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3 bedroom semi-detached house
Key information
Property description & features
- One of three unique G2 listed farm buildings set behind a gated driveway on the Coombe Park estate
- "Planet friendly" and environmentally and financially efficient conversion with period features retained
- Views over Coombe Pool, the property is accessed via a private road from the B4027
- Total plot for the three barns is circa .8 acre which can be sub-divided or sold as a whole site
- Three bedrooms, one en-suite
- Stunning living space with beams, features, wood-burning stove and views over the estate
- Extensive hardstanding providing parking for many vehicles of varying type, EV charging point
- Tree lined gardens with allotment boasting chicken housing/run, duck pond and various seating areas and entertaining spaces
- With one of a series of four brick outbuildings and shared use of a fourth (with garden WC)
- Large kitchen/family room with island and breakfast bar
The Property
The largest of a suite of three Grade two listed, converted early 19th century farm buildings, positioned with views of Coombe Pool and the estate beyond. The properties were converted by the current owners not only to be 'planet friendly' and environmentally/financially efficient, but to retain as much of the character and features of the original working buildings as possible. This unique opportunity is set on the Coombe Abbey estate (now Coombe Abbey Country Park) and accessed via a private road from the Brinklow Rd (B4027). This property boasts a high specification kitchen/family room with space for a large dining table and further seating, with views over the garden which is full of flora and visiting fauna including a wide range of birds such as woodpeckers and even parakeets! There is a ground floor bedroom with en-suite, a lobby that also has views over the garden, WC, utility room and plant-room. Upstairs there is a stunning living room with original beams and wooden pulley, as well as a wood burning stove. There are two first floor bedrooms, a bathroom and 'secret' mezzanine reading/chill out area! The property is set on a total plot of circa 0.8 of an acre, with four brick-built outbuildings, a stunning greenhouse, a clay oven and organic allotment as well as a duck pond and several seating and entertaining areas. Close to Binley, Coventry, Rugby and Lutterworth, the property is just minutes away from amenities including retail parks, village pubs, delis, take-aways, motorways and A-roads, as well as offering a range of local schooling for all ages and tastes. The homes are available separately or as one purchase for the whole site.
Rear Lobby
With full height windows overlooking the garden. Doors to a pantry/storage cupboard, WC, Kitchen/dining room and;
Bedroom 1
With engineered oak flooring and two windows overlooking the garden. Door to
En-suite Wet Room
With sink set into a vanity unit, matching wall mounted cupboard, WC, and walk-in thermostatic shower. Extractor fan and light with shaver socket. Further door to walk in wardrobe
WC
With WC and sink. Extractor fan.
Kitchen/dining room
A light and bright room with extensive full height triple glazing providing views of the garden and wildlife that it plays host to. With original wall and ceiling beams this well-proportioned room provides space for a seating area, large dining table and accompanying furniture. With a wide range of "Shaker style" cupboards and drawers, including floor to ceiling pantry units, eye level cupboards and base level drawers, the kitchen would suit a keen chef. Marble work-surfaces house a double "Belfast" sink and five ring induction hob. A matching island provides a "Wet bar", "Samsung" warming/proving drawer, and this is complimented by two base level "Samsung" ovens. Three is also a built-in dishwasher and space for an "American style" fridge/freezer. A recess behind the kitchen area hides the stairs which have storage under and lead to;
Living Room
A stunning living room with original beams to the ceiling including an original pulley wheel which makes for an attractive centrepiece. There is also an attractive log-burning stove. With engineered Oak flooring and windows to front, rear and side offering views over the gardens and wider estate. A doorway leads into;
Mezzanine Landing
With engineered Oak flooring extending from the living room, stairs to a "secret" reading area/relaxing space sitting over the mezzanine. Access to mechanical ventilation unit . Door to
Bathroom
With WC, sink and bath with electric shower-over. Recessed ceiling spotlights, mosaic vinyl flooring and tiling to splash-back areas.
Bedroom 2
A comfortable double bedroom, currently used as an academic office. With beams to ceiling and window overlooking the allotments.
Bedroom 3
A well-proportioned double bedroom with beams to ceiling and window overlooking the garden. Attic storage space above, with extendable ladder and access to mechanical ventilation unit.
Planet friendly, and practical
Planet Friendly Features The house is fitted with a full mechanical heat recovery and ventilation system: air is extracted from the bathrooms, WC, utility area and kitchen and fresh air is drawn into the living room and bedrooms.The house is fitted with an ultra-fast broadband and is wired for an alarm system. Heating in the kitchen and sitting room is underfloor, powered by an air source heat pump, augmented by two solar thermal panels on the roof. The bedrooms are heated by radiators.The WCs are supplied with water from a communal rainwater harvesting system, which also supplies water to the outside taps and - optionally - the washing machine.
Outside
With direct access from the kitchen to the shared garden, courtyard and large greenhouse with gated access to the parking area. The shared grounds have an extensive organic vegetable plot, fruit trees, hen house, small Keder greenhouse, wildlife pond and small area of woodland. The shared courtyard has four barns, a cycle shed, wood store and outdoor toilet. A barn is allocated to each house.
About the Agent
Viewing is strictly by appointment via Cadman Homes. We are a local, family owned and run firm of estate and letting agents covering the Rugby, Lutterworth, and Leamington areas. If you are unsure of the value of your home, or simply haven't chosen an agent to sell or let it, we'd love to show you what we can do for you. For valuations, mortgages, conveyancers and more contact the local office. We specialise in character and village properties, as well as new build sites.
Tenure
Coombe Warren is currently held by Capability Green (2007) Ltd on a 110 year lease(110 years remaining) from the freeholder, Coventry City Council. Capability Green(2007) Ltd, the management company, was set up by the Coombe Warren residents, when they developed the site. Each of the three dwellings has its own lease from Capability Green (2007) Ltd. The courtyard and the rest of the gardens areretained by the company with use shared by all of us.The residents are planning to acquire the freehold in which case the three properties would share the freehold via our management company.It is possible that all three dwellings will be available to purchase together.
Council Tax Band: D
Tenure: Private company ownership
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