3 bedroom detached house for sale

MILEAGES
Warwick 3 miles
Stratford upon Avon 6 miles
Leamington Spa 6 miles

SITUATION

Lower Fulbrook lies in open countryside between the villages of Sherbourne and Hampton Lucy, three miles to the south west of Warwick and six miles to the north east of Stratford upon Avon. The location is rural yet not remote with the villages of Sherbourne and Hampton Lucy being nearby and with easy access to the M40 motorway at Longbridge, Warwick approximately 3 miles distant.

Castle Hill comprises a detached brick and stone chalet bungalow residence set back from the road behind a long tarmacadam driveway, land and well kept lawns and planted gardens extending to 10.175 acres/4.12 hectares. The land which is mainly in four paddocks lies to the east of the house and an additional gated entrance fronts the lane. At the foot of the driveway is a concrete yard with a range of equestrian and general use buildings of block and some timber construction with power, light and water connected. Higher up the hill beyond the house is a further field shelter. The fields are fenced and have water and drinking troughs are in place.

The property has oil fired central heating, is mainly double glazed and has mains electricity and water. Central heating is provided by the oil fired boiler and drainage is to a private septic tank. The water is metered. In more detail the property comprises

ACCOMMODATION

PORCH with oak front door and frame, to

ENTRANCE HALL with cloak cupboards.

KITCHEN/FAMILY/BREAKFAST ROOM

KITCHEN 18’3” x 8’9” (5.56m x 2.67m) with a range of oak base and wall cupboard and drawer units, providing extensive storage, twin stainless steel sinks, working surfaces, tiled splashbacks, window to front enjoying lovely view. Appliances include the fridge and microwave oven.

FAMILY/BREAKFAST ROOM 17’8” x 9’3” (5.38m x 2.82m) with wood burning stove and spiral staircase leading to first floor. Door off to

FITTED CLOAKROOM with wc and wash hand basin.

UTILITY/BOOT ROOM 12’10” x 9’0” (3.91m x 2.74m) with plumbing for washing machine, sink and base unit. Door to

BOILER ROOM with Worcester oil fired central heating boiler providing all the central heating and hot water for the cloakroom and utility room. Photovoltech panels produce the electricity to heat the remaining water.

OFFICE 15’3” x 14’0” (4.65m x 4.27m) with door to rear.

Situated off the Sitting Room is the

DINING ROOM 14’0” x 13’6” (4.27m x 4.11m)

DRAWING ROOM 22'7" x 16'6" (6.88m x 5.03m) with fireplace, wall lights and views over gardens.

MASTER BEDROOM 20’3” x 17’4” (6.17m x 5.28m) overall

BEDROOM with sliding patio doors.

DRESSING ROOM with wardrobes.

EN SUITE BATHROOM with bath, shower, bidet, basin and wc.

From the Entrance Hall, a staircase rises to LANDING with

GUEST BEDROOM 16’0” x 12’0” (4.88m x 3.66m) including walk in wardrobe. Also accessible from the landing as is the

BATHROOM with bath, wc, wash hand basin and shower.

A spiral staircase leads from the breakfast room to another FIRST FLOOR LANDING with eaves storage and further door to a

HUGE ATTIC VOID 23’3” x 13’0” ( 7.09m x 3.96m) at shoulder height, with an open cut roof. Further door to a

SECOND ROOF VOID 17’0” x 13’0” (5.18m x 3.96m) with pressurised hot water tank and the electricity converter for the PV panels. It is thought these two attic rooms could easily be converted to accommodation subject to the necessary building regulations/planning.

BEDROOM THREE 13’6” x 8’4” (4.11m x 2.54m)

OUTSIDE

GARAGE 19’0” x 15’6” (5.79m x 4.72m) with power and light, folding sliding doors, fitted shelving, work bench, energy meter.

To the front of the property a tarmac driveway, parking and turning area, lawned down to the lane. At the rear, immediately adjoining, is a paved terrace with well stocked beds and lawned garden beyond. On top of the flat roof at the rear are the PV panels.

YARD, STABLES AND ANCILLARY TIMBER BARNS

Situated at the foot of the driveway on the left hand side is a traditional fenced YARD with a block FEED STORE AND TWO STABLES, both measuring 12’0” x 11’0” (3.66m x 3.35m). Further useful store cupboard. TWO TIMBER STABLES, both 11’4” x 11’4” (3.45m x 3.45m). Corner pole HAY BARN 21’0” x 15’0” (6.4m x 4.57m). MAIN BARN 29’0” x 17’0” (8.84m x 5.18m). POLE BARN LEAN TO 29’0” x 15’0” (8.84m x 4.57m) and further SMALLER BARN.

Further up the hill behind the house on the left hand side is a FIELD SHELTER 23’0” x 10’0” (7.01m x 3.05m).

GENERAL INFORMATION

TENURE: The property is freehold and vacant possession will be given on completion.

COUNCIL TAX: Council Tax is levied by Stratford on Avon District Council and is understood to lie in Band G.

RIGHTS OF WAY: The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of any rights of way, easements, wayleaves, covenants or restrictions etc. as may exist over same whether mentioned herein or not, in particular there is pedestrian right of way in respect of the neighbouring property.

SINGLE PAYMENT SCHEME ENTITLEMENT: The entitlements will be transferred to the ingoing purchaser. The entitlements for 2011/12 amounted to £704.

DIRECTIONS: Proceed out of Stratford upon Avon on the Warwick Road. Turn right opposite the Mercedes Garage, continue along the lane and at the sharp right hand turn turn left signposted towards Sherbourne. After around one and a half miles the road goes into a dip and shortly after there is a left hand turn with a white sign saying Castle Hill, the property is the first on the left hand side. There is a Peter Clarke For Sale board. Sat Nav proves unreliable.

VIEWING: By Prior Appointment with the Selling Agents.