Admington, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, CV36

An exceptional, comprehensively renovated village house with outstanding gardens and 360-degree countryside views

Description

Beautifully presented throughout, Small Brook Cottage is an elegant, detached village house that has undergone an extensive programme of renovation and extension, resulting in a distinguished family home combining character features with modern-day comfort and style. From all principal rooms commanding 360-degree far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside are enjoyed, along with peace and tranquillity.

The front door opens into an impressive reception hall with decorative wall panelling, creating an excellent first impression. A turning staircase rises to the first floor, while a well-appointed cloakroom is conveniently positioned off the rear of the hall.

The magnificent open-plan kitchen, dining and family room is designed for modern living and entertaining. Flooded with natural light from extensive glazing and a striking roof lantern, this impressive space enjoys wonderful views across the gardens and surrounding countryside. Two sets of French doors provide a seamless connection to the outdoor entertaining areas. It is beautifully appointed with Quartz worktops and includes a breakfast island incorporating a Bora induction hob with integrated extractor and under counter fridge. Further integrated appliances include an oven, combined steam oven with microwave, dishwasher and a tall fridge and separate freezer. A separate utility/boot room provides further storage and practical household space.

The elegant sitting room is a particularly attractive reception space, featuring oak flooring, decorative wall panelling and a Clearview wood-burning stove set on a raised hearth, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for both formal entertaining and everyday living.

A door opens from the drawing room to a versatile, attached annexe with a rear glazed entrance door offers a living area with kitchenette and stairs to a generous galleried en suite bedroom above.

The main turning staircase from the entrance hall rises to the first floor, which offers high and vaulted ceilings. The principal bedroom suite benefits from a fitted dressing room and a beautifully appointed en suite bathroom. There are two further double bedrooms, one of which features fitted wardrobes, together with a fourth bedroom that offers flexibility for use as a study. The sumptuous family bathroom, with feature wall panelling, is fitted with a walk-in rainfall shower and freestanding roll-top bath.

The property occupies a superb plot of approximately 0.70 acres (0.28 ha) and enjoys a highly desirable position south of the village of Admington, off a peaceful countryside lane.

Accessed via two electrically operated gated entrances, the property benefits from extensive gravelled parking and a detached double garage with electric roller doors. A further set of electrically operated gates and pedestrian gate open to the rear garden.

The beautifully landscaped gardens have been thoughtfully designed to create a variety of private outdoor space, combining expansive lawns, mature trees that include majestic beech, oak and walnut trees, and established planting with attractive seating and entertaining areas. An attractive brook meanders through the grounds and is crossed by quaint bridges, enhancing the tranquil setting and providing a haven for local wildlife.

Further enhancing the property’s appeal is a timber studio and a summerhouse/potting shed, behind which is a vegetable garden.

Location

Admington village enjoys a peaceful rural setting. It is situated close to the northern edge of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and to the borders of South Warwickshire and the North Cotswolds.
The village of Ilmington, about two miles distant, boasts a community village shop and cafe, primary school, church, a large recreational ground, tennis courts and two village inns including The Howard Arms, noted for its cuisine.

Just under 3 miles distant is Mickleton, which a thriving village renowned for its attractive period properties, strong sense of community and excellent local amenities, including a well-regarded primary school, village shop, church and a choice of popular country pubs that include The Butchers Arms and The King’s Arms, together with a variety of community clubs and activities.

Admington is within easy access of the historical and thriving market towns of Chipping Campden, Shipston-on-Stour and Moreton-in-Marsh, which offer a wider range of everyday shops and amenities.
The larger centres of Stratford-upon-Avon, Cheltenham and Oxford are all within an hour’s drive and offer a more extensive choice of shopping and cultural facilities and, along with the North Cotswolds, an excellent choice of state, private and grammar schools.

There are regular train services to Paddington from Moreton-in-Marsh or Marylebone from Banbury or Warwick. The motorway network is easily accessible via the M40 J15.




Acreage: 0.7 Acres

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Additional Info

Viewing: By prior arrangement with Savills Stow-on-the-Wold, tel: .

Services: Mains electricity and water. Oil-fired central heating. Private drainage.