Kimpton Road, Kimpton, Hitchin, Hertfordshire

Barn Owl is a splendid modern conversion of a magnificent Grade II Listed, timber-framed barn. The barn features weatherboarded elevations and terracotta tiled roofing outside, while inside there are exposed timber beams to the walls and ceilings and other rustic features, including raw plaster walls, alongside stylish modern fittings.

The double-height reception hall provides an impressive welcome to the home, with its tiled flooring, full-height windows and glass double doors, and central staircase, which splits and leads to the two upstairs bedrooms. The main living and entertaining area also has a striking double-height ceiling with exposed timber framing and eaves, a corner logburner, French doors opening onto a front porch and tall sliding glass doors opening to the rear gardens. The room extends to 39ft and includes an open-plan kitchen with sleek, minimalist units and a central island with a breakfast bar while there is also space for a large dining table for entertaining and a seating area in which to relax. Stairs lead from the reception room to the mezzanine level, which sits above the kitchen and provides further space in which to relax, or to use as a study area.

There is one double bedroom on the ground floor with an en suite bathroom, which has a modern freestanding bathtub and a separate shower unit. Upstairs there are an additional two double bedrooms, both of which are also en suite. These include the principal bedroom with its freestanding bathtub and en suite shower room, while the other bedroom has an en suite bathroom with a bath and a separate walk-in shower. Additionally, the ground floor has a family shower room.

At the front, the house opens onto a gravel courtyard providing parking. A detached carport provides additional parking. There is also a detached stable, which is ideal for use as a store. The garden is to the rear and features two patio areas for al fresco dining, as well as an area of lawn and borders filled with various shrubs, hedgerows and natural screening for a sense of peace and privacy.

The property lies just outside the small but charming village of Kimpton in Hertfordshire, which is placed conveniently for transport links to nearby towns and with London within easy reach. The village has a local store, post office, pub and primary school, plus a parish church and two recreation grounds. The highly sought-after town of Harpenden, with its thriving High Street and comprehensive range of shopping facilities, is just a short drive away. The town has an excellent selection of restaurants, coffee shops and numerous independent shops, plus excellent sports and leisure facilities. Harpenden also offers a strong selection of schools, including the outstanding-rated secondary Sir John Lawes School and the independent King’s School. Kimpton is conveniently located for commuters, with the A1(M) less than five miles and the M1 less than eight miles away respectively. Harpenden mainline station provides fast and regular services to London St. Pancras International.

Distances
Harpenden 6 miles
Luton 7.7 miles
London Luton Airport 10 miles
St Albans 8.4 miles
Central London 30 miles

Key Locations
St Albans Cathedral
Hatfield House
Chesfield Downs (Golf Course)
Oughtonhead Common (Nature Reserve)
Barton Hills NNR (Nature Reserve)
Sundon Hills Country Park
Luton Hoo Estate

Nearby Schools
Sir John Lawes
St George’s Schools
The King’s
Aldwickbury
St Hilda’s