KEY FEATURES

This is a rare opportunity to buy a three-bedroom detached family property on approximately 1 acre of land with beautiful gardens and grounds including part of a disused railway track and planning permission granted for a separate Four bedroom dwelling.

There is enormous potential for further development, whether it would be to create a family oasis with 2 separate dwellings, a family to build their dream home or a builder to develop the main house and build a new modern detached property.

The property occupies an enviable location in the village of Radford Semele with stunning far reaching countryside views and nearby the canal, river and cycle route for walking, running, or cycling and situated just over a mile from Leamington Spa.

Planning permission for “Erection of a detached dwelling” was granted on 16th May 1997, ref W97/0290. In a letter dated 4th February 2002, the Local Planning Authority (Warwick District Council) stated that works undertaken to the access constituted a material commencement of the development and that W97/290 remains valid. Before works resume to construct the new house pursuant to W97/290 it is recommended that a schedule of external materials is submitted to the Council in order to discharge condition 3.

Further details and plans of house can be provided upon request.

Before moving here sixteen years ago we were living in a lovely house in nearby Stretton-on-Dunsmore. However, with four growing children we were keen to find a larger home in a more rural location and a property that would be more wheelchair-friendly for our son,” says the owner. “When we came across Frensham House it ticked all of those boxes and a whole lot more. It’s a lovely big house, situated in this gorgeous little hamlet on a very quiet no-through road, and all of the neighbouring houses are really well spaced so we enjoy complete and utter privacy. It’s a place that offers the best of both worlds because when we’re out in the garden the view is leafy and green in every single direction and we can’t hear or see another soul so we feel miles from everything. However, we’re no more than eight minutes from Southam and twenty from Rugby so all the things we need on a daily basis are within easy reach.”

“The house was in stuck in a real time warp when we bought it but it had bags of potential, and over the years that we’ve been here we’ve done lots of work to realise that potential. We’ve refurbished every square inch of the house and in the process we’ve created a stunning open-plan kitchen, dining and living space with a gorgeous vaulted ceiling, as well as a master suite with French doors that open straight out onto the garden. From the front the house looks rather modest, but the minute you step inside the space opens up before you, so it’s been really comfortable for our large family and it’s also been a house that we’ve done lots of entertaining in.”

“One of the standout features of the property has to be the garden, which extends to just under an acre. It would have been landscaped and planted up in the 1960s when the house was built, so it’s wonderfully established. We have open lawns, lots of mature trees and hedging, and it’s designed in such a way that creates lots of different areas to enjoy. The only area that needed a bit of attention was to the side of the house. It was a large, rather unkempt patio area, so we had it completely relandscaped and it’s now a really gorgeous place for sitting out, relaxing and alfresco entertaining. It’s the finishing touch that was needed to make the property as a whole absolutely perfect.”

“We have three favourite rooms: The open-plan kitchen is the hub of the home and wonderful for large get-togethers with family and friends; the main living room is another lovely big space with a gorgeous view out across the front garden, and the master bedroom is a real retreat with such a serene atmosphere.”

“The location of this house is perfect in every single way. It’s so incredibly quiet and we enjoy complete privacy, however we also have the peace of mind of knowing we have great neighbours close by and a superb array of shops and amenities within easy reach.”

“One of the things I love is the fact that the house is incredibly light and bright throughout, and because the kitchen, main living room and master bedroom all have French doors leading out into the garden there’s a lovely sense of connection between inside and out.”

“We can honestly say that we’ve enjoy every single minute of our time in this house; it’s been such a happy home,” says the owner. “However, now that the children have flown the nest it’s much too big for just the two of us. We’ll be so sad to leave and I think the thing we’ll miss the most is the setting. Being able to sit out on the patio enjoying complete and utter privacy and listening to nothing but the sound of the birds singing and the bees buzzing has been such a joy. It’s been a very special place to call home.”*

* 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.