OLD POST HOUSE, , CV35 7DB ASKING PRICE OF £1,500,000

Stunning Detached Property Further Potential For Extension (STPP) Three Reception Rooms

Located Within Rowington Green Current Planning Permission For Study Two Bathrooms

Significantly Extended Five Bedrooms Set Behind Sweeping Gravelled Driveway

PROPERTY OVERVIEW Standing within superb grounds approaching over three acres, this substantially extended detached property partly dates back to the 17th century and has been enhanced with more recent additions whilst retaining many of the features associated with a property of this era. Located on Rowington Green within handy reach of the village hall, cricket club and tennis courts, the Old Post House enjoys a peaceful spot with outstanding country views, yet is superbly positioned for travelling to , or .

In brief the accommodation comprises Drawing Room; Dining Room; Sitting Room; Breakfast Kitchen with pantry; Master bedroom with balcony; Dressing room / Bedroom 5 (superb potential for en suite); 3 further bedrooms; 2 bathrooms; Detached brick and tile double garage with log store and utility area; separate office; various outbuildings. In addition the property has planning permission to add a study off the Dining Room. Originally a coaching inn and dating to the 17th century in parts, this delightful country house is offered to the market with the added benefit of being near to the village hall, cricket club and tennis court meaning you truly are in the heart of this wonderful rural community. With many attractive internal features including oak-framed leaded windows, exposed ceiling and wall timbers, hand-forged wall lights and curtain poles in the Drawing Room and a glass panelled balcony from the Master Bedroom, the property enjoys natural privacy from the lane by way of a wooded copse that includes a variety of mature trees and shrubs. A wide, sweeping gravel driveway offers generous parking to the front of the property but it should be noted the occupiers of Old Post House also have a right of way across adjacent farmland in order to access the paddock, and a right of access through a back gate and driveway which is useful for large deliveries etc. An impressive oak studded front door leads into the hall with quarry tiled flooring and exposed ceiling beams. The principle reception rooms include a formal Drawing Room with a wide window seat to the rear, French doors through to the garden and a wood burner set in a most impressive stone fire surround which was reclaimed from a Cotswold Manor House. The formal Dining Room also has an open fire and a fabulous, original inglenook fireplace. Upstairs four excellent bedrooms are currently serviced by two bathrooms however a converted hay loft next to the spacious master bedroom has lots of potential. This room is very generous and could be utilised as a dressing room and en suite, or even as a 5th bedroom. The gardens and grounds of Old Post House are simply stunning and beautifully landscaped to blend with the surrounding countryside. Gravel paths meander through formal lawns and profusely stocked beds. An orchard area with fruit trees and a vegetable garden offer plenty of opportunity for home produce. A number of brick outbuildings include an external office for anyone needing to occasionally work from home. Finally, a paddock at the bottom of the garden is ideal for a family with an equestrian leaning and make the Old Post House a true "forever" home in idyllic .

PROPERTY LOCATION Set within the delightful village of Rowington, Old Post House enjoys a rural environment yet is only a few minutes drive to the larger villages of Lapworth, Knowle and . Rowington and Lapworth offer local shops, excellent local inns, rail commuter service from Lapworth Station, village hall, St Mary the Virgin Parish Church, plus a junior and infant school in Station Lane. Surrounding Lapworth is lovely greenbelt countryside with many rural, canalside walks and bridle paths. The property is located some three miles in distance from Junction 4 of the M42 and the excellent shopping facilities of Solihull are also located close by (approx five miles) containing many exclusive shops, boutiques and household names such as John Lewis and House of Fraser. Birmingham International Airport is also located close to Junction 6 of the M42, some four miles away.

COUNCIL TAX Band G TENURE Freehold SERVICES Mains electricity and Oil Fired Heating (New Condensing Boiler 2020) BROADBAND Sky - Superfast LOFT SPACE With lighting GARDEN North and South facing

ITEMS INCLUDED IN THE SALE Aga (2 oven, oil fired), AEG oven and ceramic hob, Xpelair extractor, fridge, Zanussi dishwasher, all carpets, curtains and blinds, some light fittings, fitted wardrobes in bedroom one and four, metal garden BEDROM FIVE/DRESSING ROOM shed with double doors, greenhouse, antique full height oak corner cupboard in sitting room, 2 large log 19' 9" x 10' 2" (6.02m x 3.11m) stores, field shelter and hay store, Millstone in main lawn, Arbour in wood and secret garden, table and bench in wood, all remaining timber and fuel, workbench and shelving in garage, antique stone trough by BATHROOM ONE garage, all water butts, dresser in kitchen and mirror and cupboard unit in bathroom 1.

BEDROOM TWO HALL 12' 0" x 11' 10" (3.66m x 3.61m)

SITTING ROOM CLOSET 13' 8" x 12' 10" (4.17m x 3.91m) 9' 10" x 8' 0" (3.00m x 2.44m)

DINING ROOM BEDROOM THREE 15' 7" x 13' 9" (4.74m x 4.20m) 12' 9" x 10' 2" (3.89m x 3.11m)

DRAWING ROOM BEDROOM FOUR 29' 10" x 15' 1" (9.09m x 4.61m) 13' 5" x 9' 2" (4.08m x 2.80m)

STAIRCASE HALL BATHROOM TWO

BREAKFAST ROOM OUTSIDE THE PROPERTY 13' 8" x 11' 9" (4.16m x 3.57m) STORE KITCHEN 10' 8" x 7' 9" (3.24m x 2.36m) 14' 5" x 9' 10" (4.39m x 3.00m) STORE PANTRY 11' 8" x 10' 2" (3.56m x 3.10m)

CLOAKROOM PIG STY

FIRST FLOOR EXTERNAL OFFICE

MASTER BEDROOM GARAGE/LOGSTORE & UTILITY 27' 9" x 13' 11" (8.45m x 4.25m) SWEEPING GRAVELLED DRIVEWAY BALCONY 13' 3" x 5' 8" (4.04m x 1.74m) OUTSTANDING GARDENS & GROUNDS

Agents Note: Whilst every care has been taken to prepare these sales particulars, they are for guidanc e purposes only. All measurements are approximate are for general guidance purposes only and whilst every care has been taken to ensure their accuracy, they shoul d not be relied upon and potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements.

Xact Homes Knowle, 36 St Johns Way, [email protected] www.xacthomes.co.uk Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 01564 777284 0LE