Church Bank, Temple Grafton B49 6NU

A Charming Two Double Bedroom Victorian Cottage located in the pretty rural village of Temple Grafton, enjoying an enviable position backing onto glorious open countryside with wonderful walks.

Dating back to 1868, this characterful home offers idyllic rural village life with the benefit of being just a few minutes drive to neighbouring Stratford-upon-Avon, or the lovely market town of Alcester.

The WoW factor of this lovely home is undoubtedly the breathtaking view that stretches out to the rear of the property. One can only imagine the privilege of living next to such glorious countryside and the hours you would spend gazing upon it from the well placed bench at the end of the garden!

The extended living accommodation includes in brief - A cosy sitting room with hard wood flooring and a multi-fuel stove, kitchen/dining room fabulous conservatory offering uninterrupted countryside views. Upstairs there are two double bedrooms, the principle having fitted wardrobes and family bathroom with bath and shower over, cupboard space and airing cupboard.

Outside to the rear are mature gardens with uninterrupted views as far as the eye can see. There is a substantial Garden Office/Hobby Room in the garden with electricity, internet and heating, the perfect environment away from the main house for home working, or perhaps a quiet retreat looking over the ever-changing countryside.

The driveway to the side allows parking for two cars.

Heating

As well as the multi-fuel stove providing hot water and heating, there are 100% efficient ‘Fischer’ electric radiators across the property (fitted 2022).

Services: All mains services are connected to the property

Local Authority: Stratford on Avon District Council

Council Tax : Band C

Location

Temple Grafton is an idyllic rural village in the Stratford district of Warwickshire, situated about approximately 5 miles (ten minute drive) to Stratford-upon-Avon and 3.5 miles east of the Roman market town of Alcester and 14 miles west of the county town of Warwick.

Just up from the property there is an outstanding Primary School, Temple Grafton CofE, and the magnificent Church of St Andrew's, dating from 1875. St Andrew’s replaces a much humbler medieval church, which scholars believe to be the place where William Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway.

Sports and leisure

Temple Grafton is a walkers paradise with many walking and hiking routes. There’s a friendly cricket club, village pub, The Blue Boar, Graftons Village Hall serving both Temple Grafton & Ardens Grafton offering clubs and activities. There is a Bus stop with services to nearby towns.

Schools

The area is well known for its excellent schools, with State, Private and Grammar Schools (Alcester Grammar Co-Ed and K.E.S boys Grammar and Shottery Girls Grammar in neighbouring Stratford-upon-Avon). Primary education at the outstanding village school and secondary education at Stratford-upon-Avon and Alcester, with a wide choice of private schools at Warwick and Leamington Spa.

Nearby

Temple Grafton is just a ten-minute drive to Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon where you have the world-famous Royal Shakespeare Theatre, and all the buzz of a bustling tourist town. The market town of Alcester, with its rich heritage dating back to roman times is just 3.5miles away. Warwick and Leamington Spa all within easy reach for additional shopping and

Easy access of the A46, A422 and A435 which, in turn, provide links to the M5, M6, M40 and M42 motorways. There are also regular bus services, connecting to neighbouring villages and Stratford-upon-Avon.

Superb rail, road and air connections Warwick and Warwick Parkway Station 12 miles (trains to London Marylebone from 69 mins) Leamington Spa 16 miles • Stratford-upon-Avon 5 miles • Coventry/Warwick University 20 miles • Chipping Campden/Cotswolds 12 miles •Birmingham International Airport 30 miles (All distances and are time approximate).