House For Sale £800,000
Located in the heart of the beautiful Warwickshire countryside, set within 0.62 acres and having stunning unspoilt views, is the very special and most unique Little Attleborough. Built in the 1920s, Little Attleborough was designed and created as a castellated manor house and with beautiful original features throughout and fabulous character, it really does offer the rare opportunity to own your very own castle. This property also benefits from having no onward chain.
Accommodation Summary - Ground Floor
With access through a gated in and out private driveway, Little Attleborough briefly comprises of a lovely feature storm porch with a fabulous archway that leads into the impressive oak front door and reception hall. Some lovely original features here include the picture rails, ornate plaster coving and the superb polished oak staircase. Leading from the main hall are the principal ground floor reception rooms together with an office/study and a guest WC.
The delightful sitting room is the most wonderful space to relax or entertain guests, with its fabulous tall windows, unspoilt views across the grounds and beyond, together with and an array of original features including a beautiful marble style fireplace. With full height oak panelled doors concertina doors, you can open the room up to the adjacent dining room, great for entertaining and an equally impressive reception room with beautiful tall leaded French doors and windows allowing access directly to the rear terrace and another lovely feature wooden fireplace.
The inner hallway has a charming little seating area with a feature leaded window and there is also an understairs storage cupboard and guest WC.
The superb breakfast room offers a large ample space for use as a further reception room and with the kitchen conveniently leading off, it offers the perfect opportunity to open-up this space and create an open plan family breakfast kitchen (subject to planning). There is a lobby beyond the kitchen with tiled flooring and ample space for further kitchen storage and appliances. The stable door here leads directly to the enclosed courtyard outside. There is also a separate utility room with space for washer and dryer.
First Floor
The magnificent staircase rises to the half landing, where a WC is located. Continuing to the top landing which benefits from a large glass roof light and some lovely original features. Leading off the landing are four good sized bedrooms, one with an en-suite and a further family bathroom.
Outside
One of the outstanding features of Little Attleborough is the two thirds of an acre of grounds in which it sits, and the fabulous views it offers of open countryside and rolling hills as far as the eye can see.
As you enter the property from Tamworth Road there are two tall matching wooden gates, allowing an in and out driveway. The main gravelled driveway offers ample parking for a number of vehicles and has mature well stocked borders to both sides, giving complete screening and privacy. There is access here to the double garage and further double gates lead through to the enclosed gravelled courtyard. The courtyard has side access into the garage, a useful workshop and side access into the main house. An archway leads through to the fabulous rear garden. The gravel terrace that spans across the rear of Little Attleborough offers the perfect space for alfresco dining and entertaining with direct access leading from the patio doors. There are some fabulous mature trees including Evergreens and Silver Birch, flowering shrubs such as Heathers, Pampas, Forsythia and well stocked borders surrounding the large expanse of lawned garden. With a delightful, wooded area to the end of the large garden and a lovely natural garden space allowing wildflowers to bloom, this is the perfect spot for a bench to relax and enjoy the stunning backdrop of the Warwickshire countryside beyond.
Location - nether whitacre & over whitacre
Nether Whitacre and Over Whitacre are much sought after rural villages in North Warwickshire. Whitacre Hall, a double moated manor house dating from the Tudor period, perches next to the village on the north western slopes.
The village has a long-established cricket club that was officially formed in 1887 and four public houses in this area host an array of evening entertainment. It is also located near the Kingsbury Water Park country park hosting bridleways, cycle paths, footpaths, water sports, a rideable miniature railway and a childrens farm.
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 outskirts is Coleshill Parkway which provides a direct link into Birmingham City Centre.
Coleshill
The market town of Coleshill offers a plethora of shops, boutiques, eateries and public houses. A large supermarket, library and well-regarded local schooling ensure that the majority of your 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 and a regular service to London.
Services, Tenure & Local Authority - Services
Mains Electricity and Water
Private Drainage via a septic tank
Gas fired central heating
Tenure
Freehold
Local Authority
North Warwickshire Country Council
Council Tax Band G
Accommodation Summary - Ground Floor
With access through a gated in and out private driveway, Little Attleborough briefly comprises of a lovely feature storm porch with a fabulous archway that leads into the impressive oak front door and reception hall. Some lovely original features here include the picture rails, ornate plaster coving and the superb polished oak staircase. Leading from the main hall are the principal ground floor reception rooms together with an office/study and a guest WC.
The delightful sitting room is the most wonderful space to relax or entertain guests, with its fabulous tall windows, unspoilt views across the grounds and beyond, together with and an array of original features including a beautiful marble style fireplace. With full height oak panelled doors concertina doors, you can open the room up to the adjacent dining room, great for entertaining and an equally impressive reception room with beautiful tall leaded French doors and windows allowing access directly to the rear terrace and another lovely feature wooden fireplace.
The inner hallway has a charming little seating area with a feature leaded window and there is also an understairs storage cupboard and guest WC.
The superb breakfast room offers a large ample space for use as a further reception room and with the kitchen conveniently leading off, it offers the perfect opportunity to open-up this space and create an open plan family breakfast kitchen (subject to planning). There is a lobby beyond the kitchen with tiled flooring and ample space for further kitchen storage and appliances. The stable door here leads directly to the enclosed courtyard outside. There is also a separate utility room with space for washer and dryer.
First Floor
The magnificent staircase rises to the half landing, where a WC is located. Continuing to the top landing which benefits from a large glass roof light and some lovely original features. Leading off the landing are four good sized bedrooms, one with an en-suite and a further family bathroom.
Outside
One of the outstanding features of Little Attleborough is the two thirds of an acre of grounds in which it sits, and the fabulous views it offers of open countryside and rolling hills as far as the eye can see.
As you enter the property from Tamworth Road there are two tall matching wooden gates, allowing an in and out driveway. The main gravelled driveway offers ample parking for a number of vehicles and has mature well stocked borders to both sides, giving complete screening and privacy. There is access here to the double garage and further double gates lead through to the enclosed gravelled courtyard. The courtyard has side access into the garage, a useful workshop and side access into the main house. An archway leads through to the fabulous rear garden. The gravel terrace that spans across the rear of Little Attleborough offers the perfect space for alfresco dining and entertaining with direct access leading from the patio doors. There are some fabulous mature trees including Evergreens and Silver Birch, flowering shrubs such as Heathers, Pampas, Forsythia and well stocked borders surrounding the large expanse of lawned garden. With a delightful, wooded area to the end of the large garden and a lovely natural garden space allowing wildflowers to bloom, this is the perfect spot for a bench to relax and enjoy the stunning backdrop of the Warwickshire countryside beyond.
Location - nether whitacre & over whitacre
Nether Whitacre and Over Whitacre are much sought after rural villages in North Warwickshire. Whitacre Hall, a double moated manor house dating from the Tudor period, perches next to the village on the north western slopes.
The village has a long-established cricket club that was officially formed in 1887 and four public houses in this area host an array of evening entertainment. It is also located near the Kingsbury Water Park country park hosting bridleways, cycle paths, footpaths, water sports, a rideable miniature railway and a childrens farm.
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 outskirts is Coleshill Parkway which provides a direct link into Birmingham City Centre.
Coleshill
The market town of Coleshill offers a plethora of shops, boutiques, eateries and public houses. A large supermarket, library and well-regarded local schooling ensure that the majority of your 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 and a regular service to London.
Services, Tenure & Local Authority - Services
Mains Electricity and Water
Private Drainage via a septic tank
Gas fired central heating
Tenure
Freehold
Local Authority
North Warwickshire Country Council
Council Tax Band G
