SUNFIELD Barton Road | Welford on Avon | Stratford upon Avon | CV37 8EY
Sunfield is a superbly presented detached family home in the heart of the sought after village of Welford on Avon. Offering well balanced accommodation with an attention to detail throughout.
Approach the electric gates of Sunfield, in the picturesque village of Welford On Avon, to your own secluded paradise. Roll along the sweeping driveway to the exquisite oak garage; park your car on the turntable – the height of luxury. Inside the house is deceptively spacious, providing an excellent family home for the current owners to raise their two children over the past 22 years. The heart of the property, the kitchen, is a hive of activity throughout the day and a favourite feature for the whole family. The rear of the property overlooks the grounds; a third of an acre of beautiful mature gardens and the Warwickshire countryside beyond. Predominantly laid to lawn the gardens have been ideal for growing children, there is also a large patio which allows for alfresco dining during the summer; a place to relax with a glass of wine and look out over your own piece of heaven. The locality of the property is ideal, just a short drive from the market towns of Stratford Upon Avon, Alcester and Evesham. As the name suggests Welford on Avon, lies on the banks of the River Avon and provides local convenience shops, a church, butcher and three outstanding gastro pubs and restaurants. The current owners were attracted to the area by the wonderful community and highly regarded Primary School, which is within walking distance of the property. As well as being home to the countries second largest Maypole, Welford also has excellent sports and social facilities, including a cricket club, football club and bowls club, as well as a Golf Club, which is just half a mile away. In addition, there is excellent access to road and rail links with the A46, M40 and M42 all within a short drive delivering you promptly to the wider motorway network. Stratford Upon Avon Station and the new Stratford Parkway Station offer regular rail services to Birmingham Snowshill and Leamington Spa, where there are onward trains to London Marylebone. *These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into the 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.
A beautiful oak door leads to the entrance hall with Amtico flooring and useful storage cupboards. The kitchen/breakfast room with Amtico flooring has a vast range of units with granite work tops, complete with a sink and drainer unit, LPG Rangemaster oven, Smeg dishwasher and Whirlpool American fridge/ freezer. Feature glass blocks under the breakfast bar light up and complement the glass block windows. There is a window overlooking the front garden and a large skylight making this a beautifully light room. There is also an extremely useful preparation room with a Belfast sink and a wide range of oak cupboards. The utility room has a Megaflo high pressure boiler and plumbing for a tumble dryer and washing machine.
Off the kitchen there is a useful boot room and door leading into the drawing room and dining room. The drawing room has views across the south facing rear garden and a beautiful oak beamed fireplace with a Dovre log burner. This leads into the generous open plan dining room with Amtico flooring and conservatory with a tiled floor from Fired Earth. The French doors from the conservatory open on to the generous south facing gardens, making this the perfect space for entertaining.
To the ground floor there is a study with Amtico flooring, which could be used as a double bedroom, overlooking the front garden. The generous master bedroom, also on the ground floor, has built in glass fronted wardrobes and an en-suite with shower, WC and vanity unit, chrome towel rail and finished with limestone tiles and views from the window on to the large south facing rear garden. A second double bedroom with a window overlooking the side of the property, and a family shower room with built in cabinets, sink, shower and toilet.
To the first floor are two further generous double bedrooms with Karndean flooring and a family bathroom with bath, sink and toilet again finished with limestone.
To the front of the property there is an in and out driveway which leads to parking for at least four cars. A gateway leads to the south facing gardens and a long driveway to the car turntable. There is a recently built oak framed workshop and garage which, if converted, would make the perfect ancillary building (subject to planning permission).
The south facing garden has fruit trees, a stone patio area and a large glass greenhouse. All sitting in a plot of approximately 0.3 acres.
Welford on Avon Welford-on-Avon is a picturesque Warwickshire village on the banks of the River Avon, situated some 4 miles (6 km) west-south-west of the town of Stratford-upon-Avon, Close to the borders of Gloucestershire and Worcestershire. The village sits within a bend of the River Avon, on the south bank. Its maypole is one of the tallest in England (at 65 feet/20 metres). It used to be wooden but was replaced by an aluminium pole after a lightning strike. There are three pubs in the village; The Four Alls, The Shakespeare Inn and The Bell Inn. With many Tudor half-timbered and thatched cottages, Welford is the opitimy of Old England. There is also a village church and primary school.
Stratford Upon Avon The enchanting town of Stratford upon Avon is a popular tourist destination owing to its status as birthplace of the playwright and poet William Shakespeare with visitors from all over the world. The Royal Shakespeare Company resides in Stratford’s Royal Shakespeare Theatre, one of Britain’s most important cultural venues. The town itself has many buildings that have survived over the years and would have been familiar to Shakespeare. It also offers a thriving community providing a wide variety of leisure, dining and shopping experiences. The town is also known for its excellent schooling facilities. Within easy reach are state, grammar and private schools to suit most requirements including Warwick Prep and Public Schools and Kings High School for Girls. Arnold Lodge School and Kingsley School for Girls in Leamington, The Croft Prep School and grammar schools are in Stratford upon Avon. Stratford Upon Avon and Stratford Upon Avon Parkway train stations offer direct services to London, Birmingham, Warwick, Warwick Parkway and Leamington Spa. There is also a coach station. Warwick Parkway, Leamington Spa, Honeybourne and Banbury also offer direct rail services to London and Birmingham. The central position of Stratford upon Avon makes it an ideal location for commuting to the entire country with easy access to the Fosse Way, M40, M42, M1 and M6. Leamington Spa is just twelve miles away and Banbury only twenty miles away. Birmingham International Airport is just twenty six miles away.
Location Stratford upon Avon five miles, Warwick 13 miles, Warwick Parkway Station 15 miles (trains to London Marylebone), Honeybourne Station ten miles (trains to London Paddington), Leamington Spa 16 miles, M40 (J15) 11 miles (distances approximate) Directions From Stratford upon Avon take the A439 signposted Evesham. After about four miles turn left signposted Welford on Avon. Continue through the village past the Bell Inn, take the second right hand turn into Barton Road where the property can be found a short distance on the left hand side. Services to the Property The house has oil fired central heating and is connected to mains water, drainage and electricity.
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Local Authority Stratford upon Avon.
Opening Hours Monday to Friday Saturday Sunday
Viewing Arrangement Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on 01926 455950.
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Agent Notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial 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 and 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.