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" An opportunity to acquire a detached barn conversion which is well set back from the road and within the conservation area of a quiet village. The property stands in grounds of approximately one acre with a generous frontage and a superb, picturesque rear garden.

GENERAL Middle Barn Farm is set well back from the road in the heart of the village overlooking the village green and is within the conservation area. Standing in grounds of approximately one acre, it enjoys a generous frontage and a superb, picturesque rear garden.

The barn, which was converted in the 1990's to a high standard has impressive mahogany doors to front and rear and is well maintained but offers great scope for further enhancement. Versatile accommodation is provided over two floors with living accommodation and two bedrooms on the ground floor and the Master Suite plus three further bedrooms on the first floor. The property benefits from a high efficiency 'Imstor' wet electric central heating system.

An early viewing is recommended. LOCATION The property is situated in the idyllic village of Shawell which has a public house and a church and is conveniently located for M1 and M6 motorways and A14 trunk road. Nearby Lutterworth provides an excellent range of amenities with more comprehensive facilities provided in Rugby. A fast rail link to London Euston station is provided from Rugby station (approx. 10 minutes drive) with ample parking in a new station car park. DIRECTIONS At the roundabout in Lutterworth on the A426 close to J20 of the M1 at Lutterworth turn left heading towards Rugby on the A426. Continue along this road taking the second turning on the left signposted to Shawell. At approaching the village turn right onto Gibbet Lane and Middle Barn Farm is located on the right hand side opposite the village green. ENTRANCE Entry to the front is via an impressive arched head solid mahogany panelled door into HALL The open hallway has a hardwood sealed unit double glazed window to the front aspect, beams to ceiling, radiator and an under stairs storage cupboard. The hallway leads into the open plan lounge/dining hall and doors to SITTING ROOM 22'4' x 15'11' into inglenook (6.81m x 4.85m into Two hardwood sealed unit double glazed windows, one front and one to rear aspect, a further hardwood sealed unit double glazed window is set into a mahogany panel in a former arched opening of exposed brick to the front aspect, beams to ceiling, three radiators with thermostatic controls. The room features an exposed brick inglenook fireplace with inset lights and open fireplace. A wide arched head and piers in exposed brick with solid mahogany panelled door leads to rear garden. KITCHEN 10'4' x 9'10' (3.15m x 3.00m) Hardwood sealed unit double glazed window to rear aspect, beams to ceiling. A range of oak fronted wall and base units with rolled top work surfaces, an inset one and a half bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap and tiling to all splash areas. Integrated appliances include a dishwasher, refrigerator, Neff electric oven and ceramic hob with extractor hood over. OPEN PLAN LOUNGE/DINING ROOM 20'5' x 15'8' (6.22m x 4.78m) With four hardwood sealed unit double glazed windows, two to rear, one to front and one to side aspects, beams to ceiling, three radiators with thermostatic controls. A dog-leg staircase leads to the first floor and a door to the inner hallway. INNER HALLWAY Hardwood sealed unit double glazed window, radiator with thermostatic control and doors to GUEST BEDROOM 11'2' x 9'8' (3.40m x 2.95m) Hardwood sealed unit double glazed window to the side aspect, radiator with thermostatic control and door to EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM With obscured hardwood sealed unit double glazed window to the side aspect, fully tiled walk in shower cubicle, wash basin, close coupled w.c, vertical towel rail/radiator, tiling to dado height and ceramic tiled flooring. BATHROOM With obscured hardwood sealed unit double glazed window to the side aspect, tiling to dado height, radiator, corner bath, close coupled w.c., pedestal wash basin, a built in cupboard houses the 'Imstor' high efficiency heating boiler. BEDROOM FOUR 9'4' x 7'7' (2.84m x 2.31m) Hardwood sealed unit double glazed window to the side aspect and radiator with thermostatic control. FIRST FLOOR GALLERIED LANDING A staircase with turned spindle hardwood balustrade rises to the galleried landing area with Velux window to front elevation, large built in cupboard with radiator and doors to MASTER BEDROOM 15'11' x 12' (4.85m x 3.66m) Vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, two Velux windows to the rear aspect, two radiators with thermostatic controls and door to EN-SUITE BATHROOM 13'9' x 9'8' max sloping to 5' height (4.19m x 2.9 With Velux window to the rear elevation, vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, fully tiled panelled bath with telephone style mixer tap and shower attachment, radiator, hand wash basin, bidet, close coupled w.c., further wash basin set into large vanity storage unit, radiator with thermostatic control, built in cupboard housing second hot water cylinder. BEDROOM THREE 12'8' x 7'3' to 5' height (3.86m x 2.21m to 1.52m With Velux window to rear elevation, space saving bed base unit with storage cupboard under, built into the overstairs bulkhead, radiator with thermostatic control, side access doors to loft storage with part boarded floor and electric light. BEDROOM FIVE 6'3' x 10' to 5' height (1.91m x 3.05m to 1.52m he With Velux window to the rear elevation, radiator with thermostatic control, currently used as an office. OUTSIDE A wide five bar gate gives access to a long, gravelled drive through the generous frontage which is laid to lawn on both sides. The drive provides parking for numerous vehicles and turning space. An attractive brook runs along the eastern boundary to disappear beneath the village bridge dated 1847 and an attractive well with concealed safety cover (originally supplied water to farm buildings) is sited on the western boundary. There is wide, gravelled access to the rear garden. DOUBLE GARAGE Converted from old stables to provide two garages with wide panelled up and over doors and an internal door between. In one, a window to rear and loft storage above. UTILITY ROOM Hardwood sealed unit double glazed window to the side aspect, beams, stainless steel sink unit, ample space for chest freezer or other and plumbing for washing machine. To the rear of this building is a service area out of view for dustbins and log storage etc. REAR GARDEN This is superb and an absolute gardener's delight . To the side of the house brick pathways and steps lead down to a section of the brook, beautifully planted with ferns and small shrubs. The main garden offers much privacy and overlooks open fields to the far end. Central beds and borders are well stocked with shrubs, topiary and perennial plants. At the centre of the garden, an area has been dug out in preparation for an ornamental pond. There are two enclosed vegetable gardens with raised beds and soft fruit areas which include strawberries, raspberries, currants and gooseberries. There is a wooden potting shed surrounded by paved work areas and to the rear of the shed are the composting bays. REF Pbt.lb.0875 Fox Country Properties Limited trading as ?Country Properties?, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:

1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.

2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Country Properties have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. "