Church Road, Wilmcote, Warwickshire, CV37

Open House Event | Saturday 14th June | Viewings by Appointment Only

A magnificent Grade II period property set in the heart of Wilmcote with six large double bedrooms, dressing room, en suite, family bathroom, three stunning reception rooms, a chapel, kitchen, utility room, office and shower room. Set in just under an acre of southwest facing garden with ample parking and garage. This beautiful family home has a versatile floor plan and combines modern day living with history.

The Old Vicarage is a grade II substantial property and was built in 1846 for Edward Knottesford Fortescue. It is a truly stunning property that was sympathetically refurbished and restored 12 years ago and now combines modern living and still retains all the original features.

Ground Floor
An arched wooden front door leads into the hall that spans the width and breath of the house. Wooden flooring runs throughout the house and all the arched windows are set into stone surrounds. The sitting room is a substantial room with patio doors leading into the garden and a large window facing the front garden. The focal point in the room is a wood burner set in a marble surround with glass doors. The dining room is well proportioned and offers excellent entertaining space. The office has an open fire, built-in storage and delightful views of the front garden. The drawing room is a beautiful room with windows on all three sides that retain the original shutters and window seats and there is a magnificent open fire set in a marble stone surround. The kitchen spans from the front to the rear of the property with windows at either end and has ample built in storage, a Smeg oven, five ring gas hob, Belfast sink and large island. Set into the fireplace is the original cast iron fire with bread oven. The utility room has the original flag stone floor, further built in storage, plumbing, sink and door to the front and rear garden. The downstairs shower room has a shower, basin and W.C.

First Floor
There are two staircases leading to the first floor, one from the kitchen, one from the main hallway. The landing is �T� shaped and spans the length and width of the house.
At one end is a beautiful chapel with a magnificent window and two stunning stain glass windows. There is a total of 6 double bedrooms all have the original fireplaces and delightful views of the front or rear garden, some have built in storage. The master suite is a fabulous area with a large double super king bedroom dual aspect windows wooden flooring and leads into a dressing room and into the modern and well-presented en suite. The en suite has as a double shower with rain head, a basin set into a vanity unit and W.C. The family bathroom is exceptionally spacious with a corner jacuzzi bath, a double shower, two basins set into a large vanity unity, bidet and W.C. The landing has plenty of additional storage cupboards.

Outside
There is a long sweeping drive up to the Old Vicarage and at the top of the drive it opens onto a gravelled area with ample parking. The property sits nicely in the centre of the plot with garden on all three sides. The garden is laid mainly to lawn with mature trees and shrubs. A patio and entertainment area is perfectly located at the front of the property and close to the kitchen. To the rear of the property is a leisure area with hot tub. The south/west facing garden is private and secluded with stunning countryside views has ample storage and a garage. There is just under an acre of land.

Location
Wilmcote is in the heart of Shakespeare Country, three miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. The village has an excellent primary school and village shop, an inn and pub, a village hall, sport and social club, parish church and Mary Arden's House, the former home of Shakespeare's mother. There is a railway station with trains to Birmingham and Stratford and links to Intercity trains to London in less than two hours.

Stratford-upon-Avon is internationally famous through being the birthplace of William Shakespeare and home to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre attracting almost four million visitors a year who come to see its rich variety of historic buildings. Stratford is also a prosperous riverside market town. There are numerous fine restaurants, inns, bars and coffee shops. There is a good choice of public and private schools and excellent sporting and recreational amenities. These include golf courses, swimming pool and leisure centre. The M40, Junction 15, is seven miles away and provides access to Birmingham to the north, London to the south and the national motorway network. Warwick and Leamington Spa are less than a ten-minute drive and Birmingham International airport is under 30 minutes. There is a direct line train service to London from both Leamington and Warwick Parkway. The Cotswolds are within striking distance of the town.

Property Information
Services - The property is connected to mains water, gas, electricity, and drainage.
Mobile Phone Coverage � 4G and 5G mobile phone signal is available in the area. We advise you to check with your current provider.
Broadband Availability � FTTC Superfast Broadband is available in the area. We advise you to check with your current provider.
Property Notes - The drive is owned by the neighbour and the property has right of access over the drive. Both properties are responsible for any repairs on a 50/50 split. The owner of the neighbouring field has the right of access to their field over the drive to the side of the grounds.
Local Authority - Stratford upon Avon
Construction Type � Standard. Brick and tile.

Tenure: Freehold | Tax Band: H | EPC: Exempt

For more information or to arrange a viewing, contact Clare Reeves at Fine & Country Stratford-upon-Avon.

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