Camden | Biggin Hall Lane | Thurlaston | CV23 9LD

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Camden, Biggin Hall Lane

Thurlaston | Rugby | Warwickshire | CV23 9LD


Built in the 1960’s this spacious dormer style house with its in and out front drive, and rear garden with swimming pool offers the next owners the potential to create the perfect family retreat. Situated down a quiet lane and overlooking open countryside the property is in need of some updating and modernising and currently offers: entrance hall, dining and sitting rooms, garden room, kitchen and utility, downstairs bathroom and a downstairs bedroom. Upstairs there are three bedrooms (the master having a shower and separate toilet), family bathroom and study area on the landing. The rear garden is designed around the outdoor swimming pool with patio and lawned area. To the front of the property there is ample parking, single garage and covered car port for two cars. The property is for sale with no onward chain.

Ground Floor A covered entrance porch and glazed front door with side window gives access to the entrance hall having built in cloaks cupboard with storage above.To the front of the property is the ground floor bedroom having a front window. Alternatively this room could be used as a study or family room.The well-proportioned dining room has a large window overlooking the garden and door leading in to the hallway.


The large sitting room has two windows overlooking the rear garden with a gas log burner style fire set onto a marble hearth and having a marble mantle.There is an exposed brick feature wall and double doors leading into the dining room and large sliding patio doors leading into the garden room. This lovely addition has a polycarbonate roof with a large set of sliding patio doors which open onto the rear patio, gardens and swimming pool.


Amongst the blackberry strewn country lanes of the typical English Village of Thurlaston, there is a deceptively large house, with three double bedrooms and smaller fourth. When the current owners retired in 1988 and decided to relocate into the countryside, they chose this spacious property, with its stunning views and ideal location was the perfect home. The village residents are part of a wonderful community, which host many events suitable for participants of all ages; from progressive suppers on a winters evening to the annual Open Garden event in the summer. The church is the heart of the community and the whole village enjoys getting involved in the annual summer fete. Neighbours here are known for looking out for each other, being friendly yet not intrusive.

Being nicely situated on Biggin Hall Lane with no through traffic, the property comes complete with all the benefits of rural village life while appreciating the addition of a view over Draycote Reservoir, which is within easy walking distance. The reservoir has a popular cafĂŠ and clubhouse with opportunities for fly fishing, sailing, canoeing and bird watching. Biggin Hall Lane cuts across the Whitefields golf course. The changing seasons can be enjoyed with a number of varied walks including the 5 miles around the reservoir. The country setting is typified by passing horse riders and dog walkers.



The kitchen has a range of both base and eye level units with a large picture window to the front. There are two electric ovens and electric hob with a wall hung fan heater and hatch into the sitting room. From here a door leads into the utility room having space and plumbing for a washing machine, space for a chest freezer and door leading to the front driveway. An inner door gives access to the integrated single garage. The downstairs bathroom has a white suite comprising bath, toilet and sink. There is a wall hung heater and wall hung gas fired boiler.

Camden has always been a house for entertaining, and has seen many enjoyable parties held within the open plan dining room, lounge and sun room, which leads out onto the patio and beautiful garden. The swimming pool, has a solar heating system typically reaches the high twenties and has been known to get as warm as 33oc. The owners have celebrated many milestone get-togethers with family and friends in these surroundings.


First Floor Leading off the hallway is an inner hall with large under stairs cupboard and stairs rising to the first floor. A side window gives light to this area. The landing has a front window and door to storage with access into the eaves. The master bedroom has large windows to three aspects making this a very light room. It has a walk in shower cubicle with separate toilet and sink, and ample space for wardrobes. Bedroom two is also a double bedroom with large rear window and built in furniture. The single bedroom has a large slightly higher window with views over the rear garden and countryside beyond. The family bathroom has a dove grey suite with a corner shower cubicle with electric shower above. There is a large opaque window and corner storage cupboard.



Front Garden The front garden has an in and out driveway with access to a covered car port and single garage. There are gated paths down either side of the property with both lawned areas and flower borders to the front. Garage and Parking The covered car port can provide parking for two cars with the single garage having an automatic roller door providing parking for an additional car. There is also space along the driveway for an additional three cars.The garage has light and power connected with doors from the utility and garden room.There is an opaque window to the side. Rear Garden. The rear garden has been designed around the outdoor swimming pool. The patio leads from the rear of the house around the pool with a side lawned area and planted border.To the rear of the garden is a partially glazed garden shed and seating area. The boundary has a range of wooden fencing and brick walling with mature trees and countryside views beyond. There is a brick built bbq with chimney and wooden storage shed. Gated paths lead down either side of the property giving access to the frontage.


Camden The selling point of this home however is the fabulous garden, in the springtime the primroses, snowdrops and daffodils are blooming and followed by the hydrangeas and rhododendrons in the summer. There is also a greenhouse, which has produced beautiful tomatoes year after year, constructed by the current owners from what was once a goat shed. The garden has the sun on it in the afternoon and evening so it is an idyllic spot to enjoy the peace and quiet.


Rugby

Rugby is a thriving market town situated in North Eastern Warwickshire, providing excellent access to the national motorway networks, whilst Rugby railway station provides access to London Euston in under 50 minutes. The town centre plays host to an independent shopping quarter, a variety of high street shops, cafes, public houses and restaurants. Rugby has always had a range of popular schools, with both state and public options within easy reach.


Thurlaston

The property is tucked away in the attractive village of Thurlaston, which is a no through village with around 150 dwellings and is situated just a mile from Dunchurch where there is a good range of day-to-day facilities and just five miles from the centre of Rugby. Draycote Water can be accessed from a path in the village and Whitefields Golf Course forms the other boundary to the village making this an ideal rural retreat. There are more extensive shopping facilities in Rugby, Southam, Daventry, Coventry and Leamington Spa. There is also easy access to the extensive road networks making commuting as painless as possible. Private education is available at Rugby School and Bilton Grange. Rugby also has an excellent selection of grammar schools as well as excellent schools available in Leamington, Bloxham, Princethorpe and Warwick.


Services Mains water, electricity, drainage, gas central heating. Local Authority Rugby Borough Council. Telephone 01788 533533. Council tax band ‘F’. Viewing Arrangements Strictly via the sole agents Fine & Country on 01788 820062.

The property would be perfect for a family with children as there are regular buses to the town centre and local schools. Thurlaston is just two and a half miles from Rugby and walking distance from the great pubs, restaurants shops and GP surgery in Dunchurch. There is excellent access to the A45 to Birmingham and Coventry, and M45 leading to the M1 as well as the wider motorway network. Thurlsaton is only a 15 minute drive to Rugby Railway Station, less than an hour away from Euston and Birmingham.


Website Address For more information visit the property’s unique website address www.fineandcountry.com/ Opening Hours Monday to Friday Saturday

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Directions From the centre of Rugby leave town on the A428 Dunchurch Road passing Sainsburys on your left hand side. As you enter Dunchurch turn right at the traffic lights by the Dun Cow hotel and restaurant onto the Coventry Road. After approximately a mile turn left into the village of Thurlaston turning right into Biggin Hall Lane. Continue along the lane where you will find the property on your right hand side identified by a Fine & Country for sale board.

Agent Notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in imperial with metric equivalents 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.


It will be a wonderful home for a family or couple looking to retire into a safe and pleasant environment while still having plenty of space for visiting family, children and grandchildren.



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