Steeped in local history dating back to 1548, this four bedroom Grade II Listed house in Southam town centre offers both character and generous family living accommodation. Perfect for local walks in the beautiful Warwickshire countryside and easy access to Banbury, Leamington, Rugby and Coventry.
Comprising in brief of a study, boot room, downstairs shower room, sitting room, open second reception area with large, statement inglenook fireplace leading through to a dining area, a purpose built utility, kitchen, four double bedrooms, family bathroom and courtyard garden with pond. Offered to the market with no onward chain.
Ground Floor
Upon entering into the hallway, doors lead to the Study with original wooden flooring and original windows to the front. Further down is the Boot Room with quarry tiled floor and a door leading to the Downstairs Shower room.
Carrying on from the hallway, it opens up into a grand reception area with original wooden flooring, large inglenook fireplace with multi-fuel stove and hand-made Oak double doors leading to the courtyard garden. From here, a door leads to the Sitting Room with open fire and windows overlooking the garden.
Following on through from the reception area towards the back of the house is the dining area with a door to the purpose built utility room that stretches the full depth of the property and a door to what once was the original staircase, but now serves as a wine store. Underneath the dining area are tunnels, now closed off, leading from the house to The Olde Mint and Catholic Church in Southam.
Past the dining area is the kitchen, which is located in the oldest part of the house, dating back as far as 1548. All the kitchen units are freestanding and hand-made from solid oak and the flooring is terracotta tiles. An original stable door leads from the kitchen out to the courtyard garden.
First Floor
A grand and spacious landing area has doors leading to all four double bedrooms and family bathroom. There is also loft access from here.
The master bedroom is located at the rear of the property over the dining are and kitchen below and boasts magnificent vaulted ceilings with exposed beams and five built-in wardrobes.
The family bathroom features an old fashioned high level w/c with pedestal sink and bath with overhead shower.
There are then a further three double bedrooms, one with a triple built-in wardrobe and double aspect sash windows to the front and side of the property and another with further loft access above.
Outside
To the rear, accessed from both the reception area and the kitchen, is a beautiful private courtyard garden with terracotta patio and a pond. Boasting an array of mature shrubs including a honeysuckle and grape vine.
To the front is driveway parking for up to two vehicles and a stunning rose bush that dates back 200 years.
Location
Nestled away at the end of a private driveway, this Grade II Listed cottage provides spacious family living in a town centre location, just a few minutes walk from all local amenities including shops, post office, nursery, primary school, Outstanding secondary school and a variety of shops, pubs and restaurants.
Also within walking distance are several walking routes and bridle paths including the Holy Well walk.
There are fantastic transport and commuter links with the Fosse Way 3 miles away and the M40 and Leamington Spa just 7 miles away.
Utilities
The property is serviced with mains gas and electricity. There are two boilers: One located in the utility lean to servicing the whole house and another located in the boot room, which solely serves the downstairs shower.
Council Tax Band - C
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