6 Bedroom Detached for sale in Bidford on Avon, Crabtree Farmhouse

LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION

STRATFORD-UPON-AVON is internationally famous both as the birthplace and home of William Shakespeare and as an historic market town, thus attracting visitors from many parts of the world.  Renowned also for its general architecture and fine half timbered buildings, the town today is a centre for rural Warwickshire, offering a choice of shopping, social, educational and recreational amenities in an attractive setting.  In addition, the road network allows ease of access to many important centres including Birmingham (25 miles), Warwick/Leamington Spa (8 and 10 miles respectively), Banbury (20 miles), Oxford (39 miles), Cheltenham (30 miles), Evesham (14 miles), Worcester (25 miles), Redditch (16 miles) and Coventry (21 miles).  Train services run to Birmingham and London from Leamington Spa and Warwick Parkway, and the motorway network with the M5, M6 and M42 linking with the M40, gives access throughout the Midlands conurbation and to London and the South.  The National Exhibition Centre, the National Agricultural Centre and Birmingham International Airport and Station are all located within easy travelling distance.

CRABTREE FARMHOUSE was originally a double fronted Victorian residence of brick and tile-roofed construction with stone lintels and window dressings. In recent years the accommodation has been significantly extended to the rear, in materials to match, this being three storied and incorporating tile-roofed dormers with lead-dressed cheeks and gables.  The whole is very well appointed throughout and must be fully viewed to be appreciated. The kitchen has painted wood units with granite work surfaces, an oil-fired Aga and tiled floor, high quality bathroom fitments have been installed and there is both sealed unit double glazing and oil fired central heating.

The main windows of the accommodation have been located so as to take maximum advantage of the particularly fine and far-reaching country views, particularly to the south (over Bidford Grange Golf Course and beyond) and to the west.

In addition to the character farmhouse is a detached brick and tiled office/teenage annexe, a number of useful outbuildings, all set in about

3.98 acres (1.61 hectares)

comprising lawned gardens, mature orchard and pasture and storage land.

The property is approached over a newly laid pavioured driveway/car parking area leading to the front of the house and giving access to the

ACCOMMODATION

On the Ground Floor

Recessed Entrance Porch with an entrance door leading to the

Fine Reception Hall measuring overall 5.13m x 6.35m (16’ 8” x 20’ 8”) with window to side, oak boarded floor, radiator and understairs store cupboard.  To the rear is a lobby area with part-glazed doorway to the side having a radiator and further door to

Utility/Cloakroom 3.43m x 1.93m (11’ 3” x 6’ 3”) with full width granite effect work surface with in-built stainless steel sink unit and cupboard below, space and plumbing for two washing machines and Grant oil-fired central heating boiler.  Low-level WC and Grundfos home booster water pressure maintenance system in connection with the nurseries next door (in the event of a sale separate to the adjoining nursery, the house will have its own independent mains water supply obviating the need for the Grundfos home booster).

From the Reception Hall, a part-glazed door leads to the

Excellent dual aspect Kitchen/Breakfast Room 5.60m x 4.27m (18’ 4” x 14’) plus bay window to front.  The Kitchen has been very well fitted with painted units on two sides having black granite work surfaces incorporating a one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap over, AEG four-ring ceramic hob with fan assisted oven under and range of base units and fridge freezer.  Triple oil-fired AGA with two hot plates, three warming drawers and further hot plate with two warming drawers below.  In-built dishwasher and range of wall cupboards as well as central island unit with range of drawers and cupboards to both sides and breakfast bar having black granite work surface to one end.  Further pantry cupboards to one side and door to front, tiled floor and walls and archway leading to

Dining Area 3.74m x 4.25m (12’ 3” x 13’ 9”) plus bay window to front with radiator, in-built wood burning stove on slate hearth with timber beam over, tiled floor and central ceiling light point.

From the Entrance Hall, part-glazed double doors lead to

Excellent Drawing Room 8.47m x 4.71m (27’ 8” x 15’ 5”) having windows on three sides and enjoying a delightful outlook.  TV aerial point, three ceiling light points and two radiators.

From the Reception Hall a fine wide staircase with natural wood hand rail leads to the

First Floor

Galleried Landing with two west facing windows, understairs store cupboard and doors serving

Master Bedroom Suite 8.44m x 4.75m (27’ 7”) (both maximum) with triple aspect windows enjoying delightful views, particularly to the west.  TV aerial point, three ceiling light points and two radiators.

En-Suite Shower Room having a corner shower cubicle with sliding doors, low-level WC, pedestal washbasin, heated towel rail, fully tiled walls and floor, extractor fan and further cupboard with pressurised water tank.

Bedroom Two (east and south) 4.27m x 3.74m (14’ x 12’ 3”) with dual aspect windows, that to the front having delightful southerly views over Bidford Golf Course and beyond.  Radiator.

Bedroom Three (south) 3.75m x 4.28m (12’ 3” x 14’) with window having delightful views to the south.  Radiator.

Bathroom serving Bedrooms Two and Three having a white suite comprising panelled bath with hand rails, low-level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and corner tiled shower cubicle with sliding doors, fully tiled walls and floor and heated towel rail.

Bedroom Four (east) 3.03m x 3.50m (9’ 9” x 11’ 5”) maximum including a wardrobe recess and radiator.

Bathroom Three having a white suite of deep wide bath with shower attachment to the taps, low-level WC, pedestal washbasin, heated towel rail and fully tiled walls and floor.

Further staircase rises to the

Second Floor

Landing area with three useful cupboards and door leading to

Superb Bedroom Suite Five measuring overall 8.64m x 4m effective (28’ 3” x 13’ 1”) having triple aspect windows (north, east and west) enjoying superb countryside views.  Two radiators.  Door to

En-Suite Shower Room in white including vanity unit with cupboards and drawers below, low-level WC, corner tiled shower cubicle, heated towel rail and tiled walls and floor.

The Detached Office/Teenage Annexe

Lying a few yards from the main residence and of brick and tile roofed construction and having its own separate oil-fired central heating system.  The accommodation comprises

On the Ground Floor

Part-glazed door leading to Entrance Hall with woodblock floor and radiator.

Shower Room/Cloakroom having a white suite of corner tiled shower cubicle, low-level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, fully tiled walls and floor and electric shaver/light point.

Excellent Living Room 6.88m x 4.08m maximum (2.77m [9’] minimum) (22’ 6” x 13’ 4”) with woodblock floor, wide double glazed picture window looking eastwards and with two further aspects (south and west), four wall light points, door to large understairs store cupboard with tiled floor and powerpoint.

On the First Floor

A small Landing serves

Bedroom/Store Area measuring overall 7.70m x 3.18m effective (1.62m [5’ 3”] minimum) (25’ 3” x 10’ 4”) with triple aspect windows (north, south and east), two radiators, water tank store cupboard and the room being separated by two low roof trusses.

OUTSIDE

The pavioured driveway continues to a concreted driveway serving

Portal framed Store 15.21m x 9.05m (49’ 10” x 29’ 7”) of corrugated iron-clad construction.  Nearby is a brick and asbestos roofed dilapidated Implement Store/Workshop partly of block construction also and measuring 8.37m x 11.95m (27’ 5” x 39’ 2”) with a concreted floor and electricity laid on.  There is a part-built extension to the rear in blockwork to eaves level.

To the rear of the annexe is a further block and corrugated iron roofed Store Shed 6.12m x 3.64m (20’ 1” x 11’ 9”) with a concreted floor.

There are lawned gardens surrounding the property with a number of ornamental trees with open storage area to the side and pasture/orchard to the rear.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Tenure

The property is freehold with vacant possession given on completion.

Services

Mains electricity and water (from the nursery/garden centre) are understood to be connected to the property.  Private drainage system.  Note:  The services, kitchen and sanitary ware, electrical appliances and fittings, plumbing and heating installations (if any) have NOT been tested by the Selling Agents.  Prospective purchasers should therefore undertake their own investigations/survey.

Fixtures and Fittings

All items in the nature of fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale.  Certain other items may be available by separate negotiation.

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.

Assessment

The property is assessed under Council Tax Band E (Stratford-on-Avon District Council).

Note

The adjoining garden centre, Crabtree Garden Centre, in the same ownership as Crabtree Farmhouse is also on the market, and offers for the whole property, Crabtree Farmhouse and its land, annexe and buildings, together with Crabtree Garden Centre will be considered.

In the event of a separate sale, however, the vendors will connect a separate mains water supply to the farmhouse at their own expense.

Viewing

Strictly by prior appointment with the sole agent’s Stratford-upon-Avon office.

Directions

Leave Stratford-upon-Avon by the B439, Evesham Road and continue for about 6 miles. Bidford Grange Golf Club will be seen on the left hand side, with Crabtree Garden Centre opposite. Crabtree Farmhouse is immediately adjoining.