4 Bedroom Cottage for sale in Bearley, Manor Cottage

LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION

Location

Bearley is a pleasant small Warwickshire village located off the A3400 Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon road and surrounded by mainly open countryside. The village offers basic local facilities including the Parish Church and Village Hall, Public House, Sports and Social Club with Golf Course and driving range nearby, together with bus and train services. A wider range of facilities are available from both Henley-in-Arden and Stratford-upon-Avon, both approximately 5 miles distant whilst larger centres are accessible to the village including Warwick/Leamington Spa, Solihull and Birmingham City Centre. Also accessible are the M42 and M40 motorways together with the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham International Airport and Railway Station and National Agricultural Centre at Stoneleigh. Warwick Parkway is a little over 10 miles away, enabling fast access to London Marylebone.

Description

Manor Cottage is a delightful Grade II Listed Cottage dating from the 16th Century and with deceptively spacious character accommodation retaining many period features. The property is set in outstanding profusely stocked good sized gardens extending to approximately 0.68 acre (0.27 hectares), which are secluded and enjoy a south facing aspect, set back from the lane behind mature trees and hedging with the further benefit of a detached brick and tiled outbuilding, currently utilised as garaging and stores and offering further potential. Approached from the gravelled driveway through a picket gate opening to the delightful terraced foregarden, Manor Cottage offers flexible accommodation arranged over two floors as follows:

THE ACCOMMODATION

Oak front door with period style iron furniture opening to

Entrance Hall with built in Cloaks Cupboard and doors to

Fitted Cloakroom With white suite comprising low level w.c., wash hand basin, window to side and access to loft space.

Study 4.98m x 2.45m (16'4" x 8'0") With double aspect and lovely views overlooking the gardens to the front.

Character Lounge 5.36m x 4.40m (17'7" x 14'5") With front aspect and wide inglenook fireplace with open fire having metal canopy over, quarry tiled hearth and concealed lighting. To one side of the fireplace is an opening which leads to what was the old Bakers Oven with fitted shelves, storage cupboards, quarry tiled floor and rear window.

Superb Dining Room 5.39m x 4.75m (17'8" x 15'7") With wide oak flooring and small front bay window overlooking the terraced front garden and staircase to first floor.

Fitted Kitchen 4.28m x 4.38m (14'1" x 14'4") With stone tiled floor and range of units, with stainless steel fronts and polished granite worktops, having two inset circular bowls with In-Sink Erator waste disposal unit and range of cupboards and drawers below. Integrated appliances include the Neff dishwasher, refrigerator and freezer, Eurolec stainless steel range cooker with seven burners, stainless steel splashback and Stowes illuminated extractor over. Fitted charcoal grey oil-fired Aga with twin hobs and two ovens set into brick housing with tiled recess and beam over. Further access to roof space, windows to the front garden and door to

Utility Room With fitted work surface, fitted shelves, plumbing and space for laundry equipment and dishwasher, inset stainless steel 1½ bowl sink with cupboards below, matching stone tiled floor and door to useful cupboard/storage passageway. Wall mounted British Gas combination boiler.

Breakfast Room 4.46m x 2.56m (14'8" x 8'5") With terracotta tiled floor, oak door with stained glass panel to the front garden, door to

Ground Floor Shower Room With white suite comprising corner shower cubicle, low level w.c., pedestal wash basin, ceramic wall tiling to full height and terracotta tiled floor. Oak framed glazed double doors leading into the

Garden/Sitting Room 2.69m x 7.08m (8'10" x 23'3") With matching terracotta tiled floor, corner fireplace with attractive fitted Godin wood burning stove, exposed brickwork on two walls and raised brick corner planter with inset plants. Half glazed stable style door to

Study No. 2 2.63m x 4.06m (8'8" x 13'4") With wood laminate flooring, two display/book recesses, window and door to outside. There is potential for this room to be converted to an En-Suite for Bedroom 2.

Inner Hallway With range of oak fitted book shelves and door to

Double Bedroom No. 3 3.13m x 3.33m (10'3" x 10'11") With window overlooking the garden.

Double Bedroom No. 2 4.25m x 3.69m (13'11" x 12'1") With windows on two sides with views over the garden and range of louvred fitted wardrobes to one wall.

Landing Accessed via the oak staircase from the Dining Room and leading to

Principal Bedroom No. 1 5.32m x 4.50m (17'5" x 14'9") A lovely character room with wide oak floorboards and leaded light windows on two sides.

Bedroom No. 4/Dressing Room 2.51m x 4.80m (8'3" x 15'9") With leaded light window to front.

Family Bathroom With white suite comprsing cast iron roll top bath set on ball and claw feet, chrome mixer tap and hand held shower fitment. Low level w.c., pedestal wash hand basin, chrome towel rail and oak framed leaded light window.

OUTSIDE

The Gardens to Manor Cottage are an absolute delight being profusely stocked, very secluded and enjoying a south facing aspect. To the front is a large crazy paved sun terrace with a wide variety of shrubs, plants and ornamental trees providing a mass of colour and year round interest. Beyond the terrace is an extensive lawn with inset trees including mature Quince and Pear Trees. Beyond the lawn is an Orchard Area with several apple trees together with a Kitchen Garden area. To the rear of the cottage is a brick and corrugated log storage area. To the front of Manor Cottage is a

gravelled parking area giving access to

Two Storey Brick and Tiled Outbuilding Providing garaging and stores and comprising:

Garage/Store No. 1 4.4m x 3.27m (14'5" x 10'9") With staircase to

Loft Space 7.37m x 4.33m (24'2" x 14'2")

Garage/Store No. 2 4.34m x 2.51m (14'3" x 8'3")

Single Storey Garage 5.07m x 2.86m (16'8" x 9'5")

GENERAL INFORMATION

Tenure

We understand the property is freehold, with vacant possession on completion.

Services

All mains services are connected to the property. Gas fired central heating and oil fired Aga.

Assessment

Stratford on Avon District Council. Tax Band G.

Fixtures & Fittings

All items in the nature of fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale, all other items are specifically excluded.

Dimensions/Areas

The dimensions and/or areas shown in these details are intended to be accurate to within +/- 5% of the figure shown. If greater accuracy is required we advise intending purchasers to verify the measurements.

Directions

From the main A3400 turn into Bearley Village and follow the lane up for approx. ½ mile. Manor Cottage is located on the left hand side almost opposite the Church, identified by the Joint Agents for sale boards.

Viewing By PRIOR APPOINTMENT with the Joint Selling Agents.