Sunnycrest House Rugby Road | Princethorpe | Rugby | | CV23 9PN SUNNYCREST HOUSE

A luxuriously appointed detached home with just over 7 acres of surrounding land with outstanding views across Warwickshire. Sunnycrest House has undergone extensive remodelling and renovation from the original property that existed on this site and as a consequence the owners have created a stunning modern home with five double bedrooms all with dressing rooms and ensuite facilities, there is a grand entrance hall with galleried landing, a kitchen/living space and sitting room that both enjoy panoramic views to the rear whilst there is also an entertaining space to include a games area and bar with adjoining cloakroom, a study plus a gym, ground floor shower room, a further cloakroom and boiler room. Outside there is ample parking with a double garage. The property enjoys the benefit of underfloor heating to the ground floor and traditional radiators on the first floor, there are double glazed windows throughout and externally the house is beautifully set back from the road with its own gated entrance leading to a circular driveway and a variety of lawns and woodland and a large unfinished terrace patio that enjoys the views. Ground Floor The entrance hall has a galleried landing with porcelain tiled floor, there is a variety of windows providing plenty of natural light and doors lead off to the principal receptions rooms including the kitchen/family room, sitting room, study, games room and bar, one of the ground floor bedrooms and an inner lobby that leads off to the utility room, cloakroom and gym. The study is at the front of Sunnycrest House with views of the foregardens and across the hallway is a large ground floor bedroom which could be the perfect guest suite or additional space for an elderly relative, this is a large double room with attractive views of the frontage, double glazed windows to both side and front aspects and there is also access to a dressing room with built in cabinets and attractive ensuite shower room with contemporary tiling, underfloor heating, wash basin with vanity unit, walk in shower, low level and double glazed window to the side aspect. Adjacent to this room is the large games room and bar again with matching porcelain tiles, there are three double glazed windows to the side aspect, a full-length window to the rear and attractive sliding patio doors that lead onto the rear terrace. The games room has its own bar area with drinks chiller, sink and a granite work surface on the bar. The room is big enough to cater for a full-size snooker table and pool table and it also has the convenience of a adjoining cloakroom with low level WC and wash basin.

There is a sitting room at the rear of the house, again this enjoys panoramic views of the rear with porcelain tiled floor and underfloor heating, LED downlighters and sliding patio doors that lead to the rear. Adjoining this room is the spectacular kitchen/family room which offers a significant space to entertain and enjoy family life. There is underfloor heating and fully glazed doors and windows that open up onto the rear terrace and provide spectacular views across the Warwickshire countryside. There is a high-quality bespoke kitchen with a silestone worksurface together with a variety of built in Neff appliances including two ovens with hide and slide doors, a pan warmer, dishwasher, four ring induction hob, extractor fan and drinks chiller. A real centre piece of the kitchen is the Aga, situated in a recess, below the canopied ceiling, which provides ample natural light. There are also two built in fridges and freezers. There is a peninsular unit leading off the main island unit with an oak surface forming an ideal breakfast bar. Just off the hallway is a small lobby area that provides access to an additional cloakroom with low level WC and marble contemporary style wash basin with miser tap and adjoining this is the boot room which houses the electrical consumer unit and there is a further door that leads off to the utility room. This has its own door as a separate entry which could provide annexe potential for this part of the building, there is a stainless-steel sink and drainer, a variety of units, space for an American style fridge/freezer and plumbing for a washing machine. An oak door leads to the gym which has a double glazed patio door leading to the rear, further doors provide access to the double garage, the boiler room which houses the oil fired central heating boiler and hot water cylinder and there is a convenient ground floor shower room with shower, low level WC and wash basin with vanity unit.

Seller Insight

When we first viewed Sunnycrest House 5 years ago, we were immediately taken by the location and the spectacular views. I think it’s fair to say that the house wasn’t quite to our style at the time but we were excited by the potential and we went ahead with the purchase knowing that we would be embarking on a big project to rebuild the house into our ideal home,” recall the current owners.

“We provided a defined specification to our architect and the renovation works began. It is now a very spacious house with fantastic grounds that really makes the most of the spectacular views. We’ve been so pleased with the end result. The large and imposing galleried hallway was designed to set a striking first impression as it has a clear view to the rear of the house which perfectly captures the remarkable views. The rooms are large and well-proportioned, and we tend to spend most of our time in the family room as it is very light, spacious and contemporary.”

“The house and garden are ideal for entertaining. The games room has a bar and has been a huge source of fun and we have hosted a number of birthday parties, as well as other enjoyable social visits and evenings spent with friends and family. We like to entertain on the patio areas when the weather is nice.”

“The outside space has been designed into a series of interesting areas to relax and take in the views. There are lots of grassy and lawned areas and the decked area by the pond has been ideal for BBQs. We have enjoyed growing our own vegetables and our dogs particularly loved their walks along the path in the small wooded area.”

“The location has been ideal too. Our youngest son is at which is easily accessible and it’s just a short drive to the shops and restaurants in Coventry and Rugby. is nearby too and has a lovely range of independent stores, cafes and bistros.”

“We’ve enjoyed living in this fabulous house which has provided us with a high standard of contemporary living, and we will miss this, along with those glorious views and the outside space.”*

* 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 The galleried landing has a variety of oak and glazed balustrades overlooking the hallway, windows ceramics, rainforest style shower, wash basin and low-level WC. There is also access from this to the front and oak doors providing access to four double bedrooms each of which has its own bedroom to its own dressing room area again with built in cabinetry and a light tube. Bedroom dressing room and ensuite, there is also walk in airing cupboard with double doors, radiator and four enjoys views to both side and front of Sunnycrest House and again a large double room with built in linen shelving. Three of the four double bedrooms enjoy views to the rear of the house, access a dressing room with built in cabinets and an ensuite bathroom with panelled bath, folding bedroom one has patio doors that lead onto an incomplete rear terrace but there are two double shower screen and shower, light tube, enclosed WC, wash basin with vanity unit and a variety glazed windows also to the side, a door that leads off to the dressing room with a variety of built of contemporary tiles. Bedroom three again enjoys views of the rear and has its own terrace in cabinetry, there is also a door to the ensuite bathroom which has views to the front and side, which does warrant further attention to complete the safety rails and balustrades but it does have his and hers wash basins with vanity unit, shower with contemporary tiling, a free standing Victoria outstanding views across Warwickshire via the double-glazed windows. There is access via an oak & Albert slipper bath and a low level WC. Neighbouring this another bedroom which also enjoys door into another dressing room with light tube and access to the luxuriously appointed ensuite the panoramic views of the rear and this has its own ensuite shower room, again fitted with quality shower room with a view to the side.

Outside The property enjoys a privileged position set significantly back from the road leading to Princethorpe village from Rugby, the driveway leading from the five-bar gate is approximately 150 metres offering a pleasant view of the gardens as you lead to the parking area. There is a variety of lawns, woodland and attractive gravelled in and out driveway that leads to the front elevations of Sunnycrest House. All in all, there are 7.02 acres surrounding the property. There is access to a detached double garage withpower and lighting. To the right of the property is a large workshop and storage shed and to the left a lower maintenance garden surrounded by post and rail fence. There is a timber pergola that leads off to a garden with raised beds and a greenhouse. Adjacent to this is an outbuilding with newly replaced tiled roof and various sheds for extra storage.

Side & Rear Gardens The property has a natural pond with beautifully constructed decking providing a fantastic place to sit and enjoy the extensive views of the rear, the pond is surrounded by trees and open fields. At the rear the house has a large terrace with steps leading to the rear lawns, it must be noted that the terrace at this point warrants further attention to complete to the buyers requirements, there is an oil storage tank at the rear and the lawns slope gently down to the rear boundary providing stunning views of the neighbouring farmland and woodland beyond.

LOCATION

Princethorpe is ideally located for easy access to Rugby, Leamington, Warwick and Coventry and is less than a mile from the village of Princethorpe. The local village of Stretton on Dunsmore is a 5 minute drive away (or a 20 to 30 minute walk) from the property and offers most amenities from village shop, post office, doctors and two public houses to an active village hall with various clubs to suit almost everyone’s needs. It is an ideal safe place for cycling, joggers and horses. There are nearby woods full of wild life to the south, east and west providing fabulous walks. There is easy access to major road and rail links to Euston from either Rugby or Coventry train stations. There are both state and private schooling including Princethorpe College, Bablake, King Henry VIII, Bilton Grange and Rugby School.

Services Oil fired central heating, private drainage to a septic tank, electricity and broadband are connected

Local Authority Rugby Borough Council Council Tax Band H.

Viewing Arrangements Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country 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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