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THE MISTLE An extensive L-shaped barn conversion, The Mistle forms the major part of an 1840 Victorian farmstead constructed of local red brick, set in a peaceful rural location. Sensitively converted in 1992, The Mistle retains many stunning original features set amidst contemporary comforts and detailing, all exquisitely finished with the finest of craftsmanship and décor. “This is a beautiful family house,” say the owners, “easy to live in and with plenty of space. The property offers wonderful scope for living the country lifestyle, with the opportunity to grow fruit and vegetables, all with panoramic views over Draycote Water.”
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A delightful, L-shaped barn conversion with 2.75 acres of land and glorious views of Draycote Water. The Mistle is a large Victorian barn conversion, originally developed in 1992, set in a private enclave in Biggin Hall Lane, just on the outskirts of the sought after village of Thurlaston. The property itself offers well proportioned and spacious accommodation with five bedrooms, master with refitted ensuite shower room, refitted ground floor shower room, a family bathroom, snug, dining room and sitting room with delightful vaulted ceiling. There is a kitchen/breakfast room with bespoke granite surface, utility room, cloakroom, study and mezzanine. The property is situated within a quarter of an acre plot with attractive gardens and far reaching views across a south facing vista overlooking Draycote Water. The house also enjoys the luxury of a two and a half acre paddock which sits adjacent to the reservoir. The property is tucked away down a private drive and has two double garages with off road parking for several vehicles. The Mistle is highly economical with solar roof panels which supplement the existing heating bills, there is underfloor heating to the ground floor, gas radiators to the first floor and double glazing throughout that take in the magnificent views.
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Accommodation Summary Ground Floor The entrance hall has a glazed hardwood entrance door and a further glazed hardwood door that leads to the garden. Stairs rise to the first floor with a ceramic tiled floor and newly fitted oak doors lead to some of the principal rooms including the kitchen/breakfast room, ground floor shower room, dining room and guest bedroom. The kitchen/ breakfast room takes advantage of the stunning views to the south with three double glazed windows providing panoramic views of the water and there are two double glazed windows that overlook the rear garden and exposed ceiling beams, The bespoke solid oak kitchen has a granite work surface and a variety of built in appliances to include a fridge, Neff microwave, single oven, halogen hob with extractor hood above and dishwasher. There is a purpose built wine rack and a ceramic tiled floor. A door from here leads to the utility room which is fitted with a range of shaker style units, a wall mounted Valiant central heating boiler, a Belfast style sink, ceramic tiled floor and a double glazed door that leads to the rear garden and terrace. A further glazed door leads to the delightful snug which has double glazed doors that lead to the front terrace, affording a panoramic vista across Draycote Water. There is an attractive gas fired log burner with exposed brick built surround for those cosy winter evenings. The guest bedroom is conveniently situated on the ground floor adjacent to the refitted shower room. It has a view across the terrace and rear garden and has a feature fireplace with Victorian cast iron surround and an exposed ceiling beam. The shower room has a corner shower cubicle, a wash basin, a variety of contemporary tiles, enclosed WC, bidet and a range of useful built in cabinets. From the hall there is access to the large dining room which has arched doors to the side aspect leading to the front terrace, exposed beams and a ceramic tiled floor with underfloor heating. There is a gas fire with conglomerate marble surround and raised hearth and two attractive picture windows that overlook the sitting room. There are double doors and a small step down into the sitting room area which has a spectacular vaulted ceiling, two arched doors that lead to the foregardens, a variety of exposed trusses and an attractive fireplace with exposed brick built surround, including Herringbone style brickwork and large wood burner. A latched door leads to the study, which is fitted with a variety of built-in shelves, and there is an arched door to the side and a spiral staircase that leads to the mezzanine. This area could also be useful for working from home arrangements. There are two velux roof windows to the side aspect and exposed ceiling beams, and a door that leads to bedroom five, giving this area of the house a high degree of independence from the main building, providing suitability for a teenager or guests. Bedroom 5 is a double room with a Velux roof window and under floor heating.
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Seller Insight An extensive L-shaped barn conversion, The Mistle forms the major part of an 1840 Victorian farmstead constructed of local red brick, set in a peaceful rural location. Sensitively converted in 1992, The Mistle retains many stunning original features set amidst contemporary comforts and detailing, all exquisitely finished with the finest of craftsmanship and décor. “This is a beautiful family house,” say the owners, “easy to live in and with plenty of space. The property offers wonderful scope for living the country lifestyle, with the opportunity to grow fruit and vegetables, all with panoramic views over Draycote Water.” The house itself provides spacious living accommodation in an unusual layout, with oak beams, exposed red brick walls and generous arched windows flooding the rooms with natural light. Four double bedrooms, two of which en suite, and a family bathroom occupy the upper floor, supplemented by a fifth bedroom and lounge above the double garage. The barn benefits from gas fired central heating, and underfloor heating to the ground floor, keep the house cosy and warm, while solar water heating and Solar Voltaic panels are economical and environmentally friendly. A grand 250ft tarmac drive sweeps up to the building’s façade, while mature landscaped gardens with a separate 2.5 acre paddock comprise the remainder of the property’s 2.75 acres of land. “The front garden is south facing and a sun trap,” say the owners, “and with patio terraces to both the front and rear, there are so many options for sitting and relaxing, in sun or shade. The gardens keep giving with abundant fruit, and are fully stocked with shrubs and flowers. The field is excellent for walking the dog, and we have a picnic table and chairs there too which take advantage of the fantastic views.” The property occupies an enviable position overlooking Draycote Water and Whitefields Golf Course, on the outskirts of the popular village of Thurlaston. Thurlaston is a quiet, picturesque village, with everyday amenities just a mile away in the neighbouring village of Dunchurch. Schooling in the area is excellent, with Grammar schools such as Laurence Sheriff and Rugby High School nearby, as well as the independent Rugby School and Bilton Grange Prep School. Ideal for commuters, Thurlaston is within easy reach of the M45 and M1 motorways. Rugby is 5 miles away, with trains from its mainline railway station reaching London Euston in just 50 minutes. Royal Leamington Spa is just 8 miles, Coventry 13 miles and Leicester 20 miles away. “We shall miss the space, and spending plenty of time outdoors in Spring and Summer, with Draycote Water on the doorstep and bridleways/footpaths and meadow walks nearby.” “We love the master bedroom and the kitchen, both of which have superb views, while the log burner in the living room is just perfect for those cosy winter nights.” “We moved here just before getting married, and this has proved to be an excellent home for entertaining family and friends, particularly with picnics in the field overlooking Draycote Water.” “Draycote Water offers various outdoor activities such as wind surfing, sailing, fishing and boat hire, and we also enjoy using the perimeter path for walking, running and cycling. There is a lovely cafe/ restaurant/visitors’ centre, too.” * 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.
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First Floor The first floor landing has a window to the rear and a particularly attractive feature leaded stained glass window set as floor level which also faces the rear. There are latched doors that lead to bedroom’s one, three and four, and the family bathroom. The master bedroom has, as expected, the finest view in the house with a Juliette style balcony providing south facing views across fields and Draycote Water. There is a variety of built-in wardrobes, cabinets and drawer sets, a window to the rear aspect and a door that leads to the newly refitted ensuite bathroom. This has a large corner shower cubicle, a window to the rear, wash basin with mixer tap and vanity unit under, bidet, low level WC, a ceramic tiled floor and a heated towel rail. Bedroom three has a window to the front aspect, sharing similar views as the master bedroom, it’s a double room with exposed wooden truss and a radiator whilst bedroom two also has a window to the front aspect and radiator. The family bathroom is fitted with a white suite with panelled bath with Victorian style shower attachment, there is a window to the front aspect, low level WC, a ceramic tiled floor, pedestal wash hand basin, exposed A frame and heated towel rail.
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We love the master bedroom and the kitchen, both of which have superb views, while the log burner in the living room is just perfect for those cosy winter nights.�
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Outside Parking The Mistle has a generous parking area; by the main house itself there is a blue brick driveway which has parking for at least six vehicles and direct access to the integral garage which has two up and over doors, power and lighting. Furthermore, as you drive in via the shared driveway on the right just before you meet the archway, is an oak built detached double garage with timber doors which can cater for further vehicles but also useful for further storage. Gardens The Mistle is set within a quarter of an acre plot, the delightful rear gardens are broken up into lawned sections and paved patio areas with gazebos, raised borders, shaped conifers and intricate pathways that lead their way around the garden. There is a brick built barbecue area, large timber shed, a greenhouse and a sunken pond which is surrounded by a paved patio, this in turn is surrounded by a variety of fencing and hedging. There is a pedestrian gate leading to the private driveway and outside lighting and tap. The foregardens are particularly impressive, the L-shaped barn is surrounded by paths and patio areas to take advantage of the attractive views and there is a raised lawn with a brick built retaining wall adjacent to the drive. Paddock To the south of the property, across a neighbouring field, there is access provided to the 2.5 acre paddock which is surrounded by a variety of fencing and is enjoyed by the present owners for dog walking, picnics and entertaining. The paddock is adjacent to Draycote Water and has panoramic views across there and to the neighbouring countryside.
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We shall miss the space, and spending plenty of time outdoors in Spring and Summer, with Draycote Water on the doorstep and bridleways/footpaths and meadow walks nearby.�
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LOCATION The property is tucked away in the attractive village of Thurlaston, which is a no- through village with around 150 dwellings. The village 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 and there is a high-speed train service from Rugby to Euston in under 50 minutes. There is also easy access to the extensive road networks making commuting less onerous Private education is available at Rugby School, Bilton Grange as well as in Leamington, Bloxham, Princethorpe and Warwick with excellent Grammar schools available in Rugby.
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Services Mains gas, mains water, electricity and broadband are connected Local Authority Rugby Borough Council Council Tax Band G. Viewing Arrangements Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on (01788) 820062. Opening Hours Monday to Friday Saturday
9.00 am - 5.30 pm 9.00 am - 4.30 pm
Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg No. 4018410 Registered Office: Newmans Property Services Limited, 1 Regent Street, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 2PE copyright Š 2017 Fine & Country Ltd
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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. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 21.12.2017
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FINE & COUNTRY Fine & Country is a global network of estate agencies specialising in the marketing, sale and rental of luxury residential property. With offices in the UK, Australia, Egypt, France, Hungary, Italy, Malta, Namibia, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, The Channel Islands, UAE, USA and West Africa we combine the widespread exposure of the international marketplace with the local expertise and knowledge of carefully selected independent property professionals. Fine & Country appreciates the most exclusive properties require a more compelling, sophisticated and intelligent presentation - leading to a common, yet uniquely exercised and successful strategy emphasising the lifestyle qualities of the property.
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Fine & Country Tel: +44 (0) 1788 820062 rugby@fineandcountry.com 5 Regent Street Rugby Warwickshire CV21 2PE
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