5 bedroom house

A beautiful three bedroom detached, period property with separate two bedroom annexe, located on a 0.46 acre plot on the edge of the popular village of Dunchurch. This property has been much improved by the current owners and sits centrally within its plot, approached by a sweeping driveway which provides ample parking for several vehicles. Built before 1800 and converted from a barn in the early 20th Century, the property was formerly part of the Buccleuch Estate and benefits from a mature south facing rear garden and is located adjacent to paddock land.

LOCATION
The property benefits from being within close proximity of Dunchurch village centre and its amenities including shops, post office, doctors’ surgery, pubs, restaurants, a petrol station, and good bus routes. The village has a very active social scene, based around the village hall. Rugby is only three miles away and offers a wider range of retail and leisure facilities. Junior schooling is available at the well reputed Dunchurch Junior School, and the Montessori nursery school and independent prep school, Bilton Grange, are close by. Rugby and the surrounding area provide plenty of options for senior schooling, both state funded and private, including the world renowned Rugby School just a few minutes away. There is a frequent rail service to London Euston from Rugby station which takes just under 50 minutes.

GROUND FLOOR
From a porchway, the property opens into a spacious entrance hall where there is an attractive staircase, wood effect flooring and doors to the ground floor accommodation. The light and airy sitting room has complementing flooring to the hall and a bay window overlooking the front elevation, with French doors leading to the rear garden. The focal point of the room is an Adams style fireplace, with flagstone hearth and wood burning stove inset. The part tiled cloakroom is located off the hall and has been fitted with a wash hand basin, inset over a high gloss vanity unit and wc. A bay window overlooks the front elevation in the dining room, which has a log burner inset into a sage tiled chimney breast and a slate hearth. Double internal doors open out to the kitchen/breakfast room, which has a vaulted ceiling and has been fitted with a range of cream shaker style cabinets, including glass display cabinets and pan drawers, with wooden work tops over. There is a complementing central island which provides further storage and a breakfast bar seating area. There is space for a range cooker and appliances, which include a cooker hood with grey glass splashback below, wine chiller and dishwasher. A door from the kitchen leads to an inner hall which in turn, provides access to a spacious utility room where there is space with plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, along with fitted shelves and a butler sink. The garden room is particularly impressive with vaulted ceiling, a-frame and exposed beams and has an impressive brick built, inglenook fireplace with open fire. There are windows to three sides, affording lots of natural light and includes a lovely, curved bay window overlooking the side elevation. The garden room provides access to both the study, which has views over the main courtyard area, and to the outside.

FIRST FLOOR
A galleried landing gives way to three double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The master bedroom has exposed beams and has a particularly light and airy feel with dual aspect windows. The guest bedroom also has exposed beams with dual aspect windows and original fitted cupboards. Bedroom three overlooks the front elevation. The spacious family bathroom is fitted with a contemporary bath, with handheld shower attachment and plinth above, making it a focal point to the room. There are original cupboards, a ceramic tiled floor with underfloor heating and complementing wall tiles. The bathroom comprises of a wash hand basin, wc and walk in shower wet area, with a rainforest shower attachment and glass and stainless steel enclosure.

ANNEXE
Located to the side of the main residence, in the rear garden and attached to the garage, the annexe has provided a source of income through Airbnb rentals. There are two bedrooms both benefitting from fitted cupboards, along with a central shower room which has a corner shower cubicle, wall mounted heated towel ladder, wc and wash hand basin. The annexe could also make an excellent home office or gym.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached via a sweeping gravel drive, which has lawns either side along with mature planted borders and established trees. The drive splays to the front of the property which provides parking for several vehicles and leads to the garage. The rear garden can be accessed either side. To the right of the property there is a greenhouse and mature hedge screening, behind which there is a lovely, enclosed block paved courtyard area, ideal for al fresco dining. The rear garden has a large gravelled central courtyard in between the main property and the annexe, providing an additional entertaining area. There is a garden shed to the rear of the annexe and the remainder of the garden is mainly laid to lawn, with planted borders and mature trees and shrubs, which include firs, pine trees, laurels and a pretty, established camelia. To the rear of the garden there is a wooden garden shed, which has been converted into a bar with a raised seating area. The total plot is just under half an acre.

VIEWING
Strictly by prior appointment via the selling agents. Contact 01788 564666.

SERVICES
None of the services have been tested and purchasers should note that it is their specific responsibility to make their own enquiries of the appropriate authorities as to the location, adequacy and availability of mains water, electricity, gas and drainage services.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
Only those items in the nature of fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. Other items are specifically excluded. None of the appliances have been tested by the agents and they are not certified or warranted in any way.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Rugby Borough Council - Tel: 01788 533533. Council Tax Band - G.

FLOORPLAN
Howkins & Harrison prepare these plans for reference only. They are not to scale.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Every care has been taken with the preparation of these Sales Particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. In all cases, buyers should verify matters for themselves. Where property alterations have been undertaken buyers should check that relevant permissions have been obtained. If there is any point, which is of particular importance let us know and we will verify it for you. These particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. All measurements are approximate. The fixtures, fittings, services and appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Photographs are provided for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included in the sale. Plans are provided for general guidance and are not to scale.

MORTGAGE ADVICE
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