High Street, Welford on Avon, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37

An exceptional Grade II listed village residence comprising a beautifully restored semi-detached period cottage in the heart of the village.

Description

Thornette Cottage, dating back over 300 years comprises an exceptional Grade II listed village residence created through careful restoration and sympathetic enhancement. The property offers characterful accommodation together with landscaped gardens.

The cottage has undergone a comprehensive programme of renovation in consultation with heritage specialists and Stratford-on-Avon District Council, successfully blending period character with modern convenience. Features include exposed beams, pine doors, fireplaces, flagstone and pine and oak flooring, exposed brickwork. Contemporary additions include underfloor heating to the ground floors, replacement kitchens and bathrooms, CAT5e cabling, double Xeon filled conservation approved double glazing to certain rooms, solar panels with feed-in tariff, one electric 7kw vehicle charging point and modern heating systems.

This combination of historic character, modern convenience, flexible accommodation and a desirable village setting, creates a rare opportunity in one of Warwickshire's most sought-after locations.

Thornette cottage centres around a welcoming dining/sitting room featuring an attractive fireplace with a multi-fuel stove. A particularly distinctive feature of this space is a series of bespoke built-in display shelves, thoughtfully designed to showcase and catalogue archaeological artefacts discovered during the property's renovation, with useful storage cupboards below.

Beyond, a superb kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with an extensive range of cabinetry, complemented by Mirostone work surfaces and a selection of integrated Bosch and Hotpoint appliances, including a dishwasher, induction hob with contemporary extractor hood, microwave, electric oven, tall fridge and separate tall freezer. Adjacent to the kitchen, the utility room and cloakroom provide practical ancillary space, complete with a solid wood worktop and Belfast sink.

A particularly impressive dual-aspect living room spans the rear of the property, enjoying direct access to the terrace and gardens, creating an excellent space for both everyday living and entertaining. A turning solid wood staircase rises to the first floor accommodation, comprising three bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from an en suite shower room, while the two further bedrooms are served by a well-appointed family bathroom with a shower over the bath. In addition, a substantial boarded eaves room provides valuable supplementary storage space.

Outside, the property is set within beautifully landscaped garden. Predominantly laid to lawn, the gardens are interspersed with paved pathways, while a substantial south-facing terrace provides an exceptional setting for al fresco dining and outdoor entertaining.
Access is gained via a traditional five-bar gate opening onto a gravel driveway, a oak-framed single carport that incorporates solar panels and one electric 7kW vehicle charging point.

A particular feature of the property is the detached timber summer house/garden office with adjoining garden store. Benefitting from power and a covered terrace, this highly versatile space offers excellent potential for home working, hobbies or leisure use.

Location

Thornette cottage is in the heart of the highly regarded village of Welford-on-Avon, one of South Warwickshire’s most charming riverside communities. Nestled amidst rolling countryside and adjoining Welford-on-Avon Golf Course, the property offers a tranquil rural environment while benefiting from excellent connectivity to the region’s key commercial and cultural centres.

Welford-on-Avon is renowned for its charming village character, historic architecture and strong community spirit. Local amenities include a village shop, parish church, primary school, sports facilities and three well-regarded public houses, including The Bell Inn. The village is also surrounded by an extensive network of footpaths and bridleways, providing excellent opportunities for walking, cycling and outdoor pursuits.

Stratford-upon-Avon is readily accessible and includes an excellent range of independent and national retailers, restaurants, cafés and leisure facilities, together with the internationally acclaimed Royal Shakespeare Theatre. The wider area offers an outstanding choice of countryside destinations, including the North Cotswolds villages of Chipping Campden, Broadway and Snowshill.

Communications are excellent. Stratford-upon-Avon, Honeybourne and Moreton-in-Marsh railway stations provide regular services to Birmingham and London, whilst the M40 motorway at Warwick offers convenient access to the Midlands, Oxford and the South East.

There is an excellent selection of schools in both the state and independent sectors, including Welford-on-Avon Primary School, King Edward VI School, Stratford Girls' Grammar School, Warwick School, King's High School and The Croft Preparatory School.

Square Footage: 1,662 sq ft



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Additional Info

Local Authority: Stratford-on-Avon District Council.

Viewing: By accompanied appointment with Savills Stow-on-the-Wold, t: .

Services: Mains water electricity and drainage. Oil-fired central heating. EV charging point controllable via an app. Solar panels to carport