Pailton, Warwickshire

GARDEN COTTAGE

Tucked away in a quiet rural enclave on the edge of the charming Warwickshire village of Pailton is Garden Cottage, an attractive period property that boasts a large and very pretty garden.

A delightful country cottage, situated on the Pailton House Gardens estate, in a tucked away enclave of similar homes, overlooking woodlands in an enviable setting.

KEY FEATURES

Garden Cottage is situated on the outskirts of Pailton village on the Pailton House Gardens estate, within a delightful setting amongst similar country homes. The property offers four well-proportioned bedrooms, three reception rooms, a welcoming hallway, an oak country style kitchen with views of the garden, plus a utility room and cloakroom. There is a double garage together with an adjoining workshop, off-road parking for three vehicles, whilst the house has had recently replaced UPVC double glazed oak style windows which enjoy privileged views of local woodland and fields from inside the house. The property has some wonderful character features indicative of the Victorian period, like exposed ceiling timbers original doors and attractive fireplaces. The kitchen is fitted with a wide range of Oak units and has four double glazed windows looking out from the rear elevation, taking full advantage of the views of the garden. There is a utility room just off the kitchen a twin plate aga forming the centrepiece of the kitchen and an attractive door leading to the south facing terrace. The welcoming entrance hall has access to a useful pantry and offers access to the two principal reception rooms, including the sitting room with vaulted ceiling and doors to the rear terrace, and the dining room which big enough to cater for further casual seating areas, has an attractive open fireplace and windows overly overlooking the south facing part of the garden. The sitting room currently has an exposed brick chimney breast with log burner with vaulted ceiling views of the garden and a door to a further reception room, currently used as a study with access to the cloakroom. The stairs lead to a separate mezzanine floor, which offers another bedroom option with exposed ceiling timbers.

SELLER INSIGHT

The house began life as a small cottage and stable block, which we believe were built c1850, but at some point in the 1980s they were joined together and converted into this lovely family home,” says the owner. “We bought the property in 2007 and I remember vividly the very first time we came to take a look at it. It was a rather dull day but the minute we walked into the house we fell in love with it right away.”

“The property sits within this gorgeous private estate of just seven houses, which are nicely space, and all around it’s wonderfully leafy and green so you get the feeling of living deep in the countryside. However, it takes just five minutes to walk into the village, ten minutes to walk to a really nice farm shop that sells fresh, local produce, and we can hop in the car and be in Rugby town centre in under fifteen minutes.”

“The house was very sympathetically converted so it contains lots of lovely period features that give it real character and charm, but it’s also a very spacious and comfortable family home with a layout that’s quite flexible in terms of how a number of the rooms can be used. Over time we’ve made changes here and there, such as refurbishing the bathrooms and taking an internal wall down to enlarge our lovely big kitchen/diner, but apart from that it’s just been a case of keeping it all really well maintained.”

“Outside, the garden is absolutely stunning. It was landscaped back when the property was converted so it’s filled with an array of mature plants that create lots of colour and interest right the way through the year. It also incorporates a large patio, a decked terrace underneath a pagoda and there’s another dining area just outside the kitchen door so there are plenty of places to sit out and relax in. Something else I love is the fact that the garden backs onto a vast area of woodland, so we enjoy peace and privacy, a lovely outlook and the wood is a haven for wildlife. We’ve seen muntjacs in the garden, badgers and foxes, and it’s often alive with the sound of birdsong. That’s something I’m going to miss when we leave.”

“I tend to spend most of my time in the kitchen/diner. I love the outlook across the garden, the Aga, which keeps the room lovely and warm in winter, and I love the versatility of the room. We can cook in there, eat, sit and chat and it’s a nice room for entertaining.”

“This is a place where we’ve been able to enjoy a really fantastic quality of life. It’s so peaceful here and our surroundings are wonderfully leafy and green, and yet everything we need is within easy reach. Another reason for us moving here was the convenience of the location. My husband works all over the country and from here he can get to most places in around two and a half hours.”

“Within the garden we have a huge garage/workshop. My husband loves it because he has the space to tinker with cars and motorbikes.”

“It will be the character of the house and this lovely setting that I’ll miss most,” says the owner. “It’s been a gorgeous place to live for the past sixteen years.”*

* 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.

The first floor has access to a further three bedrooms, bedroom three enjoys views to the front and has a double wardrobe and additional closet. Bedroom two has two double glaze windows, providing a dual aspect over the gardens and woodland, whilst bedroom one has an original feature fireplace and a range of built-in wardrobes and an expose ceiling timber. The property has a large family bathroom with views of the gardens with walk-in shower, Victorian style pedestal wash hand basin with splashback and a roll top, claw foot bath and low-level WC.

One of the key features of Garden Cottage is its enviable location tucked away in a 0.23 acre plot, surrounded by trees and fields. The present owners have created a lovely garden that has plenty of places to sit and enjoy the sun in the summer months, with a southerly facing raised deck with pergola and a large patio that wraps itself around the rear elevation, as well as providing a pathway to the double garage and workshop. A further path to south meanders down the garden toward a useful brickbuilt tool shed and a neighbouring timber shed. At the front of the house there is a driveway that can cater for 3 vehicles and a path and steps that lead to the front entrance. Garden Cottage is offered for sale with no onward chain.

LOCATION

Pailton is a village and civil parish in the Borough of Rugby, Warwickshire, England. Its population in 2001 was recorded as 482, increasing at the 2011 Census to 516. The village was is located approximately five miles northwest of Rugby and about five miles southwest of Lutterworth. It lies at a crossroads of three roads, one towards Rugby to the south, one towards Lutterworth to the east, and Nuneaton and Coventry towards the west.

Rugby offers an extensive range of shopping facilities within its town centre and the popular retail park to the north. Rugby also has a main line train station where high speed trains provide access to Euston in well under 50 minutes. From Rugby there is easy access to the extensive motorway networks surrounding Warwickshire including the A5, A14, M1 and the M6. There is also an impressive range of state and public schooling available in Rugby and the surrounding area including Bilton Grange, Lawrence Sheriff, Rugby High School, Princethorpe College, Bloxham School, King Henrys in Coventry and the world-renowned Rugby School.

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INFORMATION

Services

Gas central heating, mains water, electricity, septic tank and broadband are connected.

Local Authority Rugby Borough Council Council tax band ‘F’.

Tenure: Freehold

Viewing Arrangements

Strictly via the vendors sole agents Sam Funnell 07714 515484 and Claire Heritage 07894 561313, Fine and Country Rugby.

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 20.02.2023

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