Rugby, Warwickshire

AVELEY HOUSE

Aveley house is an unlisted period property dating back to the 19th century. It is situated in the village of Churchover which is approximately 4 miles north of Rugby, convenient for the train station, where London Euston can be reached in under an hour, whilst access to the national motorway network is within a short drive.

KEY FEATURES

This wonderful period home has been sympathetically extended with reclaimed brickwork and fits all the requirements of a modern lifestyle. It features a principal bedroom, with dressing room and en suite and a stylish kitchen breakfast room, both of which share delightful south facing views.

The house has accommodation over three stories including five bedrooms in total, two on the upper floor and three on the first floor, including an ensuite and dressing room for the main bedroom, a further ensuite for a guest room and a family bathroom serving the rest of the house. The house is awash with some period features including exposed timbers, original floorboards and vaulted ceilings.

The current owners have replaced all of the windows with attractive, hardwood timber frame double glazing in the last five years, in addition to a set of bi-fold doors that lead to the gardens. As well as the original floors there are some modern alternatives, such as engineered timber flooring and English limestone in the extension with underfloor heating.

There is a large sitting room with double glazed windows to the front aspect and a log burner at one end with an exposed brick-built chimney breast and a further open fireplace with timber mantle. This opens into the wonderful kitchen breakfast room area, with several windows providing attractive views of the gardens. It is fitted with a range of bespoke units complementing the limestone floor and a number of built-in appliances including an integrated fridge freezer, dishwasher and a Rangemaster range and extractor hood as well as an island unit with breakfast bar and granite worksurface. The extension has some lovely features with exposed ceiling timbers and bifold doors that take you out to the south facing terrace. There’s also a dining room with attractive, antique French log burner which neighbours the well-equipped utility room and side porch. The convenient cloakroom is just off the entrance hall and then stairs rise to the first floor.

SELLER INSIGHT

The charming village of Churchover is conveniently close to Rugby and here, in its centre, stands this special, well proportioned, spacious, three storey, property which has been the treasured family home for its present owners for the past twelve years.

The owners were hunting for a home to suit their busy work life balance and Aveley House, in this exceptionally convenient location, ticked all their boxes. A solidly built property constructed in the mid nineteenth century requiring quite a lot of t.l.c. but its position within the was village ideal. Having a great deal of respect for its history and ensuring that its character remained intact, the house was totally renovated and a large extension added. The traditional style of the house presents a comfortable familiarity but now, with its sense of space and contemporary comforts and luxuries, does have a fabulous wow factor. The kitchen is very much the focus of family life and with its bi-fold doors opening out onto a spacious patio and on into the garden, on sunny, warm, days, this brilliant space offers the very best for indoor/outdoor living. It is an idyllic house for parties and family gatherings, and it is very much the ‘go to’ house for Christmas celebrations.

The generous expanse of lawn is bordered by mature trees and shrubs and certainly an area in which to enjoy al fresco dining or quiet relaxation. The garden leads to its field in which has been utilised for grazing, but the owners have appreciated their chickens being very content in here.

The village, although small, has an amazing sense of community with a bar and a hall which regularly hosts events for residents. Good pubs can be found within a couple of miles and serve fantastic food. Shops, quality supermarkets, farm shops are all close at hand. Education opportunities, whether state or independent, are within easy reach and, of course, the famous Rugby school is more or less on the doorstep. There are first rate golf courses nearby as are other sport and leisure opportunities. Travel by road and rail to all parts of the country is efficient and the village is within easy reach of airports for international travel.

This delightful home presents the best of everything in this fabulous location. Its present owners wish whoever decides to live here as much happiness and contentment as they have experienced whilst living here. *

* 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.

The first floor has exposed original floorboards, double glazed windows, three double bedrooms and the family bathroom plus a further staircase that rises to the first floor second floor. Bedroom two is an attractive guest room with two double glazed dormer windows, taking in fine views of the gardens, paddock and countryside beyond. It has an ensuite bathroom with latched door at the end of the room and additional eaves storage space. The family bathroom is fitted with a white suite, with shower cubicle, wash basin and low-level WC. Bedroom three is another double room with large built-in wardrobe and exposed ceiling timber. The main bedroom is part of the beautiful extension and has a large bespoke double-glazed window and Juliet style balcony, providing wonderful views to the south, there’s a separate dressing room, a vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers and an ensuite with corner shower cubicle, low-level WC and wash basin.

The second floor has a small landing and two attic style bedrooms with windows and exposed ceiling timbers, perfect for a growing family.

Outside

Electric gates open into a large parking area with a printed concrete driveway. There is a wide variety of outbuildings, including the workshop and two stables and a covered carport providing parking for two vehicles. The gardens are particularly attractive, laid mainly to lawn, but with some attractive seating areas in a south facing environment and a children’s bark covered play area and sunken trampoline. At the end of the driveway just past the outbuildings is a gate that provides access to the fenced paddock which measures 1.07 acres and houses two stables. Our clients currently have an arrangement with a neighbouring landowner to rent a further half an acre with a private arrangement and annual cost.

LOCATION

Churchover is a small village and civil parish in Warwickshire, England. The population of the parish in the 2001 census was 230, increasing to 251 at the 2011 census. It is located around 4 miles (7 km) north of Rugby, and is administratively part of the borough of Rugby. The village lies just west of the A426 road, and just north of the M6 motorway on the border with Leicestershire. It was named in the Domesday Book as Church Wavre.

Rugby offers an extensive range of shopping facilities within its town centre and the popular retail park to the north. Rugby also has a main line train station where high speed trains provide access to Euston in well under 50 minutes. From Rugby there is easy access to the extensive motorway networks surrounding Warwickshire including the A5, A14, M1 and the M6. There is also an impressive range of state and public schooling available in Rugby and the surrounding area including 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

The property is offered for sale with no onward chain.

Services

Mains drainage, mains, water, electricity broadband are connected, oil fired central heating

Local Authority Rugby Borough Council Council tax band ‘E’.

Viewing Arrangements

Strictly via the vendors sole agents Sam Funnell 07714 515484 and Claire Heritage 07894 561313, Fine and Country Rugby.

Offers over £850,000

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 13.03.2023

FINE & COUNTRY

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Claire has worked in the property industry for over 18 years, during which time she has mastered the ever changing marketing techniques that have evolved numerous times during her working life. In particular, Claire is a marketing manager and social media expert which puts her in the perfect position to elevate the status of your home and create a successful and bespoke marketing strategy tailored to your needs. She has received many awards and testimonies from her contemporaries and clients alike. Claire is consistently dedicated to her role and is the consummate professional, always going out of her way to help others at any given time. With her warm personality and outstanding customer service, Claire’s sole aim is to ensure that our clients; journey is as smooth and as stress free as possible. Claire works closely with her partner Sam (Fine & Country Branch Partner) and lives in Rugby with her two children.

Sam heads up the team in Rugby and has worked in a Managerial capacity in the local area with other agents for over 20 years. Sam combines his wealth of local knowledge, with an enthusiasm for marketing, service and results. He is more than happy to provide a bespoke, tailored plan to aid any seller’s move using Fine & Country’s incredible marketing tools. The office constantly receives repeat business and excellent reviews, a true testament to the quality of service that Sam and the team consistently deliver.

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Fine & Country Rugby

5 Regent Street, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 2PE

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