Farthings
Church Walk | Bilton | Rugby |
Warwickshire | CV22 7LX
FARTHINGS
Sitting on a plot of nearly a quarter of an acre with attractive landscaped gardens is Farthings a beautifully presented and extended spacious detached property in the sought after area of Church Walk in Bilton.
KEY FEATURES
The property offers versatile accommodation with 4 double bedrooms (1 on the ground floor) a sitting room, family room, home office, utility, pantry and cloakroom. The impressive kitchen/ breakfast/living area was created by the current owners in 2020 and is a wonderful place to entertain friends and family incorporating a bespoke hand built kitchen with a 2 oven Aga, dining area and seating area.
The gardens are one of the many lovely features of this property with space for a cottage garden/ vegetable patch and many different seating areas to enjoy the warmer weather. For those enjoying sports the larger garden could be perfect for football/cricket practice or a putting green whichever you prefer or alternately a lovely place to relax and enjoy the outdoors.
There is ample off road parking and a single garage with a separate shed/ workshop. Within walking distance of many local amenities and good schools this really is a perfect location. For those wishing to commute Rugby train station is only 3 miles away where trains arrive into Euston in less than an hour.
Ground Floor
You enter this light and welcoming property via the glazed front door having matching glazed side panels allowing the natural light to flood in (a lovely feature of this property). The spacious entrance hall has oak flooring and stairs rising to the first floor with attractive oak doors to the main reception rooms. The spacious sitting room has two large windows overlooking the attractive garden and wood flooring. The log burner which creates a lovely feature in the room is set on a black granite hearth with stone mantle and is the prefect addition for the winter months. Across from the sitting room is the home office having a side window and ample space for a desk or two. This room could also be used as a dressing room as it is next to the downstairs double bedroom which also has a side window and built in wardrobes which also houses the Worcester combination boiler. Off the hallway there is a modern cloakroom with Karndean style oak flooring, a chrome radiator, stylish vanity unit with inset sink, white low level flush WC and opaque window.
In 2020 the owners created a stunning open plan kitchen/dining/living area having a range of bespoke hand built units, quartz work tops, inset sink with Franke boiling tap and a 2 oven Aga. There is space for a freestanding fridge/freezer and ample storage in addition to the separate walk in pantry. The large dining area perfectly placed below the sky lantern can accommodate a large table as it does now and is close to the French doors which open out onto the pretty rear garden. The seating area is the perfect place to relax while still feeling part of the food preparations and attractive oak flooring compliments the kitchen design perfectly. The separate utility room has a travertine floor and range of high gloss black units with oak worktop and inset sink. There are two windows and space for a washing machine and dishwasher. Next to the kitchen is the family room having travertine flooring and French doors with matching side windows opening into the larger rear garden and patio beyond. A popular room with the family as it has also been designed as a cinema room with a projector screen.
SELLER INSIGHT
Farthings enjoys a pleasing and desirable location between the church and the centre of Bilton village. Twenty years ago, the present owners, Steve and Sharon, were searching for a home in the area, as their older daughters were already at the local grammar school and the amazing choice of excellent schools for their youngest daughter was a huge bonus. Sharon explains that when they viewed the house, it seemed to have far more room than the exterior suggested. They loved it and Steve says they would have been happy to stay forever, but with the family now grown up, they are rattling around in the house so, sadly, the time has come to downsize.
Six years ago they had a new roof on the whole house and extended the kitchen to create a kitchen-diner with a skylight. They have enjoyed many good times there, and it has been the perfect entertaining zone for both family and friends. At such busy times, Sharon is most grateful for the walk-in pantry where she can store extra provisions.
The original dining room is now a sun room which opens onto a patio overlooking the garden which is sun filled from midday until early evening in the summer. The sun room has a dual purpose, as they installed a projector to create a cinema room, and love to snuggle up on winter evenings and enjoy a good film. Farthings has been the perfect home for entertaining and family down time, and is probably at its best when full of people and chatter.
The private garden is enclosed by fences and hedges and is a mix of lawn, seasonal colour, and shrubbery. It has been a child-friendly garden, the grandchildren have all learnt to ride their bikes here and enjoyed lots of barbecues on the patio. With room for around seven cars, visitor parking has never been an issue, and for larger family gatherings the request is, “Can we come to yours?”.
Bilton village is a suburb of Rugby and you can walk the mile to the town centre or catch the local bus that runs every twenty minutes. However, the village has good schools, shops for everyday needs, plus two pubs and activities centred round the village green. There is a great community spirit and the local school children planted the village green with crocuses, which every spring form a purple, gold and white carpet (the local school colours).
Sharon and Steve are going to miss everything about Farthings and Bilton, and have loved the lifestyle they have enjoyed in both the house and village. They take away many very happy memories.”*
* 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.
First Floor
From the hallway, the stairs with two under stairs cupboards rise to the first floor having a half landing with rear window and hidden storage area (the perfect place to hide the Christmas presents). The spacious landing has a seating area (with storage), a large picture window overlooking the garden, a separate cupboard with is currently used as a book store and a useful airing cupboard. Bedroom 2 is a generous double bedroom with wood flooring, a large side window, contemporary radiator and separate bathroom with Velux window, built in furniture, WC and counter top basin. Bedroom 4 is also a double bedroom with picture window, loft hatch and wood flooring. The family bathroom has an attractive range of built in furniture with dual sinks, WC, contemporary radiator and tiled bath with shower over and glass screen. There is an opaque window and wood flooring. The main bedroom with its picture window overlooking the garden has a built in wardrobe and ensuite bathroom comprising WC, vanity unit with inset sink, bath with Mira Bluetooth rain forest shower over and attractive half tiled walls. There is wood flooring, contemporary towel rail and a Velux window.
Garage & Parking
To the front of the property there is a private drive with ample space for parking. Down the side of the property there is further parking and access to the single garage having a roller door as well as a personnel door accessed from the rear garden.
Gardens
The impressive gardens wrap around 3 sides of the property with the largest being fully enclosed by fencing and mature shrubbery. A large patio provides the perfect place to enjoy the view with a selection of raised planters. This area of garden is laid mainly to lawn with some mature flower borders and is South/West facing allowing you to enjoy the sun somewhere in the garden all day. There are a number of mature trees some having Tree Preservation Orders. From here a path leads to the smaller garden, again fully enclosed with a separate cottage garden, workshop/shed and access to the garage. There is a side gate providing access to the driveway.
LOCATION
Church walk is situated in the heart of the Bilton conservation area where there is an array of superb individual detached homes providing an exceptional environment. The local area is well served with local amenities, with Bilton village within a short walk away, which has 2 small supermarkets, butchers, a speciality cheese shop, a chemist, a doctor’s surgery, 2 public houses and dentists. Rugby town offers an extensive range of shopping facilities and has a mainline train station where high speed trains provide access to Euston in well under an hour. From Rugby, there is easy access to the extensive motorway networks surrounding Warwickshire including the A5, A14, M1 and M6. There is also an impressive range of state and public schooling available in Rugby and the surrounding area including Crescent School, Bilton Grange, Lawrence Sheriff, Rugby High School, Princethorpe College, Bloxham School, King Henrys in Coventry and the world-renowned Rugby School.
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INFORMATION
Services
Mains Gas with Wiser heating control, mains water, electricity, drainage and Virgin Media broadband & Sky.
Local Authority
Rugby Borough Council Council tax band ‘F’.
Viewing Arrangements
Strictly via the vendors sole agents Liz Teasdale 07811 121363 & Nicola Loraine 07976 453573 Fine and Country Rugby.
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 28.06.2023
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