Crazy Cow, Wennington, LA2 8NW

Situated in the heart of the village with a lovely open aspect across the village green, Crazy Cow is alive with history.

A potted version, taken from the Wennington Community website is as follows: The 'Crazy Cow' building is believed to date back to around the mid 19th Century being built shortly after the arrival of the railway in Wennington. There have been several owners and uses over the years; The Foster's Arms Hotel, in 1879, advertised 'accommodation with fishing rights for trout and salmon'. In the 1900's, a ballroom was added above the dining room and people would arrive by train for dances. The inn was also used for coroner's inquests, sales/auctions etc. and later in 1950's/60's, the building became a 'milk bar', a fashionable enterprise at the time. The lady who suggested the venture was supposedly called a 'crazy cow' by her husband and the name has stuck ever since.

Having fallen into disrepair, the property was bought at auction in 2004 by a local builder; the buildings were renovated and converted into three houses (Crazy Cow, Glen View and Bridge Cottage together with two flats, The Coach House and The Ballroom.

An old well was found in the front garden of the Crazy Cow and is now an attractive feature with a wrought iron covering bearing the property's name. The original pub front door was also retained, together with the original stone step, which has been gradually worn by all those who have walked across the threshold over the years.

Crazy Cow is now an immensely stylish, beautifully presented end terrace property set over three floors with versatile spaces, tall windows, sun-filled rooms and a GIA of 1752 sq ft (162.8 8 sq m).

Let us take you on a tour...

Come on in through the front porch, an authentic replica of the original with decorative fretwork and into the entrance hall off which is a useful built-in cupboard and a two piece cloakroom.

A study/dining room is a light and bright space overlooking the green and could be used as a fourth bedroom if required.

The welcoming dining kitchen is dual aspect with French windows opening from the dining area out to the rear courtyard garden. The kitchen has an open aspect to the front and is fitted with cream shaker style base and wall units with matching island unit and breakfast bar, both with granite worktops and Neff appliances comprising an oven, combination oven/microwave, five ring gas hob, dishwasher and washing machine.

From the hall, the staircase leads to the first floor landing.

Off here, there is the dual aspect sitting room - a fabulous, generous room with an arched window and enjoying lovely views across the courtyard garden and rooftops to a second village green at the rear. The two windows to the front elevation also have an open outlook and allow natural light to flood in.

Double bedroom 3 is also to the first floor - this is currently used as a sewing room making use of the natural light.

The staircase continues to the second floor landing with airing cupboard housing the boiler and hot water cylinder.

Double bedroom 2 has a hatch leading to a boarded loft with light.

The principal bedroom has twin windows, built-in wardrobes to one wall and a three piece en suite shower room with conservation skylight.

A three piece house bathroom with a conservation skylight window completes the picture.

Outdoor space

A central gate leads to the walled, flagged foregarden with covered well, planted beds with cherry blossom tree, pots and planters and plenty of space for seating.

To the rear, the delightful, flagged and walled courtyard is low maintenance - a quiet spot to unwind.

The courtyard also provides access to the garage with a personnel door and a timber gate to the garage door and two private rear parking spaces

The single garage is in a row of three and has an up and over door, mezzanine storage, power and light.