Catthorpe, Lutterworth, Leicestershire

RECTORY COTTAGE

A delightful unlisted period home believed to date from the 1700’s with flexible accommodation over three storeys.

KEY FEATURES

Ground floor:

Rectory Cottage is situated in the popular village of Catthorpe, just east of the Warwickshire border in Leicestershire, close to Rugby railway station and excellent access to several motorway and road links. The property is believed to have been constructed originally in the 1700’s and offers many period features associated with the time, including exposed ceiling timbers and attractive latched doors together with original floors on the ground floor.

The welcoming entrance hall has stairs leading to the first floor and access to a dining room with a quarry tiled floor which in turn leads to the sitting room which is situated in the oldest part of the house and has an open fireplace and brick-built surround. The kitchen is at the rear of the house and has attractive views of the private rear gardens. There is a built-in fridge and freezer, a freestanding dishwasher and cooking range are included within the sale as well as a variety of bespoke pine units. Neighbouring the kitchen is the utility room and ground floor cloakroom. Balancing the accommodation on the ground floor there is an attractive conservatory with delightful views across the garden and patio areas.

SELLER INSIGHT

It was the fantastic location of Rectory Cottage which first drew us to the property,” the owners say, “set centrally within the village opposite the pub, close to the church and with allotments backing onto the garden. This meant that it was very easy to meet people in this friendly village and we got to know everyone very quickly. Various community functions allowed us to meet people socially very soon after moving - and even before that, when we just came to view the house! We have a farm shop just a 100 metre walk away, and further amenities in the 3 nearby villages, all within a 20 minute walk. There is a very good local infant/junior school in Swinford with a bus picking children up from right outside the house.

Further, though the village feels off the beaten track, there are fantastic transport links with the A14/M6/M1 junction at the end of village making it very easy to get into Coventry (where both myself and my wife worked) and Leicester, Northampton, Birmingham etc. The recent change to the junction has also meant a massive reduction in traffic through the village, making this a very safe place to raise a family. Indeed, we have raised our three children here and love the village so much that we’ve stayed for 30 years!”

“The house itself appealed to us, too, being full of historic character,” the owners continue. “Rectory Cottage has many original features that we have maintained, especially in the main sitting room with its open fire and exposed beams. We have enjoyed finding out about the history of the building, from it being a travellers’ rest for pilgrims walking Watling Street, to its association with the church - hence the name Rectory. The building has evidently grown and changed over the years from the original two-room cottage which at one point housed seven females of three generations, who used the current fireplace as the kitchen, to a larger family home. For our part, we have extended over the driveway to add two extra bedrooms; converted the loft to add a further bedroom; replaced the kitchen; added a conservatory; and completed many other improvements in keeping with the character of the building.”

“Our favourite part of the property, however, is the garden,” say the owners, “as we do most of our entertaining outside. The sun passes across the garden, so sun is available all day on one or both of the two patio areas. One of these was made for a hot tub with electrical supply, and gets the sun well into the evening so is the ideal spot for al fresco summer parties. We have hosted too many events here to mention, including barbecues for the whole village (both planned and more spontaneous!), a charity Sunday lunch for 100 people, the village fete and bonfire night, and children’s birthday parties with marquees and discos. We got married in the local church just 50 metres away, so celebrated our wedding here, too.”*

* 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 first floor has a further staircase leading to the large attic room whilst the principal bedroom has dual aspect views to both the front and rear and an attractive shaped period chimney breast. The family bathroom has a white fitted suite with Jacuzzi style bath, wash basin and low-level WC. Bedroom 4 is situated at the front of Rectory Cottage and offers access to a convenient loft space that is fully boarded and well-lit with roof windows, this bedroom also shares a Jack & Jill en-suite shower room with bedroom 3. Bedroom 2 overlooks the rear with views over the garden. Neighbouring this is bedroom 5, this is currently used as a convenient work from home office with small paned double-glazed window overlooking the frontage.

Second floor:

The second floor has a large attic room/bedroom that has its own dormer style windows, providing attractive views of the gardens, the Church owned allotments and the fields beyond.

Outside

The property fronts the main street in Catthorpe, opposite the thriving local public house, and not far from the popular local farm shop at Manor Farm. There are gates that lead beneath the extension, that was added in 2002, to a block paved driveway and access to the large double fronted garage with workshop and equipment store, which has been converted into two separate rooms and could easily be converted back if required.

The gardens are split into 2 sections, a large lawned area with gated access to a separate allotment (subject to a further £15 yearly charge if the new owners would like to retain the use of this). separated with a brick built wall from the lower level patio area.

LOCATION

Catthorpe is a small Leicestershire village around 5 miles to the east of Rugby with a popular village public house, The Cherry Tree, the village also has a church and a well-stocked and popular farm shop. It offers excellent access to the extensive motorway network surrounding Leicestershire as well as the Avanti high-speed train service from Rugby to Euston in around 50 minutes. Birmingham international airport can be reached in under 40 minutes from Catthorpe. The range of schooling is superb with independent schools like Bilton Grange, Princethorpe and of course the famous Rugby School are all within easy reach. Reputable state schools are available in Swinford and Lutterworth if required.

INFORMATION

Services

Oil fired central heating Mains electricity and water Private drainage via a septic tank BT broadband Local Authority Harborough District Council Council tax band E

Tenure: Freehold Viewing Arrangements Strictly via the vendors sole agents Claire Heritage & Sam Funnell - Fine & Country Partners on 07894 561313 or 07714 515484.

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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 12.12.2022

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