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781 sq ft / 73 sq m
Key information
Tenure: Leasehold | 108 yrs left
Ground rent: £1 per annum | review period: 1 yrs
Service charge: £1,730 per annum
Council tax: Band C
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
Property description & features
- Tenure: Leasehold (108 years remaining)
- Quote Reference: SRK when inquiring
- Character First Floor Penthouse Apartment
- Walking Distance of Pubs, Shops and Restaurants
- High Specification Apartment over two floors
- Balcony Views to Communal Grounds and Duck Pond
- Three Bedrooms (one with a balcony)
- Open Plan Living/Dining Kitchen with a Juliet balcony
- Kitchen with integrated appliances
- Bathroom
- Underfloor Heating to First Floor/Radiator to Second Floor
Stylish Modern Character Penthouse Apartment with allocated parking located at the rear of desirable and peaceful Guys Common with balcony views to the Communal Gardens and Duck Pond within easy walking distance of Pubs, Shops and Restaurants. CHAIN FREE.
Introduction
Catesby House forms part of Guys Common, constructed in 2006 by Parker Lake Homes, who sympathetically created a very stylish and characterful development around attractive grounds and a duck pond adjoining open Countryside that sits well in this desirable village whose heart is in a Conservation Area.
In fact, it is so well done that it looks as though it has stood here for many more years than it has and is ideally located within walking distance of the centre of the village, where you will find a good range of shops, pubs, restaurants, a coffee shop, butchers and Deli, post office, doctors surgery, dentist and library.
Dunchurch is a very attractive village which has a feel of what Stratford Upon Avon must have been like long before the twentieth century developments created the town we know now. Similarly it has many 15C timber framed and thatched homes and is also historically well known, not for its links to Shakespeare but as the infamous location of where Guy Fawkes co-conspirators congregated at the Old Red Lion Inn, now called Guy Fawkes House, to hear the news of the fate of the Gun Powder plot before they planned to ride off to capture Princess Elizabeth, which is of course the background to the building names at Guys Common.
What this apartment offers is light and airy, stylish, peaceful living within a well designed contemporary footprint over two floors. You immediately know you are at a development that is a cut above the norm when you enter the Communal Door to the apartment accessed of a box hedge and specimen tree lined Courtyard where stairs rise to a Landing that exclusively only serves two properties, so no need to worry about noise from the many doors of a Communal Hallway as found at other similar developments.
You enter the apartment through a spacious Entrance Hall with a porcelain tiled floor with coats hanging space that takes you through to a delightful Open Plan Living/Dining/Kitchen with a vaulted ceiling with oak flooring to the Living Area from which there are French doors with a round top arched window leading to a Juliet Balcony, ideal for letting in the Summer air with views across the Grounds to the Duck Pond making this room a tranquil place to both cook, relax, and an ideal sociable space to hang out with friends.
There is underfloor heating to the first floor making the whole of this floorspace very cosy for those who like to transit barefoot and ideal for the two double bedrooms and trendy bathroom on this floor. It’s up to you which of the three double bedrooms you decide to use as your master as they all have differing appeals. The Second Bedroom has a wonderful Balcony you can sit out on around a metro table you can breakfast at or in the evening quench your thirst on your favourite tipple whilst chatting to your significant other. The third bedroom comes with a fitted double wardrobe.
A Spiral staircase with wooden treads from the entrance hall then rises up to an impressive galleried double bedroom with Conservation roof lights with views over the Living Space having the benefit of Eaves Cupboards for storage, this is the room the seller has currently chosen to use as their master bedroom. This room is heated by a thermostatically controlled radiator.
Outside you can promenade around the Grounds and sit down beside the Duck Pond and watch the Moorhens and Mallards majestically swimming around whilst also enjoying the adjacent Countryside views.
The property comes with an allocated parking space and there are also visitors parking spaces.
Rugby is only three miles away offering further retail and leisure experiences. Draycote Water is nearby, a 240 hectare reservoir and Country Park, for cycling, dog walking, birdwatching, fishing or water sports with a shop and Waterside Restaurant. For commuters there are mainline train connections to London Euston in around 50 minutes. Good access is afforded to the M45, M1, M40, M42 and M6 motorways.
Property Summary
• Quote Reference: SRK when inquiring
• Character First Floor Penthouse Apartment
• Walking Distance of Pubs, Shops and Restaurants
• High Specification Apartment over two floors
• Balcony Views to Communal Grounds and Duck Pond
• Three Bedrooms (one with a balcony)
• Open Plan Living/Dining Kitchen with a balcony
• Kitchen with integrated appliances
• Bathroom
• Timber Double Glazed Windows
• Underfloor Heating to First Floor/Radiator to Second Floor
Seller’s Perspective
So, what particularly attracted you to the property when you bought it?
The location, Dunchurch and it’s amenities with nearby Draycote Water and I was really drawn to this well-maintained and private development. It’s built to a high standard. Being an apartment, you can benefit from use of the grounds, but don't physically have to maintain them. It really feels like a house, not an apartment being split over two floors. It feels very private, as only two apartments are accessed from the main communal entrance door.
How long have owned the property?
Since February 2021
Briefly, can you tell me some of the things you love about living here?
a. The main balcony. It’s private. Receives sun in the morning and shade in the afternoon. Perfect.
b. Love the upstairs space. It was my office but became my bedroom. Feels tranquil and calming.
c. Love the community in Guys Common. A mix of generations. Mostly couples or singles. I will miss many of them.
d. The location is great. The train station is 15 minutes drive, large supermarkets are 5 minutes away. Dunchurch and Rugby have all the amenities that most require.
e. The cost of living here is so cheap. Extremely efficient so light and heat costs are very low.
Why are you moving?
I’m now in a relationship and we want to live together. It makes sense to move to her home town.
What will you miss the most?
The community. Friends. Regular walks, runs, and cycles around Draycote Water.
Lease Details:
Title: Leasehold
Lease Term: 125 years from 1st July 2006 (currently 108 years remaining)
Service Charge: £864.97 x 2 instalments (reviewed 1st July 2023- 30 June 2024) (it is possible to pay monthly)
Ground Rent: £1.00 per annum
Description
From the Communal Courtyard a pathway delivers you to the Communal Entrance door with Canopy Porch over where stairs rise to a Communal Landing giving access to this apartment and one other only. From here a private Entrance door gives access to:
First Floor
Underfloor heating throughout this floor with programmer and thermostatic controls to each room.
Private Entrance Hall of good dimensions and giving an impressive arrival to the property. Mains smoke alarm and telephone point.
Doors to:
Open Plan Kitchen/Living/Dining Room is a generous sized room located at the rear of the apartment overlooking the Communal Garden having a vaulted ceiling adding to the impression of space and is light and airy room with a Juliette balcony.
Living/Dining area has oak flooring throughout and ample space for seating and a small dining table. The fenestration to this room is provided by an attractive French doors with a round top arched window onto a Juliet balcony which provides natural light and ventilation to this room with a view across to the Duck Pond and is a particularly attractive feature of this room that also has recessed spot lights and wall lights.
Kitchen area is fitted with a U-shaped laminate worksurface with inset stainless steel single drainer sink with mixer tap, white laminate base units comprising cupboards and drawers with matching wall cupboards with downlighters and recessed microwave housing. Integrated brushed stainless steel oven with four ring ceramic hob with brushed stainless steel chimney hood over, fridge/freezer, and slimline dishwasher. Ceramic tiled floor, wall mounted spotlights, and mains smoke alarm.
Bedroom 2 is located at the side of the property and is a double bedroom with a fitted double wardrobe although at present it is laid out with a bunk bed and computer desk arrangement. Sash cord effect window and recessed ceiling spotlights.
Bathroom contemporary three piece white suite with shower bath with curved shower door, chrome mixer tap and shower head. Vanity unit with inset wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap. W.C. Wall mounted hairdryer. Mirror with pull cord halo light. Sash cord effect obscure glazed window. Porcelain tiled floors and part walls. Chrome towel rail.
Bedroom 3 is a double bedroom with space for free standing wardrobe located at the rear of the property having the benefit of French doors onto a balcony you can sit out on with views across to the Grounds to the Duck Pond. This room is currently being used as a home office. TV and telephone point.
From the Entrance Hall spiral staircase rises to:
Second Floor
Bedroom 1 a delightful galleried double bedroom with a vaulted ceiling having two Conservation roof lights with useful eaves storage cupboards one housing the gas fired combination boiler. Thermostatically controlled radiator. TV point.
Outside
Communal Gardens attractively landscaped with mature trees with seating areas around the Duck Pond and adjoining open Countryside. Wheelie bin store.
Allocated Parking Space & Visitor Parking
Location
Dunchurch is a desirable, picturesque village located approximately 3 miles from Rugby the nearest town that has rail links to London Euston.
The centre of the village is a Conservation Area that boasts many attractive period properties and also offers tremendous amenities for a village of its size including pubs, restaurants, coffee shop, flourists, butchers and deli, post office, hairdressers, art gallery, pharmacy, doctor’s surgery and dentists.
Within the village are Dunchurch Infant and Nursery School, Dunchurch Boughton C of E Junior School and Bilton Grange Preparatory School (boarding and and day prep school) and Montessori Nursery.
Nearby is Thurlaston that has a 18 hole golf course and Draycote Water for sailing, windsurfing, fly fishing and bird watching.
Convenient road access to motorways, M45, M1 and M40, M42 and M6.
Useful information
Heating: Underfloor Heating to first floor and radiator heating to mezzanine.
Windows: Timber Double Glazed.
Services: Mains: Gas, Water & Electric. Drainage: Mains
Council Tax Band: C
Other Nearby Towns: Rugby (3 miles), Leamington Spa (14 miles), Warwick (18 miles), Banbury (22 miles) Stratford upon Avon ( 27 miles) , Birmingham (37 Miles ), Oxford (miles) (all distances approximate)
Parish population: 4123 (2021 Census)
Rail Links
From Rugby: London Euston (53 minutes approximately)
Motorway Links: Convenient road access to and M45, M1 and M40,M42 and M6.
EPC Rating: C
Local Authority: Rugby Borough Council
Viewing Arrangements
Strictly via the vendors sole agents, please contact Saul Roux Scrivener MRICS – Keller Williams
Website
For more information visit
Directions
From Rugby take the A426 to Dunchurch entering the village on the Rugby Road. At the traffic lights turn left onto the Daventry Road proceeding to turn left onto Guys Common and follow the sign posts to Catesby House where there is Visitor Parking. Access to the property on foot is from the Courtyard that fronts onto the Daventry Road through the Communal Numbered Door 9. For Sat Nav input CV22 6NQ.
OPENING HOURS
Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 7.00 pm.
Saturday 9.00 am - 4.00 pm.
Sunday By appointment.
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. 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.
All boundaries indicated on plans are approximate and should be verified with your Solicitor.
All school catchments should be verified and not relied on.
Leasehold Information
Number of years remaining on the lease: 108 years
Current ground rent and any review period:
- £1 per year
- 1 year
Current service charge and any review period:
- £1,730 per year
- 1 year
Council tax band: C
Introduction
Catesby House forms part of Guys Common, constructed in 2006 by Parker Lake Homes, who sympathetically created a very stylish and characterful development around attractive grounds and a duck pond adjoining open Countryside that sits well in this desirable village whose heart is in a Conservation Area.
In fact, it is so well done that it looks as though it has stood here for many more years than it has and is ideally located within walking distance of the centre of the village, where you will find a good range of shops, pubs, restaurants, a coffee shop, butchers and Deli, post office, doctors surgery, dentist and library.
Dunchurch is a very attractive village which has a feel of what Stratford Upon Avon must have been like long before the twentieth century developments created the town we know now. Similarly it has many 15C timber framed and thatched homes and is also historically well known, not for its links to Shakespeare but as the infamous location of where Guy Fawkes co-conspirators congregated at the Old Red Lion Inn, now called Guy Fawkes House, to hear the news of the fate of the Gun Powder plot before they planned to ride off to capture Princess Elizabeth, which is of course the background to the building names at Guys Common.
What this apartment offers is light and airy, stylish, peaceful living within a well designed contemporary footprint over two floors. You immediately know you are at a development that is a cut above the norm when you enter the Communal Door to the apartment accessed of a box hedge and specimen tree lined Courtyard where stairs rise to a Landing that exclusively only serves two properties, so no need to worry about noise from the many doors of a Communal Hallway as found at other similar developments.
You enter the apartment through a spacious Entrance Hall with a porcelain tiled floor with coats hanging space that takes you through to a delightful Open Plan Living/Dining/Kitchen with a vaulted ceiling with oak flooring to the Living Area from which there are French doors with a round top arched window leading to a Juliet Balcony, ideal for letting in the Summer air with views across the Grounds to the Duck Pond making this room a tranquil place to both cook, relax, and an ideal sociable space to hang out with friends.
There is underfloor heating to the first floor making the whole of this floorspace very cosy for those who like to transit barefoot and ideal for the two double bedrooms and trendy bathroom on this floor. It’s up to you which of the three double bedrooms you decide to use as your master as they all have differing appeals. The Second Bedroom has a wonderful Balcony you can sit out on around a metro table you can breakfast at or in the evening quench your thirst on your favourite tipple whilst chatting to your significant other. The third bedroom comes with a fitted double wardrobe.
A Spiral staircase with wooden treads from the entrance hall then rises up to an impressive galleried double bedroom with Conservation roof lights with views over the Living Space having the benefit of Eaves Cupboards for storage, this is the room the seller has currently chosen to use as their master bedroom. This room is heated by a thermostatically controlled radiator.
Outside you can promenade around the Grounds and sit down beside the Duck Pond and watch the Moorhens and Mallards majestically swimming around whilst also enjoying the adjacent Countryside views.
The property comes with an allocated parking space and there are also visitors parking spaces.
Rugby is only three miles away offering further retail and leisure experiences. Draycote Water is nearby, a 240 hectare reservoir and Country Park, for cycling, dog walking, birdwatching, fishing or water sports with a shop and Waterside Restaurant. For commuters there are mainline train connections to London Euston in around 50 minutes. Good access is afforded to the M45, M1, M40, M42 and M6 motorways.
Property Summary
• Quote Reference: SRK when inquiring
• Character First Floor Penthouse Apartment
• Walking Distance of Pubs, Shops and Restaurants
• High Specification Apartment over two floors
• Balcony Views to Communal Grounds and Duck Pond
• Three Bedrooms (one with a balcony)
• Open Plan Living/Dining Kitchen with a balcony
• Kitchen with integrated appliances
• Bathroom
• Timber Double Glazed Windows
• Underfloor Heating to First Floor/Radiator to Second Floor
Seller’s Perspective
So, what particularly attracted you to the property when you bought it?
The location, Dunchurch and it’s amenities with nearby Draycote Water and I was really drawn to this well-maintained and private development. It’s built to a high standard. Being an apartment, you can benefit from use of the grounds, but don't physically have to maintain them. It really feels like a house, not an apartment being split over two floors. It feels very private, as only two apartments are accessed from the main communal entrance door.
How long have owned the property?
Since February 2021
Briefly, can you tell me some of the things you love about living here?
a. The main balcony. It’s private. Receives sun in the morning and shade in the afternoon. Perfect.
b. Love the upstairs space. It was my office but became my bedroom. Feels tranquil and calming.
c. Love the community in Guys Common. A mix of generations. Mostly couples or singles. I will miss many of them.
d. The location is great. The train station is 15 minutes drive, large supermarkets are 5 minutes away. Dunchurch and Rugby have all the amenities that most require.
e. The cost of living here is so cheap. Extremely efficient so light and heat costs are very low.
Why are you moving?
I’m now in a relationship and we want to live together. It makes sense to move to her home town.
What will you miss the most?
The community. Friends. Regular walks, runs, and cycles around Draycote Water.
Lease Details:
Title: Leasehold
Lease Term: 125 years from 1st July 2006 (currently 108 years remaining)
Service Charge: £864.97 x 2 instalments (reviewed 1st July 2023- 30 June 2024) (it is possible to pay monthly)
Ground Rent: £1.00 per annum
Description
From the Communal Courtyard a pathway delivers you to the Communal Entrance door with Canopy Porch over where stairs rise to a Communal Landing giving access to this apartment and one other only. From here a private Entrance door gives access to:
First Floor
Underfloor heating throughout this floor with programmer and thermostatic controls to each room.
Private Entrance Hall of good dimensions and giving an impressive arrival to the property. Mains smoke alarm and telephone point.
Doors to:
Open Plan Kitchen/Living/Dining Room is a generous sized room located at the rear of the apartment overlooking the Communal Garden having a vaulted ceiling adding to the impression of space and is light and airy room with a Juliette balcony.
Living/Dining area has oak flooring throughout and ample space for seating and a small dining table. The fenestration to this room is provided by an attractive French doors with a round top arched window onto a Juliet balcony which provides natural light and ventilation to this room with a view across to the Duck Pond and is a particularly attractive feature of this room that also has recessed spot lights and wall lights.
Kitchen area is fitted with a U-shaped laminate worksurface with inset stainless steel single drainer sink with mixer tap, white laminate base units comprising cupboards and drawers with matching wall cupboards with downlighters and recessed microwave housing. Integrated brushed stainless steel oven with four ring ceramic hob with brushed stainless steel chimney hood over, fridge/freezer, and slimline dishwasher. Ceramic tiled floor, wall mounted spotlights, and mains smoke alarm.
Bedroom 2 is located at the side of the property and is a double bedroom with a fitted double wardrobe although at present it is laid out with a bunk bed and computer desk arrangement. Sash cord effect window and recessed ceiling spotlights.
Bathroom contemporary three piece white suite with shower bath with curved shower door, chrome mixer tap and shower head. Vanity unit with inset wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap. W.C. Wall mounted hairdryer. Mirror with pull cord halo light. Sash cord effect obscure glazed window. Porcelain tiled floors and part walls. Chrome towel rail.
Bedroom 3 is a double bedroom with space for free standing wardrobe located at the rear of the property having the benefit of French doors onto a balcony you can sit out on with views across to the Grounds to the Duck Pond. This room is currently being used as a home office. TV and telephone point.
From the Entrance Hall spiral staircase rises to:
Second Floor
Bedroom 1 a delightful galleried double bedroom with a vaulted ceiling having two Conservation roof lights with useful eaves storage cupboards one housing the gas fired combination boiler. Thermostatically controlled radiator. TV point.
Outside
Communal Gardens attractively landscaped with mature trees with seating areas around the Duck Pond and adjoining open Countryside. Wheelie bin store.
Allocated Parking Space & Visitor Parking
Location
Dunchurch is a desirable, picturesque village located approximately 3 miles from Rugby the nearest town that has rail links to London Euston.
The centre of the village is a Conservation Area that boasts many attractive period properties and also offers tremendous amenities for a village of its size including pubs, restaurants, coffee shop, flourists, butchers and deli, post office, hairdressers, art gallery, pharmacy, doctor’s surgery and dentists.
Within the village are Dunchurch Infant and Nursery School, Dunchurch Boughton C of E Junior School and Bilton Grange Preparatory School (boarding and and day prep school) and Montessori Nursery.
Nearby is Thurlaston that has a 18 hole golf course and Draycote Water for sailing, windsurfing, fly fishing and bird watching.
Convenient road access to motorways, M45, M1 and M40, M42 and M6.
Useful information
Heating: Underfloor Heating to first floor and radiator heating to mezzanine.
Windows: Timber Double Glazed.
Services: Mains: Gas, Water & Electric. Drainage: Mains
Council Tax Band: C
Other Nearby Towns: Rugby (3 miles), Leamington Spa (14 miles), Warwick (18 miles), Banbury (22 miles) Stratford upon Avon ( 27 miles) , Birmingham (37 Miles ), Oxford (miles) (all distances approximate)
Parish population: 4123 (2021 Census)
Rail Links
From Rugby: London Euston (53 minutes approximately)
Motorway Links: Convenient road access to and M45, M1 and M40,M42 and M6.
EPC Rating: C
Local Authority: Rugby Borough Council
Viewing Arrangements
Strictly via the vendors sole agents, please contact Saul Roux Scrivener MRICS – Keller Williams
Website
For more information visit
Directions
From Rugby take the A426 to Dunchurch entering the village on the Rugby Road. At the traffic lights turn left onto the Daventry Road proceeding to turn left onto Guys Common and follow the sign posts to Catesby House where there is Visitor Parking. Access to the property on foot is from the Courtyard that fronts onto the Daventry Road through the Communal Numbered Door 9. For Sat Nav input CV22 6NQ.
OPENING HOURS
Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 7.00 pm.
Saturday 9.00 am - 4.00 pm.
Sunday By appointment.
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. 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.
All boundaries indicated on plans are approximate and should be verified with your Solicitor.
All school catchments should be verified and not relied on.
Leasehold Information
Number of years remaining on the lease: 108 years
Current ground rent and any review period:
- £1 per year
- 1 year
Current service charge and any review period:
- £1,730 per year
- 1 year
Council tax band: C
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