Byre Cottage, Darlingscott, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, CV36

Superbly presented barn conversion, finished to the highest standards, in a tranquil setting

This stunning barn conversion was converted in 1991 and has been modernized and extended to an exceptionally high standard by the current owner, complemented by a beautifully landscaped walled cottage garden, and parking barn with stairwell leading to the loft, offering great potential as a home office/studio

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Of particular note is the impressive “Barn & Brook” bespoke fitted kitchen/breakfast room, offering a high-specification finish, with a good selection of storage solutions, including a central island with an integrated circular oak table, double pantry cupboard and large dresser unit. There are a number of integrated appliances including a Siemens combi-oven, warming draw and induction hob, Liebherr fridge and freezer, wine fridge, Siemens washer/dryer and a Perrin & Rowe hot water tap. The kitchen is further complemented by exposed vertical and horizontal beams, bespoke wooden window shutters, and porcelain tiled flooring
Leading off the kitchen, through the good-size hall, is the useful study, with fitted oak office furniture, and a downstairs cloakroom with low-level wc, floating sink unit, wooden paneled walls and tiled flooring
The 32 ft. sitting/dining room is particularly generous in size, with many attractive features such as oak wooden flooring with underfloor heating, exposed vertical and horizontal beams, bespoke wooden window shutters, part wooden paneled walls and a contemporary "HWAM" Danish-designed wood-burner
To the first floor, are three double bedrooms
The principal bedroom has the benefit of built-in wardrobes and a well-appointed en-suite shower room with a concealed wc, integrated wash-hand basin with Quartz worktops, walk-in double shower and underfloor heating
The two remaining bedrooms also have the benefit of built-in wardrobe cupboards, and are serviced by the main family bathroom, which has a double-ended bath with shower attachment, concealed wc, fitted sink unit with Quartz worktops and underfloor heating
EPC Band D

OUTGOINGS
Council tax – currently band F
Tax payable for 2023/24 - £3,063.12
As the property has been improved it has been marked with an improvement indicator. Therefore, the council tax band will be reviewed and will likely increase following the sale of the property

SERVICES
Main water, electricity and drainage are connected
Oil fired central heating
Average broadband speeds advertised within this postcode are up to 72.2 Mbps

SITUATION
Darlingscott is a small village comprising mostly period cottages and farm buildings
It lies approx. 3 miles from Shipston-on-Stour and 6 miles from Moreton-in-Marsh where there is a mainline train station from which trains reach London Paddington from 92 minutes
The award-winning Daylesford Farm Shop is about 14.5 miles away
The Members’ Club, Soho Farmhouse, is about 18 miles away
Other larger towns within easy reach are Warwick (17.5 miles), Stratford-upon-Avon (11.5), Leamington Spa (20) and Banbury (19.5)

OUTSIDE
Externally, the pretty walled garden enjoys a good degree of seclusion and is mostly laid to lawn with extensive herbaceous borders and flower beds, a large terrace and an open pavilion with sky dome. There is also a personal door opening to the rear of the parking barn, providing access to the studio above