Mater Ecclesiae Convent Street Ashton, Rugby

Mater Ecclesiae Convent Street Ashton, Rugby, Warwickshire A rare opportunity to purchase this superb property with its associated outbuildings situated within 12.8 acres enjoying beautiful views.

Rugby 6 miles (trains to London Euston from 50 minutes), Coventry 9 miles (trains to London Euston from 57 minutes) M6 (J1) & M1 (J20) 5 Miles, Market Harborough 16 miles (All distances and times are approximate)

Gerald Eve LLP Stratford-upon-Avon 72 Welbeck Street Bridgeway House, Bridgeway London, W1G 0AY Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 6YX Tel: 07393 764732 Tel: 01789 297735 [email protected] [email protected] geraldeve.com knightfrank.co.uk Situation The property is well-situated for access to the motorway network with the M1, M45, M69, M6 and A14 all readily accessible bringing Leicester, Birmingham, Coventry and Northampton all within daily commuting distance. Within a few mile radius of the property are the popular villages of Withybrook, Pailton and Brinklow with a range of day- to-day shopping facilities and primary schools. There is a wide range of state, private and grammar schools to suit most requirements including Rugby and Princethorpe public schools, Billiton Grange Prep schools and Rugby grammar schools. There are excellent communications with train services from Rugby and Coventry to London and Birmingham. Situated within attractive countryside, the area provides excellent riding and walking. There are race courses at Warwick, Leicester and Stratford-upon-Avon with golf courses located within Ansty and Lutterworth.

The property Mater Ecclesiae Convent is a substantial property with a range of flexible and versatile accommodation throughout. It has been used as a convent since 2007, following its former use as a private dwelling. The main house seems to date back to the early 1800’s and is an attractive building offering the most stunning of views over rolling countryside. The property comprises an abundance of sizeable accommodation throughout with some delightful original features including fireplaces and wonderful high ceilings. The ground floor has several large reception rooms including a drawing room, morning room, dining room, sitting room and office which are all complimented by the kitchen with pantry and freezer rooms. Several ground floor bedroom suites are also located on the ground floor. The magnificent main staircase rises from the reception hall to the first floor accommodation where one will find eight/nine excellent and well-appointed bedroom suites. Further to the accommodation of the main house the property boasts a chapel and three guest rooms en bloc.

Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area House: 935 sq m (10,066 sq ft) The Retreat: 230 sq m (2,478 sq ft) Annexe 1: 58 sq m (625 sq ft) Annexe 2: 39 sq m (420 sq ft) Outbuildings: 260 sq m (2,800 sq ft) Total: 1,522 sq m (16,389 sq ft) This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last Annexe 1 page of the text of the Particulars.

Cellar

Reception Bedroom Bathroom Kitchen/Utility Storage

Ground Floor First Floor Outside Recreation The Retreat Ground Floor

Outbuildings The Retreat First Floor

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An important feature of this property lies in its use of eco- friendly heating systems. In the family room (chapel) and the three guest rooms, a geo-thermal system provides continuous and adjustable heating, whilst an air-source system has been used in the two-storey retreat building. The main building uses oil-fired central heating and in the three ground floor living rooms there are also wood burning stoves which provide a useful and attractive feature. The Retreat The Retreat is a versatile building which currently offers The formal gardens are a delight being mainly laid to lawn four double bedroom suites to the ground floor, two further with a variety of herbaceous borders, mature trees and bedroom suites to the first floor and a large meeting room shrubbery. The property is surrounded by its own land to with kitchenette. The retreat lends itself well to a variety of the front offering flexibility for the equestrian purchaser and uses. wonderful views. In the old walled garden area there are a variety of young Annexe fruit trees and adjacent to the driveway there are well- A one bedroom apartment with bathroom and open-plan established apple trees. kitchen dining living area. Services Gardens and grounds Mains electricity and water are connected to the property. One approaches the property via a shared gated driveway There is an inconspicuous Klargester tank in the garden for which gives access to Mater Ecclesiae Convent, the triple waste-water treatment. car garage and the barn ensure that there is plenty of parking.

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Note The property is currently in use as a Stay on B4112 through Newbold on Avon and convent, but would lend itself to a variety of Harborough Magna, then through Pailton. commercial or residential uses subject to Shortly beyond the village there is an off-set planning consents. crossroads. The main road (now B4027) turns to the left and Monks Kirby is to the right. Turn right here and immediately after Mater Directions (CV23 0PJ) turn left onto the B4112 towards Nuneaton. Ecclesiae From Rugby head east on the A426 after Convent Ashton Lodge Country House is 200 yds on approximately 0.5 mile at the roundabout the left and shortly after is Mater Ecclesiae with the B4112, take the first exit onto Convent on the right. Newbold Rd (B4112). Stay on B4112 through Newbold on Avon and Harborough Pava to Pailton. In Pailton take a left onto Coventry Terms Road (B4027) towards Street Ashton. Tenure: Freehold Garden Cottage Turn right and then immediately left onto B4112 continuing towards the Fosse Way. Viewing After approximatively 0.3 mile, just after By prior appointment only with the joint Ashton Lodge Country House, turn right. agents. Mater Ecclesia Convent will be found after approximatively 1 mile on the left.

Lea Total area Cottage 12.84acres approx.

Connecting people & property, perfectly. 117.7m CG

Fixtures and fittings: A list of the fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings and other items fixed to the property which are included in the sale (or may be available by separate negotiation) will be provided by the Seller’s Solicitors. 116.1m Important Notice: 1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (“information”) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility 114.0m on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). 2. Photos, Videos etc: The photographs, property videos and virtual viewings etc. show only certain parts of the Street Ashton property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. 3. Regulations etc: Any reference Lodge Cottage to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. 5. To find out how we process Personal Data, please refer to our Group Privacy Statement and Note: “This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey other notices at https://www.knightfrank.com/legals/privacy-statement. Particulars dated September 2020. Photographs dated September 2020. Knight Frank is map with the sanction of the control of H.M. Stationary the trading name of Knight Frank LLP. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with registered number OC305934. office. This plan is for convenience of purchasers only. Its Our registered office is at 55 Baker Street, London W1U 8AN where you may look at a list of members’ names. If we use the term ‘partner’ when referring to one accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded of our representatives, that person will either be a member, employee, worker or consultant of Knight Frank LLP and not a partner in a partnership. If you do not from any contract. Licence Number. No. 100021721.” want us to contact you further about our services then please contact us by either calling 020 3544 0692, email to [email protected] or post to our UK Residential Marketing Manager at our registered office (above) providing your name and address. Brochure by wordperfectprint.com. Date: DrawnBy: Scale: Plan Ref: Mapping Department N 14:08:20 CW 1:2000 @A4 Knight FrankLLP RamsburyHouse, 22 High Street Title Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0NF MaterEcclesiaeConvent W E (t) 01488 688508 (f) 01488 688505 (e)[email protected] This Plan is publishedfor guidance only,and although it is believed to be correctits accuracy is notguaranteed, S norisitintendedtoformpartofany contract.©Crowncopyright anddatabaserights2020. Licence No.100021721