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RIVENDELL Set in the heart of the village, close to Alcester is a pretty detached cottage with a generous amount of living space and stunning views. Mixing period features with a modern twist you have four spacious double bedrooms, two large lounges, a cottage kitchen, dining room, utility room, two bathrooms and a cloakroom. The mature south facing garden is private and charming with garage and parking.
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Ground Floor Rivendell is a well-proportioned property with a generous amount of living space creating a lovely home. The charming kitchen has a cottage feel with views out to the garden. There are plenty of handmade fitted units with a built in oven, ceramic hob and a separate good sized utility room with a sink, plumbing for washing machine and tumbler dryer, ample storage space and a door into the garden. The kitchen has a door into a spacious dining room with delightful views over the garden and countryside. The lounge is very generous in size, with two fireplaces, one with a wood burner and the other with an open fire set in the Victorian-style fireplace. The room has plenty of light, lovely views and could easily be made into two rooms if required. There is a spacious second lounge with a large window to the garden. The entrance hall has a good area for coats and a downstairs cloakroom with W.C.
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The sitting room is probably our favourite part of the house,” says Roger. “It’s spacious enough to take the baby grand piano and it features a fireplace at either end. One houses the log burner and the other is a gorgeous Victorian style open fireplace; they make beautiful focal points and keep the space cosy and warm in winter.”
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Seller Insight This hugely attractive country cottage enjoys a superb location within the delightful Warwickshire village of Dunnington. “Rivendell is a beautiful house, but I’d say that it was the location that proved to be one of the main attractions when we moved here ten years ago,” says Roger. “It sits in a tucked-away location on a private drive, so it’s quite secluded and very peaceful; we have spectacular views over the Cotswolds, so it’s extremely picturesque, but at the same time we enjoy easy access into places such as Evesham, Alcester and Stratford-uponAvon.” “The original part of the house dates back to the 1850s, when it was a rather modest workers cottage belonging to the Ragley Estate, but over subsequent years it’s been greatly extended. Shortly after we purchased the property we again increased the size by extending the living space into the integral garage, and above to create an extra bedroom and ensuite. We also laid tiled flooring in the kitchen and adjacent dining room, so, with the connecting door open, the two spaces flow seamlessly into one another creating a great area for entertaining. All in all it’s a spacious and comfortable home that’s ideal for busy family life.” “Another feature that attracted us when we purchased the property was the garden,” continues Roger, “it’s a lovely big space and over the years we have worked hard to enhance it. It’s essentially divided into three different areas, so we can follow the sun from morning to late afternoon, and it’s filled with a huge variety of plants, including a great many fruit trees and bushes. We actually harvest a wonderful crop year after year, much of which my wife preserves. Making for easier maintenance, three areas have been redesigned with Cotswold stone, planting and seating. As a whole it really is an extremely beautiful space, and if someone loves gardening there is still so much potential to further develop it.” “I love the fact that our immediate surroundings are so peaceful and picturesque, and yet at the same time we enjoy easy access to an array of well-served towns. The road and rail links are also very good, so if I need to get into Birmingham, Oxford or even London it doesn’t take too long.”*
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We have a study-cum-bedroom on the ground floor, which has been an incredibly useful space,” says Roger. “We use it to accommodate guests, but because it has Patio doors that open onto the garden, it’s a lovely place to work.”
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We’ve decided to move to be closer to my wife’s parents, but we’ll be sad to leave Rivendell,” says Roger. “I’ll particularly miss the garden, the space within the house and the sheer peace and tranquility of the setting.”
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First Floor There are four good sized double bedrooms. Two of the bedrooms have lovely views over the garden and across rolling countryside. All rooms have ample storage space, some with built in wardrobes and all four rooms are well presented. There is a modern bright family bathroom with a shower over the bath, W.C. and basin. In addition there is a modern family shower room with a large shower, W.C. and basin and storage space is found in both bathrooms. The landing area has a large amount of built in wardrobe space and has a real mix of period features with a modern twist.
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Outside The private and secluded garden is delightful and sits in the middle of rolling countryside. Wrapping around the property the garden is made up of a story of areas forming a mixture of lawns, flower beds, gravel beds, mature trees including fruit trees, shrubs, vegetables patches and patio areas. The gravel drive has ample parking and there is a garage and green house at the bottom of the garden.
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LOCATION Dunnington is a charming village situated 3.5 miles from Bidford-on-Avon and Alcester. The village has an excellent primary school. Alcester is a picturesque ancient Roman town with the River Arrow running through. There is a variety of independent local shops as well as a Waitrose, sporting, social and cultural facilities and is ideally located for commuting to the larger towns of Redditch, Evesham, Worcester, Warwick, Leamington, Coventry and Birmingham.. The cultural centre of Stratford upon Avon is less than 10 miles away. The NEC and Birmingham Airport are a 40 minute drive away with access to the M40, M42, M5 and the A46, all very close. There are good direct line train services to London and Birmingham via close by Evesham or Honeybourne, Stratford upon Avon and Warwick. The Cotswolds and Vale of Evesham are on the doorstep.
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Services The property is connected to mains electricity, water and drainage. It has oil central heating. Local Authority Stratford on Avon district council Viewing Arrangements Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on 01926 455950. Website For more information visit www.fineandcountry.com/uk/ Leamington-Spa Opening Hours: Monday to Friday Saturday Sunday
9.00 am - 5.30 pm 9.00 am - 4.30 pm 11.00am - 3.00 pm
Directions The postcode to the property is B49 5NX. The property is on the same side of the road as the Baptist Church.
Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg. No.08775854 Registered Office: F&C Stratford upon Avon Ltd, 5 Regent Street, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 2PE copyright Š 2016 Fine & Country Ltd.
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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. * These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent. Printed 04.10.2016
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FINE & COUNTRY Fine & Country is a global network of estate agencies specialising in the marketing, sale and rental of luxury residential property. With offices in the UK, Australia, Egypt, France, Hungary, Italy, Namibia, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, The Channel Islands, United Arab Emirates and West Africa we combine the widespread exposure of the international marketplace with the local expertise and knowledge of carefully selected independent property professionals. Fine & Country appreciates the most exclusive properties require a more compelling, sophisticated and intelligent presentation - leading to a common, yet uniquely exercised and successful strategy emphasising the lifestyle qualities of the property.
This unique approach to luxury homes marketing delivers high quality, intelligent and creative concepts for property promotion combined with the latest technology and marketing techniques. We understand moving home is one of the most important decisions you make; your home is both a financial and emotional investment. With Fine & Country you benefit from the local knowledge, experience, expertise and contacts of a well trained, educated and courteous team of professionals, working to make the sale or purchase of your property as stress free as possible.
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Fine & Country Tel: +44 (0)1926 455950 leamington@fineandcountry.com 158 Parade Leamington Spa Warwickshire CV32 4AE
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