6 bed Detached House

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£1,500,000

6 bed Detached House

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BR/BA:

6 BR, 3 BA

Location:

Alcester, Warks

Description:

Modern country residence in seven acres. Option for additional five acres. Low running costs. Open fireplaces, exposed timber and oak flooring. Large ancillary building. Detached triple garage. Self contained apartment. Exceptional value with immediate occupation.

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DRAWING ROOM PHOTO

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ACCOMMODATION
Fine & Country are delighted to offer for sale 'Poachers Retreat', a fine country residence set back along a sweeping driveway, nestling in a sheltered position with good countryside views. Originally the site of an old cottage, the property was recently built to an individual architect design by the current owners to exacting standards and specifications. The accommodation is well proportioned and on the ground floor the principal reception rooms are organised around an impressive double height galleried reception hall. The accommodation is suited to both family living and entertaining. The accommodation comprises: entrance vestibule, reception hall, drawing room, dining room, sitting room, garden room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, cloakroom, master bedroom suite, four further bedrooms one with en-suite, main bathroom and galleried landing. Ancillary building with five rooms plus first floor open plan space, triple garage block with apartment over. Formal and informal gardens, driveway and set in approximately seven acres, with the option to purchase a further five acre paddock.

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Property features traditional values, modern living.
Poachers Retreat is situated in a secluded position and offers a well presented country residence.

FOR SALE FREEHOLD
Poachers Retreat is a fine country residence set back along a sweeping driveway, nestling in a sheltered position with good countryside views. Originally the site of an old cottage, the property was recently built to an individual architect design by the current owners to exacting standards and specifications.
The substantial green oak frame being hand crafted and assembled on site using traditional pegged and mortice and tenon joints.
The accommodation is well proportioned and on the ground floor the principal reception rooms are organised around an impressive double height galleried reception hall. The accommodation is suited to both family living and entertaining.

Principal rooms include a formal drawing room with a large open fireplace and French doors opening onto a rear terrace.

Impressive dining room with under floor heating, flagstone flooring and stone fireplace.
Sitting room with half height oak panelling.

Garden room with vaulted ceiling
Kitchen with an extensive range of light maple units made by Johnson and Johnson with Emerald Pearl granite work surfaces and a large central island unit. Built in appliances to include: an AEG microwave, dishwasher and American style fridge freezer. Smeg stainless steel range cooker with six burner hob and double oven.

Utility room with units and work surfaces matching the kitchen with pantry off.

Cloakroom and rear entrance hall * Chinese slate flooring throughout the kitchen and utility area.
Galleried landing with cast Victorian panels, oak spindles and banister rail.

Master bedroom suite with Roca fitted bathroom having twin vanity wash hand basins and walk in shower. Stairs from the bedroom lead up to the dressing room with a range of solid oak fitted cupboards and drawers.
Vaulted guest bedroom with en-suite bathroom.
2 Further double bedrooms.
Main bathroom.
Second floor with landing and two bedrooms.
OPEN FIREPLACE
Open fireplaces, exposed timber framing and oak flooring fuse effortlessly with modern conveniences, with the property taking advantage of the best use of materials such as Solarglas argon filled double glazed lead effect units, with low 'E' energy efficient glazing. Under floor insulation and high specification roof and inter floor insulation helping to create a warm environment. {See energy reports}
ANCILLARY ACCOMMODATION
Ancillary accommodation is provided by a substantial building situated within the grounds and is currently utilised as a workshop. Constructed in the same materials as the main house, this has great potential for spill over accommodation or a variety of other uses (subject to any necessary permissions). A separate driveway serves the building.
DETACHED TRIPLE GARAGE
Detached triple garage with self contained apartment above with entrance hall, landing area, kitchen/living room, shower room and double bedroom.
GARDENS & GROUNDS
The house is approached along a sweeping driveway which leads to a gravelled turning circle and parking area. The gardens have been beautifully landscaped with formal and informal areas blending well with established planted borders, shrubs, terracing and terraced arbour walk, specimen trees, lawns and paddock. Included is an extensive range of handmade, Victorian style copper lamp-post's and wall light's.
FIXTURES & FITTINGS
Only those mentioned in these sales particulars together with some light fittings are included in the sale. The vendor will be making a light fitting for the garden room to the new owners specification, if required. (within reason). The two main light fittings in the reception hall are specifically excluded from the sale as are any garden ornaments and curtains but may be made available by separate negotiation.
ACCOMMODATION SUMMARY .

ENTRANCE HALL 3.48m(11'5'') x 2.95m(9'8'')

RECEPTION HALL 10.06m(33'0'') x 6.40m(21'0'')

DINING ROOM 6.40m(21'0'') x 5.79m(19'0'')

DRAWING ROOM 9.27m(30'5'') x 6.40m(21'0'')

GARDEN ROOM 5.69m(18'8'') x 5.61m(18'5'')

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 6.71m(22'0'') x 4.42m(14'6'')

UTILITY 4.78m(15'8'') x 2.62m(8'7'')

CLOAKROOM .

SITTING ROOM 4.88m(16'0'') x 4.42m(14'6'')

GALLERIED LANDING .

MASTER BEDROOM 8.15m(26'9'') x 6.30m(20'8'')

EN-SUITE .

BEDROOM TWO 6.40m(21'0'') x 4.88m(16'0'')

EN-SUITE 6.40m(21'0'') x 4.88m(16'0'')

BEDROOM THREE 4.88m(16'0'') x 4.72m(15'6'')

BEDROOM FOUR 4.88m(16'0'') x 4.72m(15'6'')

BATHROOM .

SECOND FLOOR .

BEDROOM FIVE 3.78m(12'5'') x 3.10m(10'2'')

BEDROOM SIX 4.93m(16'2'') x 3.10m(10'2'')

GARAGE BLOCK - GROUND FLOOR .

TRIPLE GARAGE 8.33m(27'4'') x 5.89m(19'4'')

STORE 4.80m(15'9'') x 2.26m(7'5'')

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FIRST FLOOR LANDING .

LIVING AREA 4.06m(13'4'') x 4.04m(13'3'')

BEDROOM 4.06m(13'4'') x 2.82m(9'3'')

ANCILLARY - GROUND FLOOR .

HALLWAY 5.18m(17'0'') x 2.92m(9'7'')

OFFICE 3.05m(10'0'') x 2.90m(9'6'')

STORE 6.10m(20'0'') x 5.87m(19'3'')

WORKSHOP 6.10m(20'0'') x 5.69m(18'8'')

STORE 6.10m(20'0'') x 2.84m(9'4'')

FIRST FLOOR .

. 4.01m(13'2'') x 3.89m(12'9'')

. 12.32m(40'5'') x 3.89m(12'9'')

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ALCESTER
The old market town of Alcester provides good local shopping and services for day to day needs, while a more comprehensive range of facilities are located in nearby Stratford upon Avon, Evesham, Cheltenham, Worcester and Birmingham.
Poachers Retreat is well placed for communications with the M40, M5 and M42 providing access to London and the national motorway network. There is a regular main line service from Warwick Parkway Station to London Marylebone which takes from 91 minutes. There are numerous sporting opportunities in the area including National Hunt racing at Cheltenham, Stratford upon Avon and Worcester and golf courses around Stratford upon Avon, Bidford on Avon and Broadway.
There is an excellent range of state, private and grammar schools in the area, including Coughton C of E Infant School, Alcester Grammar and in Stratford upon Avon, King Edward VI Boys Grammar School and Shottery Grammar School for Girls. Nearby Warwick offers, Warwick School and The Squirrels Preparatory School together with Kings High School for Girls, and Kingsley Girls School in Leamington Spa is also within easy reach.

SERVICES
Mains gas, electricity and water are connected. Gas fired central heating provided by two hand made Keston condensing boilers in the main house. Separate gas fired central heating boiler's to the apartment, and ancillary building. Private drainage system.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Stratford on Avon District Council. Telephone (01789) 267575.
Council Tax Band H

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS
Viewing is strictly via the sole agents Fine & Country on (01926 455950)
WEBSITE DETAILS
For more information visit the properties unique website address www.fineandcountry.com/468000191
OPENING HOURS
The normal opening hours for Fine & Country are:
Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm
Saturday 9.00am - 4.30pm
Sunday 11.00am - 3.00pm

AGENTS NOTE
All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and are 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. Free valuations available - contact Fine and Country.

PLEASE NOTE: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and are 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. Free Valuations available - contact Fine & Country on 01926 455950.

Property Type:

Single-Family Houses

Amenities:

Parking

For sale by:

Agent/Broker

Phone:

01926 455950

Posted:

February 17 2011 on Facebook

Contact:

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