Dalehouse Lane, Kenilworth, CV8

This former barn has been meticulously converted, blending delicate design touches with the rustic charm of its original structure, resulting in a breathtaking three/four-bedroom home where old and new coexist in perfect harmony. Every inch of Hope Barn has been crafted to highlight its natural beauty and character, from the original oak beams to the modern full-height bi-folding doors.

The oak framed storm porch leads you into a light and airy hallway, featuring oak flooring and a solid wood staircase.

The open-plan kitchen and dining space is a true showstopper. Limestone floors with underfloor heating add warmth underfoot, while high ceilings with oak beams and black framed triple windows highlight the space’s natural beauty. A striking oak and metal spiral staircase takes centre stage, leading to a mezzanine level perfect for a home office, teenager’s den or snug area.

The kitchen is designed for hosting family dinners or cooking for friends, featuring blue wooden units, shiny black granite countertops, and a central island in grey. The colours complement the oak finishes of the doors, spiral stairs and beams. The dining area can host a large table for family gatherings, with bi-fold doors that open seamlessly to the garden. Through an archway, you reach the lounge area, which, though currently open-plan, could be sectioned off by adding doors for a cosier evening space. Bi-fold doors allow the countryside in during the summer months. The floorplan provides a living space that is both modern and cosy, perfect for family life.

A handy utility room is tucked to the corner of the kitchen, and then off the hallway, there is a perfectly formed WC, ensuring the downstairs space is packed with modern living essentials.

The main suite is a spacious room that comfortably holds a super king-size bed and plenty of furniture. The en-suite shower room features a large walk-in shower, adding a touch of luxury to the space.

Upstairs, Hope Barn becomes even more charming, utilizing old-world touches to best effect with feature beams throughout. Two additional bedrooms and a main bathroom complete the upper level. The immaculate renovation sings here, with neutral yet characterful interiors that let the beams do the talking. The main bathroom boasts a modern sink set on a tiled plinth, a standalone shower and a bath area with a large wall mirror set into the eave to maximize space. Upstairs, when the hallway doors are open, feature roof windows allow reams of light to flow through from sunrise to sunset.

Outside, Hope Barn is secluded, green and private. A brick wall separates the plot from the adjoining neighbour and the surrounding rural environment invite exploration via the nearby public footpath. Within your own boundary, a large lawned garden is perfect for family games and BBQs, with two patios to chase the evening sun. Well-stocked with perennial plants and fruit trees, the garden offers privacy and quiet moments of solitude, abundant with nature. Expect visits from the whole woodland animal kingdom.

Despite its remote-looking location, which is a plus in itself, Hope Barn is well-connected, with planes, trains, and automobiles just a stone's throw away. Coventry, Kenilworth, and Birmingham are not far by car, but you won't need to travel far when you have the splendour of Hope Barn right at your doorstep.