11 Rugby Road Pailton | Rugby | | CV23 0QH 11 RUGBY ROAD

An attractive period home dating back to 1735, with many character features throughout, additional outbuildings, located in the village of Pailton.

11 Rugby Road is believed to date back to 1735 and has been completely renovated by the current owners whilst retaining many character features including exposed beams, floorboards, doors and fireplaces. The full accommodation includes; dining hall, sitting room, kitchen, cloakroom, rear hall, utility, four double bedrooms, family bathroom, garden room, detached double garage with additional outbuildings and a split- level rear garden.

Ground Floor The cottage is entered via a solid wood door to the spacious dining hall with a double glazed solid oak window to the front aspect, multi fuel burner, feature brick fireplace, solid oak flooring with a door to the kitchen, rear hall and sitting room with stairs to the first floor. The sitting room has an exposed fireplace with hearth and grate with brick surround and log burner, dep sectional skirting boards, solid oak flooring and has windows on three aspects and French doors leading to the patio. The kitchen has been refitted to include a variety of matching base and wall mounted units with adjoining granite work surfaces, Belfast sink, a fully tiled floor with front and side double glazed windows. There is a fireplace hearth which is now a feature of the room, exposed original beams, a built in double oven with four ring gas hob with extractor above and a built in dishwasher. The rear lobby has a solid wood door leading to the garden and access to the cloakroom with low level WC, corner hand basin and window to rear. The separate utility room has a vaulted ceiling, quarry tiled floor, windows to either side, base level cupboards and drawers, work surfaces, sink with drainer and mixer tap, space and plumbing for washing machine and a stable style door leading to the garden. There is also a cupboard housing the central heating boiler with Megaflo for hot water and a pantry which in beneath the stairs which provides extra storage.

Seller Insight

This large and hugely characterful period home enjoys a superb location within the charming village of Pailton. “When we began looking for a new home just over eight years ago there were two things that came top of our wish list: number one was to find a large family home within a village, and number two was to find a location that would reduce my husband’s journey time into work,” says Emma. “Every time I entered an Internet search, this house would pop up, but it was in a location that would slightly increase my husband’s commute so he was reluctant to take a look. In the end I managed to persuade him and the first thing he said when we left the viewing was ‘that’s our house’. We both immediately fell in love with it and it’s been such a happy home.”

“It was the rustic charm of the place that I was drawn to, but it did need quite a bit of work and so over time we’ve done a huge amount to it. We’ve added new oak floors and doors, the kitchen was refurbished just four months ago, and we’ve also updated the bathroom and installed a Megaflow system, which is really efficient. We didn’t intend to do quite so much and I have to say that I was a little concerned that we were in danger of taking away that charm that I fell for, but everyone who comes to visit says how lovely it is, and because we’ve retained features such as the beautiful beams and exposed timbers it still has a huge amount of character. I’d say we’ve managed to achieve a perfect balance between old and new.”

“The garden was professionally landscaped before we moved to the house, so it’s been very well designed,” continues Emma. “It’s arranged over different levels so there are places to sit, places to eat and a pretty pond area. It was all quite overgrown when we came here so we’ve gradually cleared it out and opened up the space, and it’s now a very private and very peaceful place to relax and entertain.”

“One of my favourite rooms would have to be the lounge. It’s triple aspect, so very light and bright, and it has French doors that open onto the garden so in the summer we can enjoy inside/ outside living. It also has a large fireplace with a log-burning stove, so when it’s cold and miserable outside we can create a really cosy atmosphere.”

“Pailton is a beautiful little village and it has such a friendly community; when we moved here we were given so many bunches of flowers, bottles of wine and lovely cards. The immediate surroundings are quite rural, but it’s also a very convenient place. We can be in Rugby or in around ten minutes, in around twenty or Leicester in half an hour.”

“Out in the garden we have a lovely little coach house that’s been converted into a fabulous entertaining space. We have settees and a dining table in there, so we can fire up the BBQ and we have a lovely sheltered place to eat and drink with family and friends.”

“I’ll miss the house because it’s been the perfect family home, but I’ll also miss all of the wonderful people that we’ve met while living here,” says Emma. “We need to downsize and the house needs a new family to fill it, but if we can find somewhere else in the village that’s slightly smaller, I’d be over the moon.”

* 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 first floor landing gives access to all rooms and a walk in cupboard, there is also a window to the rear aspects overlooking the rear gardens. The master bedroom has a window to front, solid oak flooring, feature fireplace and covered radiator. Bedroom two has a front window, feature fireplace with wooden surround and solid oak flooring. Bedroom three has solid oak flooring and window overlooking the rear garden and a window to the side aspect. Bedroom four has a window facing the front aspect and engineered oak flooring. The family bathroom has solid oak flooring, a feature claw foot bath, corner sink, double shower cubicle, low level WC, obscured window to the rear aspect and an airing cupboard.

Outbuildings and Garages To the side of the property there is parking for in excess of five cars with a double garage whilst the first outbuilding is to the back of the utility room and has an engineered oak floor, power is connected, Velux roof window, exposed beams and radiator; this is the perfect versatile space and could be used as an office, playroom or a teenagers den! The second outbuilding is used for storage and has a cobbled floor, exposed beams and a door leads to the parking area. The third outbuilding is currently used as a smaller office space and it is connected to the power and internet.

Rear Garden There is a courtyard area which has a door leading to the double garage and the garden is on three levels with attractive patio areas, water features, steps and shingle pathways with mature trees and planting. The garden room is a wonderful sanctuary and comes into its own on sunny afternoons, this is brick built with power and lighting; this is the ideal party room!

LOCATION

Pailton is located about seven miles north-west of Rugby and is part of the ; about five miles east of the village is the town of Lutterworth.

Pailton lies at a crossroads of three roads, one towards Rugby to the south, one towards Lutterworth to the east, and and Coventry towards the west and has a single pub, namely the White Lion. Rugby is an ideal town for commuting to London Euston with an excellent Virgin fast train service providing access to London in 50 minutes. There is also immediate access to the road networks making commuting as painless as it can be. Private education is available at Rugby School, Bilton Grange as well as in Leamington and Warwick. Rugby also has Junior and senior schools including the two Grammar schools Lawrence Sheriff and Rugby High School.

Services. Mains water, electricity, drainage, gas, BT (Sky Broadband connected).

Local Authority. Rugby Borough Council. Telephone (01788) 533533. Council tax band ‘E’.

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

Directions. From the centre of Rugby leave town on the A426 north for approximately half a mile. Take the left turn at the roundabout sign posted to Newbold and Harborough Magna (B4112). Follow this road through the village of Newbold for approximately two miles continuing through the village of Harborough Magna. On entering the village of Pailton No 11 can be found on your right hand side identified by our Fine & Country for sale board.

Registered in and Wales. Company Reg. No. 09929046 VAT No: 232999961 Head Office Address 1 Regent Street Rugby CV21 2PE copyright © 2019 Fine & Country Ltd. Agents notes All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. 15.07.2019

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