Cathiron | Rugby | Warwickshire | CV23 0JH the BARN

Tuckey’s Farm sits in an idyllic setting, in Cathiron hamlet, and is wrapped around by the gentle Warwickshire countryside. The present owners found the neglected farmhouse and barns eighteen years ago, and realised the property and its buildings had the potential to become stunning homes for three generational living.

The Barn occupies an attractive position in a quiet hamlet within a courtyard development and offers in excess of 2,000 sq ft of accommodation and comprises two large double bedrooms to the first floor, both with en-suites, and a further ground floor bedroom, which benefits from a newly fitted en suite shower room. Additionally there is a large kitchen/breakfast room and dining room, with vaulted ceilings and an attractive sitting room with views across the gardens. The property is offered for sale with no onward chain and offers a wealth of charm and character with a variety of exposed beams and traditional features. Outside there is parking for several vehicles and a shared driveway through electric gates, whilst the gardens enjoy views over neighbouring farmland on a total plot of around 0.27 acres.

Accommodation Summary

Ground Floor On the courtyard parking area are two large timber entrance doors; one leading to the kitchen/breakfast room and the other to the dining room. The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a variety of oak base and wall mounted units with a granite work surface and upstands, there is space for an American style fridge freezer and a large Rangemaster with induction hob and ovens below and extractor hood. There is a quarry tiled style floor and a vaulted ceiling with two exposed ‘A’ frames, a conservation Velux roof window and a double glazed window that overlooks the courtyard. There is a Belfast sink with mixer tap, plumbing for a washing machine and a floor based oil fired central heating boiler. There are doors from the kitchen that lead to bedrooms three and the dining room. Bedroom three has a vaulted ceiling, double glazed window to the front aspect and a door that leads to the newly fitted en-suite shower room with an enclosed shower cubicle, wash hand basin and a low level WC. There is also access to the roof void. From the kitchen a door leads to the dining room which has an exposed hardwood floor, there is an additional glazed door that leads to the parking area, a window that overlooks the garden, exposed brickwork and an exposed ceiling beam with ‘A’ frame. There are also stairs that lead to the first floor landing, an understairs storage cupboard and windows overlooking the courtyard and double doors that lead to the impressive large sitting room. This has two large windows to the front aspect overlooking the courtyard which provides an abundance of natural light, there is a double glazed window that overlooks the rear garden and double glazed French casement doors that lead to the rear terrace. A focal point of the room is the large inglenook style fireplace with multi fuel wood burner with raised hearth and exposed brick built surround.

Seller Insight

The property’s history stretches back to the seventeenth century and The Barn began life as the milking shed and stables. The owners have restored it with love and great care, using reclaimed bricks and keeping original features, which combine seamlessly with modern comfort. It is now a spacious, charming and characterful and completely independent three bedroom property.

Cathiron is a hamlet between the villages of Harborough Magna and Brinklow, with day to day needs available in Newbold, only two miles away. You can combine the tranquillity of The Barn with the retail and leisure facilities available in the historic town of Rugby, approximately four miles away. Rugby offers a choice of schools, including Rugby public school. There is an excellent, fast train service into London Euston and Birmingham New Street. There is easy access to the M1, M6 and M45 motorways.

The Barn is the epitome of contented rural living and a paradise for nature lovers. The grounds abound with bird and wild life, with many daily sightings, of buzzards, barn owls, badgers, swallows and many others. The Oxford Canal is only a hundred yards away, and you can enjoy walking along it to the pub in Newbold, or fish from its leafy banks. There is a local bridal path and the area is full of good rambling routes.

The layout of this special home has been perfectly designed with detailed attention given to every area. The result is a calm and peaceful atmosphere, where the generous windows allow vistas of the surrounding countryside.

The large lounge is an enchanting room where you can entertain numerous guests and serve them drinks from the Victorian bar; or sit for after dinner drinks and conversation before a winter fire in the inglenook fireplace. It is also perfect to settle before the patio window and watch the antics of birds and perhaps a visiting fox. It is a room where you can totally relax and unwind.

Guests will be delighted by the unique character of the dining room, with its rising vaulted ceiling and warm red brick walls. The well equipped kitchen is a sociable space, perfect for everyday family meals, and again the vaulted ceiling provides extra visual appeal. In the summer time with the doors open to the garden, it is known for a swallow to swoop through the room. The entire house has a welcoming ambience that fuses with the outside world. It is a very serene property.

The two en suite bedrooms on the first floor have far reaching views and the soft lawns of the garden blend into the countryside. Sitting on the patio enjoying an al fresco meal you could be miles form anywhere. It is an oasis of calm.

The Barn has many lovely memories. They are sure the next owners will appreciate the tranquillity that you enjoy here, with the convenience of town life only a few miles away.*

* 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. First Floor The landing has a window to the southern aspect, doors leading to bedrooms one and two and a built in cupboard space houses the cylinder and a linen shelf. Bedroom two has views to both the south and north across the gardens via double glazed windows, access to the loft space and a door that leads to the ensuite shower room which has a conservation Velux roof window, corner shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC, a variety of tiling, an extractor fan, shaver point and light. Bedroom one has delightful views to the north via the two double glazed windows and across the gardens and countryside. There are a variety of quality built in wardrobes and dressing table and drawer sets and a door that leads to the large ensuite bathroom which is fitted with a four piece suite with a panelled corner bath, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. There is a corner shower cubicle and a Velux conservation roof window.

Outside There is a tarmac driveway running approximately 160 metres from the western boundary of Tuckey’s Farm that leads to electric gates that open into the private courtyard, serving The Old Farmhouse and The Barn. The Barn has parking for several vehicles and a hard standing area, there is also access round to the rear elevation down to the gardens. The plot which measures approximately 0.27 acres wraps itself around the northern and western elevations of the property. The western garden has lawns and a paved pathway that leads to the private rear garden which has a paved patio area, outside electric points, outside lighting and the rest of the garden is laid mainly to lawn and at the far boundary there is a variety of small conifer trees, mature tree and post and rail fencing that surrounds the boundary whilst there is a maturing hedge on the right hand side. LOCATION

The hamlet of Cathiron is situated between the villages of Brinklow and Harborough Magna being some 5 miles north of Rugby. Nearby Brinklow provides schooling, a post office and doctors with larger shopping facilities in Rugby. Rugby itself offers an extensive range of shopping including some individual shops and boutiques. It is only a brisk walk or drive to the train station where Virgin Trains provide a high speed to Euston, London in around 45 minutes. There is also an impressive range of state and public schooling available in Rugby and the surrounding area including Bilton Grange, Lawrence Sheriff, Rugby High, Princethorpe College, Bloxham School, King Henrys in Coventry and the world-renowned Rugby School.

Services Oil fired central heating, electricity; private drainage and broadband are connected

Local Authority Rugby Borough Council Council Tax Band A

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 20.07.2018

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