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FINE & COUNTRY THE OLD RECTORY Elegant Arts and Craft style country home set in an idyllic village location. Boasting many original features including connections for servant bells, the Old Rectory has 3 formal high ceiling reception rooms, a breakfast room and kitchen and 4 double bedrooms with 4 bathrooms. Large gardens wrap around the property affording privacy with an adjacent woodland area totalling a substantial plot of approx. 2 acres. Planning permission is granted for a triple garage.
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, Ireland, The Channel Islands, France, Spain, Hungary, Portugal, Russia, Dubai, Egypt, South Africa, West Africa and Namibia 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.
THE FINE & COUNTRY FOUNDATION
This unique approach to luxury homes marketing delivers high quality, intelligent and creative concepts for property promotion combined with the latest technology and marketing techniques. We understand moving home is one of the most important decisions you make; your home is both a financial and emotional investment. With Fine & Country you benefit from the local knowledge, experience, expertise and contacts of a well trained, educated and courteous team of professionals, working to make the sale or purchase of your property as stress free as possible.
The production of these particulars has generated a ÂŁ10 donation to the Fine & Country Foundation, Charity No. 1160989, striving to relieve homelessness. Visit fineandcountry.com/uk/foundation
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Step Inside The Old Rectory
Neighbouring Wishaw church, The Old Rectory has been the family home of the current resident for some 25 years and is a wonderful cosy but elegant country house that has been lovingly taken care of. A grand square entrance hall with oak floor boasts partly panelled walls with picture rail and original wooden doors and keys giving access to the two large reception rooms at the front of the property. The drawing room is a light elegant day room with bay window overlooking the front lawns. The large marble fireplace with open fire makes it also a welcoming place to gather and relax on winter evenings.
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Currently used as a formal dining room, this reception room boasts an elaborate Doulton ceramic fireplace with similar high ceilings and picture rail features as the Drawing Room. There is an additional reception room currently used as a less formal family room has marble fireplace and gas coal effect fire with delightful views of the lawns.
This really has been the most amazing family home,” says Kate. “It’s so wonderfully spacious but there’s a lovely flow from room to room so the family can be together without feeling on top of one another. It’s welcoming and comfortable and we’ve loved living here.
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A sunny breakfast room with archway to the kitchen and laundry room. There may be a possibility to extend this area into the kitchen and add an orangery to create a large breakfast kitchen and family room if the buyer wished to do so. The small simple country kitchen with quirky blue aga has a large traditional pantry and stable doors leading to the rear gardens.
My favourite room would have to be the kitchen,” says Kate. “It’s the real heart of the home and it takes in the lovely views of the garden and the countryside beyond. However the master bedroom would be a close second, purely because it’s such a tranquil space.
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Seller Insight This very attractive period home, which is enveloped by around 2 acres of splendid grounds, enjoys a superb position within the delightful village of Wishaw. “It was actually my parents who bought the property 25 years ago,” says Kate, “and they always said that they fell in love with it the minute they set eyes on it. It sits just across the road from the pretty village church and enjoys this really beautiful semi-rural location, however places such as Sutton, Tamworth and even Birmingham city centre are all within striking distance, so in my mind it couldn’t be more perfectly placed.” “Before my parents purchased the house it had been owned by the church for many years and had stood empty for sometime. They went on to refurbish the whole of the house, updating elements such as the plumbing and heating, and they also re-jigged the layout to make it more conducive to modern family life, however they made sure all of the lovely original features were preserved. The high ceilings are edged with really attractive coving, there’s a beautiful marble fireplace and we even have the original servants bells in the kitchen. It’s a well-proportioned and extremely characterful home, and since my family and I have lived here we too have done work to enhance it further.” “The house sits beautifully within the grounds and as a result every room has a really lovely view,” continues Kate. “We have around an acre of formal garden, which is mainly laid to lawn and edged with mature hedging, and then we also have around an acre of woodland that runs right the way down to the village cricket pitch. It’s been great to have all this space, and it’s all so peaceful and private.” “I’d say that the location is a standout feature of the house,” says Kate. “We’re surrounded by so much natural beauty, so it’s both peaceful and picturesque, and yet we have everything we could possibly want or need relatively close at hand. The Belfry, with its golf club, leisure centre and lovely restaurants is just a short walk up the road; the motorway links are excellent, even the airport is just a short drive away.”
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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The Master Bedroom with built in wardrobes and ensuite has high ceilings and picture rail which gives an elegance to this spacious room where you can enjoy beautiful views of the apple tree and gardens beyond.
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One is always tempted to hesitate whilst climbing the stairs to enjoy the wonderful views of neighbouring farmland afforded by the large window. The first bedroom you arrive at currently houses bunkbeds. but would comfortably accommodate a double bed, this room offers delightful views of the beautiful church and open fields. Fitted triple wardrobes and pretty blue and white ensuite shower room. The second room is a large double bedroom with en suite and fitted wardrobes. There is space to relax on the sofa aside the pretty fireplace with a wonderful bay window to enjoy views of the front garden and neighbouring fields. The fourth bedroom is a comfortable double room with built in wardrobe, loft access and amazing views of the fields beyond. There is also a family bathroom with painted wooden floor. A delightful bath gives a little space for tranquilty.
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Step Outside The Old Rectory
The Old Rectory is approached by a small country lane, surrounded by fields and a picturesque church leading one to feel you are miles from anywhere yet it is just minutes from The Belfry Golf Complex and Wishaw village centre, home to a very highly regarded bistro inn. A large driveway with parking for five cars could easily be extended should you wish to do so and planning permission has been approved for a large detached triple garage.
Views of house and woodland from neighbouring field
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A delightful country garden, with spacious lawns and an abundance of fruit trees. The current owners are supplied with fresh eggs daily from their chickens and the children have plenty of space to run around or climb trees.. Neighbouring farmland offers fabulous views from all of the bedrooms.
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SUTTON COLDFIELD A green and pleasant suburb, just eight miles from the city centre of Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield is famed for its beautiful park and nature reserve. At 2,224 acres, it is one of the largest urban parks in the country. A site of Special Scientific interest, it provides habitat for a variety of birds and wildlife. A former borough town, Sutton Coldfield is the largest place to shop and relax within Birmingham outside of the city centre. There are three distinct shopping environments provided by the Red Rose Centre,The Mall and New Hall Walk, which brings ‘out of town’ shops into the heart of Sutton Coldfield. With a broad range of High Street names located on The Parade there is something for everyone. There are ample swimming and dry sports facilities at Wyndley Leisure Centre, a short walk from the town centre, as well as a feast of cultural, hobby or interest groups on offer throughout the area. You could try your hand at sailing at Powells’ Pool or enjoy a round of golf – the Sutton Coldfield circuit is truly excellent! With four private golf courses set within the constituency boundary and two additional municipal golf courses, there is something here for the keen golfer, no matter what your handicap. The schooling in the area is fantastic with grammar and private schools all within easy reach. The town centre is located on the A5127, approximately 7 miles north of Birmingham city centre. It can also be approached from the A38 exit Minworth or Bassetts Pole as well as junction 9 of the M42. Various local train station provides an effortless commute to both Birmingham and Lichfield.
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BIRMINGHAM Lying at the seat of England’s industrial and commercial heartland, the “Second City” is the very model of a beaming cosmopolitan global city that sets the standard for others to mirror. It is home to the world famous City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) based at the iconic Symphony Hall, renowned for its outstanding acoustics and Birmingham Hippodrome plays residence to the Birmingham Royal Ballet (BRB). Along with a magnificent and striking new library Birmingham is increasingly recognised as an important cultural hub in the UK. Birmingham also boasts some of the best shopping in Europe with the superb Bullring Shopping Centre containing over 140 shops including a flagship Selfridges department store. The exclusive Mailbox development is host to a range of designer stores including Armani and Harvey Nichols. Grand Central opened in 2015 as part of the New Street Station Gateway re-development. The mall, designed with a glass atrium roof as its centre piece, is home to over 60 stores across 500,000 sq ft with John Lewis as main anchor. Many of the shops, restaurants and cafés are new to the city including Cath Kidston, The White Company, Kiehls and Giraffe. Alongside outstanding museums and galleries you’ll find an increasing number of gastronomic restaurants, cool and/or secret cocktail bars and picturesque canals with waterside bars, restaurants, attractions and cruises. Thriving legacies of Birmingham’s industrial heritage include its Jewellery Quarter, Cadbury manufacturing plant and a former custard factory that’s been transformed into a cutting-edge creative hub. With construction on the High Speed Rail (HS2) line – connecting London with Birmingham in just 45 minutes by 2026 – set to boost employment and the economy, ‘Brum’, as it’s dubbed by locals, is buzzing.
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Location The semi rural village of Wishaw is situated in North Warwickshire, home of the Belfry Golf resort, host to the Ryder cup and England’s leading resort winner with superb choice of restaurants, a spa and leisure club. Wishaw also boasts its own 18 hole golf course, a horse riding centre, Wishaw County Sports Club and a highly regarded local pub with restaurant plus a delightful village church. Sutton Coldfield town centre is just three miles away with a comprehensive range of shops, restaurants and banking facilities. Sutton Park is just a 10 minute drive and is one of the largest urban parks in Europe offering a range of outdoor activities. There is also an excellent choice of schools in the area. Motorways There are excellent nearby links to the West Midlands motorway network M6 Toll and M42. Railway Stations The nearest train station is at Sutton Coldfield providing connection to Birmingham New Street in just 20 minutes. Airports Birmingham Airport is located 9 miles away which, via M42, is approximately 15 minutes drive. East Midlands Airport is 30 miles away which, via the M42 / A42, is approximately 35 minutes drive.
WISHAW SUTTON COLDFIELD • 117 miles from London • Easy access to M6 Toll, M6 M42, M40, M5 • Local train links: Sutton Coldfield, Water Orton, Wylde Green
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Agents Notes Gas Fired Central Heating
Old Rectory, The Rectory, The Gravel, Wishaw, Sutton Coldfield Approximate Gross Internal Area 2481 Sq Ft/231 Sq M
Mains Electric & Water
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2.44 x 1.35 8'0" x 4'5"
Telephone/Broadband Local Authority
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North Warwickshire Borough Council Council Tax Band G Viewing Arrangements
Kitchen
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Dining Area
0121 272 6900
Bedroom 4 3.20 x 3.20 10'6" x 10'6"
6.11 x 5.66 20'1" x 18'7" (Maximum)
Opening Hours Bedroom 3 3.72 x 3.65 12'2" x 12'0"
3.80 x 3.64 12'6" x 11'11"
Monday to Friday 8:30am – 6:30pm Saturday 9:00am – 4:00pm Sunday viewings/appointments available
Sitting Room 5.18 x 4.82 17'0" x 15'10" (Maximum)
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall 4.31 x 3.62 14'2" x 11'11"
Approximate Gross Internal Area
Dining Room 5.22 x 4.24 17'2" x 13'11" (Maximum) 2.64 x 2.26 8'8" x 7'5" (Maximum)
Master Bedroom 4.97 x 4.85 16'4" x 15'11"
Main House: 231 sq m / 2481 sq ft Bedroom 2 5.44 x 4.25 17'10" x 13'11" (Maximum)
Illustration for identification purposes only. Measurements are approximate only.
First Floor
FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY - NOT TO SCALE The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. © ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8307648/MSZ
Agents 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 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: 08/09/2017
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FINE & COUNTRY THE OLD RECTORY Elegant Arts and Craft style country home set in an idyllic village location. Boasting many original features including connections for servant bells, the Old Rectory has 3 formal high ceiling reception rooms, a breakfast room and kitchen and 4 double bedrooms with 4 bathrooms. Large gardens wrap around the property affording privacy with an adjacent woodland area totalling a substantial plot of approx. 2 acres. Planning permission is granted for a triple garage.
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, Ireland, The Channel Islands, France, Spain, Hungary, Portugal, Russia, Dubai, Egypt, South Africa, West Africa and Namibia 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.
THE FINE & COUNTRY FOUNDATION
This unique approach to luxury homes marketing delivers high quality, intelligent and creative concepts for property promotion combined with the latest technology and marketing techniques. We understand moving home is one of the most important decisions you make; your home is both a financial and emotional investment. With Fine & Country you benefit from the local knowledge, experience, expertise and contacts of a well trained, educated and courteous team of professionals, working to make the sale or purchase of your property as stress free as possible.
The production of these particulars has generated a ÂŁ10 donation to the Fine & Country Foundation, Charity No. 1160989, striving to relieve homelessness. Visit fineandcountry.com/uk/foundation
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Fine & Country Sutton Coldfield Tel: +44 (0) 121 272 6900 sutton@fineandcountry.com 322 Lichfield Road, Four Oaks, B74 2UG
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