Coppice Farm
Burnthurst Lane | Princethorpe | Rugby | CV23 9QA
Coppice Farm A delightful five bedroom detached property, situated in an idyllic position occupying a ½ acre plot. Further land available (subject to separate negotiation)
Coppice Farm offers significant accommodation approaching 3,000 sq ft and has been improved dramatically in recent years with a large extension.The property occupies an attractive plot with views across it’s a paddock overlooking the neighbouring Burnthurst Wood (this is available after separate negotiation). The accommodation now offers five bedrooms with three bathrooms together with three reception rooms, which include a sitting room, living room and dining room. There is also a large kitchen breakfast room and conservatory with attractive views across the neighbouring paddock land. The property is attractively positioned down a private shared drive just off Burnthurst Lane on the outskirts of Princethorpe village.
A beautiful and tranquil woodland setting, Coppice Farm is a well positioned property purchased 40 years ago by the Sammons family, who have lovingly designed and built the perfect home here for their family and animals. Beyond the grounds take a walk in the picturesque private woodlands or join one of the local footpaths and bridleways.
Ground Floor Upon approach to the house there is a UPVC entrance porch with a glazed door and leaded double glazed windows and further a double glazed door leading the entrance hall which in turn provides access to the sitting room and dining room. The sitting room has a dual aspect with double glazed leaded windows to the front and side together with an attractive log burner with exposed brick built arch and raised quarry tiled hearth. The dining room also has an open fire place with brick built surround and raised hearth and double glazed leaded window to the front.
There is a door that leads to the inner hall and another door that leads to the kitchen/breakfast room, which has a farmhouse style kitchen with twin Belfast sinks and a timber drainer; there are views across the garden and a door that leads to a convenient pantry. There is a variety of matching cream base and wall mounted units and a large seven ring range with extractor hood above.
The door from the dining room leads to an inner hall, which has an airing cupboard housing the linen shelves, a door leading to bedroom two which has a window to the rear aspect and a variety of built in wardrobes. There is a bathroom that has panelled bath with shower over wash basin unit and low level WC, another door that leads to the study, which provides a small staircase down to the newly built extension. This has its own hallway and glazed door that leads to the rear garden and dog leg staircase that leads to the upper floor whilst a further door leads to bedroom 3 which has a double glazed window to the rear aspect and a laminate floor with LED down lighters.
The living room is particularly attractive with three windows providing views to all sides; there is a laminate floor and LED down lighters.
The house itself is spacious with 5 good-sized bedrooms and three bathrooms. The heart of the property is the kitchen, which overlooks the grounds. “One of the most unique features of the property is the log burning stove in the living room,” comments Graham, “It’s lovely and warm on a winters night. The chimney breast depicts the story of The Billy Goats Gruff and is as far as we know the only one of its kind in the whole country.”
First Floor The first floor offers degree of self-containment, which could be perfect for a younger or older relative and offers access to three further bedrooms and a bathroom. The master bedroom is a stunning room with stripped floor and dormer style windows to the front, velux roof window to the rear and a door that leads to a decked balcony with timber surround offering stunning views of the local surroundings. The en-suite bathroom has a velux roof window to the rear and a panelled bath with mixer style shower attachment, pedestal style wash basin and a low level WC, part tiled walls and a stripped timber floor. Bedroom 4 has a view to the rear via a double glazed dormer window and a built in cupboard space with stripped floor. Bedroom 5 is a single room with views over the gardens and paddock and is also adjacent to a further bathroom with corner bath and shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC.
Gardens & Paddock Coppice Farm sits on a plot approaching half an acre and is surrounded by a variety of post and rail fencing and is laid mainly to lawn with a further vegetable garden, pond and a variety of mature trees that surround that rear and side elevations. There is a track to the side of the house that provides access to the 1.5 acre paddock, (that is available after separate negotiation) there are two five bar timber gates that provide access to the paddock and at present the right hand boundary that has a temporary fence. If Purchasers successfully acquire more land they are expected to erect their own post and rail fence upon completion to replace the current temporary fence. The paddock neighbours the local Burnthurst Wood and offers an extensive degree of rural solitude
Garage & Parking The drive provides shared access to three properties off Burnthurst lane including Coppice Farm. On the approach the to Coppice Farm there is a post and rail fence and five bar timber gates leading to a large shingle driveway providing off road parking for several vehicles and access to an timber outbuilding with pitched and tiled roof which could be used for further garaging purposes. The property at present does not have any stable facilities but there are ample opportunities to consider for development subject to Planning Permission.
The grounds also include an aviary, pond, vegetable garden and a small orchard of beautiful damson trees, which produce succulent indigo fruits in the autumn and attractive white blossom in the spring. “I love the garden,” says Ann, “the colours changing throughout the seasons mean the views can be different from week to week and there is so much wildlife that visits us here. We often see the woodpecker and every year we have frogs in the pond.”
“I remember when we used to keep chickens in the aviary,” recalls Graham, “one day when I came to close the gate for the night I was startled to find a monkjack deer inside! It had obviously been injured, but it took a liking to us and from then on came to visit every night for several months. It became so used to us that I was able to feed it bread and apples from the kitchen window!”
Location Burnhurst Lane is ideally located for easy access to Rugby, Leamington, Warwick and Coventry and is less than a mile from the village of Princethorpe. The local village of Stretton on Dunsmore is within 20 minutes walking distance from the property offers most amenities from village shop, post office, doctors and two public houses to an active village hall with various clubs to suit almost everyone’s needs. It is an ideal place for cycling and walking with lots of wild life.There is easy access to major road links and train links to Euston from Rugby station in well under an hour. There is both state and private schooling including Princethorpe College, Bablake, King Henry VIII, Bilton Grange and Rugby School.
Two miles from the pleasant village of Stretton-on-Dunsmore, the property is within easy reach of services including a Post Office and Doctors Surgery. “You are away from everything and yet so close to the amenities,” Graham says. “Yes,” adds Ann, “There are schools at Princethorpe and Stretton-on-Dunsmore so the house would be good for a family. We are also equal distance from Southam, Coventry, Leamington Spa and Rugby, each about 7 miles away. Its handy to get to anywhere.” The village is known for its great community spirit with two great public houses at the heart of it, both of which serve wonderful food.
Princethorpe
Princethorpe is a village in the Rugby district of Warwickshire. The village is located roughly halfway between the towns of Rugby and Leamington Spa at a crossroads between the A423, B4453 and B4455 (Fosse Way). The village contains a pub called the Three Horse Shoes and a small Primary School. Just outside the village is Princethorpe College, a Roman Catholic school, incorporating the buildings of the former St. Mary’s Priory, which was founded by French Benedictine nuns. The area surrounding the college is heavily wooded. There is a small, well-stocked pond among the trees called Little Switzerland
Stretton on Dunsmore
Stretton-on-Dunsmore is situated just south of the A45 trunk road, roughly half way between Rugby and Coventry. Stretton means “settlement on a Roman Road,” reffering to the Fosse Way. This site is referred to in the Doomsday Book and during the reign of William the Conqueror the manor of “Stratone” was owned by Roger de Montgomery. It consisted of five hides and an ancient mill. The parish church of All Saints formerly contained a chantry chapel founded by Thomas de Wolvardynton, Parson of Lobenham in Leicestershire.
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, cafĂŠs, public houses and restaurants. Rugby has always had a range of popular schools, with both state and public options within easy reach.
Services The property has oil fired central heating, private drainage and BT Broadband Local Authority Rugby Borough Council Telephone 01788 533533 Council tax band G Viewing Arrangements Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on 01788 820062 Website Address For more information visit the property’s unique website address www.fineandcountry.com/50033163 Opening Hours Monday to Friday Saturday
9.00 am - 5.30 pm 9.00 am - 4.30 pm
Directions From the Rugby gyratory system leave town on the A407 Bilton Road following the signposts towards Leamington Spa. Continue for approximately 2 miles passing Cawston on your right hand side as you follow the signs toward the B4453. Branch left toward the fly-over and at the next T-junction turn left passing Blooms garden centre on your right hand side. Continue down the straight mile and after a further 3 miles you will arrive in the village of Princethorpe. At the main T-junction turn right toward Coventry and continue for approximately 1 mile where you will find Burnhurst lane on your left hand side. After a further ½ a mile Coppice Farm can be found on your right hand side.
“I have lived in the area all my life,” says Ann, “We wanted a property where we could live alongside our animals and instantly fell in love with this beautiful Coppice and the idea of building a family home that was unique to our needs. It is the type of house that needs to be filled with love and laughter.” Surrounded by woodland it is easy to see why the couple were so attracted to the potential of the plot and with 2 acres of grounds there is plenty of space for animals of all shames and sizes. “There is a garden of about half an acre and a further one and a half acres of paddocks,” continues Graham, “The grounds are completely secure for children and animals, We have always kept dogs, cats and chickens here and even had a pet potbellied pig. There would easily be enough space for a horse or a couple of ponies, perhaps even a few goats.”
APPROX. GROSS INTERNAL AREA: MAIN HOUSE: 271.22m2 / 2919ft2 GARAGE: 34.2m2 / 368ft2 TOTAL: 305.42m2 / 3287ft2 SITTING ROOM 4.80 x 4.00m 15'7" x 13'1"
KITCHEN 7.60 x 4.20m 24'9" x 13'7"
DINING ROOM 4.80 x 3.20m 15'6" x 10'4"
PANTRY
CONSERVATORY 3.60 x 5.90m 11'8" x 19'3" SITTING ROOM 4.80 x 4.00m 15'7" x 13'1"
CUPBOARD
STUDY 2.50 x 3.50m 8'2" x 11'4"
DINING ROOM 4.80 x 3.20m 15'6" x 10'4"
BATHROOM
PANTRY
W.C
N
BEDROOM 5 4.70 x 3.60m 15'4" x 11'8"
KITCHEN 7.60 x 4.20m 24'9" x 13'7"
CUPBOARD
BEDROOM 5 4.70 x 3.60m 15'4" x 11'8"
BEDROOM 4 5.60 x 3.80m 18'3" x 12'4"
STORAGE
BEDROOM 2 5.60 x 2.80m 18'3" x 9'1"
CONSERVATORY 3.60 x 5.90m 11'8" x 19'3"
BEDROOM 3 2.50 x 2.30m 8'2" x 7'5"
STUDY 2.50 x 3.50m 8'2" x 11'4"
BATHROOM
W.C
GARAGE 4.50 x 7.60m 14'7" x 24'9" BEDROOM 4 5.60 x 3.80m 18'3" x 12'4"
GARAGE 4.50 x 7.60m 14'7" x 24'9"
LOUNGE 5.60 x 5.30m 18'3" x 17'3" FAMILY BATHROOM
Ground ENSUITE Floor
MASTER BEDROOM 5.69 x 5.40m 18'3" x 17'7"
BALCONY
DESIGNED BY INFINITE PIXEL 2015
LOUNGE 5.60 x 5.30m 18'3" x 17'3"
TOTAL: 305.42m /APPROX. 3287ft GROSS INTERNAL AREA: MAIN HOUSE: 271.22m2 / 2919ft2 GARAGE: 34.2m2 / 368ft2 2 2 / 3287ft “Its our haven,” describes Ann, “It is so private. There is nothing quite like sitting on the balcony and lookingTOTAL: over your own 305.42m little piece of paradise.” Graham agrees, “we are off the beaten track, it’s such a terrific location.You can design a house and put it anywhere but you can’t change the location. It’s the best part of it.” Graham and Ann will be sad to downsize and leave behind the home they have created here, but hope it will find a new family the same joy it has given to them. Ann concludes, “Its such a fantastic place, you really need to see it to appreciate just how magical it is.” KITCHEN SITTING ROOM 4.80 x 4.00m 15'7" x 13'1"
7.60 x 4.20m 24'9" x 13'7"
DINING ROOM 4.80 x 3.20m 15'6" x 10'4"
N
PANTRY
CUPBOARD
SITTING ROOM 4.80 x 4.00m 15'7" x 13'1"
BEDROOM 5 4.70 x 3.60m 15'4" x 11'8"
BATHROOM
KITCHEN 7.60 x 4.20m 24'9" x 13'7"
PANTRY
W.C
N
STUDY 2.50 x 3.50m 8'2" x 11'4"
CONSERVATORY 3.60 x 5.90m 11'8" x 19'3" DINING ROOM 4.80 x 3.20m 15'6" x 10'4"
CONSERVATORY 3.60 x 5.90m 11'8" x 19'3"
CUPBOARD
STORAGE
BEDROOM 2 5.60 x 2.80m 18'3" x 9'1"
BEDROOM 4 5.60 x 3.80m 18'3" x 12'4"
BEDROOM 3 2.50 x 2.30m 8'2" x 7'5"
STORAGE
BEDROOM 2 5.60 x 2.80m 18'3" x 9'1"
FAMILY BATHROOM
BEDROOM 3 2.50 x 2.30m 8'2" x 7'5"
BEDROOM 5 4.70 x 3.60m 15'4" x 11'8"
STUDY
2.50 x 3.50m COPPICE FARM, BURNTHURST LANE, RUGBY, CV23 9QA 8'2" x 11'4" APPROX. GROSS INTERNALW.CAREA: 2 / 2919ft2 GARAGE MAIN HOUSE: 4.50 271.22m x 7.60m 14'7" x 24'9" 2 GARAGE: 34.2m / 368ft2 BEDROOM 4 5.60 x 3.80m 2 2 TOTAL: 18'3" x 12'4" 305.42m / 3287ft BATHROOM
GARAGE 4.50 x 7.60m 14'7" x 24'9"
ENSUITE
LOUNGE 5.60 x 5.30m 18'3" x 17'3"
MASTER BEDROOM 5.69 x 5.40m 18'3" x 17'7"
FAMILY BATHROOM
First Floor BALCONY
SITTING ROOM 4.80 x 4.00m 15'7"LOUNGE x 13'1"
ENSUITE
MASTER BEDROOM 5.69 x 5.40m 18'3" x 17'7"
5.60 x 5.30m 18'3" x 17'3"
DINING ROOM 4.80 x 3.20m 15'6" x 10'4"
KITCHEN 7.60 x 4.20m 24'9" x 13'7"
PANTRY
CONSERVATORY 3.60 x 5.90m
N
Agent Notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in imperial with metricCUPBOARD equivalents and for general guidance only and 11'8" x 19'3" whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to BALCONY BEDROOM 5 have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced 4.70 x 3.60m DESIGNED BY INFINITE PIXEL 2015 x 11'8" for general information and it must not be 15'4" inferred that any item STUDY shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact BATHROOM 2.50 x 3.50m the numbers listed on the brochure. 8'2" x 11'4" W.C
STORAGE