Location

Byfield is a thriving village on the borders of south Northamptonshire, north Oxfordshire and south Warwickshire.

The village has facilities including a village shop/post office, garage, medical centre, primary school, public house, tennis club, cricket club, bowls club, village hall and parish church.
Nearby market towns of Daventry (Waitrose) and Banbury (Sainsburys and Tesco) provide more extensive facilities.

Communication links include the M40 motorway (J11) at Banbury about 9 miles and M1 (J 16) Upper Heyford about 12 miles and trains from Banbury to London/Marylebone peak time from approximately 56 minutes.

Independent schools in the area include prep: - Winchester House, (Brackley), Beachborough, (Westbury), The Carrdus, (Overthorpe) and Bilton Grange (Dunchurch); Public schools are Bloxham and Tudor Hall, (Bloxham), Stowe, Rugby and Princethorpe (Nr Leamington), Warwick and King's High (Warwick).

Sporting facilities in the area include golf at Hellidon, Tadmarton and Middleton Cheney; horse racing at Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick; motor racing at Silverstone and full indoor sports complexes at Banbury and Daventry. Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon provide further cultural facilities.

Description

Tucked away in the heart of the village of Byfield, Kinsale is an enchanting Grade II listed thatch cottage dating back to the early 17th century. Steeped in history, this beautiful home boasts period features throughout, offering an abundance of character and charm. Sympathetically improved and maintained by the current owner, Kinsale exudes a warm and welcoming atmosphere through it the interiors.

The property benefits from a versatile layout including a sitting room with impressive inglenook, open fireplace, traditional flag stone flooring, window seat and shutters. Naturally light and generously proportioned rooms continue with a dining room that has flexibility for other uses, and an endearing cottage kitchen with bespoke fitted cupboards, Rayburn cooker, traditional bread stove and terracotta tiled floors. Additionally, downstairs there is a bathroom with modern fixtures and fittings.

Upstairs there are three bedrooms with individual character and each with generous ceiling height and original beams. Two of the bedrooms are particularly spacious and one has a washbasin and WC.

The rooms at the right side of the building are currently used as a self-contained Airbnb. They include a charming sitting room with stone floor, beamed ceiling and French windows which open out to the garden. A wooden staircase leads to the en suite bedroom with a vaulted, beamed ceiling and exposed stone walls. This area can also be easily accessed through the main kitchen. The utility room currently works well as an additional kitchen for guests and has also other storage facilities. The Airbnb highlights potential for generating income or as an ideal extra space for family or friends.

Outside is delightful. The well stocked garden is predominantly laid to lawn, interspersed with a variety of mature trees, including blossom, hedging, flower beds and patio areas. Enclosed and private, its perfect for summer entertaining and alfresco dining.