Village Street, Leamington Spa

A sensitive remodelling has opened the house to create a series of free-flowing living spaces, incorporating a modern interior that artfully retains the character inherent in the building. The beautiful walled garden with large garden room was inspired by Tuscan gardens, and there is a magical atmosphere as you look out across neighbouring fields.The cottage is set back from a quiet country lane and accessed via a gate. Open the front door and you are introduced to the home. You can look through into the beautifully bright open-plan kitchen, dining and living room. The layout of the space has been well-considered, with cooking, entertaining and family life in mind. Wide preparation areas span one side of the kitchen area and there is space for a large table and a sofa. Minimal-framed sliding doors span the length of the back of the house, allowing light to flood through and frame the delightful view.

The house offers great flexibility to the seasons, opening onto the terrace and garden in warmer months and transforming into a cosy retreat in the winter, with an inglenook fireplace in the sitting room. Neutral colours create a calm aesthetic, with ceiling beams looking back in time and underfloor heating running underfoot. As well as being stylish, the cottage is practical for the rigours of modern life - a study provides space for home working and can be used as a guest bedroom, there is an internal garage, a utility and a shower room, as well as lots of storage space.

Careful interior planning optimises the free-flowing space upstairs; a generously proportioned landing separates three bedrooms and family bathroom. Each of the rooms are wonderfully characterful and nicely arranged. The brand new high quality engineered oak wooden floor is laid perfectly throughout downstairs. And upstairs has been lovingly decorated too. The rear walled garden, orientated towards the afternoon sun and the bucolic views. The landscaping emulates a tuscan garden with areas for relaxing, gardening and playing. The glazed garden room once housed a swimming pool but offers exciting potential for a self-contained annexe, studio or workshop. Beds offer provision for growing herbs and vegetables as well as cut flowers and shrubs. Beyond the bordering brick wall, the house looks out over open fields. Offchurch is known as a friendly village with a welcoming community spirit. The Stag is a popular local pub and there is a thriving village hall.

• Three words :  Modern. Country. Living.

Our favourite part
The gorgeous garden.