Bishops Itchington, Southam, Warwickshire by Fine & Country

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GLEBE HOUSE

Tucked away at the end of a quiet driveway in the pretty village of Bishop’s Itchington is Glebe House, an extremely attractive period home that once formed part of the Old Vicarage. The property was converted in the 1990s, and was enlarged and sensitively modernised in 2004, and it has been the much-loved home of the current owners for the past eleven years.

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Positioned in the delightful village of Bishop’s Itchington is Glebe House, a very attractive four-bedroom family home. Glebe House was formerly part of The Old Vicarage and dates back to the 1870s. This beautiful property offers an open plan kitchen/ diner, two reception rooms, countryside views, outdoor space, and Office.

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KEY FEATURES Ground floor The ground floor has a fabulous open plan kitchen/diner, offering views of the rolling hills to the rear, a utility room, two good-sized reception rooms with one boasting a log burner.

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SELLER INSIGHT Aside from the overall look and feel of the house itself, I’d say that it was this lovely setting that initially attracted us to the property,” says the owner. “It sits in a very peaceful spot, overlooking fields to the back and the pretty village church to the front, so we’ve always felt nicely removed from the everyday hustle and bustle of life. However, we are just a short walk away village shops, a cosy pub and the primary school. Also, in under five minutes you can be on the M40 and at Heathrow in a little over an hour. We have mile upon mile of gorgeous open countryside right on our doorstep, and we can take our pick from the larger towns of Southam, Banbury, Leamington Spa and Warwick to access all of the day-to-day necessities. In short, it’s a place that we feel offers the best of everything.” “The house had been newly renovated when we moved here so it was in pristine condition. The previous owners did a really good job of retaining just enough of the lovely Victorian features to give it that bit of character, while at the same time, creating a warm and comfortable home that’s perfect for modern living. In the older part, the ceilings are high and we have the beautiful sash windows, which we’ve had refurbished, but in the newer extension we have a large, open-plan kitchen/diner, which is the modern space everyone wants these days.” “The property also benefits from a good-size garden, which has been a great space for both family time and alfresco entertaining,” continues the owner. “We have a really nice decked area that overlooks the fields to the back of the house and which catches the evening sun, so it’s a lovely quiet place to sit out at the end of a long day. The rest of the garden, which is mainly laid to lawn, wraps around the front and side of the house and that’s been a great space for the children to enjoy, as it’s also very safe and secure.” “We spend a huge amount of time in the kitchen. It’s very light and bright, it’s a great space for a party and it has a vast run of windows along one wall that bring in a stunning countryside view.” “What makes the location so perfect is the fact that at home we feel nicely tucked away and we enjoy utter peace and privacy. However, at the same time we have the peace of mind of knowing that everything we might want or need is within easy reach.” “A number of years ago we renovated the old summerhouse as a really smart home office, which is fully-insulated and air conditioned so can be used all year round. I’ve worked from home for the past eight years and it’s nice to have that sense of separation from the main house. It’s also a really nice to have such a short daily commute!” “We love the house; for us it’s been a really happy family home,” says the owner. “The fact that we’ve been able to enjoy utter peace and seclusion without any sense of isolation has been wonderful.”*

* 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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KEY FEATURES First floor The main staircase leads up to three of the four bedrooms and the main family bathroom. The spacious triple-aspect master bedroom offers a large en-suite shower room including a large jacuzzi bathtub, and walk in dressing room with ample hanging and storage space. At the far end of the first floor is another sizeable bedroom with separate en-suite shower room. From this room there is also access to the second attic space, a good sized carpeted area with Velux windows suitable for multiple uses. Second Floor The fourth bedroom is located on the top floor alongside ample extra storage space.

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Outside The front of the property has a driveway with ample parking and a single garage with a loft. The garden wraps around the property, providing a safe and quiet space. To the rear is a private decked area with countryside views, perfect for Alfresco dining. The garden has a lovely secluded feel to it. There is also a separate summer house; currently used as a home office.

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LOCAL AREA Bishops Itchington offers plenty of amenities: including a primary school and pre school. There is a village shop, newsagents, hairdressers/salon, fish and chip shop and The Butchers Arms public house. The village also has its own church and community centre which also houses a part time post office. Further education in the catchment is available in nearby Southam and Kineton where school buses run to both. Access to the Midland motorway network is close at hand with junction 12 of the M40 and train links into London Marylebone from either Leamington Spa or Banbury.

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INFORMATION Services Mains: Water, gas, electricity, drainage and phone line are understood to be connected to the property. Tenure Freehold Local Authority Stratford Upon Avon District Council Tax Band: E Viewing Arrangements Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on 01926 455950. Website For more information visit www.fineandcountry.com/uk/Leamington-Spa Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 5.30 pm Saturday 9.00 am - 4.30 pm Sunday By appointment only Directions From the M40 on the B4451 at the mini roundabout take the 1st exit on to Plough Lane. Turn right on to Manor Road, follow the road round to the church. Glebe House is situated on the left hand side down a drive. A F&C board will be positioned at the end of the drive.

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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 23.02.2021

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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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