Period farmhouse with an edge of village setting.

Description

The earliest part of this Grade II listed farmhouse dates from the 13th Century. Following many later additions and alterations it is presented today as a mellow, well-loved family home with wonderful original period features throughout including casement windows, exposed timbers, chamfered beams and inglenook fireplace, situated on the edge of the village within the Conservation Area. With exposed timber framing throughout, the property perfectly combines traditional period features with all the comfort of 21st Century life.

The accommodation is beautifully presented and very flexible, extending to 4,492 sq. ft.

A front porch with a sturdy plank door welcomes you to the property and opens to the reception hall, with stylish cloakroom. Leading off the hall to the left is a traditional country-style kitchen/breakfast room, with an excellent range of cabinets and an Aga. There is ample room for a good-sized table and chairs. Doors open to the wonderful family room which is double-height with a vaulted ceiling and magnificent rafters. Floor to ceiling windows allow light to flood in. A wood burning stove creates the perfect place to relax. Adjoining the family room is a good sized room currently used as a home office. To the right of the hall a reception/drinks room leads through to the bright and characterful dining room. The two rooms are partly divided by a large double-sided wood burning stove. One step up from here leads to a drawing room with magnificent inglenook fireplace with bressummer beam and bacon cupboard to one side. A bay window with window seat enjoys views to the front. Adjacent to the drawing room, in the oldest part of the house, is a further reception room currently housing a library/hobby room with window seats to front and rear. Doors from the drawing room lead to stairs rising to a generously sized bedroom two, with cruck wall beams, bedroom four, and a bathroom. Stairs down lead to the old apple store/cellar, measuring 88 sq. ft.

A staircase from the reception hall leads to the first floor and bedrooms one and three which are both well-proportioned. Bedroom one has timber ceiling beams and enjoys a well-appointed en suite bathroom with separate shower cubicle. Bedroom three also has its own wet room.

Hercules Farm house is situated at the front of the property with a range of agricultural buildings behind. Extensive paved terraces to the rear include a large brick-built barbeque providing the perfect place for al-fresco dining. The principal gardens, to the rear are mainly laid to lawn with mature hedging and trees and incorporate a walled garden for the production of fruit and vegetables. There is also a garden to the front with a path leading to the front door and high hedging providing privacy. There is ample tarmac parking for a number of vehicles, with security provided by electric gates and cameras.

Land
The property includes around 20 acres of pasture. A public footpath crosses the land – please refer to land plan.

Location

Claverdon is an attractive village lying between the larger towns of Warwick and Henley-in-Arden, consisting of an interesting architectural mix of houses dating from various periods, many of which are timber framed. The village has a reputation for its community spirit and includes a doctors’ surgery, primary school, community shop, two public houses, rugby, cricket and tennis clubs, village hall, church and church centre, nursery and railway station. The well regarded Ardencote Manor Hotel offers spa and sports facilities including an 18 hole golf course and tennis and squash courts.

Stratford-upon-Avon (eight miles) is a thriving market town famous throughout the world as the birthplace and home of William Shakespeare. There are excellent shopping and recreational facilities in the town as well as the Royal Shakespeare Company. There is a good range of state, grammar and private schools in the area to suit most requirements including: Warwick Prep School, Kings High School for Girls, Warwick School for Boys in Warwick and The Croft Prep School near Stratford-upon-Avon.

The M40(J15) is approximately six miles away with trains from Warwick Parkway to London Marylebone and trains run from Coventry to London Euston. Birmingham International Airport is situated 16 miles to the North, with flights to Europe, Asia and America.

For the sporting enthusiast there is hunting with the Warwickshire and North Cotswolds, National Hunt racing at Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick, and golf at Ardencote Manor, Wootton, Kenilworth and Warwick. Locally there are many public footpaths and bridleways for walking and riding enthusiasts.

Square Footage: 4,492 sq ft


Acreage: 21.81 Acres

Directions

From Stratford-upon-Avon take the A3400 to Henley-in-Arden. At the traffic lights turn right in the direction of Claverdon and Warwick onto the A4189. Proceed to Claverdon where the property will be found on the left immediately after the 30mph road sign.

Additional Info

Stratford-on-Avon District Council t:[use Contact Agent Button]. Band G.

Mains electricity and water are connected. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. Telephone line subject to BT transfer regulations.

The property lies within the area administered by Stratford-on-Avon District Council, to whom interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries in respect of any planning issues and development opportunities for the property.

The property is sold subject to the benefit of all rights including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and any other rights and obligations, easements and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether referred to in the Conditions of Sale, or not.

Viewing strictly by prior accompanied appointment with Savills Stow-onthe-Wold t:[use Contact Agent Button].

Particulars prepared: June 2023. Photographs taken: June 2023.