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See how verdicts work6-bedroom detached house · CV23 8XF
For saleReduced £100k (−8%) on 25 OctListed 188 days
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About
Withecroft House is a handsome and substantial period residence, set within the sought after village of Kilsby, near Rugby.
This impressive home has been thoughtfully extended and modernised over the years, successfully blending its traditional character with high quality contemporary upgrades to create a spacious and versatile family home of considerable charm and presence.
The property retains a wealth of original features including tall ceilings, panelled internal doors and areas of parquet flooring, complemented by tasteful modern finishes throughout.
The kitchen has been recently refitted in a striking navy shaker style with quartz worktops, a central island and integrated Neff appliances, forming a superb focal point for modern family living.
Bifold doors open directly onto the extensive patio, seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor spaces, while underfloor heating to the kitchen enhances everyday comfort.
The ground floor accommodation is well arranged around a welcoming central hall, providing access to a number of generous reception rooms including a formal lounge, dining room and a separate family room.
A useful utility room and cloakroom WC add practicality, while the conservatory, which also benefits from underfloor heating and is currently utilised as a home gym, offers further flexible living space overlooking the gardens.
From the ground floor, access is also provided to a cellar, offering useful storage and potential for further use subject to requirements.
To the upper floors, the property offers an excellent and flexible layout.
The first floor comprises four well proportioned bedrooms along with a study, ideal for home working, served by a modern family bathroom, with two of the bedrooms benefiting from en suite facilities.
A further staircase leads to the second floor where two additional bedrooms and a further family bathroom are located, creating a total of six bedrooms plus a study, offering versatile accommodation for family living.
Further benefits include upgraded and well maintained windows, solar panels with battery storage, an EV charging point, and underfloor heating to the kitchen, conservatory and principal en suite.
The property is heated via an oil fired system, with a boiler installed approximately five years ago, and has been carefully maintained by the current owners to a high standard throughout.
In total, the property benefits from four bathrooms along with two additional cloakroom facilities, enhancing practicality for family living.
Externally, Withecroft House sits within a generous plot of approximately 0.9 acres, enjoying a high degree of privacy.
The grounds have been partially landscaped for ease of maintenance and feature an extensive wraparound patio, ideal for entertaining.
There is also a tennis court, adding to the lifestyle appeal of the property.
A long gravelled driveway, accessed via electric gates, provides ample off road parking and leads to a large detached garage and outbuildings offering excellent storage or potential for alternative uses, subject to the necessary consents.
The village of Kilsby is a particularly popular and well connected Northamptonshire location, offering a strong sense of community alongside convenient access to Rugby, Daventry and major road networks including the M1, M6 and A5.
Rail services from nearby Rugby provide direct links to London Euston in under an hour, making the area ideal for commuters.
The village itself benefits from local amenities including a primary school, public house and village hall, with further schooling options available in Rugby, including the highly regarded grammar schools.
Withecroft House represents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial and characterful home in a desirable village setting, offering generous accommodation, modern efficiencies and excellent outdoor space, all combining to create an exceptional long term family residence.
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