The Old House Main Street | Long Lawford | Rugby | Warwickshire | CV23 9BB

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A beautifully restored unlisted period home with four bedrooms and a self-contained one bedroom annexe.

The Old House, 90 Main Street Cover.indd 4 08/09/2020 08:36 Being one of the oldest houses in Long Lawford, The Old House is believed to date back to at A key advantage of this home is the self-contained annex which has one bedroom, a shower room, least 1657. A home of this age will have a long history and this beautiful cottage is no exception. a kitchen and lounge/dining room. It could easily be utilised as the perfect work from home office In the mid-17th Century the building was used as a chapel and in Victorian times the property was or provide a separate rental income. four separate cottages. The main accommodation has a master bedroom with ensuite, three other well-proportioned Sympathetically restored by the present owners, this unlisted delightful period cottage retains bedrooms and a family bathroom to the first floor. Whilst on the ground floor there is a snug, original character features, such as exposed beams and an inglenook fireplace, as well as the added sitting room and kitchen/dining room together with utility room/cloakroom. Outside the property conveniences of contemporary living, such as under floor heating and high quality bathroom and has the benefit of having an attractive 0.25 acre plot with a cottage style garden, outbuilding and kitchen fittings. double garage with rear vehicle access.

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Ground Floor A further oak door offers additional access to the garden. There is an oak staircase that leads to the first floor with an under stairs storage cupboard. A primary feature of the sitting room is the log burner, set within a raised hearth with exposed brick surround. There are a pair of church doors that lead to an inner lobby which gives access to the first floor via an elm staircase. A latched oak door leads off the lobby into the attractive snug which has double glazed windows to front and rear. There is highly attractive ornate cast iron radiator, another log burner set into the inglenook fireplace and an exposed ceiling timber. From the sitting room, past the stable door that leads to the garden is a travertine floor that provides access to the kitchen/dining room. There are two double glazed, leaded windows to the front aspect, a double glazed window to the rear, exposed ceiling timbers and ornate cast iron radiators. There is a latched door that leads off to the utility room and cloakroom which has a Belfast style sink with shaker style cabinets, ornate cast iron radiator, low level WC and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. The kitchen is fitted with a bespoke range of shaker style cabinets with an adjoining granite work surface and a double Belfast sink with mixer tap. There is space for a range cooker and extractor hood. There is a built in Bosch dishwasher, combination electric Siemens microwave, oven and grill and space for a further under the counter appliance. The sitting room, kitchen/diner and utility room all have the modern convenience of underfloor heating.

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Beautifully positioned on the edge of the village of Long Lawford, which is situated just a couple of miles from Rugby, is The Old House, an extremely attractive period home that has been very sensitively updated by the current owners. “We purchased the house fifteen years ago. After having previously renovated a Victorian property, we were looking for a bigger challenge. When we first saw The Old House we could see the potential under the outdated appearance that greeted us. It was this hidden character and possibilities that drew us to it, and, of course, the size of the garden.”

“Originally there were six really quite pokey bedrooms, so we took down dividing walls to create four well-proportioned doubles, and downstairs we opened up the layout to create a large kitchen/diner and a huge sitting room with doors that open straight out onto the patio. We wanted to return the house to its former glory, so we restored, enhanced, and, where necessary reinstated all of the lovely period features. We removed all of the exterior cement rendering to the main house and replaced it with lime to allow the house to breath. We paid attention to even the smallest detail, travelling all over the country to get just the right fixtures and fittings. We put our hearts and souls into renovating this house and I’d say we’ve struck a really good balance between the old and the new, so the house has every bit of its original character and charm, but it’s also an incredibly comfortable home for modern living.”

“As well as renovating the house itself, we’ve also done a major overhaul of the garden, which was basically just a lawn when we arrived.” continues the owner. “We have a vegetable plot with fruit trees at the bottom and a good-size lawn, with more than enough space for children to have a good kick about. The garden is definitely a standout feature of the property, and we spend a lot of time sitting or eating outside in the summer as it is a real sun trap. Not only is it a very peaceful spot, but it also enjoys relative privacy, as it is not really overlooked by anyone.”

“It’s impossible to choose a favourite room; they are all so lovely. My husband would say the sitting room, as it’s big enough for his huge TV and surround sound system! If I had to pick one, I would say the snug, when the log burner is on, it’s just so cosy and quiet, perfect for curling up on the sofa with a good book!”

“Long Lawford village has a real sense of community and a highly regarded primary school so it’s a wonderful place to raise a family. I also love the fact that we’re so close to places such as Rugby and Coventry, and yet we have the open countryside right on our doorstep. Plus, we have a station in Rugby from which London is less than an hour away. It’s the ideal location really, right in the middle of the country”

“Attached to the main house we have a one-bed annex. It has a kitchen and a large lounge/dining room, which is a really lovely, bright room. We have an elderly relative staying in there at the moment, but it could be ideal if the new owners need to work from home.”

“We’re moving to Cornwall, but we’ll be sad to leave The Old House,” says the owner. “I love the history of it and it’s old world character and the location offers the best of both worlds…right in the countryside yet a short trip to town. In terms of what I’ll miss most, again, that’s difficult to say…I do love my kitchen, which is a really great place for entertaining. But if I have to pick one, maybe I’d have to say the garden, which has really come into its own during lockdown. We are so lucky to have such a fabulous outdoor space.”*

* 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.

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From the kitchen there is a further latched door that provides access to the annex hallway. This leads to a shower room with low level WC, wash basin and corner shower cubicle. There are a range of built in wardrobes to the double bedroom which has a delightful view of the garden. The hallway continues to the kitchen, which has a double glazed window and oak door leading to the garden. It is fitted with a range of ash style units, stainless steel sink and drainer, fitted four ring gas hob with extractor hood above and electric single oven. There is a further door that leads off to the light and spacious lounge/dining room which has three double glazed windows overlooking the garden and rear door leading to a small patio area.

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First Floor The landing has a variety of exposed ceiling and wall timbers, solid oak floor, ornate cast iron radiator and attractive views of the rear garden. Three latched doors lead off to the master bedroom, the family bathroom and bedroom two. The main bedroom has double glazed low set windows to the front aspect, a window to the rear and a window to the side. There are two ornate Victorian style cast iron radiators, exposed ceiling and wall timbers, a solid oak floor and a latched door that leads to the ensuite shower room. Fitted to a high standard, there is a low level WC, wash basin with vanity unit and large shower cubicle with rainforest style shower above. The family bathroom is again fitted to a high standard with period style bathroom suite comprising a metal claw foot bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, bidet, oak floor, exposed ceiling timber, cast iron radiator and a low set window to the front. Bedroom two has separate access to the bathroom and again has a variety of exposed wall and ceiling timbers, an oak floor and windows to both front and rear. There is access to the third bedroom from this room but in turn there is a secondary landing which provides access to bedroom three. Bedroom 3 is quite plainly one of the oldest parts of the house with its exposed original timbers and windows to front and rear. Bedroom four is another good sized, double room with view to the front and rear. It has a Victorian style cast iron radiator and a Victorian style cast iron feature fireplace. There is also has a latched door that leads to a convenient cloakroom with low level WC, wash basin and vanity unit.

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Outside The property occupies an attractive position towards the end of Main Street in Long Lawford. Access to the drive is via neighbouring Cross Street. Double gates provide access to the tarmac driveway, which has off road parking for several vehicles and access to the double garage. There is an adjoining covered log store with separate pedestrian entrance, a workshop/shed and an electric charging point for an electric vehicle. A pathway meanders down towards the rear access to the annexe and house. The garden is laid mainly to lawn and has a variety of well stocked shrubs and borders, a pea gravel pathway and a variety of attractive bedding plants. There is also a sheltered vegetable garden with raised beds, several fruit, apple and pear trees, timber shed and a covered chicken run and hen house. There is a variety of external lighting and two outside water supplies.

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The village of Long Lawford is situated on the outskirts of Rugby and has local amenities such as shops, a highly rated village school and two public houses. The village shop, which is a 4 minute walk from the house, has just undergone an extension and full refurbishment. Further shops and takeaways are about 5 mins walk from the house. Both village pubs are within 4 mins walk from the house. There is a wide range of both state and private schooling available in the area, with Rugby still adhering to the grammar school system. There are primary schools in Long Lawford and Rugby, whilst secondary grammar schools include Lawrence Sheriff School for boys and Rugby High School for girls. Independent senior schools include Rugby, Prince Thorpe College, Kingsley School for girls in Leamington Spa, Warwick School and Kings High in Warwick, and King Henry VIII in Coventry. Good Preparatory schools include Bilton Grange (Dunchurch), Spratton School in Northants and Arnold Lodge in Leamington Spa. There is a wide range of shopping available in both Rugby, Leamington Spa and Warwick, which are all within easy reach. There is an excellent road network surrounding Warwickshire giving good access to the M1, M6, M69, A5, A14 and the A361. Birmingham International airport is within 35 minutes drive. There is also a fast Virgin train service from Rugby station arriving in Euston, London in just over 45 minutes. There are also many footpaths and bridleways for keen walkers and nature lovers, including walks along the river Avon and a selection of dog-friendly, family pubs within 3 miles.

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

Local Authority Rugby District Council Council Tax Band F.

Viewing Arrangements Strictly via the vendors sole agent Sam Funnell (Fine & Country Branch Partner) on (01788) 820062/07714 515484.

Opening Hours Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 5.30 pm Saturday 9.00 am - 4.30 pm

The Old House, 90 Main Street Pages.indd 18 08/09/2020 08:25 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 08.09.2020

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