Mark Webster & Company are delighted to be able to offer for sale this truly outstanding detached Farmhouse dating back to circa 1881 with an abundance of courtyard outbuildings, all set within approx 4.5 acres of grounds within a semi rural setting in
North Warwickshire. Viewing is Essential.
Leathermill Grange' is a most impressive period detached Farmhouse dating back to circa 1881 standing in impressive grounds of approximately 4.5 acres with an extensive range of Barns, Cattle Sheds and Stables. The Farmhouse
is situated within a courtyard setting with the outbuildings benefiting from outlining planning permission and building regulations from 2002.
The property has a superb semi-rural setting set back from the road-side and fringing delightful open fields to all directions. This Farmhouse is truly outstanding and has been beautifully restored and sympathetically renovated and improved by the current
owners whilst still offering further development for any purchaser to covert an array of existing courtyard buildings subject to obtaining current planning permission and building regulations.
Character, charm and modern luxuries. . . . . . . . . . . . .
The accommodation comprises in more detail as follows:
Generous Sized Reception Hall
Having a delightful traditional solid wood part glazed entrance door, central heating radiator, decorative dado rail, access to the boiler cupboard housing the Ocean Alpha 240 boiler', original coving to ceiling cornices, feature ceiling rose, soft wood internal
doors, useful walk in storage cupboard with ample fitted shelving and access to the useful cellar.
Cellar 14'7 x 11'8 plus 14'8 5'10
A large useful cellar area with two compartments, fluorescent strip lighting and access to the enclosed champagne bins.
Inner Hallway
Accessed via the main reception hall or Formal Dining Room having an imposing softwood spindled staircase and balustrade rising to the first floor landing, central heating radiator, softwood decorative dado rail, ornate softwood door with decorative glazed
insert leading out to the impressive rear grounds and internal soft wood door that gives access to the rather impressive drawing room and bar area.
Sitting Room 19'4 into bay X 17'9 maximum
Having a delightful double glazed sash bay window to front aspect with a fitted built in window seat overlooking the pleasant courtyard, original soft wood storage cupboards offering ample storage space and shelving, two central heating radiators, telephone
and television points, decorative wall mouldings, picture rail, feature ornate coving to ceiling cornices, centre feature ceiling rose, superb feature cast iron open fireplace with open grate, raised hearth, cast iron and brass fender, stunning softwood fireplace
surround and soft wood internal door giving access to the Farmhouse style kitchen.
Drawing Room 32'4 x 16'7
A very generous sized drawing room with the main focal point of this room being the truly
delightful circa 19th century French black polished cast iron fire surround with mantle over and
cast iron polished stove/fire with marble hearth beneath. The room is accompanied by a vast arrayof period features to include decorative wall mouldings, feature arched plaster room divide and ornate coving to ceiling cornices and decorative ceiling roses.
There are three central heating radiators, television point, concertina doors giving access to the bar area and two glazeddoors giving access to the side sun lounge that has a pleasant outlook over the Japanese style garden.
Fitted Bar
Having an array of shelving, optics, single stainless steel sink unit with mono block mixer tap, frosted glazed window to side aspect, central heating radiator, ceramic floor tiling, further shelving area with recess being ideal for a low level fridge. Adjacent
to the bar entrance there are two soft wood doors giving access to his and hers guest toilet facilities both with floor to ceiling tiling, low level WC's, pedestal wash hand basins, recess spotlighting and extractors to ceiling. The inner hallway area that
is accessed via the bar also has ceramic tiled flooring, central heating radiator, recessed spot lighting to ceiling and courtesy door which leads out to the courtyard area.
Garden Room/Conservatory 22'2 x 9'3
A delightful spacious garden room being of a hardwood construction with
attractive double glazed windows, polycarbonate roof, parquet style flooring,
power and light, useful fitted book shelving and double glazed French doors
leading out to the pleasant Japanese style garden and block paved patio area.
Formal Dining Room 21'7 maximum into bay X 15'1 maximum
A superb and spacious formal dining area with stunning views over the
rear grounds with duck pond and waterfall, period style marble fireplace
with inset polished grate with raised hearth, decorative dado rail, sash bay
window to rear aspect with neatly fitted build in window seat, two
central heating radiators, ornate coving to ceiling cornices, feature ceiling
rose, soft wood door that gives access to the rear hallway and further soft
wood door leading to the very impressive Farmhouse style kitchen.
Farmhouse Kitchen 19'3 maximum X 15'7
A very impressive fitted breakfast kitchen with an extensive range of handmade
pine finished and French polished floor and wall mounted units, decorative
cornice and pelmet surrounds, eye level units having under unit fluorescent
lighting, fitted fridge, Neff dishwasher, granite work surfaces. Double Belfast
style sink with deluxe mixer tap unit with drainer, double glazed window
to the front aspect, integrated Hotpoint four ring halogen hob with extractor
hood above, built in double Hotpoint fan assisted oven, complementary
splash back tiling with decorative border inset, deep chimney style recess
being ideal for Aga or large range style cooker with pine carved feature
surround and having recessed fluorescent lighting, TV point, two tall matching
dresser style units one with concealed central heating radiator with decorative
cover, both with leaded lights glazed display cabinets with integrated lighting,
double glazed windows boasting views over the superb rear gardens, double glazed
French doors leading out to the graveled patio area, centre matching softwood
preparation island unit with granite work surface above and further soft wood
door allowing access to the dog leg staircase giving access to the self contained
first floor accommodation. Stable door giving access to Courtyard.
Laundry Room 27'2 maximum X 7'8 minimum
Offering a comprehensive range of fitted pine finished floor and wall mounted units, matching tall larder storage unit, soft wooden work surfacing, Armitage Shanks Belfast style sink, double glazed sash style sink unit, ideal space for tall fridge freezer,
further appliance spaces, recessed space and plumbing for an automatic washing machine, partially glazed door leading out to the rear garden, recessed spot lighting, access to a useful under stairs storage cupboard, single panelled radiator and extending from
the laundry area there is a access to the side lobby area.
Side Lobby Area
Stable style door leading out to the front courtyard area, central heating radiator, tongue and groove feature wall panelling, staircase leading off to the self contained study/bedroom 7 and door giving access a WC.
WC
Tongue and groove featured wall panelling, low level WC, small wall mounted wash basin set in useful vanity storage unit, central heating radiator, delightful etched glass double glazed casement window and recessed spot lighting to ceiling.
First Floor Landing
The first floor landing/accommodation is accessed via three separate staircases, glazed sash window overlooking the beautifully maintained grounds, spindles balustrade, two central heating radiators, number of loft access's providing access to the roof storage
spaces, featured ceiling roses, decorative dado railing, door to useful walk in airing cupboard/store housing the hot water cylinder. From the landing area there is an interconnecting fire door providing access to a smaller landing area with stairs descending
to the ground floor accommodation/kitchen and further door leading to the master suite.
Master Bedroom 16'1 x 11'5
The master bedroom has views over the front courtyard and rear gardens via double glazed windows, two central heating radiators, Telephone & TV point, decorative dado railings, soft wood door giving access to the luxury full en-suite bathroom and steps leading
down to the large dressing room/sitting room.
Full En-Suite Bathroom
A luxury period styled en-suite bathroom having: Stand alone roll top bath, low level WC with high level period style cistern, bidet, pedestal wash hand basin, floor to ceiling complimentary ceramic tiling with inset decorative border, fully tiled shower cubicle
with decorative etched glazed door housing a multi jet shower, recessed spotlighting to the ceiling, extractor fan, central heating radiator and double glazed window overlooking the front courtyard.
Dressing Room/Sitting Area 27'3 maximum X 14'1 minimum
Having dual aspect views to the front and rear aspects via double glazed sash and casement windows, central heating radiators, TV Point, door to the self contained landing area and study accommodation/bedroom 7.
Bedroom Two 12'5 x 11'7
Located off the main landing area having views over the front courtyard via double glazed casement windows, central heating radiator, fitted wardrobes, television point and door to the en-suite.
Bedroom Two En-Suite
Having floor to ceiling tiling, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, recessed shower cubicle with concertina door, fitted Mira Sport shower unit vanity light and shaver point, central heating radiator, recessed spotlights and extractor fan.
Bedroom Three 12'6 x 11'11
Having a superb range of fitted tailored bedroom furniture which comprises of two fitted double wardrobes, two single wardrobes, two matching bed side drawer units, matching dressing table, TV point, central heating radiator, double glazed window overlooking
the courtyard and soft wood door leading to the en-suite.
Bedroom Three En-Suite
Floor to ceiling tiling with decorative inserts, low level WC, wall mounted wash basin set in useful vanity storage unit, recessed shower cubicle with fitted Mira Sport shower unit, recessed ceiling spot lights and extractor fan.
Bedroom Four 16'9 x 11'1
Two central heating radiators, casement double glazed window overlooking the courtyard, television and telephone points and door leading to the en-suite.
Bedroom Four En-Suite
Floor to ceiling tiling with decorative border inset, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, recessed shower cubicle with concertina door, fitted Mira Sprint shower unit, vanity light and shaver point, central heating radiator, recessed ceiling spot lights
and extractor fan.
Bedroom Five 16'7 maximum X 9'1 minimum
Superb views over the rear gardens/grounds via a single glazed sash window, central heating radiator, TV point, softwood fronted fitted walk in wardrobe space and soft wood door leading to the en-suite.
Bedroom Five En-Suite
Floor to ceiling tiling, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, recessed shower cubicle with sliding shower door, fitted Mira shower unit, vanity light and shaver point, central heating radiator, recessed spotlighting to the ceiling and extractor fan.
Bedroom Six 17'9 x 14'10
Superb views over the rear grounds and duck pond via a sash window, central heating radiator, feature cast iron fireplace, further central heating radiator, television extension point and soft wood door leading to the en-suite.
Bedroom Six En-Suite
Floor to ceiling tiling, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, recessed shower cubicle with sliding door, fitted Mira shower unit, vanity light and shaver point, central heating radiator, recessed ceiling spotlights and extractor fan.
Family Bathroom
The family bathroom enjoys a range of white coloured sanitary ware which comprises of pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, moulded bath with wood effect panelling, ceramic floor to ceiling tiling with inset Monet tiled feature, central heating radiator and
recessed ceiling spotlights.
Second Landing Area
Exposed feature ceiling beams, central heating radiator, turned style balustrade and door to the bedroom/study accommodation.
Study Area/Possible Dressing Room
Having pine wooden fronted storage cupboards to one side with shelving, low level double glazed window overlooking the courtyard, central heating radiator, high level shallow gallery area, exposed feature beams, three wall lights and opening leading to the
possible bedroom 7.
Bedroom Seven/Office 16'2 x 10'1 minimum
Vaulted ceiling with recessed shallow gallery area, high level double glazed picture and casement window, central heating radiator, low level picture window, telephone extension point and exposed feature ceiling beams.
Outside (Front)
Leathermill Grange is located off Leathermill Lane via a large driveway approach along a tarmacadam driveway with extending lawn to the side with a variety of trees and arable land to one side with the River Anchor. The driveway then approaches electronically
opening Farmhouse style gates that lead to the large gravel courtyard area with the centre focal point being a large Victorian styled street lamp. The courtyard also gives access to an array of latched windows and stable doors offer access to the various barns/former
cattle pens, stalls and stables all ready for conversion. The current owners of the property hold outline planning permission and building regulations from 2002. Alternatively one of the barns could easily be converted to a games room/large office. To the
rear of the courtyard barns there are additional outbuildings, Dutch Barn and further agricultural barns all siding onto open countryside views.
Boiler Room 16'1 maximum X 9'8 maximum
The boiler room houses a Worcester oil fired central heating boiler, space and plumbing for an automatic washing machine, stainless steel sink unit with hot and cold water supply and feature brick flooring.
Coach House Style Single Garage 15'9 maximum X 10'1 maximum
Having double opening doors, power and light.
Outside (Side)
Located next to the Sun Lounge/Conservatory there is a delightful Japanese style garden area with a large block paved patio area, small lawn, feature rockery, bamboo screened seating area, large polly tunnel with ventilation and temperature control, detached
garden stores offering potential for a workshop housing the control for the irrigation system.
Outside (Rear)
To the rear of Leathermill Grange there is a large lawn, outstanding manmade duck pond with centre island with delightful bridge crossing, feature waterfall from the centre island, parameter bull rushes, various fruit trees, well kept conifers, various plants
and shrubs, boundary hedgerows and fencing, patio area with large paved pergola and all benefiting from amazing countryside views.
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS:
Some items may be available subject to separate negotiation.
SERVICES:
LPG, oil, electricity, water, drainage is by means of septic tank. Local Authority: North Warwickshire Borough Council.
TENURE:
We have been informed by the vendor that the property is freehold, however we would recommend that any prospective purchaser should verify this through their Solicitor.
PRIVATE SCHOOLS:
Twycross & Market Bosworth 15 Minutes, Rugby 30 minutes, Henry 8th & Bablake 30 minutes.
PLANNING:
The outbuildings adjacent to the courtyard currently have outlined planning permission and building regulations from 2002 and currently the vendor holds on file the architects drawings.
TRAVEL:
Airports approximately 30 minutes away: Birmingham East Midlands & Coventry.
Nuneaton Station approximately 3 miles away (main line to London approx 1 hour 15 minutes)
A5 approximately ½ Mile, M42, M69, M6 approximately 15 minutes, M1 approximately 30 Minutes.
Coventry City Centre, Birmingham, Leicester & Rugby are all approximately 30 minutes away.
VIEWING:
By appointment only through Mark Webster & Company on: 01827 720777.
DISCLAIMER:
All measurements, times and distances are all approximate.