family bathroom overlooks the rear garden and is fitted with a free-standing roll top bath. The sink and w.c are built into vanity units. The bathroom also contains another built-in storage area.

The front of the property is part laid to lawn with a sweeping gravel driveway providing off road parking and a stunning view of the cottage, a charming stone and brick partition wall, established roses and an impressive Magnolia tree.

There is a detached garage with a large, partitioned, room space attached to the rear. Currently used as a home office it's the perfect scenario for someone working from home but needing to escape the home environment, although it would lend itself equally well to workshop or further storage.

The rear garden is laid to lawn with gravel border and brick wall planter with established shrubs and plants. To the left of the garden is a patio area where, on a summer's day, you can enjoy a glass of Pimms. This area is connected via the Pergola, which makes a great feature, along a pathway leading to a smaller patio or seating area, and on to a further patio area where a large garden shed is located.

The path then continues to wind between planted beds, past a wildlife pond and impressive bug hotel, back to the house. The owners have put in a considerable amount of work into the gardens making sure that they are in keeping with the style of the home

LOCATION
Kilsby is a small village situated between Rugby and Daventry. The village itself has `The Red Lion` and `The George` public houses, a village preschool and primary school and new community store. The current owners have shares in the store, and these will be transferred to the buyers, keeping the shares within the village. There is a great community spirit with an active village hall and church providing many family activities all year round. There are also grammar schools nearby in Rugby to include Lawrence Sheriff and Rugby High, and a secondary school in Houlton. There are train services from Long Buckby and Rugby where Virgin Trains provide a high-speed service into Euston in approximately 52 minutes

ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES

Entrance Hall - 2.59m (8'6") x 2.13m (7'0")

Lounge - 5.11m (16'9") x 3.48m (11'5") Plus Recess

Family Room - 3.91m (12'10") x 2.74m (9'0")

Ground Floor Study/Play Room/ Third Bedroom - 2.69m (8'10") x 2.36m (7'9")

Dining Room - 4.95m (16'3") x 3.78m (12'5") Plus Recess

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 4.32m (14'2") Max x 3.43m (11'3") Max

Inner Hall

Ground Floor Shower Room - 1.65m (5'5") x 1.52m (5'0")

FIRST FLOOR

First Floor Landing With Linen Cupboard

Bedroom One With Fitted Wardrobes - 4.22m (13'10") x 4.22m (13'10")

Bedroom Two With Fitted Wardrobes And Storage - 4.85m (15'11") Including Wardrobes x 4.19m (13'9")

Family Bathroom - 3.18m (10'5") x 2.74m (9'0")

EXTERNALLY

Driveway & Front Garden

Detached Garage & Home Office

Garage - 4.78m (15'8") x 2.67m (8'9")

Home Office - 4.47m (14'8") Max x 2.54m (8'4")

Rear Garden

Council Tax
Daventry District Council, Band F

Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.