Fulready, Ettington, CV37 7PE

Wilkes Farm is the perfect blend of charm, period character, and versatile family living all wrapped up on a sizeable, generous plot. Dating back to the 16th century, this former farmhouse complements the era with beautiful fixtures, including a feature inglenook fireplace in the dining room, exposed beams, wattle-and-daub walls, mullioned windows, and exposed pointed stone walling. 

The property was sympathetically extended in the 1980s, when it underwent its biggest transformation, to create this elegant five-bedroom detached family home nestled in the pretty Hamlet of Fulready. Positioned approximately two miles from the village of Ettington, which has a primary school, village post office and shop, and public house, just 2 miles the other way in Whatcote you will find a Michelin-starred dining hotspot with The Royal Oak restaurant.

Positioned midway between the traditional South Warwickshire market town of Shipston-on-Stour, known as the Gateway to the Cotswolds, and the more cosmopolitan, famous town of Stratford-upon-Avon. Rail links to London Paddington are available approximately eleven miles to the south in the Cotswold market town of Moreton-in-Marsh, and London Marylebone from Banbury is just 15 miles away and takes just under an hour.

There are not enough words to describe how special this home is, and we recommend that if you are looking for extensive accommodation of over 4000sqft, extended accommodation with most rooms having dual aspect, 1/2 an acre of grounds with outbuildings, together with an open garage offering exceptional potential for conversion or a great place to store your vehicles safely. 

Wilkes Farm is positioned in the heart of Fulready, with a private driveway set behind a five-bar gate offering ample parking for six cars, and offers access to the detached outbuildings and garage. As you step out of your car, you can hear the peace of the countryside and the singing birds. 

The welcoming hallway is laid to an Indian slate floor and offers a huge amount of storage via a wall of cloak cupboards, great for all your coats and boots. The thoughtful layout allows the majority of the accommodation to the left-hand side, with the utility and cloakroom/W.C to the right. The utility allows space for all your laundry needs, extra appliances, a Worcester oil-fired central heating boiler set into the original chimney breast, and a stable door to the garden. 

The heart of the home is showcased via the dual aspect farmhouse-style breakfast kitchen, offering open, tranquil views over the garden and to the open countryside beyond. Early morning sun pours in through the doors and windows, and is enjoyed throughout the day. Having a range of matching traditional wall and base units, including a Belfast ceramic sink set into granite worktops. Fitted, stylish Aga with four ovens, plate warmer, two hobs, and concealed pelmet lighting above. Further fitted is a fridge and dishwasher. There is a set of French doors opening onto the paved Veranda and covered alfresco dining area, a seamless flow of an internal and external entertaining space for family and friends. This area creates a sociable space for relaxing, dining, and cooking whilst being present with guests and your family. 

The extended accommodation flows from the inner hallway via the feature of an exposed stone wall and double doors. The first room you will discover is the snug, a cosy room with a focal point of a cast iron wood burning stove, ideal on a cosy winter night with a book! 

The further rooms continue off the hallway and include a study, ideal for anyone WFH, or even a playroom for the children.

The generous accommodation continues through to a stunning dining room, housing a substantial inglenook fireplace with shepherds' seats and a cast iron woodburning stove on a stone hearth and concealed bread oven.

At the far end of the property is the oversized, larger-than-average sitting room that exudes space, light via four windows, and French doors to the garden. It is safe to say that you will not be short of space for all the family at important gatherings and Christmas.   

On the first floor, the period features continue and the comforting feel of being right at home. The landing offers access to the master bedroom with a four-piece en-suite bathroom and ample wardrobe space. There are four further double bedrooms and a family shower room. 

The rear garden offers a bespoke, stylish covered dining space adjacent to the sitting room with a sun terrace. The southerly aspect takes advantage of the sun most of the day. The grounds in total extend to approximately 1/2 an acre and are mainly laid to lawn with hedging, fruit trees in a designated orchard area with a concealed access to a private Klargester sewerage treatment plant.  Stables with power and light offer storage, or with a little attention, are ideal for anyone housing their animals. 

Viewing is highly recommended to settle into your potential new home. 

General Information—Subjective comments in these details imply the opinion of the selling Agent at the time they were prepared. Naturally, the opinions of purchasers may differ.

Agents Note: We have not tested any of the electrical, central heating, or sanitaryware appliances. Purchasers should investigate the workings of the relevant items. Floor plans are for identification purposes only and not to scale. All room measurements and mileage quoted in these sales particulars are approximate.

Fixtures and Fittings: All fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars are deemed to be included in the sale price. Others, if any, are excluded. However, we would always advise that the purchaser confirm this at the point of offer.

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