Detached house for sale in Clarkes Green, Studley, Warwickshire B80

Cranhills is entered via double solid oak front doors, set within an open storm porch into a light and welcoming reception hall. A set of French doors overlook the rear garden and flood the space with light. There is a wood-burning stove and a comfortable sitting area. A lovely medium oak staircase rises to the first floor, and doors radiate off the reception hall to the drawing room, dining room and kitchen/breakfast room. There is also a guest cloakroom.

Double doors open to the drawing room, a light and bright space with French doors out to the gardens, ideal for enjoying the summer months and the views. A feature inglenook fireplace with an inset log-burning stove is a lovely focal point of the room and provides a feeling of traditional style. The dining room at the rear of the property is perfect for more formal entertaining and has the benefit of a dual aspect.

Double doors open to the large kitchen/breakfast room, which is the real heart of the house and is perfect for modern family life. The kitchen is well-fitted with a good range of bespoke floor-mounted units, contrasting dark granite work surfaces, and a range of integrated appliances. The large central island unit provides further storage and workspace.

The feature cream Aga is a classic touch. The breakfast/dining room flows from the kitchen and has the benefit of French doors overlooking the gardens. A good-sized utility room has space and plumbing for washroom appliances and a door through to the porch area and outside.

The sitting room just off the kitchen is a cosy, light space, perfect for relaxing. French doors open to the garden, and a window overlooks the front aspect. There is a feature, a gas-burning stove set on a lovely slate hearth.

The turning staircase rises to the large first-floor landing area where four of the five bedrooms are located. All four bedrooms have their own en suite bath/shower rooms. The principal bedroom suite is a fabulous space with a large dressing room with ample storage. There is a sitting area with a Juliette balcony overlooking the gardens and a well fitted en suite bathroom with a separate walk-in double shower.

A further flight of stairs rise to the fifth bedroom/office/hobby room. This large, light space lends itself to use as a study area
or hobby room.

Cranhills is approached via a gated driveway, which leads to parking for several cars and the double garage. Above the
double garage is a superb apartment with the benefit of a ground floor kitchen with a first-floor living room/bedroom and
well-fitted en suite shower room.

The formal gardens are a delight, with a beautiful barbeque patio area with a stunning tiered, mainly laid-to lawn garden. Surrounded by its own land, Cranhills sits in a most delightful location with a tranquil pond and several paddocks. A useful range of outbuildings, including stables, ensure that Cranhills caters well for those wishing to house several ponies or hobby farm.

The town of Studley is within 2 miles and Henley-in-Arden is within 5 miles, both offer a range of local shops and amenities for day to day requirements, and Waitrose in Alcester is about 4 miles away. There are more extensive shopping and facilities in the nearby centres of Birmingham, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick and Leamington Spa. The property is well located for access to the motorway system just a short distance from Junction 3 of the M42. Birmingham international airport and railway station are about 18 miles away. The area has an excellent range of state, grammar and primary schools to suit most requirements. There is a range of sporting opportunities available with horse racing at Stratford, Warwick and Cheltenham, and a number of excellent golf courses within the area.

Alcester 6 miles, Henley-in-Arden 5 miles, Stratford-upon-Avon 11 miles, Warwick 14 miles, Birmingham 18 miles, London 115 miles, Leamington Spa 16 miles (distances and times approximate).