The Spinney, Rising Lane, • Prestigious Location • Edwardian Detached Guide Price £1,500,000 • Ancillary Accommodation Freehold • Approx. 1.5 Acres

T: 01564 783866 E: [email protected] W: www.johnshepherd.com Lapworth is a most delightful unspoilt village in which to reside, enjoying a rural environment, yet being only a few minutes drive from the larger villages of Knowle and , whilst town centre is some five miles distant. Lapworth village c ontains local shops, excellent local inns, rail commuter service from Lapworth Station, village hall, St Mary the Virgin Parish Churc h, plus a junior and infant school in Station Lane. Surrounding Lapworth is lovely greenbelt countryside with many rural, canalside walks and bridle paths. There are two National Trust properties close to Lapworth, the historic houses of and Packwood House. Stratford-upon Avon is some 14 miles away and Warwick approximately 9 miles. Furthermore, the N.E.C., Birmingham Airport and Railway Station the M.42 and M.40 motorway links are all within very easy reach

THE SPINNEY

This fine Edwardian property offers a superb opportunity to remodel and enhance a wonderful family home on one of Lapworth's most prestigious roads.

Situated a short drive from the National Trust property Packwood House, and sitting within a plot of some 1.5 acres, The Spinney occupies a prime location along Rising Lane, enjoying a rural environment yet being conveniently situated for the larger villages of Knowle and Dorridge, and of course Solihull.

The property is approached by a sweeping tarmacadam driveway with established gardens leading to a parking area with attracti ve ornamental pond.

Built in 1906 with later additions the property already offers versatile generously proportioned accommodation extending to some 3252.5 sq.ft. which could now benefit from some updating and has fabulous potential.

To the ground floor, the reception rooms comprise a wood-panelled, double aspect dining room at the front of the house, and a substantial sitting room to the rear with an open fireplace and patio doors to the garden. There is also a cosy snug / TV ro om, and a separate study which also has a fireplace. The kitchen, complete with Aga, already has a breakfast area and is presently galley style, however it is attached to a sizeable utility room, providing any potential purchaser the opportunity to open up this w hole area and create a larger family / dining kitchen if preferred. There is also a covered laundry area which has front access, and a boiler room.

Upstairs, the first floor has four double bedrooms include a spacious master bedroom with a balcony overlooking the rear garden, and two good-size family bathrooms.

The stairs rise again to a second floor with a fifth bedroom or playroom.

In addition to the main property, a coach house which is link-detached, comprises 4-car garaging below a self-contained two- bedroom annex flat with kitchen, sitting room and bathroom, making an excellent guest suite, home office or additional family accommodation. There is a further single garage too which presently houses the equipment for the pool.

The gardens and grounds, which are mostly laid to lawn but protected by mature trees, encompass an ou tdoor swimming pool and patio area.

N.B: Permission has been granted to replace the existing dwelling with a new house if preferred. The current property could be demolished after the completion of the new build. Planning details can be found online. Re f: W/11/0302

ON THE GROUND FLOOR Recessed Porch & Spacious Reception Hall 8' 3" x 9' 10" (2.53m x 3.00m) w ith Cloakroom off Dining Room 21' 4" x 19' 3" (6.51m x 5.88m) Lounge 24' 0" x 16' 0" (7.33m x 4.90m) Study 12' 9" x 11' 10" (3.90m x 3.63m) T.V. Room/Snug 3.88m(12'9") x 3.71m(12'2") . Breakfast Kitchen 29' 3" x 11' 7" (8.92m x 3.54m) Utility Room 12' 0" x 12' 11" (3.66m x 3.96m) Laundry/Covered Side Area & Boiler Room/Log Store

ON THE FIRST FLOOR Split Level Central Landing Bedroom One 5.69m(18'8") x 4.22m(13'10") with En Suite Bathroom Bedroom Two 12' 4" x 16' 2" (3.77m x 4.93m) Bedroom Three 11' 6" x 10' 0" (3.52m x 3.05m) Bedroom Four 3.63m(11'11") x 3.70m(12'2") Modern Family Bathroom 7' 4" x 12' 2" (2.26m x 3.71m)

ON THE SECOND FLOOR Landing Bedroom Five 8' 8" x 16' 2" (2.66m x 4.93m) Storage Tank Room 6' 7" x 12' 1" (2.02m x 3.70m)

DETACHED GARAGE/ANNEXE Four/Five Car Garage 9.67m(31'9") x 7.61m(25'0")

FIRST FLOOR ANNEXE FLAT Central Landing Lounge 3.73m(12'3") max. x 6.02m(19'9") Bedroom One 3.47m(11'5") x 3.25m(10'8") Bedroom Two 3.04m(10'0") x 2.42m(7'11") Modern Fitted Kitchen 2.86m(9'5") x 2.15m(7'1") Half Tiled Show er Room .

OUTSIDE Brick Built Boiler House Single Wooden Garage Gardens of Approx. 1.5 Acres Large Outdoor Swimming Pool

Subjective comments in these details imply the opinion of the selling Agent at the time these details were prepared. Natural ly, the opinions of purchasers may differ.

Money Laundering: We have in place procedures and controls which are designed to forestall and prevent Money Laundering. If we suspect that a supplier, customer/client, or employee is committing a Money Laundering offence as defined by the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, we will in accordance with our legal responsibilities disclose the suspicion to the Serious Organised Crime Agency.

Agents Note: We have not tested any of the electrical, central heating or sanitaryware appliances. Purchasers should make their own investigations as to the workings of the relevant items. All room measurements and mileages quoted in these sales particulars are approximate.

Fixtures and Fittings: All those items mentioned in these particulars by way of fixtures and fittings are included in the sale price. Others, if any, are excluded.

Tenure: The property is Freehold with vacant possession upon completion of the purchase.

Services: Mains water and drainage are connected to the property. Drainage is to a private system and central heating is by way of an oil fired system.

Local Authority: Council.

Postal Address: The correct postal address of the property is understood to be The Spinney, Rising Lane, Lapworth, Solihull B94 6HW.

Land: It is suggested that prior to exchange of contracts, prospective purchasers walk the land and boundaries in order to s atisfy themselves as to the exact area of land they are purchasing and also to check all fixtures and fittings either included or excluded in the sale.

Directions: From the agents office in proceed south along the A3400 Stratford Road and turn immediately left into the B4439 signposted Lapworth and Warwick. Proceed down the Old Warwick Road and take the third turning on the left into Packwood Lane which then continues into Rising Lane. Proceeding along Rising Lane and The Spinney will be found on the left hand side.

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