7 bedroom house
Seckington, Tamworth, Warwickshire, B79 0LD
Guide Price
£1,275,000
Residential Tags: Grade II
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Summary Details
- First Marketed: Jan 2022
- Removed: Date Not Available
- Residential Tags: Grade II
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- THE OLD RECTORY, , CHURCH LANE, SECKINGTON, TAMWORTH, WARWICKSHIRE, 1155000, 10/06/2022
*A handsome Grade II listed Victorian Rectory *Beautiful village setting *Four reception rooms *Seven bedrooms (spread across two floors) *Two Cellars *Set in approx 0.4 Acres*
General - A handsome listed Victorian Rectory in beautiful village setting. The Old Rectory is believed to date back to the 1700s and was largely rebuilt in the1870s. The Rectory lies to the North of All Saints Church and is set in grounds extending to approximately 0.4 Acres. Although the house boasts gracious and elegant rooms, it is at the same time a warm and welcoming family home The original character has been preserved where possible and features include stone mullioned windows, fabulous gothic period fireplaces and sash windows.
The accommodation briefly includes four elegant reception rooms on the ground floor, two cellars and seven bedrooms, two of which have en suites spread over the first and second floors. There is plenty of scope for using the space in different ways such as creating home offices or indeed an apartment for staff or a dependant relative.
Outside there is a former Bake House which may have potential for conversion, subject to the usual consents and beautifully landscaped gardens.
Location - Seckington lies northeast of Tamworth, Staffordshire and is close to Junction 11 on the A42/M42 . From the main road (B5493) one can see a well preserved Norman motte and bailey. The present village is principally a farming community. There are a number of Primary Schools, Colleges and Private Schools in and around the surrounding villages and town. The Market Town of Tamworth is approximately 15 minutes on the B5493 and there is a mainline train service with trains to Birmingham.
The House - The property is arranged over three floors as follows.
Inner Porch - Arched double doors open into an Inner porch with front door opening into reception hall.
Reception Hall - A magnificent introduction to the house., There is an oak boarded floor, cornicing to the ceiling, traditional cast iron radiator, interesting Gothic stone fireplace housing a wood burner stove and stone mullioned windows. A balustrade staircase rises to the first floor. There is a flight of stairs down to the cellar and doors to the principal reception rooms
Cellar - The cellar is divided into two chambers with vaulted ceilings and wine bins.
Sitting Room - 14'1" x 12'9" (4.29m x 3.89m) - A pretty room the focal point of which is the wood burning stove. There are windows with shutters overlooking the garden, radiator and two dimmer switches.
Dining Room - 20'2" x 14'2" (6.15m x 4.32m) - An elegant room, with cornicing to the ceiling and original plate rack. There is a timber boarded floor and a magnificent stone period fireplace with marble pillars. There are two sets of sash windows overlooking the garden and radiator in lattice cover. Door to the drawing room.
Drawing Room - 20'3" x 17' (6.17m x 5.18m) - A gracious well proportioned room which overlooks the garden and with views towards All Saints Church. There is a wood burning stove set in stone fireplace, two radiators, timber boarded floor, sash windows with shutters and door to inner hall.
Inner Hall - The inner hall is accessed off the main reception hall. There is a CLOAKROOM with low flush lavatory, wash hand basin and tiled floor.
From the inner hall there is a flight of steps down to a SECOND CELLAR with a vaulted ceiling and a brick thrawl running along one wall.
A secondary flight of stairs rises to the first floor.
Study - 9' x 8'5" (2.74m x 2.57m) - A really interesting room which it is believed was the original robing and silver room for the Rectory. There is a Gothic arched window and a stone mullioned window. Central heating radiator.
Breakfast Kitchen - 16' x 14' (4.88m x 4.27m) - The breakfast kitchen overlooks the main garden and is fitted with a comprehensive range of painted base and wall units arranged around the oil fired Aga. There is a tiled finish to the floor and door to the rear hall and utility room.
Rear Hall - There is a door to an enclosed courtyard where the Old Bakehouse is located and the scullery.
Scullery - 13'6" x 10'8" (4.11m x 3.25m) - A traditional scullery with tiled floor and raised brick thrawls.
Utility Room - 11' x 6' (3.35m x 1.83m) - With back door to garden and fitted base and wall units incorporating a Belfast sink and plumbing for a washing machine.
On The First Floor - Stairs rise from the reception hall to the landing.
Principal Landing - A magnificent space. There is a large stone mullioned window with leaded lights as the principal feature. Opening off the landing are the bedrooms.
It should be noted that there is a secondary staircase to the first floor which links with the stairs to the second floor where the servants quarters would have been located.
Bedroom One - 20'6" x 14'5" (6.25m x 4.39m) - A superb room with views towards All Saints Church. There is an ornamental period fire surround and picture rail. Radiator.
Bedroom Two - 14'3" x 12'8" (4.34m x 3.86m) - With views over the garden. Picture rail and radiator.
Bathroom - The bathroom is fitted with a suite comprising a panelled bath with shower over. Dual wash hand basin set in vanity unit. Radiator.
Separate Wc - Beautifully decorated with low flush lavatory and wash hand basin.
Bedroom Three - 16' x 14' (4.88m x 4.27m) - Overlooking the main garden. There is a real feeling of space as there is a full height ceiling. Radiator.
En-Suite - Panelled bath, low flush lavatory, wash hand basin. Radiator.
Bedroom Four - 15'6" x 13' (4.72m x 3.96m) - There are windows to two sides of the room overlooking the church and with far reaching country views from the other window. Fitted wardrobes and radiator.
En-Suite - Suite comprising a panelled bath, low flush lavatory, wash hand basin set in vanity unit.
On The Second Floor - Two flights of stairs rise to the second floor landing.
Bedroom Five - 15'9" x 9'9" (4.80m x 2.97m) - There is a stone fire surround. (9'3" measured to 5' eaves height)
Bedroom Six - 20'7" x 14'4" (6.27m x 4.37m) - This has been used by the current owners as a play room. There are two storage heaters and a period fire surround.
Bedroom Seven - 14'10" x 12'9" (4.52m x 3.89m) - Another excellent bedroom which is currently used by the owners as a home office. There is a period fire surround and storage heater. (first measurement is 12'4" measured to 5' eaves height).
Outside - The Old Rectory is approached through double security gates opening onto an extensive parking area. The front garden is principally lawned with mature borders running along the boundary with the Church.
Bake House - 16'4" x 11'8" (4.98m x 3.56m) - Opening off the parking area is the former BAKE HOUSE. There is a staircase rising to the first floor and a low flush lavatory on the ground floor.
There may be some potential for conversion to create a home office or small annexe subject to the usual local authority consents.
The Garden - The main garden which is principally lawned lies to the North of the house. There is a stoned sitting area and a flight of steps up to the main lawn. There are some well established flower and herbaceous borders.
Viewing Notes -
Fox Country Properties Limited trading as Fox Sales and Lettings, 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 Fox Sales and Lettings have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
Marketed by: Fox Country Properties, Market Bosworth
General - A handsome listed Victorian Rectory in beautiful village setting. The Old Rectory is believed to date back to the 1700s and was largely rebuilt in the1870s. The Rectory lies to the North of All Saints Church and is set in grounds extending to approximately 0.4 Acres. Although the house boasts gracious and elegant rooms, it is at the same time a warm and welcoming family home The original character has been preserved where possible and features include stone mullioned windows, fabulous gothic period fireplaces and sash windows.
The accommodation briefly includes four elegant reception rooms on the ground floor, two cellars and seven bedrooms, two of which have en suites spread over the first and second floors. There is plenty of scope for using the space in different ways such as creating home offices or indeed an apartment for staff or a dependant relative.
Outside there is a former Bake House which may have potential for conversion, subject to the usual consents and beautifully landscaped gardens.
Location - Seckington lies northeast of Tamworth, Staffordshire and is close to Junction 11 on the A42/M42 . From the main road (B5493) one can see a well preserved Norman motte and bailey. The present village is principally a farming community. There are a number of Primary Schools, Colleges and Private Schools in and around the surrounding villages and town. The Market Town of Tamworth is approximately 15 minutes on the B5493 and there is a mainline train service with trains to Birmingham.
The House - The property is arranged over three floors as follows.
Inner Porch - Arched double doors open into an Inner porch with front door opening into reception hall.
Reception Hall - A magnificent introduction to the house., There is an oak boarded floor, cornicing to the ceiling, traditional cast iron radiator, interesting Gothic stone fireplace housing a wood burner stove and stone mullioned windows. A balustrade staircase rises to the first floor. There is a flight of stairs down to the cellar and doors to the principal reception rooms
Cellar - The cellar is divided into two chambers with vaulted ceilings and wine bins.
Sitting Room - 14'1" x 12'9" (4.29m x 3.89m) - A pretty room the focal point of which is the wood burning stove. There are windows with shutters overlooking the garden, radiator and two dimmer switches.
Dining Room - 20'2" x 14'2" (6.15m x 4.32m) - An elegant room, with cornicing to the ceiling and original plate rack. There is a timber boarded floor and a magnificent stone period fireplace with marble pillars. There are two sets of sash windows overlooking the garden and radiator in lattice cover. Door to the drawing room.
Drawing Room - 20'3" x 17' (6.17m x 5.18m) - A gracious well proportioned room which overlooks the garden and with views towards All Saints Church. There is a wood burning stove set in stone fireplace, two radiators, timber boarded floor, sash windows with shutters and door to inner hall.
Inner Hall - The inner hall is accessed off the main reception hall. There is a CLOAKROOM with low flush lavatory, wash hand basin and tiled floor.
From the inner hall there is a flight of steps down to a SECOND CELLAR with a vaulted ceiling and a brick thrawl running along one wall.
A secondary flight of stairs rises to the first floor.
Study - 9' x 8'5" (2.74m x 2.57m) - A really interesting room which it is believed was the original robing and silver room for the Rectory. There is a Gothic arched window and a stone mullioned window. Central heating radiator.
Breakfast Kitchen - 16' x 14' (4.88m x 4.27m) - The breakfast kitchen overlooks the main garden and is fitted with a comprehensive range of painted base and wall units arranged around the oil fired Aga. There is a tiled finish to the floor and door to the rear hall and utility room.
Rear Hall - There is a door to an enclosed courtyard where the Old Bakehouse is located and the scullery.
Scullery - 13'6" x 10'8" (4.11m x 3.25m) - A traditional scullery with tiled floor and raised brick thrawls.
Utility Room - 11' x 6' (3.35m x 1.83m) - With back door to garden and fitted base and wall units incorporating a Belfast sink and plumbing for a washing machine.
On The First Floor - Stairs rise from the reception hall to the landing.
Principal Landing - A magnificent space. There is a large stone mullioned window with leaded lights as the principal feature. Opening off the landing are the bedrooms.
It should be noted that there is a secondary staircase to the first floor which links with the stairs to the second floor where the servants quarters would have been located.
Bedroom One - 20'6" x 14'5" (6.25m x 4.39m) - A superb room with views towards All Saints Church. There is an ornamental period fire surround and picture rail. Radiator.
Bedroom Two - 14'3" x 12'8" (4.34m x 3.86m) - With views over the garden. Picture rail and radiator.
Bathroom - The bathroom is fitted with a suite comprising a panelled bath with shower over. Dual wash hand basin set in vanity unit. Radiator.
Separate Wc - Beautifully decorated with low flush lavatory and wash hand basin.
Bedroom Three - 16' x 14' (4.88m x 4.27m) - Overlooking the main garden. There is a real feeling of space as there is a full height ceiling. Radiator.
En-Suite - Panelled bath, low flush lavatory, wash hand basin. Radiator.
Bedroom Four - 15'6" x 13' (4.72m x 3.96m) - There are windows to two sides of the room overlooking the church and with far reaching country views from the other window. Fitted wardrobes and radiator.
En-Suite - Suite comprising a panelled bath, low flush lavatory, wash hand basin set in vanity unit.
On The Second Floor - Two flights of stairs rise to the second floor landing.
Bedroom Five - 15'9" x 9'9" (4.80m x 2.97m) - There is a stone fire surround. (9'3" measured to 5' eaves height)
Bedroom Six - 20'7" x 14'4" (6.27m x 4.37m) - This has been used by the current owners as a play room. There are two storage heaters and a period fire surround.
Bedroom Seven - 14'10" x 12'9" (4.52m x 3.89m) - Another excellent bedroom which is currently used by the owners as a home office. There is a period fire surround and storage heater. (first measurement is 12'4" measured to 5' eaves height).
Outside - The Old Rectory is approached through double security gates opening onto an extensive parking area. The front garden is principally lawned with mature borders running along the boundary with the Church.
Bake House - 16'4" x 11'8" (4.98m x 3.56m) - Opening off the parking area is the former BAKE HOUSE. There is a staircase rising to the first floor and a low flush lavatory on the ground floor.
There may be some potential for conversion to create a home office or small annexe subject to the usual local authority consents.
The Garden - The main garden which is principally lawned lies to the North of the house. There is a stoned sitting area and a flight of steps up to the main lawn. There are some well established flower and herbaceous borders.
Viewing Notes -
Fox Country Properties Limited trading as Fox Sales and Lettings, 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 Fox Sales and Lettings have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
Marketed by: Fox Country Properties, Market Bosworth
Land Registry Data
- THE OLD RECTORY, , CHURCH LANE, SECKINGTON, TAMWORTH, WARWICKSHIRE, 1155000, 10/06/2022