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The Old Pastures, WilloughbyMoor Lane, Willoughby
£775,000Guide Price
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Set within a sizeable plot extending to 0.4 Acres, The Old Pastures is a large, detached, 4-bedroom family home located on the edge of Willoughby village between Dunchurch and Daventry. The property benefits from delightful countryside views and front facing views of St Nicholas Church.
The grounds are accessed from Moor Lane via a 5-bar timber gate and a tree-lined driveway sweeps around to an impressive detached, oak-framed, double garage.
Accommodation at ground floor includes four good sized receptions rooms, a kitchen / breakfast room, utility, and cloak room. At first floor there are three double bedrooms with master benefiting from en-suite, and a family shower room. Bedroom four is currently used as a dressing room.
Local Authority: Rugby Borough Council
Council Tax: F
EPC: TBC
Services: Gas, Electricity, Water, Drainage
Location:
The small Warwickshire village of Willoughby is located off the A45, between Dunchurch and Braunston, close to the boundary of Northamptonshire.
The village provides its residents with a countryside setting offering many pleasant walks and is fortunate to retain a serene pond which is home to a variety of birds and aquatic wildlife.
For those looking for something more energetic, Willoughby is also close to Onley Grounds Equestrian Complex, offering additional recreational options including polo. Alternatively, Draycote Water, which is less than 6 miles away, offers a range of options including walking, cycling on a five-mile tarmac road around the reservoir, bird watching, windsurfing, sailing, and fishing. It's an ideal spot for families and outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy Warwickshire's natural beauty.
Local amenities within the village include the delightful, thatched roof public house, The Rose Inn, which is currently undergoing refurbishment, a popular café which dates to the mid 1920’s, and a vibrant village hall which acts as a hub for community activities.
The centrally located playing fields provides space for recreation and the long established and thriving Willougby Cricket Club has an impressive ground with pavilion.
For a wider range of amenities, Willoughby’s location provides easy access to larger towns and transport links with Rugby and Daventry both just a 10-minute drive away which expand the options for shopping, dining, and services, making day-to-day life convenient for residents.
Local history is a significant aspect of Willoughby's identity, with its Grade II* Listed parish church of Saint Nicholas dating back to the early 16th century.
For families considering schooling, the area benefits from a range of schools including Abbots Farm Junior School, Braunston C of E, Dunchurch Boughton C of E Junior Academy, Lawrence Sheriff, and Rugby High School. For those considering independent education, there is Bilton Grange Prep School and the renowned Rugby School.
Transport links from Willoughby village are a key feature, with easy access to the A45 and M1. Nearby Rugby Railway Station also provides regular services to London Euston and Birmingham New Street.
This blend of rural appeal and accessibility makes Willoughby a practical choice for those looking to balance countryside living with the demands of modern life.
Important Notice:
These particulars are subject to vendor approval. Whilst every care has been taken with the preparation of these Sales Particulars complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not constitute a contract or part of one. David Cosby Chartered Surveyors have not conducted a survey of the premises, nor have we tested services, appliances, equipment, or fittings within the property and therefore no guarantee can be made that they are in good working order. No assumption should be made that the property has all necessary statutory approvals and consents such as planning and building regulations approval. Any measurements given within the particulars are approximate and photographs are provided for general information and do not infer that any item shown is included in the sale. Any plans provided are for illustrative purposes only and are not to scale. In all cases, prospective purchasers should verify matters for themselves by way of independent inspection and enquiries. Any comments made herein on the condition of the property are provided for guidance only and should not be relied upon.
Main Entrance Hall
The main entrance hall is accessed via a part-glazed panel door with 5-bar locking mechanism and matching sidelights. Floors are finished with porcelain tiles and walls are neutrally decorated with profiled perimeter covings which extend throughout the property. 6-panel doors open to the principal ground floor rooms, and a straight flight of timber stairs with stained balustrade and handrail lead to the first-floor accommodation. The rear of the entrance hall opens up to provide a large spacious area. Natural lighting is provided by a casement window to the front right-hand side of the entrance hall.
Sitting Room
Located to the right-hand side of the property, this dual-aspect space has good natural lighting from windows to three sides and has a feature fireplace with classically styled timber surround and marble effect hearth fitted with a gas open flame appliance. Glazed, double-swing, doors open to the dining room, and a full-height glazed door with matching sidelights opens to the patio area making this space perfect for entertaining on summer evenings.
Study Room / Office
Located to the front of the property, the study room / office has matching porcelain tiles which flow through from the entrance hall. Natural lighting is provided by a large two-unit casement window overlooking the front aspect. Walls are neutrally decorated, and artificial lighting is provided by recessed spotlights. The study has an integrated sound system with linked speakers connected to principal rooms throughout the property.
Dining Area
The dining room benefits from a set of French doors with sidelights opening onto the patio area, providing south facing sunlight and views of the rear garden. Floors are finished with plush, cut-pile carpet and there is space for a large dining table and chairs. Glazed doors open to the Sitting Room.
Family Room
Located to the rear left-hand side of the property, the family room also benefits from double glazed French doors and matching side lights which open onto the large, block paved patio. There is further natural lighting provided by a casement window to the side elevation. The feature wall is tastefully finished with decorative lining paper and floors are finished with plush, cut-pile carpet.
Utility
The utility is located to the left-hand side of the property with a part-glazed door opening onto the side pathway. Additional natural lighting is provided from a top-hung casement window above the utility sink. Storage is well provided for with a fitted with a range of cottage-style base and wall units with role top worksurfaces. There is space for a washing machine and fridge/freezer and ample room for utensils and cleaning equipment.
Kitchen
Located to the front left-hand side of the property, the dual-aspect kitchen has good natural lighting from a three-unit window to the front elevation and a further, single casement unit to the side elevation. The kitchen is fitted with a range of good quality shaker-style base and wall units with timber effect roll-top work surfaces and a ceramic sink-and-a-half with chrome mixer tap. Built-in appliances include a dishwasher and a full height fridge/freezer; however, the main feature of the kitchen is a gas-fired, Aga which is included within the sale and has a full-service history. A brushed, chrome ventilation hood has been installed above the Aga with lighting. Floors are finished with terracotta-coloured tiles and artificial lighting is provided by evenly spaced recessed spotlights. Perimeter wall lighting has also been provided below the wall units and there is space for table and chairs.
Cloakroom
The cloakroom is fitted with a two-piece suite comprising close coupled WC and ceramic wash hand basin with pedestal and chrome mixer tap. Floors are finished with matching terracotta-coloured tiles and natural lighting is provided by a frosted casement window to the rear elevation.
First Floor Landing
The galleried first floor landing is fitted with plush cut-pile carpet. Natural lighting is provided by two separate casement windows with pleasant south-facing views. There is a deep walk-in laundry cupboard with fitted slatted shelving which houses the wall mounted gas fired combination boiler.
Master Bedroom
The master bedroom is an impressive space with separate en-suite. This part-vaulted double bedroom has a three-unit window providing beautiful views over pastureland towards St Nicholas Church. Walls are partly finished with decorative lining paper and ceilings have recessed spotlights and floors are finished with plush, cut-pile carpet.
Master Bedroom En-Suite
The en-suite is fitted with a three-piece suite comprising double-width shower with glazed sliding screen, and a ceramic wash hand basin and WC both set within a full-length vanity unit providing a good storage space. Natural lighting is provided by a two-unit window overlooking the south facing rear garden, and heating is provided by a chrome ladder towel rail. Mechanical extract ventilation and recessed artificial lighting have been fitted.
Bedroom Two
Bedroom two is a good-sized double bedroom located to the front right-hand side of the property and, again, has a large, three-unit window providing pleasant views over pasture land to St Nicholas Church. There is ample storage space by way of a built-in storage cupboard with double swing panel doors and fitted shelving.
Bedroom Three
A further large double bedroom with built-in storage incorporating part-mirrored doors and fitted shelving with clothes rail. Bedroom three again benefits from views of the pasture land to the front aspect and of St Nicholas Church. Floors are finished with plush cut-pile carpet.
Bedroom Four / Dressing Room
Bedroom four is a single bedroom which is currently used as a large walk-in dressing room with casement window overlooking the rear, south facing garden. The dressing room has two large, mirrored, three-door wardrobes and artificial lighting by way of spotlights.
Family Shower Room
Fitted with a three-piece suite comprising double-width shower with glazed sliding screen, clamshell wash hand basin with chrome pillar taps and pedestal, and close-coupled WC. Walls have full height ceramic tiling and natural lighting is provided by a two-unit window overlooking the rear garden. There is a chrome ladder towel rail, and artificial lighting is provided by recessed spotlights. Mechanical extract ventilation has been installed and floors are finished with plush cut-pile carpet.
Front Aspect
A timber 5-bar gate to the front of the site leads to a tree-lined driveway providing space for off-road parking and vehicular access to the large, detached double garage and workshop with power and lighting. The driveway extends to a far-right hand side of the site where there is a large vegetable garden area screened from the main garden by hedgerow, and a further, large, timber outbuilding again with power and lighting.
The front garden is mainly laid to lawn with low-level brick walls separating the driveway and lawn from a blocked paved patio area with step leading up to the main front entrance. The block paving extends to both sides of the property providing pathway access to the rear garden. Boundaries to the front garden comprise predominantly of a Pyracantha hedgerow to the left side boundary and Hawthorn hedgerow to the front boundary.
Rear Garden
The large, south-facing rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with well-tended, perimeter Laurel hedgerow and a good-sized block-paved patio area with low-level perimeter brick walls and steps leading up to the lawn. A large vegetable garden area has been created to the right-hand side of the plot with raised timber beds and a large polytunnel frame. There is also a separate water supply – all of which creates the perfect space for self-sufficient living.
Garage
To the front of the site there is an impressive detached, oak-framed, double garage with tiled roof and separate, large workshop with plaster board ceilings and walls, and single strip lighting. Power and lighting have been provided making the area suitable for potential use as a separate home office.