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Charlecote Gardens Charlecote Charlecote Gardens Charlecote CV35 9ER A stunning individual Grade II listed Georgian riverside family residence. Imaginatively extended via a three storey glazed atrium, the property stands in beautiful walled gardens descending to the River Dene. A pedestrian footbridge leads over to the meadow which extends to about 4.41 acres. Outstanding period living in a sought after village. ● Grade II listed Georgian residence ● River frontage of 550' to the River Dene ● About 4.41 acres ● Bridge and stables ● Three storey glazed atrium linking extension CHARLECOTE is designated as a Conservation Area and is best known for its historic Lucy family’s Elizabethan Mansion of Charlecote Park which is now held by the National Trust. The village also has a fine parish church, local hotel and garden centre. Offers in excess of £1,500,000 Everyday needs are catered for about a mile away in the village of Wellesbourne and more comprehensive facilities are available for in nearby Stratford upon Avon, Warwick and Leamington Spa. The M40 is approximately 5 miles away giving access to the wider motorway network. There are an excellent range of state, grammar and private schools to suit most requirements. 53 Henley Street & 1 Meer Street, CHARLECOTE GARDENS comprises a stunning individual Grade II listed Georgian riverside family residence. Imaginatively Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 6PT extended via a three storey glazed atrium, combining with stone mullioned windows and pillared balconies and porch. The property 01789 415444 stands in beautiful walled gardens descending to the River Dene. A pedestrian footbridge leads over to the meadow which extends [email protected] to about 4.41 acres. Outstanding period living in a sought after village. www.peterclarke.co.uk Originally the property was the gardeners cottage for the Park. The gardens then are unsurprisingly a feature of the property. The driveway approach meanders through staged and screened gardens down to the parking and turning areas outside the front door and garaging. Beside the French doors from the kitchen is a west facing terrace and just beyond towards the entrance is the "icehole" which forms part of the original Listing features. (Ice would be taken from the river and stored through the winter sub- ground). From the terrace further pathways lead through the garden but also to the gates leading through a right of way over the adjoining Garden Centre beside the north boundary. ACCOMMODATION Steps ascend to the PILLARED PORCH at the front of the property with a front door leading to ENTRANCE HALL with flagstone floors, stairs to first floor, door to lower ground floor. OFFICE/CLOAKROOM door to rear, view to gardens. FAMILY/BREAKFAST ROOM flagstones, a handsome fireplace with inset basket, beams and open plan to KITCHEN with extensive range of base and wall cupboard and drawer units, granite working surfaces, one and a quarter bowl butlers sink with tiled splashbacks. Leisure Rangemaster stove, Bosch dishwasher, Neff microwave, space for fridge freezer, French doors to terrace. SNUG marble fireplace, moulded cornice. FULL HEIGHT GLAZED ATRIUM The hallway/landing with pretty painted seams and stairs up and down. SITTING ROOM with moulded cornices and door off to PILLARED BALCONY INNER HALL cloaks area. CLOAKROOM with wc and wash hand basin. DINING ROOM fireplace with inset gas fire and French doors to COVERED BACK PORCH Stairs rise from the main entrance hall by the front door to FIRST FLOOR LANDING (old part of the house) MASTER BEDROOM with built in furniture and wardrobes, cupboard and dressing table. Stone fireplace. EN SUITE BATH AND SHOWER ROOM bath to tiled surround, shower, wc and wash hand basin to built in cupboard. Tiled floor, central heating radiator, tiled shower cubicle, tiling to walls, tiled floor. BEDROOM TWO built in furniture including wardrobes and dressing table, fireplace as before. Inset grate. BEDROOM THREE built in wardrobes, stone mullioned and leaded glazed internal window feature. BATHROOM with contemporary suite of wc, quadrant shower, wash hand basin, panelled bath, feature tiling to walls and tiled floor. FIRST FLOOR GALLERIED LANDING (in the extension) GUEST SUITE BEDROOM BALCONY SHOWER ROOM including shower, wc, wash hand basin, built in furniture. LOWER GROUND ENTRANCE HALL door to front, door to garage. Tiled floor and box room. CLOAKROOM with wc and old curved fronted wash hand basin, tiled floor. RECEPTION/STORE ROOM INNER HALLWAY with flag floor. Double doors to front and flagged steps up to PLANT ROOM AND LAUNDRY with Vaillant boiler with pressurised system and hot water tank. Belfast sink, flagstone floor, water softener and a second chamber with space for washing machine and tumble drier. Flagstone floor. Two further rooms/chambers, one with old range fire basket and washing tub boiler, and the second providing shelved storage. OUTSIDE Parking and driving area to the front with lawned foregarden descending to the River Dene. Beyond the house are the part walled vegetable gardens and greenhouse with water butt and cold frame. DOUBLE GARAGE with twin up and over doors. Of a good sized and with painted floor. MEADOW with about 550' frontage to the River Dene and TIMBER STABLES. Separate, gated access to the lane. GENERAL INFORMATION TENURE The property is understood to be freehold although we have not seen evidence. This should be checked by your solicitor before exchange of contracts. SERVICES We have been advised by the vendor that mains electricity and water are connected to the property. There is a private drainage system to a septic tank. However, these details should be checked by your solicitor before exchange of contracts. RIGHTS OF WAY The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of any rights of way, easements, wayleaves, covenants or restrictions etc. as may exist over same whether mentioned herein or not. COUNCIL TAX: Council Tax is levied by the Local Authority Stratford on Avon District Council and is understood to lie in Band G CURRENT ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE RATING: Not required. DIRECTIONS: From Stratford town centre proceed over the Clopton Bridge and turn immediately left onto Tiddington Road. Proceed through Tiddington and before Wellesbourne turn left signposted Charlecote. Cross the bridge over the River Dene and turn almost immediately right into the driveway of Charlecote Gardens. Follow the driveway down and park in front of the property. VIEWING: By Prior Appointment with the Selling Agents. DISCLAIMER: Peter Clarke & Co LLP themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are, give notice that (i) the particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessors, and do not constitute part of an offer or contract; (ii) all descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permission for use and occupation, and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or presentations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. Room sizes are given on a gross basis, excluding chimney breasts, pillars, cupboards, etc. and should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. (iii) we have not carried out a detailed survey and/or tested services, appliances and specific fittings (iv) no person in the employment of Peter Clarke & Co LLP has any authority to make or give any representation of warranty whatever in relation to this property (v) it is suggested that prospective purchasers walk the land and boundaries of the property, prior to exchange of contracts, to satisfy themselves as to the exact area of land they are purchasing. Five offices throughout South Warwickshire & North Cotswolds .