Pyms Stables, Newport Pagnell, MK16

Pyms Stables is a private gated development of seven beautiful homes, only a one mile walk to the popular Newport Pagnell High Street.

Set at the back of the development, this barn conversion offers an opportunity for a family to put down roots and grow, thanks to its impressive bedroom sizes and garden.

Stepping through the front door, the country feels immediately hit due to the amount of exposed oak. The rear aspect of the front door (with its stain glass window) makes you feel as though you could be in the middle of the countryside, rather than being incredibly well connected to transport links. To the left is an eat-in kitchen which has a breakfast bar for four people. The granite worktops are ideal for any budding baker as they stay nice and cool all year round, and the timeless style of the shaker kitchen is accentuated by the limestone tiled floor. The chef of the family will be pleased to hear there is a Stoves range cooker, and the separate utility room (which has side access to the driveway - ideal when coming home with shopping) means there is more storage than you may expect.

The showpiece of the downstairs is the extended living space at the back of the house. Created to maximise the amount of space overlooking the garden, this room feels as though there are four designated zones. One area is the ideal spot as a TV area, as it benefits from an open fireplace in the corner. There is a dining area as well as a snug area under a lantern - the current owners' favourite place to read a book whilst the children are playing in the garden. The last area can then remain flexible year round, whether it be the place to set up food when entertaining in the summer, or the new home for your Christmas tree. Two sets of bi-fold doors open to the rear garden so you can benefit from inside/outside living.

Before heading outside, there are two more living spaces to explore. One was the driving force behind the rear extension - a separate living room. The idea being that children can have their own playroom, helping to keep the main living space tidy. Alternatively this could serve as a downstairs bedroom or even as a generous study. However, if you feel the attractiveness of the rear garden would be a distraction when trying to work, there is a converted carport which is currently being used as a generous home office.

It'll be hard to not spend all of your time in the rear garden. Flat with a generous lawn, in our opinion it's the perfect family garden with plenty of room for children of all ages to play, and a grown-up seating area at the back so you can capture the last of the evening sun with a glass in hand.

Upstairs is as impressive the downstairs, providing four generous bedrooms. As it should, the main bedroom benefits from the views over the garden and even has a Juliet balcony to let fresh air in. There is plenty of room for a superking size bed as there is a dedicated dressing area that you walk through on your way to your four-piece ensuite. The second bedroom also has an ensuite so is great for the eldest child or as a guest room, whilst no child will be aggrieved as both bedroom three and four are also doubles. These two bedrooms are served by the family bathroom.

Parking is provided by two side-by-side parking spaces, as well as there being communal parking available. Lastly there is a garage for storage which is also accessible via the home office.