Tantara Lodge Coventry Road, Stoneleigh, Warwickshire
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Tantara Lodge Coventry Road, Stoneleigh, Warwickshire Tantara Lodge Coventry Road, Stoneleigh, Warwickshire An impressive stone gate house/folly situated on the edge of the Stoneleigh Abbey Estate, sitting in just under an acre of garden and grounds Kenilworth 2.5 miles ◆ Warwick 4.5 miles ◆ Leamington Spa 4 miles (trains to London Marylebone from 71 mins) M40 (J15) 8 miles ◆ Stratford upon Avon 13 miles ◆ Birmingham International Airport 15 miles Birmingham 23 miles ◆ (Distances and time approximate) Accommodation and amenities Reception hall ◆ Kitchen/breakfast room ◆ Utility room ◆ Drawing room ◆ Dining/family room ◆ Guest cloakroom Master bedroom with balcony and potential en suite ◆ Bedroom 2 with en suite bathroom and dressing room Bedroom 3 with en suite bathroom ◆ Bedroom 4/home office ◆ Gardeners wc ◆ Garden ◆ Triple garage ◆ Gate house Private gated parking In all about 0.89 acre (0.36 hectare) 01789 297735 Bridgeway, Stratford upon Avon Warwickshire CV37 6YX [email protected] Situation ◆ Tantara Lodge is situated on the edge of the historic Stoneleigh Abbey Park which was designed by Humphry Repton around the Grade I Listed Abbey buildings which have evolved over 600 years ◆ The property is conveniently situated with ready access to Leamington Spa, Warwick and Coventry all with trains to London, Birmingham National Exhibition Centre and Birmingham International Airport ◆ The M40 (J15) is 8 miles away and Stoneleigh Park is close by ◆ The area has excellent schools including Warwick Prep and public schools, Arnold Lodge Prep School, Kings High School for Girls, Kingsley School for Girls, King Henry VIII, Bilton Grange and Princethorpe College ◆ There are number of golf courses in the area including Stoneleigh Deer Park, sailing and fishing at Draycote Water, racing at Warwick, Stratford upon Avon and Cheltenham ◆ Stratford upon Avon is the region’s cultural centre with its Shakespearean heritage and there is an arts centre at Warwick University Description of property ◆ Tantara Lodge was built in the mid 1800s as a folly on the Stoneleigh Park Estate. Designed in the style of a gate house, the property has been recently extended and sympathetically refurbished throughout to create an individual property with the perfect blend of old and new ◆ There are integrated lighting and sound systems, underfloor heating in parts, bespoke kitchen and Italian porcelain flooring ◆ The accommodation is well laid out with excellent entertaining spaces radiating off the kitchen/breakfast room at the heart of the property. The bedrooms are all particularly generous and offer views across the garden and golf course beyond ◆ The old stone walls and windows have been enhanced by the addition of solid oak doors, floors and staircases, as well as Sanderson plantation shutters ◆ The property is approached through a gated entrance which leads into the gravelled courtyard behind the original gatehouse ◆ Entrance hall with marble tiled flooring and useful cloaks cupboard off ◆ Kitchen/breakfast room with a bespoke kitchen including integrated Wolf and Miele appliances. Large island with breakfast bar and French doors to the private terrace and garden beyond ◆ Steps lead down from here to the drawing room which has oak flooring, windows on three sides overlooking the garden and French doors leading out to the garden ◆ Utility room having a range of fitted units and cupboards, space for appliances, integrated freezer, space for two freezers, space for additional appliances and door to garden ◆ Guest cloakroom having wc and wash basin ◆ Dining/family room with oak double doors leading off the hall and space for a large table ◆ Windows on two sides and an oak staircase leading to the first floor ◆ On the first floor, landing/library area with fitted bookshelves ◆ Master bedroom with balcony overlooking the garden, vaulted ceiling, fitted bedroom furniture and oak double doors to the adjoining room which could be used as an en suite ◆ Bedroom 2 with window overlooking the garden. Dressing room and stylish en suite bathroom, having a Jacuzzi bath, separate shower, wc and wash basin ◆ Bedroom 3 with oak flooring, high ceiling, fitted walk-in wardrobe and en suite bathroom with jacuzzi bath and separate shower ◆ Second floor; bedroom 4/home office/studio with original leaded windows, views over the garden and golf course, vaulted ceiling and oak flooring Outside ◆ The property sits in just under an acre of mature gardens and grounds. Being mainly laid to lawn with hedging to the perimeter and several oak trees originally forming part of the Stoneleigh estate ◆ The gardens are mainly laid to lawn with a side terrace leading off the drawing room and kitchen ideal for entertaining ◆ The stone gate house creates an excellent alfresco dining area particularly as this enjoys the late afternoon sun ◆ Triple garage with side door and electric doors. Ample parking behind the gated entrance within the gravelled courtyard Services Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property. Oil fired central heating. Fixtures and fittings All those items mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others are specifically excluded but may be made available by separate negotiation. Directions (CV8 3DR) From the M40 (J15) take the A46 towards Coventry. Take the third exit signposted Kenilworth and Leamington Spa. Turn right at the island and over the dual carriage way and proceed towards Leamington Spa. Leaving the A46 at the Coventry exit take the third exit onto the Coventry Road, sign posted Stoneleigh. Continue straight on at the staggered junction, through Stoneleigh village, past the village green on the right hand side and at the T junction turn right. Proceed over the bridge and take the left hand turn onto the continuation of the Coventry Road. The property can be found after approximately half a mile on the right hand side opposite the turning for Stoneleigh Road. Terms Tenure: Freehold. Local authority Warwick District Council. Telephone: 01789 267575. Council Tax Band: H. Viewing By prior appointment only with the agents. Reception/Living/Circulation Kitchen/Workshop/Utility Bedroom/Dressing room Bathroom Recreation Vaults/Storage These plans are for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the Important Notice. The EPC is attached to these particulars. If it has become detached or is lost, please contact us for a further copy. 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 on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). 2. Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. 3. Regulations etc: Any reference 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. Particulars dated: December 2012. Photographs dated November 2012. 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