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.