Offchurch Lane, Semele, Warwickshire

Set amid 0.75 acres of private mature wooded gardens, this superb contemporary house was built to the exacting standards of the celebrated German house builder, Huf. Internal living space of over 2,910 sq ft is meticulously organised across three expansive storeys, with an excellent quality of natural light streaming into every room. The house occupies a private and secluded plot at the edge of the village of Radford Semele, just over a mile from the regency town of Leamington Spa, where direct rail services connect to central London in around 90 minutes.



Environmental Performance



Exceptional efficiency is key to Huf design, and as such, the house has zoned heating controls to maximise the extensive solar gain. Warm air heating runs in underfloor grilles throughout the house, circulating a mix of warm and fresh air across the two upper floors.



The Tour



The topography of the site facilitates wonderful views across the surrounding countryside, setting a harmonious equilibrium between the architecture and its surroundings. Expansive walls of glass merge the interior and exterior spaces, bringing excellent light levels over the course of the day.



Set off a quiet country lane, the house is approached via a private gravelled driveway, with generous parking here for several vehicles. The primary entrance is positioned at the front of the house, leading through to a series of beautifully bright, free-flowing spaces across the ground level, where natural light prevails.



The interconnected kitchen and dining areas are set to the westerly side of the plan, providing a seamless fluidity between cooking and gathering zones against a restoratively leafy backdrop. The garden is accessible from both the kitchen and dining room.



Arguably the house's most impressive space, the primary living room lies on north-westerly side. In the warmer months, this entire side of the house opens out onto the terrace and gardens, while in winter, an open fireplace provides a cosy focal point.



The galleried rooms on the first floor, accessed via a dual open-tread staircase, offer excellent flexibility of use; currently configured as a library with extensive storage space, the spaces would easily accommodate an additional open-plan lounge area.



Beyond, the principal bedroom suite has wonderful views across open fields and glass doors opening onto a balcony. A second en suite bedroom is also positioned on this level and has additional balcony access.



The lower-ground level has independent access and houses a third ensuite bedroom, a utility / gym room, a boiler and plant room, and connects to the integral double garage and workshop.



Outdoor Space



The expansive surrounding gardens provide a haven for wildlife and birdlife, along with plenty of outdoor space for eating and drinking outside throughout the seasons.



Intended to minimise the intervention of the house on its rural setting, the borders are a rich curation of native trees and plants interspersed at the edge of the lawns with grasses and herbaceous borders. Swathes of lawn lead into a private wooded area, providing a shady retreat on hot summer days, and with plenty of space for a summerhouse or greenhouse.



The Area



Offchurch Lane is a 10-minute walk from Radford Semele’s charming village centre, which has a popular local pub, The White Lion, and a primary school.



For a broader selection of shops, restaurants, and cultural activities, Royal Leamington Spa is just over two miles to the east. Set on the winding River Leam, the town is known for its Regency architecture and broad boulevards. The colonnaded Royal Pump Rooms, a 19th-century bathhouse, now houses the Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum. Jephson Gardens is a popular landscaped parkland with a brilliant tropical plant glasshouse.



The county town of Warwick is just over four-and-a-half miles from the house, while Soho Farmhouse is under an hour’s drive away.



There are several good schools - both private and state-run, and at primary and secondary levels - near Offchurch Lane. The popular independent Kingsley School is an eight-minute drive away, with Warwick School, Arnold Lodge, and St Anthony’s Primary School all less than four miles away.



While the location is quiet and rural, transport connections are excellent. Leamington Spa station is just over two miles away and provides a direct service to London Marylebone in around 80 minutes, and services to Birmingham in around half an hour. The M40 is accessed via multiple junctions around four miles from the house. Birmingham International Airport can be reached in 40 minutes.



Council Tax Band: G