Lavender Furlong Coventry Road | Dunchurch | Rugby | Warwickshire | CV22 6RE LAVENDER FURLONG

A visually stunning Grade II listed thatched cottage occupying a generous, south facing, 1.47 acre plot on the outskirts of this popular Warwickshire village. Lavender Furlong is a beautiful period cottage that is believed to date from the 1600’s. More recently, in 1987 the home was quite rightly listed Grade II and occupies a wide generous plot which could be further developed subject to the necessary planning permissions. The house itself has four well proportioned bedrooms, a host of character features including latched doors, exposed ceiling beams, small paned windows and an inglenook fireplace. There is a farmhouse style kitchen with Aga, an array of further reception rooms which include a dining room, study and a sitting room with the key feature of the house being the wide and generous plot where there is ample parking and detached double garage. For those who could be naturally concerned by the longevity of the thatch roof, this was replaced in 2009/10. The house does require modernisation and offers the perfect opportunity to create a wonderful family home in this desirable village. The property is offered for sale with no onward chain and internal inspection is strongly recommended. Accommodation Summary

Ground Floor There is a leaded glazed original entrance door that leads to an entrance hall with a variety of exposed beams, stairs rise to the first floor and latched doors lead to off to the cloakroom which has a low-level WC, views of the garden and a wash basin. Neighbouring this is a convenient cloak cupboard and further doors lead to the dining room and kitchen/breakfast room. The kitchen/breakfast room has small paned windows to both front and rear, a large latched door leads off to the rear terrace and the kitchen is fitted with a variety of matching base and wall mounted units with a tiled worksurface and the centrepiece of the kitchen is the twin plate Aga set into the original chimney breast. There is an exposed ceiling timber and a latched door that leads to a convenient utility room and pantry with window to the rear and tiled floor. The dining room is particularly attractive with some impressive ceiling timbers, French doors lead off to the south facing rear terrace and an inglenook fireplace with some original cabinetry. From here there is access to the sitting room and study with the sitting room affording impressive views of the plot, window to the side, open fireplace with exposed brick surround and hearth whilst the study faces the front with two windows, laminate floor and a door leading to a convenient ground floor bedroom which has windows to the front and rear, built in double wardrobe and a door that leads to the ensuite shower room with shower cubicle, wash basin, low level WC and obscured double glazed window to the rear.

First Floor The landing has a built-in cupboard space, exposed timbers, small paned window to the front and doors leading off to the principal bedrooms and family bathroom. The bathroom is at the rear of the property and has his and hers pedestal wash basins, bidet, low level WC and a corner bath with shower. There is a low set window and exposed ceiling timbers. The master bedroom can be accessed via bedroom two and has a range of built in wardrobes and impressive views of the plot. Bedroom two has a window to the front, a further built in wardrobe with sliding door and a door leading back onto the landing. Bedroom three is another double room, this time with views of the frontage and a variety of built in wardrobes including an airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder and linen shelf.

Outside Rear Garden Front The garden and total plot covers 1.47 acres and the site is particularly impressive with its large The property occupies an impressive wide frontage bordering Coventry Road but is sheltered expanse of lawn and a variety of mature trees that surround the boundary providing a secluded by some natural screening to include a variety of trees and hedging. There is a wrought iron gate and sheltered south facing spot. The vercade of the back of the house is most impressive with its providing pedestrian access onto the pea gravel driveway and access to the front entrance whilst shaped thatch and tiled roof extension complimenting the existing building. There is an outbuilding the driveway sweeps in off the road via the five-bar gate. There is access to the detached double and tool shed with tiled and pitched roof and the gardens extend to a narrow area before garage, which has been constructed in more recent years, by double electric roller doors. The expanding again to provide a significant portion of land and could provide future development garage also has an external water supply. The pea gravel driveway sweeps in front of the house potential. providing an impressive amount of off-road parking. The front garden has a large lawned area to the right of the building with a variety of trees and wild flowers.

LOCATION

The property is located in the picturesque village of Dunchurch just 3 miles south of Rugby. It was once a popular coaching post on the road from London to Holyhead for people going to Ireland - over 40 coaches a day used to pass through here. Due to its popularity as a coaching village many famous people are known to have passed through - including Princess Victoria (later to be Queen) and the highwayman Dick Turpin.

The village is also known as ‘the gunpowder plot’ village - as it was here that on the 5th of November 1605 the Gunpowder plot conspirators met at the Old Red Lion Inn to await the news of Guy Fawkes attempt to blow up parliament.

Today is has essential shops for everyday needs including a pharmacy, post office and hairdresser. There is also a doctor’s surgery, dentist, library and plenty of pubs and eateries.

The village has a primary school and local Montessori Nursery in the grounds of Bilton Grange. Bilton Grange - one of the UK’s top boarding and day prep schools for children aged 4 to 13 – can be accessed in a 5 minute walk from Miles End down a leafy back lane. Within a 3 mile radius there is also a selection of state schools, two grammar schools and Rugby Public School.

The property is 26 miles away from Solihull (about 40 minutes by car). Rugby train station (just 4 miles away) can get you into London in under 50 minutes. The M45, M1, M6 and M40 are all readily accessible with Birmingham, Stratford-On- Avon, Coventry, Northampton, Leicester and Warwick all within commuting distance. Just a 30-minute drive away and you are also in the Cotswolds. Birmingham International is the nearest airport about 22 miles away.

There is no shortage of local attractions. In the next village, Thurlaston, there is an 18-hole golf course. Also on the doorstep is Draycote Water and country park - a 650 acre reservoir used for sailing, windsurfing, fly fishing and bird watching. It is popular with walkers and cyclists. Toft Alpacas is based on the banks of the reservoir and the animals can be seen from the road surrounding Draycote.

Services Mains gas, mains water, electricity and broadband are connected.

Local Authority Rugby Borough Council Council Tax Band G.

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

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 17.05.2019

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