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The Fold Yard, Oversley Castle, Wixford, Alcester £3,450 The Fold Yard, Oversley Castle, Wixford, Alcester £3,450 pcm 4 bedroom detached house to rent Oversley Castle offers a truly unique collection of contemporary homes in an unquestionably luxurious setting on top of the tallest hill in Warwickshire. With meticulous attention to detail, historic farm buildings have been reinvented to meet the exacting standards of twenty first century life. The entrance to this exclusive private GATED estate providing access to the long winding driveway that climbs up the hill, providing you with a glimpse of what it is to come. The Fold Yard is substantially built of mellow Warwickshire hand made bricks, once the former stables which now provides a stunning, spacious family home complete with an integral double garage and private walled garden. Ground Floor Entrance is through an over sized bespoke solid oak front door. The hallway has a feature contemporary oak walled entrance hall with full height glazing framing landscape beyond, the hallway leads to the integral garage with electric doors. Leading on is the open plan vaulted Kitchen, this space is perfect for modern family life and entertaining. With a mix of contemporary details with original features and exposed timber beams. The kitchen is fitted with soft closing units, with white quartz work surfaces, with appliances from Siemens. The large central island houses the induction hob with a down draft Falmec extractor, wine cooler and extended oak breakfast bar, an area to gather with friends. There is a conventional ovens, a combination microwave/ electric oven and a warming draw, an American fridge/ freezer, a useful Quooker boiling tap and integral dishwasher. In the living area an attractive contemporary log burner with exposed flue provides a second focal point.. Off the Living Area is the large glass sliding doors, looking out over the breath taking undulating views. Leading off the large inner hallway is the Master Bedroom with ensuite, hand made oak wardrobes and oversized draws, a set of French doors open onto a terraced patio providing breathtaking views and a place to enjoy your morning coffee or evening wine. Across the hallway is a second Double Ensuite Bedroom. On this floor there is also a generous utility room with side access to the courtyard and a cloakroom. The ground floor also benefits from underfloor heating. A handcrafted oak staircase rises to a generous landing, with potential to use as an office area. On the first floor you will find the two further Double Bedrooms. Bedroom Two - has French doors and glazed Juliet balcony, providing access to the views. On this floor there is a bathroom and a wet room, both finished in natural stone. The outdoor space provides a walled garden with a terrace and an infinity manicured lawn garden that provides a foreground to the views. Private, secure and self-contained. The Fold Yard is Grade II listed and dates from the 18th century. Original features such as exposed beams have been restored and now sit beautifully alongside modern features. Wired for entertainment system and speakers fitted to principal rooms. The Oversley Castle estate is located 350ft above the Warwickshire countryside, and has spectacular panoramic vistas across the neighbouring counties of Oxfordshire, Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester, the West Midlands, Leicestershire, and Northamptonshire. The views encompass the Cotswold Escarpment, the Bredon and Malvern Hills. Located in idyllic countryside in Shakespeare’s Country, yet within convenient reach of the bustle and bright lights of Birmingham, and with easy access to motorway and rail networks. The castle is on top of a hill on the outskirts of the hamlet of Wixford, which has a church and a pub, and is two miles from Alcester, eight miles from Stratford-upon-Avon, the renowned birthplace of William Shakespeare, and 22 miles from Birmingham and just a short distance to the Cotswolds and all that it has to offer. The nearby villages of Alcester has a good range of facilities, including grammar school, excellent ousted rated schools, Waitrose as well as a variety of boutique shops, medical centre, dentist, veterinary practice, pharmacy, a bank, a church, restaurants, take aways and a garage. More extensive shopping, dining, leisure and cultural facilities can be found in the nearby towns of Stratford- upon-Avon, which is home to the famous Shakespeare Theatre. The surrounding area provides a wide range of recreational opportunities, notably pleasant local walks and also the nearby Cotswold Way; fishing and boating on the River Avon and on the Stratford- upon-Avon canal; equestrian and country pursuits; and horse racing at Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick and Cheltenham. Oversley Castle is within convenient proximity of excellent transport links. The A46 and A422 are easily accessible, providing connections to the nearby M5, M42, M40 and M6. Rail services are available at Stratford-upon-Avon, Worcester, Evesham and Warwick, providing frequent services to Birmingham and London. Available to rent NOW Pet considered Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of these details, it should be noted that the measurements are approximate only. Floorplans are for representation purposes only and prepared according to the RICS Code of Measuring Practice by our floorplan provider. Therefore, the layout of doors, windows and rooms are approximate and should be regarded as such by any prospective tenant. Viewing by appointment only Nikki Homes Springfield, Welford Road, Long Marston, Warwickshire CV37 8RA Tel: 01789 532211 Email: [email protected] Website: nikkihomes.co.uk .
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