THE STABLES11 Bell Lane | Monks Kirby | Warwickshire | CV23 0QY

The Stables occupies an enviable position tucked away at the end of the road in a popular Warwickshire village and occupying a total plot of just under 4 acres, including 2.79 acres of paddock. Property has a large garden (¾ acre) and the house was constructed in 2009 by a renowned local architect.

The property has a covered storm porch and raised patio area leading to the part glazed timber door that leads to the entrance hall, which has attractive tiled floor and staircase that leads to the first floor

A range of American White Oak doors provide access to the principal ground floor rooms, including the kitchen breakfast room, utility room, study and cloakroom.

There are double doors that lead to the sitting room which has windows to the side and front as well as two French double glazed windows to the rear and side aspects, offering attractive views of the garden and paddock behind. There is a matching tiled floor and contemporary style fire place and three large American White Oak beams.

A door leads from the hallway into the impressive kitchen/dining room which also has under floor heating and an attractive kitchen with hand built American White Oak units, with a variety of appliances including built in fridge freezer, Neff microwave, 6 ring Rangemaster oven with extractor hood above

There is adjoining granite work surfaces and large stainless steel sink, built in dishwasher as well as windows overlooking the front, side and rear. There are LED down lighters and an access to the large garden room which offers attractive views of the rear gardens to all sides and access via French doors, as well as four large velux roof windows providing ample natural light, matching tiled floor and under floor heating.

The attractive oak staircase leads to the first floor. The landing is bathed in natural light via a large picture window overlooking the rear gardens and village. This area has an attractive vaulted ceiling and provides access to the five bedrooms and family bathroom.

The master suite has a velux roof window, side window and French doors that lead onto its own balcony, which offers far reaching views over the adjoining paddock and fields beyond in a south facing environment. The bedroom has a double wardrobe and an oak door leading to the en suite which has obscure double glazed window to the side and enclosed shower cubicle with thermostatically controlled shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and low-level WC.

At the far end of the first floor there is another impressive double bedroom, bedroom 2, which has a velux roof window to the rear and front and another offering south facing views.

This room also has an en suite with panelled bath with telephone style shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin, low-level WC and obscured rear window.

The property has a bridge over Smite Brook, which borders the entry and rear boundaries. There is a wrought iron double gate that leads to an impressive shingle courtyard offering off road parking for several vehicles and direct access to a detached double garage. The double garage is accessed via two double timber doors, plus personal door and has windows to the rear and sides.

The majority of the gardens are situated to the side and laid mainly to lawn, there is a large paved patio area which brick built flower borders and a variety of trees to the eastern boundary that provide privacy from neighbouring homes. There is a large timber shed and Smite Brook, which borders the rear elevation meanders past the property. The plot measures 0.7 an acre.

To the South of The Stables is a 2.79 acre paddock which has a variety of fencing to all sides, a large hay store that could be potentially be converted to a stable block for any equestrian usage. The field has two accesses via a five bar gate on the far western side of the boundary and one that leads from the garden to the main house. There are further views across fields to the southern side and an attractive flat paddock which would be perfect for two or three horses if so desired.

Monks Kirby

Monks Kirby is a small and very attractive village which has the great advantage of easy access from all directions but with almost no through traffic. It is about 8 miles north-west of Rugby and 10 miles from the centre of Coventry.

The village is dominated by the Grade 1 priory church of St Edith and there are two public houses, The Denbigh Arms and The Bell Inn, a Spanish restaurant. Junior schooling is available at the very well regarded Revel School. There is an extensive range of excellent senior schooling in Rugby, Lutterworth and Coventry. Maintained schools include Lawrence Sheriff selective boy’s grammar School and Rugby selective girls High School. While Lutterworth (non-selective) Grammar School is rated “outstanding” by OFSTED. Independent schools include Bilton Grange (prep) School, Rugby School, Princethorpe College and the twin grammar schools (Henry 8 and Bablake) in Coventry.

Rugby town has The Clock Towers shopping precinct and an extensive range of facilities. There is excellent access to the national motorway and road networks. The M1, M6, M69, M42, A5 and A361 are all within easy reach. There is a superb high speed Virgin Train service from Rugby to London Euston arriving in under 50 minutes.

Rugby

Rugby is a market town in Warwickshire, on the River Avon. The town is the second largest town in the county; 13 miles (21 km) east of Coventry, on the eastern edge of Warwickshire, near the borders with Northamptonshire and Leicestershire. The town is

credited with being the birthplace of rugby football.

Rugby is most famous for the invention of rugby football, which is played throughout the world. The invention of the game is credited to William Webb Ellis whilst breaking the

existing rules of a football match played in 1823 at Rugby School.

Rugby School is one of England’s oldest and most prestigious public schools, and was the setting of Thomas Hughes’s semi-autobiographical masterpiece Tom Brown’s Schooldays.

Services

Mains Gas, Electricity, Water, BT connected

Local Authority

Local Authority: Rugby Borough CouncilTelephone Number: 01788 533533Council tax band: G

Viewing Arrangements

Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on (01788) 820062

Website Address

For more information visit the property’s unique website address www.fineandcountry.com/50035399

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 5.30 pmSaturday 9.00 am - 4.30 pm

Agent Notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents 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 and 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.