Parklands Park Lane | Snitterfield | Warwickshire | CV37 0LS PARKLANDS This attractive contemporary-style and energy-efficient six-bedroom family home, which has a detached double garage with a versatile annexe above, is set back from the road behind electric gates in landscaped gardens of approximately half an acre in the village of Snitterfield, near Stratford-upon-Avon. While benefiting from a peaceful location with access to idyllic country walks and bridle paths, the property is also within easy reach of Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick, Leamington Spa, Solihull and Birmingham. Ground Floor The house is set back from the road accessed via electric gates onto a gravelled parking area for several cars. The front door leads into a generous hall that gives the house its good flow and there’s a cloak room and separate W.C. There is a beautiful new, oak and glass staircase giving the entrance a light and airy feeling which continues throughout the property helped by its high ceilings. The ground floor has tile flooring and benefits from under floor heating, with all rooms having individual temperature controls. The hub of the house is the kitchen / breakfast bar with its delightful dining area which has bi-fold doors opening out onto the main patio and French Doors to the rear terrace. The kitchen has a range of quality built in appliances, including two ovens, micro wave, plate warmer and wine cooler. There is also a spacious informal lounge area. There is a separate large dining room perfect for dinner parties and a stunning double aspect drawing room. A Sonos multimedia system has been installed to all ground floor rooms and extends out to speakers onto the large patio. A perfect house for entertaining and enjoying a predominately south/west facing its outside space. All of this protected by an ADT security system. First Floor The galleried landing on the first floor leads to three bedrooms, two of which have fitted wardrobes all served by the family bathroom. The Master suite has a dressing room, an en suite wet room with bath and a further full range of fitted wardrobes in the bedroom. The heating is all under floor with each room having separate temperature controls. Second Floor The accommodation on the second floor provides two fantastic, double en suite bedrooms both with fitted wardrobes great for guests or providing privacy for teenagers. The landing has an open plan TV seating area. The heating on this floor is provided by slim line heaters with individual temperature controls. There are breath-taking views from the rear bedrooms over open countryside. Annexe The large separate Annexe over the detached double garage has a shower room and W.C. whilst currently used as a home office this versatile space could be used for a guest annexe, games room, gym or a separate teenager pad. The garage with electric doors has cupboard storage and a sink. Outside The current owners have landscaped the rear plot to a very high standard. The rear garden is well stocked with shrubs and trees, including many fruit trees. There is a lawn area for children to play safely on in this enclosed space. Two ornamental ponds stocked with grasses, lilies and fish and a gorgeous seating area to enjoy the tranquillity and a glass of wine. The house also has great patio space for entertaining. The garden backs onto open countryside and attracts amazing wildlife including rabbits, deer, pheasants and a family of moorhens and provides a special back drop to al fresco entertaining. Seller Insight The vendors bought the property from the developer five and a half years ago, having been attracted by its excellent location, its modern design and the opportunity to put their own stamp on a blank canvas. One of their first improvements was to install Solar PV and an air source heat pump system, which has made a significant difference to the property’s energy efficiency and running costs; the under floor heating on the ground and first floors offers all-year-round comfort, while each room is individually temperature-controlled for additional economy. Further enhancements include the installation of a Sonos multimedia system to the downstairs rooms and the rear patio, a stylish new oak and glass staircase and drive. The accommodation is arranged over three floors and on the ground floor the sitting room and the dining room are on opposite sides of the generous reception hall, while to the rear there is a large open plan kitchen, breakfast and living room with bi-folding doors and French doors opening to the rear terrace. The same terrace can also be accessed by French doors from the sitting room. The galleried landing on the first floor leads to four bedrooms, including the master suite, which has a fitted dressing room, further fitted wardrobes in the bedroom, and a large en suite wet room with bath. A family bathroom serves three more bedrooms, two of which have fitted wardrobes, while the smaller nursery bedroom is used as a study. The upper galleried landing has an open plan seating area and gives access to two en suite bedrooms with built-in wardrobes. Externally, the large detached double garage has fitted cupboards, a sink and storage, while the versatile annexe above it has fully equipped toilet and shower facilities and is currently used as an office. The owners have installed a sophisticated alarm system to the house and the garage, while to the front of the property, there is a new block-paved and gravel driveway. The owners have landscaped the rear of the plot and carried out significant planting of shrubs and trees, including fruit trees, to provide a colourful but relatively low-maintenance garden with plenty of space for al fresco entertaining and for children to play safely. There are also two ornamental ponds, the lower of which is stocked with goldfish, but wildlife, including moorhens, rabbits, deer and pheasants are also attracted to the garden. Snitterfield’s amenities include a primary school, a local shop, a pub and a village sports and social club with facilities for tennis, cricket, bowls and soccer, while there is also an active Womens’ Institute and a Garden Club. Proximity to the A46 allows easy access to Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick, Leamington Spa and the M40 motorway, making Parklands a very advantageously situated family home.* The open plan kitchen and breakfast room with its range of bi-folding doors opening to the rear patio is the ‘hub’ of Parklands, ideal for family living and for informal entertaining, while the large dining room is perfect for dinner parties.” The high ceilings and the oak and glass staircase with its matching galleried landings on the first and second floors give Parklands a light and airy feel even on wet and gloomy days.” The master suite incorporates a dressing room, en suite wet room with large bath, and a full wall of fitted wardrobes.” The second floor en suite bedrooms and the seated landing area offers total privacy for teenagers or guests.” The seating area adjacent to the two large ponds is a tranquil spot from which to enjoy the sunset on summer evenings with the sound of running water as a backdrop.” STRATFORD-UPON-AVON The enchanting town of Stratford-upon-Avon is a popular tourist destination owing to its status as birthplace of the playwright and poet William Shakespeare with visitors from all over the world. The Royal Shakespeare Company resides in Stratford’s Royal Shakespeare Theatre, one of Britain’s most important cultural venues. The town itself has many buildings that have survived over the years and would have been familiar to Shakespeare. It also offers a thriving community offering a wide variety of leisure, dining and shopping experiences. The town is also known for its excellent schooling facilities. Within easy reach are state, grammar and private schools to suit most requirements including Warwick Prep and Public Schools and Kings High School for Girls. Arnold Lodge School and Kingsley School for Girls in Leamington, The Croft Prep School and grammar schools are in Stratford- upon-Avon. Stratford-upon-Avon and Stratford-upon-Avon Parkway train stations offer direct services to London, Birmingham, Warwick, Warwick Parkway and Leamington Spa. There is also a coach station. Warwick Parkway, Leamington Spa, Honeybourne and Banbury also offer direct rail services to London and Birmingham. The central position of Stratford-upon-Avon makes it an ideal location for commuting to the entire country with easy access to the Fosse Way, M40, M42, M1 and M6. Leamington Spa is just twelve miles away and Banbury only twenty miles away. Birmingham International Airport is just twenty six miles away. Location Local Authority Snitterfield is a quintessential Stratford upon Avon Warwickshire village between Warwick and Stratford upon Avon. There is a Viewing Arrangements primary school in Snitterfield and plenty Strictly via the vendors sole agents of private schooling available in nearby Fine & Country on 01926 455950. in Warwick, Solihull and Leamington Spa. The village has a public house, Website a well-stocked local shop, a sports For more information visit: www. and social club offering tennis, cricket, fineandcountry.com/uk/Leamington-Spa football and bowls. There is also a WI and a Garden Club based in the village. Opening Hours: Parklands is well situated to access local Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 5.30 pm country walks and bridleways. Saturday 9.00 am - 4.30 pm Sunday 11.00am - 3.00 pm There is good access to the Midlands’ motorway network and also into Directions Birmingham International Airport. From the junction 15 round about on A convenient rail link to London the M40 take the turning for Stratford Marylebone is easily picked up at upon Avon on the A46.