Station Road, Kenilworth

A more central location in the town you could hardly find. And, contrary to its moniker, Station Road is extraordinarily quiet due to it being one-way only. No.30 stands proudly in this well kept road, its whitewashed exterior, sash windows and feature arches oozing kerb appeal. The modern driveway fits two cars comfortably, and leads to the elevated entrance.

This beautiful home has been fully renovated and completely transformed. Once inside the spacious entrance hall, you get a sense of the grandeur that flows throughout. High ceilings (an incredible 3m on the ground floor) and generous rooms exude a sense of airiness.

The Amtico floor of the hallway sweeps into the open plan, dining kitchen through double Crittall style doors. Crafted by Harvey Jones, the cabinets are hand-painted and there’s a large central island, just perfect for catch-ups over cappuccinos. Ditch the kettle – there’s an instant boiling water tap – and channel your inner chef as you whip up supper on the Range cooker. There’s plenty of room for the whole family to sit down and devour your efforts afterwards. With garden views and toasty toes, thanks to underfloor heating, you’ll find everyone will gravitate here, no matter what the time of day. There’s a separate pantry, too, which keeps this space clutter-free.

You’ll find two generous reception rooms. The living room, with its beautiful bay, really captures the morning and afternoon sun. Original shutters feature alongside modern plantation shutters and there’s a fire for chillier days, although the smart Hive central heating system warms any zone efficiently.

There’s a further living space in the basement, which makes a wonderful hobby room or additional bedroom as it’s en suite. It can also be accessed via its own entrance, making it a really versatile space. Work from home in the separate office (broadband is excellent) with doors out onto the garden, where peace and tranquillity reign.

On the first floor, you’ll find three good-sized, double bedrooms, one of which has a modern en suite shower room. One has fitted wardrobes and two have shutters, whilst all three benefit from large sash windows, allowing natural light to stream in.

A gorgeous freestanding bath takes centre stage in the family bathroom, amongst a contemporary double vanity unit and capacious walk-in shower. The sash window and shutters keep the space light and private, and Terzetto stone flooring with underfloor heating ensures it’s snug. Meanwhile, walls are finished with timeless metro tiles.

The rear garden is beautifully quiet and secluded. It’s quite an oasis. There’s a roomy patio area for BBQs, relaxing and entertaining, as well as a good-sized lawn. From summer soirées and sunhats to autumnal fireworks wrapped up warm, it works as an all-year-round al fresco space.

It’s a short stroll to the train station, bars and restaurants, and Waitrose. There’s an excellent range of nurseries and primary schools nearby, and the sought-after Kenilworth School’s brand new facilities will be just over a mile away on completion. You’ll also find a great choice of independent schools in the vicinity including the Princethorpe Foundation and Warwick Independent Schools Foundation.

The mighty Kenilworth Castle is a super day out for all ages. And, when it comes to stretching legs of any number, Abbey Fields is made for the job. Enjoy a good walk and a few games of tennis if you’re feeling energetic, followed by an ice cream. Or, for a leisurely morning coffee and croissant, you can be at Forrest Coffee House in just a couple of minutes. And dine in the Michelin-starred The Cross by night.

• Three words :  Location. Victorian. Contemporary.

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