196 Dunchurch Road Rugby | | CV22 6HR 196 DUNCHURCH ROAD

A unique detached property situated on an exceptional and rare 0.73-acre plot on one of Rugby’s premier streets. 196 Dunchurch Road sits in a unique position tucked away off one of Rugby’s premier streets. The property occupies a private position down a 45m long gated driveway in attractive west and south facing gardens approaching ¾ of an acre. This delightful and well-appointed home offers flexible accommodation with five/six bedrooms including a master bedroom with dressing room and refitted ensuite bathroom, there is a further refitted bathroom on the first floor and additional ground floor bathroom serving other bedrooms. Furthermore, there is a large sitting room, garden room, formal dining room, kitchen/breakfast room and a delightful snug/bedroom six, together with a cloakroom and utility room. The house has the provision of gas central heating to radiators and double glazing. A real highlight of this superb home is the secluded position and attractive gardens which have been designed by a landscape architect and have a variety of trees sheltering the house, creating a real sense of privacy. Ground Floor The house has an entrance porch with contemporary entrance door, there is a ceramic tiled floor, floor to ceiling windows to front and rear and a glazed door that leads to the entrance hall where there are downlighters, stairs rising to the first floor, Amtico flooring and doors that lead off to the cloakroom, sitting room and kitchen/breakfast room as well as the bedroom wing. There is also an understairs storage with a built-in cupboard space and doors to the bathroom as well. The cloakroom has a circular wash basin, low level WC, built in cupboard space and two obscured double-glazed windows overlooking the front. Across the hallway is a door that leads to the kitchen which has a double-glazed window across the driveway, there is a variety of base and wall mounted units, Corian worksurface, one and half bowl sink and drainer, waste disposal unit and a variety of built in Neff appliances to include a four-ring induction hob with extractor hood above, double oven and grill and dishwasher. There is also a breakfast bar, Amtico floor and doors to both the utility room dining room. The utility room is a large area with a door to both the front and western gardens, it could, with very little imagination, provide a perfect opportunity to extend the current kitchen and create a larger open plan space. There is an enamel sink and drainer, pantry, central heating boiler and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Doors then lead off to a separate WC and access to the garage and windows overlooking the western view of the gardens.

The dining room has a polished maple parquet floor and a double-glazed window looking across the west garden, there is a glazed door that leads off to the sitting room which faces the southern gardens with two sliding patio doors leading to the rear terrace, wall light points and a contemporary style electric fire with stone surround and raised hearth. From here you can lead off back to the hallway or the attractive garden room which has a vaulted ceiling with circular window, two Velux roof windows, fitted blinds and a double-glazed sliding patio door that leads off to the western side of the property. On the ground floor there is potentially three further bedrooms, one particular room is currently in use as an attractive TV room or snug, there is a double-glazed window looking to the rear, a library area with book cabinet, two wall light points and radiator heating throughout. There are two further double bedrooms; one with views to the east and the other to south, both currently used as separate studies. there is a ground floor shower room that serves this particular part of the bedroom wing which has been well fitted with a walk-in shower cubicle with curved shower screen, downlighters, contemporary style radiator, obscured double glazed windows to the front aspect, enclosed WC, wash basin with mixer tap and fitted mirror and cabinetry.

Seller Insight

The house, I believe was built in the 1950’s by a builder for himself and his family, when later his daughter inherited the property she had additional bedrooms added upstairs. When we first viewed the property, it was the unusual amount of space and its flexibility that attracted us, plus of course the garden. Over time, I’ve tried to modernise it and keep it well maintained. The bathrooms, lounge and kitchen have all been updated. The sitting room was revamped 18 months ago and the upstairs bedrooms just last June. The garden has seen major redevelopment, involving first of all a landscape architect and latterly a garden designer. In spite of its size it is still fairly low maintenance (just was well at my age).

I’m moving from Rugby after 55 years, I’ve lived alone since my wife died 8 years ago and the time has come to downsize to be nearer my family in the south.

What will I miss most?

• The spectacular display of rhododendrons in the garden May/ June • The bustle of the Saturday market in the town centre • The convenience of the Sainsburys superstore 0.75m down the road • The RSC at Stratford, just 30 minutes away by car. We’ve seen virtually all of the Shakespeare plays and the major actors several times over the past 20 years. The new theatre with the ‘room at the top’ restaurant is a delight.

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

First Floor On the landing, there is a UPVC double glazed window to the front aspect and a galleried landing with doors leading off to the family bathroom and a further three double bedrooms including the master suite. The master suite enjoys views of both the southern and western gardens and has been beautifully appointed with a variety of built in wardrobes and bedside cabinets. There is also an archway that leads to a dressing area with further wardrobes and a louvered door that leads to the ensuite bathroom which has a bath with curved shower screen and thermostatically controlled shower over, obscured double glazed window to the front, a variety of travertine wall tiles, his and hers wash basins with vanity unit, enclosed WC and some high-quality ceramics. Bedroom two is situated at the other end of the first floor with another dual aspect, windows overlook the rear and side aspects and neighbouring this is a well-appointed bathroom suite with paneled bath with shower and shower screen. There is a wash basin with mixer tap, some high-quality tiling, hardwood floor, enclosed WC and obscured double-glazed window to the front. In between the last two double bedrooms there is a further room with access to the loft void, downlighters and attractive views of the southern gardens.

Outside Fore gardens, Driveway & Parking The house is set back from the main road and is tucked away behind a well- tended beech hedge. There are electric gates that open up onto a tarmac driveway that is shielded again by a beech hedge and to the right of the property is a beautifully landscaped foregarden with three small ponds that are linked by rills and some raised terracing. There is also some small box hedging, a timber- built pergola running the length of the foregarden and a variety of well stocked shrubs and borders. At the end of the long drive is a block paved parking area with turning circle and ample hard standing for several vehicles, there is a double garage with up and over door and gated side access is provided to the south facing garden and a further gate leads off to the west facing gardens. The double garage caters for at least one vehicle and the present owners tractor mower, there is also access to the loft void and electrical consumer unit. At the rear of the double garage is a workshop which has a sink, windows overlooking the gardens and double doors that lead out to the rear.

Southern Garden The property sits on quite possibly one of the most enviable plots in the local area with just under ¾ an acre of beautiful gardens, the L-shaped plot provides a unique opportunity for a southerly and western facing garden, allowing the owners to follow the sun all day in the summer months. The southern garden sits just off the sitting room and has a block paved terrace running the full length of the southern elevation, there are some well stocked shrubs and borders and the rest of the garden is laid mainly to lawn. There is a timber-built summer house and a variety of mature and young trees dotted around the garden providing privacy throughout.

West Garden The remaining garden provides a terrific opportunity to enjoy the late afternoon and evening sun in sunnier times and sits just off the back of the garden room. There is a pergola and seating area and block paved patio and pathway that leads off the sun room to the attractive pond area which has a water feature, a further range of deciduous and coniferous trees dotted around the garden providing further privacy.

LOCATION

Rugby has grown to become Warwickshire’s second largest market town, boasting a variety of designer and high street shops, restaurants and pubs. Famed for its public school, the birth of rugby football and the Frank Whittle jet engine, Rugby is also home to the green open spaces of Caldecott Park, Country Park, Brownsover Hall and . With a range of excellent schools, Rugby is ideally placed for a well-rounded education and retains the grammar school system. Both the Boy’s and Girl’s schools and the Ashlawn comprehensive school are rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. Equally so for transport too, thanks to its convenient motorway links and speedy rail services to , and London Euston in around 50 minutes. Situated on the northern edge of Rugby, this location combines the relaxation of a semi- rural retreat by the River Avon, with plenty of amenities close by including a new retail park at hand and the Warwickshire countryside beyond.

Positioned in the heart of the county is famous for being the birthplace of William Shakespeare. There are no cities in Warwickshire since both Coventry and Birmingham were incorporated into the County in 1974 and are now metropolitan authorities in themselves. Warwickshire hosts several key towns including , Stratford upon Avon, , Henley In Arden and Rugby to name a few. The northern tip of the county is only three miles from the Derbyshire border. An average-sized English county covering an area of almost 2,000 km2, it runs some 60 miles north to south. Equivalently it extends as far north as Shrewsbury in Shropshire and as far south as Banbury in north Oxfordshire.

Services Mains gas, mains water, electricity and broadband are connected

Local Authority Rugby Borough Council Council Tax Band G

Viewing Arrangements Strictly by the vendors sole agents on 01788 820062

Opening Hours Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 5.30 pm Saturday 9.00 am - 4.30 pm

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