Lapworth Paddocks, Rising Lane, Lapworth • 5 Bedroom Edwardian • 6.5 Acres Guide Price £2,450,000 • Indoor Swimming Pool Freehold • Fabulous Conservatory

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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 contains local shops, excellent local inns, rail commuter service from Lapworth Station, village hall, St Mary the Virgin Parish Church, 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 . Stratford -upon Avon is some 14 miles away and approximately 9 miles. Furthermore, the N.E.C., Airport and Railway Station the M.42 and M.40 motorway links are all within very easy reach

Lapworth Paddocks occupies a prominent and prime location along Rising Lane in one of the most highly regarded areas of Lapworth. The property enjoys a wide frontage to Rising Lane and is set back behind magnificent formal gardens, interspersed with superb evergreens and specimen trees and approached via an in and out cobbled driveway with double security entrance gates to either end.

Lapworth Paddocks comprises a substantial Edwardian detached residence of distinction offering excellent accommodation with a magnificent indoor swimming pool complex which leads directly on to the outstanding 'wrap around' conservatory to provide a delightful sitting and recreational area, complete with a second breakfast kitchen which serves the swimming pool and conservatory. The ground floor reception rooms contain many attractive features with an oak panelled reception hall with guest cloakroom leading off, drawing room with music/sitting area, separate dining room, study and good sized dining kitchen with extensive range of appliances and fittings. On the first floor is the superb principal suite with bedroom, sitting room, dressing area and sumptuous en suit e. In addition there are four further bedrooms, plus a family bathroom.

Grouped around a secure courtyard to the side of the property is the six car garage block, with adjoining storage and ancillary rooms. In addition there is a detached staff/relative cottage, plus gardener's lodge.

The established and mature parkland gardens are profusely stocked and carefully designed to provide all year round colour with pergola walkways, ornamental pools, large pool with waterfall and footbridge to the island. In addition there is a paddock enclosure, timber stable block and timber storage building.

To the rear of the property are a range of 20 stables and paddock area.

ON THE GROUND FLOOR *Dining Room 6.28m(20'7") x 4.74m(15'7") *Fitted Cloakroom & Separate W.C. *Walk in Storage Cupboard *Drawing Room 8.41m(27'7") max. x 8.61m(28'3") max. *Music/Sitting Area *Study 3.30m(10'10") x 2.87m(9'5") max. *Kitchen/Breakfast Room 4.55m(14'11") x 5.80m(19'0") *Breakfast/Dining Area 3.77m(12'4") x 5.66m(18'7") *Magnificent Indoor Swimming Pool Complex 7.08m(23'3") x 15.39m(50'6") *Changing/Shower Room & Separate W.C. *Boiler Room *Raised Gallery Sitting Area 7.05m(23'2") x 2.75m(9'0") overlooking the pool. *Inner Hallway with Shower Room *Utility Room & Boiler Room *Outstanding L Shaped Conservatory & Recreation Area *Kitchen/Breakfast Room Two 5.48m(18'0") x 4.22m(13'10")

ON THE FIRST FLOOR Principal Bedroom Suite 5.25m(17'3") x 3.99m(13'1") with Sitting Room 4.21m(13'10") x 5.28m(17'4"), Dressing Room & Luxury En Suite Bathroom 3.58m(11'9") x 3.58m(11'9") *Bedroom Two 4.62m(15'2") x 3.33m(10'11") *Bedroom Three 3.66m(12'0") x 3.63m(11'11") *Bedroom Four 4.62m(15'2") x 2.75m(9'0")

*Bedroom Five 3.77m(12'4") x 2.91m(9'7") *Family Bathroom

OUTSIDE - DETACHED COTTAGE

ON THE GROUND FLOOR *Living Area 6.38m(20'11") x 9.03m(29'8") (maximum measurements including kitchen) *Cloaks/Shower Recess *Kitchen/Breakfast Room *Bathroom 2.59m(8'6") x 3.26m(10'8")

ON THE FIRST FLOOR *Bedroom 6.38m(20'11") x 4.41m(14'6") .

*Garaging for Six Cars 7.21m(23'8") x 14.88m(48'10") *Adjacent Storage Room & Further Storage Room *Panelled Study/Sitting Area 3.10m(10'2") x 2.07m(6'10") *Separate Cloakroom

DETACHED BUILDING Offering *Oil Storage Tank Room 4.18m(13'9") x 3.79m(12'5")

GARDENER'S LODGE

*Sitting Room 4.20m(13'9") x 3.01m(9'11") with Galley Kitchen *Cloakroom

*Storage Room 4.22m(13'10") x 3.29m(10'10")

*Gardens & Grounds with shaped lawns, paved pathways, variety of ornamental shrubs, natural pond

OUTSIDE

*Enclosed Paddock *Timber Stable Block plus Detached Timber Storage Building.

*Further Paddocks & Stabling with 20 Stables

N.B. The existing access to the eastern side of the rear paddock will be extinguished and therefore the only access to the paddock and stables will be through the main house and side access driveway.

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 Pro ceeds 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. However, the vendors reserve the r ight to be granted a limited period after completion to relocate the horses.

Services: We understand that mains electricity and water are connected to the property. Drainage is to a private septic tan k and central heating is provided by oil and calor gas systems.

Local Authority: Council.

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

Land: It is suggested that prior to exchange of contracts, prospective purchasers walk the land and boundaries in order to satisfy 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 Packwoo d Lane which then continues into Rising Lane. Proceeding along Rising Lane, Lapworth Paddocks will be found on the left hand side (before The Punch Bowl Inn).

To complete our quality service, John Shepherd is pleased to offer the follow ing:-

Free Valuation: We would be pleased to carry out a free valuation and market appraisal of your property entirely without obligation. Please contact us to make the appropriate appointment.

Residential Lettings and Management: If you are interested in letting out your property or are considering renting a property , please contact Select Lettings on 01564 786608 or visit www.johnshepherd.com

Professional Survey Department: If this property should not meet your requirements and you decide to purchase a property not marketed by ourselves, we would be delighted to offer our professional services to you should you require an independent survey on the property you intend to purchase. We offer a full range of professional surveys including the RICS Home Buyers' Survey and Valuation Reports, and full Building Surveys. For professional survey and valuation advice therefore, please do not hesitate to contact our Survey Department on 01564 786626.

John Shepherd Financial Services: Independent Mortgage Advisors. Telephone: 01564 786611 or visit www.johnshepherd.com

John Shepherd, for themselves and for the vendors of the property whose agents they are, give notice that these particulars do not constitute any part of a contract or offer, and are produced in good faith and set out as a general guide only. The vendor does not make or give, and neither John Shepherd and any person in his employment, has an authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.

Hockley Heath Collection The Old School House 2360 Stratford Road Hockley Heath Solihull West Midlands B94 6QT

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