5 Shepherd Close Long Itchington | Southam | Warwickshire

5 Shepherd Close Long Itchington | Southam | Warwickshire | CV47 9RE

5 Shepherd Close Cover.indd 3 31/05/2019 16:22 5 SHEPHERD CLOSE

A well-presented four bedroom detached family home situated in the rural Warwickshire village of Long Itchington. Peaceful location with views over fields to the front of the property.

5 Shepherd Close Cover.indd 4 31/05/2019 16:22 5 Shepherd Close Pages.indd 1 31/05/2019 16:17 5 Shepherd Close Pages.indd 2 31/05/2019 16:17 Accommodation summary

Ground Floor The light airy hallway welcomes you to the property. Off the hallway you find the good sized dining room to the right and the sitting room to the left and the downstairs cloakroom.

The sitting room is a large space offering a great place to entertain family and friends and flows beautifully through to the music room through the glass-panelled double doors. The gas fireplace with white surround and beige marble back and hearth makes a lovely feature to this room.

The music room currently houses a baby grand piano but also lends itself to being a study/snug room.

The kitchen is fitted with bespoke wall and base units, porcelain tiled floor with underfloor heating, rangemaster fridge and freezer, integral dishwasher, rangemaster oven and extractor fan. It offers ample storage and a central island. The utility leads off the kitchen and has space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer and includes built in wall units.

From the music room to the rear of the property you find the sun room which leads out through French doors to the beautifully landscaped courtyard garden making the perfect place to spill out to the garden during those warmer summer months.

5 Shepherd Close Pages.indd 3 31/05/2019 16:17 Seller Insight

We immediately liked the look of the property and, best of all, it ticked all of the boxes on our wish list,” say the current owners of this family home at 5 Shepherd Close. “The quiet little close felt so peaceful, being home to just a few other properties. On stepping inside, the hall was open and welcoming, with a good flow from room to room.”

The house is perfect for everyday life and entertaining alike, with a sociable kitchen, sunroom and a music room, as well as four bedrooms. “The house has always provided a warm welcome to friends and family,” say the owners. We love receiving visitors and we tend to gather around the island in the kitchen, which is the hub of the home. Meanwhile, the sunroom overlooks the easily maintained courtyard garden and is great for breakfast on lazy mornings, and relaxing evenings listening to music. “This has been a happy family home and we have loved living here!”

Outside, the courtyard garden is easily maintained, with a spacious patio area and a shed. “It’s the ideal spot to enjoy meals outside, as well as drinks with friends. It’s very private, fully enclosed and provides a beautiful extension of the inside space.”

Enjoying the theatre, being close to the RSC is a bonus. Long Itchington itself is a welcoming and friendly village in a lovely rural location, with the pub and community centre being right at its heart. It has a large pond at the centre, providing an attractive focal point of the village. With about 12 miles of public footpaths within the village Parish boundary, we have made the most of the beautiful countryside walks, from a leisurely stroll around the village to a pleasant circular walk, with the opportunity to ramble over open fields and enjoy a lovely extended stroll along the side of the Grand Union Canal.”

“We will greatly miss the peaceful position of the property. We love the view from the upstairs front windows across the field, it’s very restful. And the sunrise and sunset skies are to die for, beautiful in every season.”

“The house and garden are perfect for entertaining and we’ve celebrated some big anniversaries and special birthdays with friends and family here. In summer, we enjoy a barbecue on the private back deck, while at Christmas, we festoon the front elevation with strings of lights, outlining the entrance, right up to the apex, and even the potted plants!”*

* 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.

5 Shepherd Close Pages.indd 4 31/05/2019 16:17 We love welcoming family and friends and the kitchen island has been the natural focal point, fabulous for entertaining. Everyone can gather around while food is served. The combination of spotlights and under- cabinet lighting gives the large kitchen a welcoming ambience, in which we love to relax and share the day’s events over an evening meal.”

5 Shepherd Close Pages.indd 5 31/05/2019 16:17 5 Shepherd Close Pages.indd 6 31/05/2019 16:17 5 Shepherd Close Pages.indd 7 31/05/2019 16:17 First Floor The landing on the first floor leads to the four good sized bedrooms and the family bathroom. The Master suite is a spacious double, a high quality finished en suite shower-room with underfloor heating and ample built in wardrobe space.

The remaining three bedrooms are served by the beautifully finished, fully tiled family bathroom which comprises underfloor heating, a large corner Jacuzzi bath, shower cubicle with rainhead, wc, towel rail, mirror with LED lighting above the vanity unit and hand basin.

Bedrooms two and four both have ample storage space in the form of built-in wardrobes.

5 Shepherd Close Pages.indd 8 31/05/2019 16:18 5 Shepherd Close Pages.indd 9 31/05/2019 16:18 5 Shepherd Close Pages.indd 10 31/05/2019 16:18 5 Shepherd Close Pages.indd 11 31/05/2019 16:18 5 Shepherd Close Pages.indd 12 31/05/2019 16:18 5 Shepherd Close Pages.indd 13 31/05/2019 16:18 Outside Outside, the courtyard garden is easily maintained, with a spacious patio area, water feature and a shed. The garden is very private and fully enclosed. To the rear of the garden there is a raised decked area perfect for entertaining and al fresco dining providing a great extension of the inside space.

To the front there is a double driveway with parking for two vehicles.

5 Shepherd Close Pages.indd 14 31/05/2019 16:18 The location has been perfect too,” continue the owners, “with easy access to the M40 going north and south, and we are ideally situated for Leamington Spa, Warwick, Kenilworth, Stratford-on-Avon, the Cotswolds and surrounding areas.

5 Shepherd Close Pages.indd 15 31/05/2019 16:18 Long Itchington

Long Itchington is a lovely Warwickshire village to the east of Royal Leamington Spa and just down the road from the historic market town of Southam. The village offers everyday amenities with a local Co-op and a choice of excellent public houses. There is also a primary and pre-school. Leamington Spa

In 2015 the historic town of Leamington Spa was voted as the third best place to live in the UK by the Times national newspaper. Many people are drawn to the area by the excellent schooling facilities available, shops, parks and surrounding countryside. After a visit to the town it was granted a Royal prefix in 1838 by Queen Victoria and was renamed Royal Leamington Spa from Leamington Priors. The town is split by the river Leam which runs east to west through the town. It was on these banks that the Pump Rooms were built for people to bathe in salty spa water to heal their ailments. As a previous Britain in bloom winner the town has several key parks including Jephson Gardens, Victoria Park, Royal Pump Room Gardens, Mill Gardens, The Dell and Newbold Comyn. The town is also known for its excellent schooling facilities. Within easy reach are state, grammar and private schools to suit most requirements including Warwick Prep and Public Schools and Kings High School for Girls. Arnold Lodge School and Kingsley School for Girls in Leamington, The Croft Prep School and grammar schools are in Stratford-upon Avon. Leamington Spa is also just seven miles from the world famous Warwick University. Warwick Parkway, Leamington Spa and Coventry offer direct rail services to London in just over an hour and Birmingham in twenty six minutes. Rugby

Rugby has grown to become Warwickshire’s second largest market town, boasting a variety of designer and high street shops, restaurants and pubs. Famed for its public school, the birth of rugby football and the Frank Whittle jet engine, Rugby is also home to the green open spaces of Caldecott Park, Coombe Abbey Country Park, Brownsover Hall and Draycote Water. With a range of excellent schools, Rugby is ideally placed for a well- rounded education. Equally so for transport too, thanks to its convenient motorway links and speedy rail services to Birmingham, Leicester and London Euston in around 50 minutes. Situated on the northern edge of Rugby, this location combines the relaxation of a semi-rural retreat by the River Avon, with plenty of amenities close by including a new retail park at hand and the Warwickshire countryside beyond.

5 Shepherd Close Pages.indd 16 31/05/2019 16:18 Southam

Southam is a small market town in the Stratford-on-Avon district of Warwickshire. Southam has three primary schools and a secondary school. The main shopping street runs through the centre of town. Each Tuesday there is a small but popular market and a farmers’ market on the second Saturday of each month. Surrounded by trees and greenery, it’s easy to forget that you are living in a market town, with all its amenities right on the doorstep. There are a wide range of shops, including hairdressers, post office, florists, banks, restaurants, pubs, convenience stores, newsagents, ironmongers and a Tesco supermarket. There are also two doctors’ surgeries, dental practices, and a leisure centre with a 25-metre pool and well equipped gym. The commuter links from Southam are very good, the M40 is nearby, as are the historic towns of Leamington Spa, Warwick, Banbury, and Stratford upon Avon, which all provide regular rail services to Birmingham and London. Warwickshire

Positioned in the heart of England the county is famous for being the birthplace of William Shakespeare. There are no cities in Warwickshire since both Coventry and Birmingham were incorporated into the West Midlands County in 1974 and are now metropolitan authorities in themselves. Warwickshire hosts several key towns including Leamington Spa Warwick, Stratford upon Avon, Kenilworth, Henley In Arden and Rugby to name a few. The northern tip of the county is only three miles from the Derbyshire border. An average-sized English county covering an area of almost 2,000 km2, it runs some 60 miles north to south. Equivalently it extends as far north as Shrewsbury in Shropshire and as far south as Banbury in north Oxfordshire.

5 Shepherd Close Pages.indd 17 31/05/2019 16:18 Services Connected to all mains gas, water, drainage and electricity

Local Authority Warwick District Council

Viewing Arrangements Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on 01926 455950.

Website For more information visit www.fineandcountry.com/uk/ Leamington-Spa

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 5.30 pm Saturday 9.00 am - 4.30 pm Sunday By appointment only

Directions Heading south towards Southam on the A423, take a right on to Leather Street, follow the road round and take a left in to Shepherd Close. The property is located on the left.

5 Shepherd Close Pages.indd 18 31/05/2019 16:18 Agents notes: All measurements are approximate 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. Printed 03.06.2019

5 Shepherd Close Pages.indd 19 31/05/2019 16:18 5 Shepherd Close Pages.indd 20 31/05/2019 16:19 FRANCES HUSBAND FINE & COUNTRY AGENT Fine & Country is a global network of estate agencies Fine & Country Leamington Spa specialising in the marketing, sale and rental of luxury 07834 364481 residential property. With offices in the UK, Australia, [email protected] Egypt, France, Hungary, Italy, Malta, Namibia, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, The Channel Islands, UAE, USA and West Africa we combine the widespread exposure Frances joined Fine & Country in 2017 having come from an office management of the international marketplace with the local expertise and recruitment background. Frances shows great enthusiasm to oversee the entire and knowledge of carefully selected independent property sale and purchase process throughout. She shows great ambition and drive and will professionals. always strive to go above and beyond to ensure the best service to all her clients. Outside work, Frances enjoys spending family time with her husband, Jim and Fine & Country appreciates the most exclusive properties two children, Georgia and Michael. She also has a keen interest in natural health, require a more compelling, sophisticated and intelligent nutrition and the environment. presentation - leading to a common, yet uniquely exercised YOU CAN FOLLOW FRANCES ON and successful strategy emphasising the lifestyle qualities of the property. @fineandcountryfh This unique approach to luxury homes marketing delivers high quality, intelligent and creative concepts for property promotion combined with the latest technology and “We are really grateful to Frances Husband and the fantastic service and marketing techniques. communication from all at Fine and Country during our sale. The promotional material produced was amazing, and alongside the well organized open day, We understand moving home is one of the most resulted in us achieving a quick sale. Although the fees were higher than our other important decisions you make; your home is both a quotes we don’t believe we would have achieved a sale as quick for our type of financial and emotional investment. With Fine & Country property without the care and specialist marketing fine and country offer.” you benefit from the local knowledge, experience, expertise and contacts of a well trained, educated and courteous team of professionals, working to make the sale or purchase of your property as stress free as possible.

5 Shepherd Close Cover.indd 6 31/05/2019 16:22 Fine & Country Tel: +44 (0)1926 455950 [email protected] 158 Parade, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire CV32 4AE

5 Shepherd Close Cover.indd 1 31/05/2019 16:22