Fosse Way, Halford, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, CV36

Highly distinctive and superbly presented detached period home dating back to 1850

Originally the old village shop and storeroom for Halford and neighbouring villages, the property was brilliantly converted in 1995 to provide spacious and versatile accommodation, offering the unique proposition of a spacious three-bedroom cottage with an adjoining two-bedroom annex, the whole complemented by walled and landscaped gardens, and off-street gravelled parking

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
The main part of the cottage offers an impressive modern fitted kitchen/dining room with a good selection of wall and floor units with quartz based work surfaces and one and a half stainless-steel sink, a large central island with storage and integrated wine rack, several built-in appliances, including a stainless-steel eye-level AEG double oven with Lamona warming drawer, AEG induction four-ring hob, Limona fridge and separate freezer, understairs recess for upright fridge/freezer and space and plumbing for mini-dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer, the original flagstone floor, oak wooden ceiling beams, stairwell leading to the first floor, and external door to the front
Well-presented sitting room with brick-built fireplace incorporating a cast-iron wood burner, wood laminate flooring and contemporary bi-folding doors leading onto the newly laid terrace. A separate door leads to the oil tank
On the first floor the landing connects to all the first-floor accommodation
The principal bedroom is particularly impressive, offering a number of fitted wardrobes and the wonderful original feature of the external wooden hatch door providing double-aspect natural lighting, and which used to bring in deliveries into the storeroom above the village shop. The bedroom also has the advantage of an en-suite shower room with fitted cubicle with rains-shower over, concealed sink with vanity cupboards below and low-level wc
Good size double bedroom two with built-in wardrobe and vaulted ceiling
Good size double bedroom three enjoys the magnificent feature of the original oak wooden turn wheel for shop deliveries, exposed A-frame beams and vaulted ceiling
Stylish fitted family bathroom comprising of a panelled bath with rain-shower over, low-level wc and pedestal wash-hand basin, complemented by good-quality tiled flooring and contrasting metro tiled walls
The adjoining annex offers the ideal space for an elderly relative, teenager or a potential rental opportunity
The hall, with its own access, offers a great deal of character, with a full vaulted ceiling, rooflight, exposed oak beams and part-exposed stone walls
Well-presented kitchen/utility, offering a good selection of wall and floor units, wooden work surfaces with integrated breakfast bar, twin Belfast sink, built-in Bosch oven and microwave, separate four-ring hob, built-in IKEA fridge-freezer and space and plumbing for washing machine. There is also a fully glazed back door leading onto the terrace
Through triple-folding oak-framed glazed doors, is an additional sitting room, with a decorative fireplace incorporating an electric cast-iron burner, with wooden surround, good-quality wood laminate flooring and a large built-in storage cupboard
Ground floor double bedroom with an adjoining en-suite shower room, consisting of a built-in shower cubicle with rain-shower over, low-level wc and concealed sink with vanity cupboards below
To the first floor, there is an additional good size single bedroom/study with built-in wardrobe cupboard
EPC Band D
If this is a lettings investment, we would recommend a lettings guide price in the region of £2,200 pcm

OUTGOINGS
Council tax – band E
Tax payable for 2025/26 - £2,854.04

SERVICES
Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected
Oil fired central heating
Average broadband speeds advertised within this postcode are up to 26 Mbps if provider is BT

SITUATION
Picturesque village surrounded by beautiful countryside with a medieval stone bridge that crosses the River Stour
There is a strong community within the village, including an active village hall and public house
Service station and convenience store
Located approx. 3 miles north of Shipston-on-Stour where there are more facilities for everyday needs
Other schools are found at Tredington, Ettington and Shipston-on-Stour
GP practices are found at Ettington, Shipston-on-Stour and Tysoe
Annual Halford village fete
Good transport links from Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick

OUTSIDE
The enclosed walled rear garden has been recently landscaped, with a large terrace leading to a section of lawn, with a paved path connecting to the rear of the garden, where there are a couple of wooden sheds and raised planting beds
The garden also provides off-street gravelled parking for one/two vehicles, which is accessed off Idlicote Road through custom-made folding oak wooden gates