Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

HAZEBROOK

Hazebrook is a unique modernised and extended four bedroom detached property with an additional newly constructed contemporary Scandinavian style 680sqft selfcontained studio/annex. Located in the delightful and sought after village of Harbury with all its amenities including shops, schools, pubs, and recreational facilities.

KEY FEATURES

Originally a traditional 1930’s chalet bungalow the property has been skilfully extended to include a first floor main bedroom with en-suite, roof terrace and feature full height glass stairwell. On the ground floor there is flexible spacious accommodation including an open plan sitting/dining room, kitchen, utility room, three bedrooms and two further bathrooms.

The property sits in a third of an acre plot overlooking a pleasant green area of the village called the Pound. There are beautiful, landscaped gardens, gated access, double garage, ample parking, and garden outbuildings.

Hazebrook’s uniqueness of features, design and size can only really be appreciated in person due to both the traditional and contemporary style of this property and unexpected size of the plot within the village and the amazing selfcontained studio/annex/office which could be used for multiple purposes.

Accommodation

A brick laid garden path leading off the Pound though the front wooden gate leads to the front elevation of the original 1930s chalet bungalow with the main canopy porch with timber and glazed entrance door opening into the flexible ground floor accommodation. The front of the property is more traditional in style and layout and consists of three double bedrooms with two bathrooms including a traditional en-suite shower room and a larger main bathroom with floor to ceiling tiles, contemporary fixtures and fittings, underfloor heating and walk in shower cubicle.

To the rear of the property there is a contemporary light and spacious open plan living style accommodation. This includes an open plan sitting/dining room with feature central fireplace with a wood burner that is open to both the sitting and dining room, a double set of French doors that lead out onto the south facing patio terrace and feature skylight atrium in the dining area. There is also an innovative double height glass conservatory stairwell with wrought iron spiral staircase that leads to the first-floor main bedroom with en-suite and balcony terrace overlooking the rear gardens.

A further extension to the opposite side includes a kitchen with modern fully fitted units with complementary work surfaces, glass splashbacks, double oven, four ring hob unit with extractor hood, built in dishwasher, breakfast bar, underfloor heating, French doors opening onto patio terrace and skylight atrium. There is also a decent size utility room with skylight and plumbing for washing machine and dryer.

SELLER INSIGHT

We were looking to move to Warwickshire for my first job in aviation at Birmingham airport,” says the current owner of this unique family home. “Just a 30-minute commute door-to-door from the airport, Harbury came up on our radar. Then when we came to see the area, we were impressed with how attractive the village was, as well as the convenience of having a school and shops on our doorstep. The house is only a 5 minute drive from the M40 for London or the North, with Leamington Spa also less than 7 miles away. Yet, you can’t hear the road at all, leaving you to enjoy the peace and quiet of village life.”

“The house itself was just right for us, too,” the owner continues, “being not only pretty but also practical, set within generous gardens overlooking the village green, with enough space for a growing family. In the 32 years since moving in, we have made various enhancements to the property, including the removal of internal walls and extension of the ground floor to open up the kitchen, dining and living areas into one large, sociable space. A semipartition wall with double sided wood-burning stove divides the different areas to maintain a sense of cosiness, while allowing the whole family to be together. In addition, we converted the attic into a fourth bedroom, and built a studio at the bottom of the garden to provide a place for my wife to make art and latterly for me to play the drums.”

Indeed, the garden serves as an extension of the indoor living accommodation. “The plot spans a third of an acre,” says the owner, “including a leafy front garden looking out over the village green. Our wonderful vegetable garden has provided plenty of fresh produce each year, from onions and potatoes to corn on the cob. Lush lawns stretch down to the studio, lined with hedges and trees. There is nothing better than a nice sunny day here with all the doors open to bring the outdoors in. On summer evenings, I love sitting on the balcony upstairs overlooking the south facing garden and simply listening to the birds singing.”*

* 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.

Outside

The property sits on a third of an acre corner plot overlooking the Pound with a wooden double gate side entrance leading onto the large driveway and giving access to the detached timber built double garage with electric up and over door.

There are landscaped mature gardens with a shaped lawned front garden with well stocked borders and front garden path leading to the main entrance door and pedestrian side access to the rear of the property.

To the rear there is an extensive paved patio with water feature and flower borders with a path leading from the driveway and garage to the rear access of the property through multiple French doors to the kitchen, dining or sitting room. There are steps or further pathways that lead to the timberbuilt outbuildings and shaped lawn gardens with established flower borders, circular sun terrace and landscaped decking, mature trees, pond, and gravel paths giving access to the contemporary Scandinavian style studio annex.

The detached cedar wood panelled front elevation studio apartment/annex has two studio rooms, storeroom and utility with hand basin and WC. There are three sets of bifold doors, skylights, underfloor heating, solar panels, and sound insulated rooms for current use as a music studio. There are also a couple of very handy additional storage rooms.

LOCATION

Harbury is located about five miles south-east of Leamington Spa and three miles south-west of Southam. The village remains one of the most popular villages in the area. It is a thriving village with a great sense of community and boasts a Church of England Primary School, Doctor’s Surgery, five public houses, a Post Office, two general stores, a Chemist, and a Hairdresser. There is a well-used Village Hall, an active church community, a community-run Library and Cafe, and a large number of vibrant and successful community groups. Village events such as the Carnival and the Bonfire all contribute to the sense of living in a real community. The local area is renowned for its excellent schooling, transport links and beautiful countryside. In 2003. Harbury won both the Warwickshire and Central Region rounds of the Village of the Year Competition and went on to represent the Central Region in the National competition – one of only six villages in England and Wales to do so. Since then, the village has maintained its reputation as being one of the best communities in Warwickshire and continues to bring the concept of community spirit up to date into the 21st century. Leamington Spa Royal Leamington Spa is a fashionable and elegant Regency town in the heart of Warwickshire. Renowned for its Victorian painted stucco villas and beautiful Regency houses, much of the charm of nineteenth- century planning can still be found in and around the town. In 2015 the historic town of Leamington Spa was voted as the third best place to live in the UK by the Times national newspaper. A 2018 Rightmove survey recognised Leamington Spa as the happiest place to live in the UK. Many people are drawn to the area by the excellent schooling facilities available, shops, parks, and surrounding countryside. After a visit to the town, it was granted a Royal prefix in 1838 by Queen Victoria and was renamed Royal Leamington Spa from Leamington Priors. The town is split by the River Leam which runs east to west through the town. It was on these banks that the Pump Rooms were built for people to bathe in salty spa water to heal their ailments. The town has a great choice of high street and boutique shops, restaurants, cafes, and bars, offering a unique shopping, dining, and cultural experience. Leamington railway station has fast services to London and Birmingham. Its central position makes Leamington Spa an ideal location for commuting to the rest of the UK with easy access to M40, M42, M1 and M6. Birmingham International Airport is just 15 miles away. 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. Leamington Spa is also just seven miles from the worldfamous Warwick University.

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Services

The property is believed to be connected to mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. There are also solar panels on the studio and underfloor heating in part of the house.

Tenure

Freehold

Council Tax Band: E

EPC Rating: D

Key features

• Third acre plot

• Four bedrooms

• Separate Contemporary 680sqft Studio

• Open plan sitting/dining

• Modernised and extended

• Landscaped gardens

• Double garage and garden stores

• Roof balcony terrace

• Great transport links

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 26.01.2023

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SARAH GARLAND PARTNER AGENT

Fine & Country Leamington Spa 07979 593193

sarah.garland@fineandcountry.com

Sarah has previously owned a very well-known and successful independent bespoke estate agency business covering the Warwickshire area. She is a well known and respected local estate agent with a passion for property and delivering exceptional service with her knowledge, experience, and skill. She is dedicated, enthusiastic and hardworking and believes in achieving the best possible price and results for her clients and prides herself in going the extra mile to deliver the best customer service and helping people to achieve their moving objectives. As a result of this you may start as a client but end up as a friend! She has decided to join Fine and Country for the greater support, marketing, and exposure of the international global network to help source buyers for her sellers and is already seeing the benefits of this partnership. Sarah has grown up in Leamington Spa and lived in Florida for several years to return to Leamington Spa and lives with her partner and son and two cats in a village just outside Warwick. In her spare time, she enjoys travelling, skiing and scuba diving and supports the Fine & Country Foundation, helping the homeless and less fortunate.

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