Leamington Road | Princethorpe | Warwickshire | CV23 9PU
Croft House
Croft House
A beautifully presented period home with a modern sympathetic extension, annexe and attractive gardens on a 0.75-acre plot.
KEY FEATURES
Croft House has been dramatically improved from its 1760 origins and occupies a prominent position within the heart of this popular Warwickshire village, offering five bedrooms including a useful annexe where a current rental income is derived from its usage. The main house has four well-proportioned bedrooms, with a principal bedroom suite served by an ensuite shower room, a luxuriously appointed family bathroom and two useful attic rooms. On the ground floor there is a modern extension with beautifully styled fitted kitchen and a glazed canopy, there are a further three separate reception rooms, with some superb period features and access to a useful one-bedroom annexe, with its own private access, useful for a relative or to create a separate supplementary income. Externally there are attractive grounds on a generous 0.75-acre plot with a detached garage plus plenty of off-road parking and further outbuildings. The house has a host of period features including exposed timbers original floors, gorgeous fireplaces and some incredible attention to detail with panelling and decoration throughout.
Ground floor
Croft House has an attractive entrance porch with quarry tiled floor and stairs rising off to the first floor and access to two of the reception rooms, including the snug with its log burner and exposed brick fireplace, a range of attractive panelling and a ‘secret door’ to a lobby area near the kitchen and attractive views of the fore garden. There’s a further reception room with an original floor and feature fireplace, opening into the extension and a further door leading to the sitting room which has attractive views of the side gardens via a southerly facing glazed door, a log burner with surround, attractive panelling and shelving, stripped original floor and wall lights. At the rear of the house is a large kitchen dining room with glazed canopy, LED downlighters and an oak floor. The kitchen is stylishly fitted with a range of bespoke cabinetry and high-quality work surfaces, built in Neff appliances including ovens and warming drawer, induction hob with extractor hood, a wine chiller, fridge freezer and dishwasher. There are gorgeous views of the gardens and access to the rear courtyard and parking areas.
Annexe
Croft House has an annexe with first floor bedroom and separate shower room. The bedroom has exposed ceiling timbers and a built-in wardrobe and stairs down to a kitchen area with separate doorway leading to the rear. The kitchen itself has variety kitchen units and two-ring induction hob, exposed ceiling timbers and the roof window and window overlooking the rear gardens. There is a small lobby and ground floor cloakroom where access can be gained to the main house. The property offers a perfect additional rental income if so desired or guest suite.
First floor
Bedroom one is situated in the oldest part of the house believed to date back to the 1760s, with a dual aspect to both the front and side, a built in wardrobe, feature fireplace with lighting and a doorway with separate staircase that leads to 2 useful attic rooms. This principal bedroom also has a beautifully appointed ensuite shower room.
Bedroom two with its fine views of the garden and the rest of the village, features a fireplace, a built-in wardrobe and a built-in bookcase. Adjacent is Bedroom three, which is a double room situated at the front with an array of built-in wardrobes, an independent sink and dressing table, and a feature fireplace. Bedroom 4 is another attractive room that has superb views of the rear gardens and fields beyond and is adjacent to the luxuriously appointed family bathroom with Villeroy & Boch slipper bath, a walk-in shower cubicle, wash basin with cabinet and some detailed panelling and a low-level WC.
Outside
The property occupies a generous three-quarter of an acre plot with side, rear and front gardens, a variety of mature trees, a productive orchard and behind a picket fence a kitchen garden with greenhouse, potting shed and a useful outdoor kitchen. There’s a single garage with an adjoining store and a lean-to greenhouse at the rear.
The gravel driveway leads to Croft House with a bridge going across the village brook at the front and plenty of parking for several vehicles in the rear yard. The garden does have a small public footpath running across a portion of the land and there are two further outbuildings including a significant workshop and recently constructed, storage shed, suitable for the tractor mower. There are a variety of mature trees, including coniferous pine trees around the rear boundary. There’s a small front garden with well-tended hedge and a pathway that leads to the front entrance door.
LOCATION
Princethorpe is a small village in Warwickshire, England, located in a rural area surrounded by countryside. It lies near the junction of major roads, including the A423 and A45, which makes it easily accessible from nearby towns like Rugby, Leamington Spa, and Coventry. The village is known for its peaceful setting and traditional English village atmosphere, with a few local amenities like a pub and a church.
One of the most notable landmarks in Princethorpe is Princethorpe College, an independent Roman Catholic school housed in a historic building that was originally a monastery. The college’s extensive grounds and distinctive architecture are well-known in the region.
The surrounding area of Princethorpe features scenic landscapes, including rolling hills and farmland, making it popular with walkers and cyclists. Despite its small size, Princethorpe has a rich history, and the nearby towns offer cultural and historical attractions. It offers a blend of tranquil village life with easy access to more urban areas of Warwickshire.
INFORMATION
Services, Utilities & Property Information
Utilities – mains gas, mains water, mains drainage and broadband are connected. Mobile Phone Coverage - 4G mobile signal is available in the area we advise you to check with your provider.
Broadband Availability – Superfast broadband is available in the area – please speak with your provider.
Flood risk – Please note there was surface water/river flooding in the front garden on the property is January 2023.
Title: Please note there are restrictive covenants and easements on this title, please speak with the agents for further details.
Tenure – Freehold
Directions – Postcode: CV23 9PU
Local Authority: Rugby Borough Council Council Tax Band: G
Viewing Arrangements
Strictly via the vendors sole agents Sam Funnell 07714515484 & Claire Heritage 07894561313
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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. Whilst we carry out our due diligence on a property before it is launched to the market and we endeavour to provide accurate information, buyers are advised to conduct their own due diligence. Our information is presented to the best of our knowledge and should not solely be relied upon when making purchasing decisions. The responsibility for verifying aspects such as flood risk, easements, covenants and other property related details rests with the buyer. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure.
.10.2024
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