6 bedroom house

This unique Victorian traditional farmhouse oozes character, charm and an abundance of potential for re-designing, whilst still keeping in line with its wonderful period features.

Nestled on a rural country lane, set back on a private drive, in the picturesque countryside of Warwickshire, this mid 18th century property sits within beautiful grounds of up to 2.5 acres of Paddock, walled gardens and a delightful orchard.


With a sprawling 5607sq ft of living space, this exquisite home offers six Double Bedrooms, five Reception Rooms, four Bathrooms, and it is brimming with traditional quirks offering retained heritage mixed with modern living.

Main Details
The farmhouse sits gracefully behind a brick wall and is concealed by greenery and blossoming trees. An inset porch and through a solid oak traditional door welcomes guests into a cosy Entrance Hallway, with traditional brick work and exposed timber frames. To the left is a dual aspect Study with marble fireplace, offering an ideal space for those who need a working from home office, whilst being able to enjoy the stunning views of the grounds. In the hall way to the right is a large Reception Room with marble fireplace offering alternative private space for a large family. Directly ahead is an open plan style Living Room with exposed ceiling beams, and a an imposing inglenook fireplace with cast-iron canopy and fire basket making a cosy area to escape those long winter evenings.

Through an open walk way there is a country style Kitchen with exposed white brick and contrasting timber frames adding to the warmth of this room. The striking semi-vaulted ceiling adds to the grandeur and character of this space, which truly is the heart of the home. It’s a perfect space for entertaining family and enjoying casual dining. There is an array of farmhouse style cupboards and cabinets with an imposing Aga, as well as an inset Belfast sink that overlooks the gardens and beyond. There are patio doors that lead to a peaceful paved patio. A magical arched door leads to the equally magical formal Dining Room with stunning semi-vaulted ceilings, and a patio door opening out into the tranquil outdoor seating area. Back through to the Kitchen and there is access to a convenient Utility Room, as well as a downstairs WC. Returning to the Lounge there is access to a separate intimate Dining Room with an oak parquet floor, marble fireplace and exposed beams and brickwork that leads through to a fully fitted triple aspect Kitchen, recently used as a cookery school. This multi-functional space can be used for whatever desired and formed part of a granny flat annex with separate LPG boiler electricity meter.

There are two solid oak staircases, one in the main Entrance, and another in the open plan Living Room, ascending to the First Floor Landing which leads to six exceptionally sized Bedrooms. The Master Bedroom benefits from stunning views of the garden and into the paddocks and has a fully fitted en-suite with a large corner bathtub and shower above. There are two more good sized dual aspect Bedrooms that also benefit from en-suite shower rooms and lovely views into the Garden. An additional two further Bedrooms have access to the Family Bathroom and a separate WC. The property is completed with a huge Basement and stairs to a large full ceiling height attic room.

Externally, the garden is absolutely stunning with well-tended and shaped lawns, a multitude of flowering and herbaceous plants and shrubbery. The garden is flanked with a brick wall, with views across the splendid Warwickshire countryside. The patio areas provide a sumptuous setting for Alfresco dining, or entertaining family and friends during the summer; there is a fabulous Orchard and Paddock, for those budding equestrian enthusiasts, all-encompassing 2.5 acres of glorious greenery. To the front aspect there is a gravelled driveway with a parking area offering space for several cars.

Location
This stunning property is situated in the popular village of Mousley End, Rowington, within the glorious rolling countryside of Warwickshire. There are plenty of walking and cycle routes to endlessly enjoy and soak in the beautiful wildlife and scenery. Nearby, around a ten-minute drive away is the beautiful village of Baddesley Clinton which is home to the prestigious National Trust site of its stately home. The lovely semi-rural village of Lapworth is less than ten minutes away which boasts three very well-known pubs with scrumptious cuisines to choose from, these include The Boot, The Navigation and The Punch Bowl. It also has excellent rail routes that have regular Chiltern Railway services that connect to the London-Birmingham Line, as well as the Worcester-Leamington Spa and Birmingham to Stratford line, via Solihull. Head East and you will soon reach a cosmopolitan vibe at the historic Warwick and Royal Leamington where you can sample the chic bars and elegant boutiques. Or perhaps you’re looking for something a little livelier, the metropolitan borough of Solihull is a short distance away, where you can find an array of bars, pubs and restaurants as well as the enviable Touchwood Shopping Centre. It is home to national and local businesses providing an abundance of employment opportunities. There are a number of parks to soak in the nature, many gyms and fitness clubs available to sign up to and a railway station offering direct links to Birmingham City Centre, better still it only takes ten minutes and you’ll be in the business district of Colmore Row. Although rural, Rowington is well connected with easy access to the M42 and M40, easily connecting you to Worcestershire, Coventry and further afield, as well as Birmingham Airport and Birmingham International Station, both less than fifteen miles away.

Tenure: The property is Freehold with vacant possession upon completion of the purchase.

Services: Mains Electric and Oil Fired Heating/LPG to part of the property.

Local Authority: Warwick District Council

Subjective comments in these details imply the opinion of the selling Agent at the time these details were prepared. Naturally, the opinions of purchasers may differ.

Purchasers should make their own investigations as to the workings of the relevant items. Floor plans are for identification purposes only and not to scale. All room measurements and mileages quoted in these sales particulars are approximate.

Fixtures and Fittings: All those items mentioned in these particulars by way of fixtures and fittings are deemed to be included in the sale price. Others, if any, are excluded. However, we would always advise that this is confirmed by the purchaser at the point of offer.



Marketed by: John Shepherd Collection, Solihull