The Old Rectory - Fine & Country West Midlands

The Old Rectory Tamworth Road | Nether Whitacre | Coleshill

THE OLD RECTORY An imposing 7 bedroomed Grade II listed Victorian residence in the semi rural location of Nether Whitacre near Coleshill containing a host of original features.

Linked historically to the nearby St Giles Church, which dates back to the Norman period, this large family residence sits on a plot of approximately 0.6 acre.

The accommodation briefly consists of: • 7 Bedrooms • Sitting Room • Dining Room • Study • Kitchen • Garden Room • Cellar • Large front garden

This period rectory has been in the family for over 40 years and requires sympathetic refurbishment to bring it back to its former glory and currently offers over 5,000 square feet of accommodation.

Seller Insight “My parents bought The Old Rectory 42 years ago, and it has been an incredible family home ever since. I had just been married when they bought the house, so I didn’t grow up here but I still have so many memories of this spacious house that sits next to the church. It’s a lovely, comfortable and safe house with wonderful high ceilings and lots of original features,” says Mrs Gillian Daniel.

“Since moving to the Grade II Listed rectory, we turned the original kitchen into an office and moved the kitchen to the back of the house which worked really well for the family. We also converted a bedroom into a second bathroom,” Gillian continues.

“My parents were very involved with St Giles Church, so the location is perfect. There is a great rural community in the area, which of course focuses around the church as well as the local pubs. We have two very nearby to us, with one 100 yards away, and another through a side gate at the church that is only 50 yards away. It’s a lovely walk to our closest shop, which is around half a mile away. I think The Old Rectory would be a perfect family home for the next generation to come and make memories in this fantastic house,” concludes Gillian.

“We have had great dinners at Christmas and Easter in the huge dining room. It is big enough for all of the adults to sit at the table, with a separate smaller table for the children as well.”

“The garden is lovely and we have a woodland at the bottom. Every day we can look out and see a Muntjac deer and her baby walking around the garden from one spot to another, which is beautiful to see. At Christmas we would put an 11 foot tree in the hall with lights all the way around and down the driveway. We have hosted amazing parties here, complete with waitresses and butlers, for members of the gentry and I’ll always remember them very fondly.”

“I will miss the peace and quiet of being in the true countryside.

There’s also a great local community here where everyone knows everyone, which is very friendly.”

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.

Approached via gravelled driveway to frontage with parking for approximately six vehicles and further space to the rear adjacent to existing out buildings.

COLESHILL A short distance from the property lies the market town of Coleshill, offering a plethora of shops, boutiques, eateries and public houses. A large supermarket, library and well regarded local schooling ensure that the majority of family requirements are met.

Access to the M6 and M42 motorways can be found within a few miles. Birmingham International Airport and railway are approximately 7 miles in distance – although just on the town outskirts is Coleshill Parkway which provides a direct link into Birmingham City Centre.

SOLIHULL Solihull is recognised as being one of the most affluent and highly sought-after areas located within the more southern parts of the West Midlands conurbation and is situated some nine miles from the heart of the city of Birmingham.

The town itself offers an excellent range of amenities including the first-class award winning shopping centre Touchwood with a John Lewis flagship store heading up 80 high street retail names, 20 bars and restaurants and a 9-screen cinema complex. There is also a state of the art library with theatre and various other family entertainment centres such as Tudor Grange swimming pool/leisure centre, park/ athletics track, several nearby private golf courses and an ice rink.

Surrounding the town are a selection of popular villages such as Knowle and Dorridge, both of which have their own village centres, which in turn offer a selection of local amenities such as the highly regarded secondary school Arden High. Located in the centre of the town is Solihull School which offers private education, founded circa 450 years ago and currently caters for nearly 1000 pupils. There is also St Martins Private Girls School and several private preparatory schools such as Ruckleigh & Eversfield. The town also enjoys a further array of popular secondary, infant, junior schooling as well as a sixth form and technical college. Solihull Borough includes several satellite towns and villages including Cheswick Green, Balsall Common, Meriden (the centre of England) Hampton-in-Arden, Hockley Heath and the new village of Dickens Heath.

Finally, the town and surrounding areas benefit from access to Birmingham International Railway Station and Airport, the National Exhibition Centre, the National Indoor Arena, Genting Arena and the fabulous newly opened Resorts World Birmingham with 50 outlet stores, 18 stylish bars and restaurants, an 11 screen cinema and an exhilarating international casino and hotel, all of which has a transport network which is second to none, linking the area to London either via the M40 or M1, the south via the M42/M5 and access to the north along the M6 motorway corridor.

Location The Old Rectory is found in the sought after location of Nether Whitacre, Coleshill, a lovely village near Birmingham in the heart of the West Midlands/ North Warwickshire. The property is situated close to Birmingham International Airport & Train Station and the market town of Coleshill. Local attractions within the area include Drayton Manor, The Belfry, The Motorbike Museum, Coleshill Town Market and Birmingham National Exhibition Centre.

Sutton Coldfield is approximately 10½ miles away, Birmingham City Centre is 13½ miles away.

Motorways The area is well served by A-roads and motorway networks, with the A446, M42, M6 and M6 Toll being within a few minutes’ driving distance.

Railway Stations Coleshill Parkway Railway Station lies 6 miles away which connects to Birmingham International and New Street Station in Birmingham City Centre. A number of bus routes serve the town of Coleshill, including one to Birmingham. Coleshill Parkway also has an interchange serving a direct Tamworth - Coleshill - Birmingham International Airport bus connection.

Airports Birmingham International Airport is located 9 miles away which, via the B4114, is approximately 18 minutes drive. East Midlands Airport is 32 miles away, via the A42, approximately 40 minutes drive.

NETHER WHITACRE WARWICKSHIRE • 116 miles from London • Easy access to M42, M6, M6 Toll, M5, M40 • Local train links: Coleshill Parkway, Water Orton, Marston Green

Fine & Country West Midlands Registered in England and Wales.

Company Reg No. 04018410 l VAT Reg No: 754062833 Registered Office: Newman Property Services, 1 Regent Street, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 2PE

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The Old Rectory, Tamworth Road, Nether Whitacre, Coleshill, Birmingham, B46 2DY Approximate Gross Internal Area = 396.8 sq m / 4271 sq ft Cellar = 20.9 sq m / 225 sq ft Outbuilding = 59 sq m / 635 sq ft Store = 16.6 sq m / 179 sq ft Total = 493.3 sq m / 5310 sq ft

Agents Notes Grade II Listed Oil Fired Heating Mains Electric & Water Telephone/Broadband Local Authority North Warwickshire Borough Council Council Tax Band H Viewing Arrangements

Store 2.50 x 2.25 8'2 x 7'5

Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on

12.30 x 4.80 40'4 x 15'9

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= Reduced headroom below 1.5m / 5'0

Store 4.10 x 2.50 13'5 x 8'2

Opening Hours Monday to Friday 8:30am – 6:30pm

B

Utility 4.55 x 2.46 14'11 x 8'1

Outbuilding

Bedroom 4 3.33 x 2.45 10'11 x 8'0

2.95 x 2.40 9'8 x 7'10 Sitting Room 6.12 x 5.18 20'1 x 17'0

Up

(Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation)

Saturday 9:00am – 4:00pm Bedroom 2 6.13 x 5.20 20'1 x 17'1

Dn

Approximate Gross Internal Area

Up

4.20 x 2.38 13'9 x 7'10

Kitchen 4.82 x 4.43 15'10 x 14'6

Pantry

Dn

Study 4.82 x 4.40 15'10 x 14'5

Dining Room 6.07 x 5.15 19'11 x 16'11

Up

3.40 x 3.20 11'2 x 10'6

3.46 x 3.20 11'4 x 10'6

Main Building: 396.8 sq m / 4271 sq ft Cellar: 20.9 sq m / 225 sq ft

Bedroom 3 4.85 x 4.43 15'11 x 14'6

Dressing Room 3.02 x 2.73 9'11 x 8'11

Bedroom 1 6.08 x 5.12 19'11 x 16'10

Ground Floor

Outbuilding: 59 sq m / 635 sq ft Store: 16.6 sq m / 179 sq ft Total: 493.3 sq m / 5310 sq ft

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Cellar

Sunday viewings/appointments available

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First Floor

Illustration for identification purposes only. Measurements are approximate only.

FLOORPLANZ © 2016 0845 6344080 Ref: 165177 This plan is for layout guidance only. Drawn in accordance with RICS guidelines. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate.

Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan, please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them.

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 23/05/2016

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