House For Sale £500,000
A converted farm building on the Coombe Park Estate with flexible accommodation, views of Coombe Pool and the estate beyond. Being "Planet friendly" and environmentally/financially efficient, this property retains the character and features of the original working buildings.
The Property
The second largest of the Grade two listed, converted early 19th century farm buildings, positioned with views of Coombe Pool and the estate beyond. The properties were converted by the current owners not only to be 'planet friendly' and environmentally/financially efficient, but to retain as much of the character and features of the original working buildings as possible. This unique opportunity is set on the Coombe Abbey estate (now Coombe Abbey Country Park) and accessed via a private road from the Brinklow Rd (B4027), leading to a gated driveway. 2 Coombe Warren offers two designated parking spaces, as well as access to an extensive hardstanding offering additional space for many vehicles of varying type. Number 2 also has gated (pedestrian and vehicular) access from the driveway via close-board timber gates. This converted farm building has access to the courtyard space and further lawned gardens beyond.
Hallway
Adorned with beautiful, original flag-stone flooring. Doors to;
Bedroom/Reception Room
Currently used as an academic office/library this room is full of character with extensive ceiling beams and "A frame" beam. With high level window to side and windows overlooking the courtyard area of the garden.
WC
With WC and sink.
Utility Room/store
A useful room with units to eye level and base level units with work-surfaces over. Space for utility appliances and ample storage for tools, shoes, coats, and cloaks.Attic storage space above, with extendable ladder, also providing access to one of the two mechanical ventilation units.
Living Space
An impressive double-height room with a balcony/mezzanine and vaulted roof-level ceiling boasting original "A frame" beams and iron bracing. Offering windows and doors overlooking the garden courtyard on one side, and Coombe estate on the other. The living area has an attractive log-burning stove, and the kitchen area provides space for a table and chairs as well. The kitchen is fitted with units to eye and base level with granite effect work-surfaces over housing a stainless-steel sink and drainer, and induction hob. With base level oven, built in fridge and dishwasher and eye level microwave. Stairs lead to the first floor glass fronted balcony, and have glass panel balustrades and LED skirting board lighting, adding to the "wow factor" of this room. There is a cleverly engineered "secret" under-stairs cupboard, and door to;
Rear lobby
With original flag-stone flooring, door to outside, storage for shoes, coats and cloaks, door to a walk-in plant-room and cupboard and doors leading to;
Bedroom
A comfortable double bedroom with bespoke fitted cabinetry and wardrobes. Window overlooking the courtyard.
Walk in Wet Room
With walk-in shower, WC and hand basin. Half height tiling to walls and full height tiling to shower area.
Mezzanine/balcony
With glass balustrades.
Bedroom
A comfortable double bedroom with beams to ceiling, walk in wardrobe (which also provides access to one of the two mechanical ventilation units), window overlooking the garden and door to;
En-suite Wet Room
With walk-in shower, sink and WC set into a vanity unit. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Half height tiling to walls and full height tiling to shower area.
Planet friendly, and practical
The house is fitted with a full mechanical heat recovery and ventilation system: air is extracted from the bathrooms, WC, utility area and kitchen and fresh air is drawn into the living room and bedrooms. [Note - this applies to all three properties]. The house is fitted with a Cat5 Ethernet network and is wired for an alarm system. Heating is underfloor, powered by air source heat pump, augmented by two solar thermal panels on the roof. The WCs are supplied with water from a communal rainwater harvesting system, which also supplies water to the outside taps and - optionally - the washing machine.
Outside
With direct access from the hallway to the shared courtyard and large greenhouse with gated access to the parking area. The shared grounds have an extensive organic vegetable plot, fruit trees, hen house, small Keder greenhouse, wildlife pond and small area of woodland. The shared courtyard has four brick sheds, a cycle shed, woodstore and outdoor toilet. A brick shed is allocated to each house.
About the Agent
Viewing is strictly by appointment via Cadman Homes. We are a local, family owned and run firm of estate and letting agents covering the Rugby, Lutterworth, and Leamington areas. If you are unsure of the value of your home, or simply haven't chosen an agent to sell or let it, we'd love to show you what we can do for you. For valuations, mortgages, conveyancers and more contact the local office. We specialise in character and village properties, as well as new build sites.
Tenure
Coombe Warren is currently held by Capability Green (2007) Ltd on a 125 year lease(110 years remaining) from the freeholder, Coventry City Council. Capability Green(2007) Ltd, the management company, was set up by the Coombe Warren residents, when they developed the site. Each of the three dwellings has its own lease from Capability Green (2007) Ltd. The courtyard and the rest of the gardens areretained by the company with use shared by all of us.The residents are planning to acquire the freehold in which case the three properties would share the freehold via our management company.It is possible that all three dwellings will be available to purchase together.
Council Tax Band: D
Tenure: Private company ownership
The Property
The second largest of the Grade two listed, converted early 19th century farm buildings, positioned with views of Coombe Pool and the estate beyond. The properties were converted by the current owners not only to be 'planet friendly' and environmentally/financially efficient, but to retain as much of the character and features of the original working buildings as possible. This unique opportunity is set on the Coombe Abbey estate (now Coombe Abbey Country Park) and accessed via a private road from the Brinklow Rd (B4027), leading to a gated driveway. 2 Coombe Warren offers two designated parking spaces, as well as access to an extensive hardstanding offering additional space for many vehicles of varying type. Number 2 also has gated (pedestrian and vehicular) access from the driveway via close-board timber gates. This converted farm building has access to the courtyard space and further lawned gardens beyond.
Hallway
Adorned with beautiful, original flag-stone flooring. Doors to;
Bedroom/Reception Room
Currently used as an academic office/library this room is full of character with extensive ceiling beams and "A frame" beam. With high level window to side and windows overlooking the courtyard area of the garden.
WC
With WC and sink.
Utility Room/store
A useful room with units to eye level and base level units with work-surfaces over. Space for utility appliances and ample storage for tools, shoes, coats, and cloaks.Attic storage space above, with extendable ladder, also providing access to one of the two mechanical ventilation units.
Living Space
An impressive double-height room with a balcony/mezzanine and vaulted roof-level ceiling boasting original "A frame" beams and iron bracing. Offering windows and doors overlooking the garden courtyard on one side, and Coombe estate on the other. The living area has an attractive log-burning stove, and the kitchen area provides space for a table and chairs as well. The kitchen is fitted with units to eye and base level with granite effect work-surfaces over housing a stainless-steel sink and drainer, and induction hob. With base level oven, built in fridge and dishwasher and eye level microwave. Stairs lead to the first floor glass fronted balcony, and have glass panel balustrades and LED skirting board lighting, adding to the "wow factor" of this room. There is a cleverly engineered "secret" under-stairs cupboard, and door to;
Rear lobby
With original flag-stone flooring, door to outside, storage for shoes, coats and cloaks, door to a walk-in plant-room and cupboard and doors leading to;
Bedroom
A comfortable double bedroom with bespoke fitted cabinetry and wardrobes. Window overlooking the courtyard.
Walk in Wet Room
With walk-in shower, WC and hand basin. Half height tiling to walls and full height tiling to shower area.
Mezzanine/balcony
With glass balustrades.
Bedroom
A comfortable double bedroom with beams to ceiling, walk in wardrobe (which also provides access to one of the two mechanical ventilation units), window overlooking the garden and door to;
En-suite Wet Room
With walk-in shower, sink and WC set into a vanity unit. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Half height tiling to walls and full height tiling to shower area.
Planet friendly, and practical
The house is fitted with a full mechanical heat recovery and ventilation system: air is extracted from the bathrooms, WC, utility area and kitchen and fresh air is drawn into the living room and bedrooms. [Note - this applies to all three properties]. The house is fitted with a Cat5 Ethernet network and is wired for an alarm system. Heating is underfloor, powered by air source heat pump, augmented by two solar thermal panels on the roof. The WCs are supplied with water from a communal rainwater harvesting system, which also supplies water to the outside taps and - optionally - the washing machine.
Outside
With direct access from the hallway to the shared courtyard and large greenhouse with gated access to the parking area. The shared grounds have an extensive organic vegetable plot, fruit trees, hen house, small Keder greenhouse, wildlife pond and small area of woodland. The shared courtyard has four brick sheds, a cycle shed, woodstore and outdoor toilet. A brick shed is allocated to each house.
About the Agent
Viewing is strictly by appointment via Cadman Homes. We are a local, family owned and run firm of estate and letting agents covering the Rugby, Lutterworth, and Leamington areas. If you are unsure of the value of your home, or simply haven't chosen an agent to sell or let it, we'd love to show you what we can do for you. For valuations, mortgages, conveyancers and more contact the local office. We specialise in character and village properties, as well as new build sites.
Tenure
Coombe Warren is currently held by Capability Green (2007) Ltd on a 125 year lease(110 years remaining) from the freeholder, Coventry City Council. Capability Green(2007) Ltd, the management company, was set up by the Coombe Warren residents, when they developed the site. Each of the three dwellings has its own lease from Capability Green (2007) Ltd. The courtyard and the rest of the gardens areretained by the company with use shared by all of us.The residents are planning to acquire the freehold in which case the three properties would share the freehold via our management company.It is possible that all three dwellings will be available to purchase together.
Council Tax Band: D
Tenure: Private company ownership
