Southam, Warwickshire

STEP INSIDE

Home Farm Cottage

A stunning five-bedroom detached house, situated in the most perfect rural location in a half acre plot. A beautifully presented home which has been sympathetically modernised and maintained over the last 20 years, by the current owners. It blends the most perfect mix of charming character and open plan modern living. It has a triple garage and spacious home office/ hobby room above as well as offering the potential for an annex.

Accommodation summary

The style and charm of this immaculately presented home greets you straightaway in the striking entrance orangery with an abundance of space and light. Presently the accommodation briefly consists of five/six bedrooms, three bathrooms, three reception rooms, open plan kitchen/family area and utility.

Ground Floor

The bespoke kitchen with (solid oak) flooring is well laid out with (Quartz) worktops, a comprehensive range of fitted units with a 60-bottle wine rack, and appliances including oil-fired Aga and central island with seating. The kitchen flows beautifully through into the separate dining room with French doors to the courtyard garden. The large well equipped utility room is accessed from the kitchen with ample storage and space/plumbing for washing machines and dryers as well as a separate WC. From the utility there is a further bedroom and en-suite shower room, used by the current owners as a gym but could be a separate annex. Across to the other side of the house there are two further living rooms, the larger of the two benefitting a log burner and floor to ceiling storage which conceals the TV and associated equipment.

First Floor

There are five well-proportioned bedrooms on this floor. The master bedroom benefitting a dressing room with bespoke wardrobes, immaculately presented en-suite bathroom, plus easy access to a fantastic storage space. There are four further bedrooms and beautifully finished family bathroom.

LOCATION

Napton on the Hill

Napton offers a surprisingly large number of amenities for a small village. These include two public houses (one canal-side) and a cider house, a social club, sports facilities, fishing pools, campsites, a village store including a post office, general store and coffee shop, plus canal-side shops and a marina. The village primary school is the heart of the community and serves the local comprehensive and grammar schools in Southam and Rugby.

Southam

Southam is a small market town in the Stratford-on-Avon district of Warwickshire. Southam has three primary schools and a secondary school. The main shopping street runs through the centre of town. Each Tuesday there is a small but popular market and a farmers’ market on the second Saturday of each month. There is a wide range of shops, including hairdressers, post office, florists, banks, restaurants, pubs, convenience stores, newsagents, ironmongers and a Tesco supermarket. There are also two doctors’ surgeries, dental practices, and a leisure centre with a 25-metre pool and well-equipped gym. The commuter links from Southam are very good, the M40 is nearby, as are the historic towns of Leamington Spa, Warwick, Rugby, Banbury, and Stratford upon Avon, which all provide regular rail services to Birmingham and London.

Leamington Spa

In 2015 the historic town of Leamington Spa was voted as the third best place to live in the UK by the Times national newspaper. Many people are drawn to the area by the excellent schooling facilities available, shops, parks, and surrounding countryside. After a visit to the town, it was granted a Royal prefix in 1838 by Queen Victoria and was renamed Royal Leamington Spa from Leamington Priors. The town is split by the River Leam which runs east to west through the town. It was on these banks that the Pump Rooms were built for people to bathe in salty spa water to heal their ailments. As a previous Britain in bloom winner, the town has several key parks including Jephson Gardens, Victoria Park, Royal Pump Room Gardens, Mill Gardens, The Dell, and Newbold Comyn. The area is also known for its excellent schooling facilities.

Within easy reach are state, grammar, and private schools to suit most requirements including Warwick School for Boys and Kings High School for Girls in Warwick. Arnold Lodge School and Kingsley School for Girls in Leamington Spa. Rugby School and Princethorpe College are very nearby as are the grammar schools in Rugby. Tertiary education is available in a number of local colleges and universities including Warwick University in Coventry.

Leamington Spa, Rugby and Banbury offer direct rail services to London in just under an hour and Birmingham in around thirty minutes.

STEP OUTSIDE

Home Farm Cottage

Outside

The property is accessed through electric gates and down a 100m long drive. The spacious garden has a range of mature trees and hedges (including a selection of fruit trees) and a large patio seating area, ideal for entertaining. Off the rear of the property there is a further courtyard garden.

Services

The property is connected to mains water and electricity. Bulk tanks are present for LPG Gas (heating) and heating oil (Aga). Foul drains connect to a modern sewage treatment unit. There is a £100 annual maintenance cost for the sewage treatment plant.

Local Authority

Stratford-upon-Avon District Council Council Tax Band: D

Viewing Arrangements

Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on 01926 455950.

Website

For more information visit www.fineandcountry.com/uk/LeamingtonSpa

Directions

From Napton-on-the-hill direction heading North along the Tomlow Road the property is situated on the right hand side 200m up a private driveway.

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. Copyright © 2023 Fine & Country