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The CourtyardBridge End | Warwick | CV34 6PD

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THE COURTYARDA deceptively spacious Grade II Listed family home set in a private courtyard development with stunning open views over Grade I Listed parkland and Warwick Castle.

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THE COURTYARD

Through the front door you enter into this charming and unique property with stunning views, wooden floors, exposed beams and wall timbers. From the hallway with stairs rising to the first floor, farmhouse doors with traditional thumb latches lead to the main reception rooms and kitchen. There is a study with an attractive range of fitted furniture and a cosy snug to the rear.

The country kitchen with flagstone floor has plenty of room for a breakfast table. It has an extensive range of storage cupboards with both beach and granite work tops. There is a lovely Belfast sink, a Rangemaster double oven with five ring hob and integrated dishwasher and fridge. A door from the kitchen leads down to a dry cellar containing two large vaulted chambers. These are fabulous for storage or could be used as a gym, play room or just for the wine.

An archway leads through from the kitchen to the living room. This is a beautiful room with its exposed brickwork, inglenook fire place with wood burner and double doors opening out to the garden and views beyond. Double glass panelled doors lead through to the formal dining room.

Upstairs off the large open landing there are currently two generous sized bedrooms and a junior suite that could easily be re-instated as the third and fourth bedrooms. There are two en-suites and a modern family bathroom. The principal bedroom is bright with views out over the parkland, having fitted wardrobes and drawers, together with an en-suite with Jacuzzi bath. The junior suite also with similar views has a range of fitted wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom.

OutsideA pretty cottage garden to the rear is enclosed by a low level wrought iron railing and box hedgerow. There are two small lawns either side of a flagstone patio, a wonderful place to take the inside out to eat, sit and enjoy the view over the communal lawn and castle parkland beyond.

To the front of the cottage are established well stocked borders and flagstone footpath leading to the welcoming open porch and front door.

The cottage has two garages: one integral (also used as a utility room) and an additional separate private parking space.

Adjacent to the old Salt Way route to London, the property was originally built in the mid nineteenth century as a kitchen for the neighbouring coaching house, which accounts for its many historic features - including an original vaulted cellar and inglenook fireplace. Fourteen years ago the property was sympathetically refurbished into a cosy cottage. The house is an ideal family home, which would suite all age groups. There is plenty of scope for the new owner to put their own stamp on the property, with an integral double garage which could provide for a kitchen extension or office. The vaulted cellars are habitable and could perhaps be utilised as a gym, studio or even cinema room.

Seller Insight “We bought the cottage seven years ago, when our daughter was thirteen,” recalls the owner, “she was

attending Kings High School, so we were looking for a property within walking distance of Warwick town centre. When we first saw the cottage, we were immediately attracted to its location and outstanding views!” The property is one of a handful of unique properties in a friendly courtyard complex overlooking Capability Brown planted Grade I Castle parkland.

The property is south west facing which allows for evening sun and stunning sunsets with the castle as a backdrop. In spring the lambs bound across the Parkland, while the changing colours of the leaves from summer to autumn are a kaleidoscope of colours; on a snowy winter’s day, the property looks as though it should be on a Christmas card! “We have enjoyed many a wonderful evening entertaining out in the garden. A highlight of our year has to be the Castle Proms Concert, which you can hear so clearly from the patio! Our daughter and our friends love it as they have had artists such as The Script and Jessie J singing live just for them! However it is the last night of The Proms which is the highlight for us, we have a BBQ and enjoy the dramatic classical music, light display and Spitfire fly past, with of course the incredible firework finale!!!” Residents of the courtyard are also invited to become members of the Neighbours Forum, which allows them year round free entrance to the historic Castle and are quarterly hosted by the castle, where they are given a preview of the new attractions and events.

The family have also enjoyed walks along the banks of the Avon with their cocker spaniel Alfie and have utilised the facilities of this well stocked vibrant town. The train station in Warwick is within walking distance and further rail services and shops are available in Leamington Spa just five minutes drive away. “It would take 1 hour to get to the end of the M25 so you can easily be in the capital within an hour and a half!”

* These comments are the personal views of the current owners 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 County town of Warwickshire and medieval stronghold, Warwick is a historic market town, best known for its world famous castle. A popular tourist destination, William the Conquerer founded Warwick Castle in 1068 on his way to Yorkshire to deal with the rebellion in the north. The original wooden motte-and-bailey castle was rebuilt in stone in the 12th century. During the Hundred Years War, the facade opposite the town was refortified, resulting in one of the most recognisable examples of 14th century military architecture. The great fire of Warwick in 1694 destroyed much of the medieval town and as a result most of the buildings post date this period.

The town lies upon a bend in the River Avon, directly adjoining the neighbouring towns of Leamington Spa and Stratford-upon-Avon and under ten miles from Kenilworth and the city of Coventry. The town provides a variety of boutique shops, gastro pubs, bistros and cafes. The town hosts a variety of annual festivals, such as the Folk Festival and Christmas Victorian Evening. The Warwick Racecourse, Warwick Boat Club and Warwick Tennis Club are all notable exclusive sporting venues in the town. Theatre and live performance can be experience at The Bridge House Theatre, The Dream Factory and Warwick Arts Centre in addition to the nearby Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Leamington Assembly Rooms, Royal Spa Centre and the Belgrade Theatre.

A consistent lure to the area for families is Warwick School for boys, which is believed to be the oldest boys school in the country, along with its sister school, Kings High School for Girls and Warwick Prepartatory and Junior Schools. In addition there are two state run schools and several primary schools. The Univesity of Warwick is among the highest rated in the country.

WARWICK

Positioned in the heart of England the county is famous for being the birthplace of William Shakespeare. There are no cities in Warwickshire since both Coventry and Birmingham were incorporated into the West Midlands County in 1974 and are now metropolitan authorities in themselves.

Warwickshire hosts several key towns including Warwick, Stratford upon Avon, Kenilworth, Henley In Arden and Rugby to name a few.

The northern tip of the county is only three miles from the Derbyshire border. An average-sized English county covering an area of almost 2,000 km2, it runs some 60 miles north to south. Equivalently it extends as far north as Shrewsbury in Shropshire and as far south as Banbury in north Oxfordshire.

WARWICKSHIRE

Fine & Country Leamington Spa Registered in England and Wales.Company Reg No: 08775854. VAT Reg No: 178445472Registered Office Address: 1 Regent Street, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 2PE

Services To The PropertyMains gas, electricity, water, drainage and telephone are all understood to be connected. Satelite and Broadband.

Courtyard Maintenance: Currently £1434 per annum (June / October)

Costs include: Building Insurance, External Painting, Gardening & General Maintenance of the Courtyard.

Each property owner is a Director of the Management Committee.

Local AuthorityWarwick District Council.Council Tax Band: H

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

WebsiteFor more information visit www.fineandcountry.com/uk/Leamington-Spa

Opening HoursMonday to Friday 9.00 am - 5.30 pmSaturday 9.00 am - 4.30 pmSunday 11.00 am -3.00 pm

DirectionsFrom Leamington Spa proceed out of town towards Warwick on the Myton Road. Pass Warwick School on your left and at the mini roundabout go straight over into Bridge End. Follow the road round to the left and The Courtyard private road can be found on the right hand side.

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 ??/??/????

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