Offers over
£2,300,000
(£730/sq. ft)
6 bed detached house for sale
Spencers Lane, Berkswell, Coventry, West Midlands CV7Freehold
6 beds
5 baths
5 receptions
From 3,149 - 3,951 sq. ft
Key information
Tenure
Freehold
Council tax band
G
About this property
5 - 6 bedrooms
4 - 5 reception rooms
4 - 5 bathrooms
Ample parking for multiple vehicles
Edge of village location
Set in 1.28 acres of perfectly landscaped gardens and woodland
A prominent Grade II listed Queen Anne family home
A beautifully fitted study/home office
The fabulous self-contained cottage is flexible in its use
Detached
Double Garage
Standalone secondary accommodation
The property has been beautifully renovated by the current owners and offers impeccably appointed, flowing accommodation which combines period charm with contemporary elegance. There are some unique and beautifully executed details in the décor.
The superb study/home office is light and bright enjoying a dual aspect with views to the front. Fitted with a superb range of shelving and cupboard space this is ideal for conducting business from home.
The formal drawing room is a light bright and relaxing space. The triple aspect provides lovely garden views with the focal point being the superb Inglenook fireplace with its solid wood bressummer beam and open fire with canopy hood.
The open plan kitchen/dining/family room is a superb flowing space. The kitchen is beautifully fitted with a comprehensive range of contemporary, farmhouse-style floor and wall mounted units with complementing polished natural stone work surfaces and splashbacks. There is a good range of integrated Miele appliances.
The space flows perfectly into the dining area. With its colonial feel the pitched ceiling and pale wood beams draw the eye upward to the double-height space. To the right, the lovely family area with bi-fold doors opening to the patio is a perfect spot to relax after lunch.
The superb utility room (bootility) flows off the dining area to the left. Excellently fitted and matching the kitchen there is a door out to the front garden and driveway. There are two fitted cupboards one being a hanging wardrobe and the other being a shelved cupboard with a central bench seat with a drawer beneath. The shower room is beautifully fitted and the Moroccan-inspired tiles create an eye-catching feature.
The inspiring sitting room with its vaulted ceiling and inset skylight windows continues the wonderful colonial feel. The bi-fold doors wrap around two walls of the room providing plenty of natural light and opening up during the summer months to bring the fabulous gardens into the house.
The principal bedroom suite is an elegant and relaxing space. The dual aspect provides lovely views and plenty of natural light. There is a superb range of fitted bedroom furniture providing ample storage and the wonderful Shaker-style wood panelling matches the bedroom furniture creating a marvelous symmetry to the space. The stunning en suite bathroom is remarkably well-fitted and a visual delight.
The family bathroom is stunning! The gorgeous copper-nickel bateau bathtub is eye-catching and there is a separate walk-in shower.
Stairs rise again to the second floor where bedrooms four and five are located.
This fabulous self-contained cottage is flexible in its use and could be perfect for elderly relatives wanting to retain their independence or for a teenage/young adult, family member wanting their own space away from the main house. It also lends itself to visiting guests or as potential business offices.
The current owners have converted the open-plan kitchen/sitting room into a fabulous and fully equipped home bar. Beautifully appointed this superb space is perfect for entertaining friends and family. French doors open to a wonderful patio terrace, a fabulous spot to enjoy a freshly pulled pint with friends.
Stairs rise to the first floor where the large bedroom/sitting room is located. The en suite bathroom is delightful and is fitted with a bathtub with shower over.
Holly House sits in a private setting with beautiful mature landscaped gardens providing year-round interest.
The large patio terrace next to the house provides a lovely space for summertime relaxation and BBQs. A path flows from the patio to the elegant breeze house for those wishing to dine outdoors away from the summertime sunshine.
The garden is mainly laid to lawn with trees interspersed. Tucked away amidst the trees in the tranquil wooded area of the garden sits the Hansel & Grettle-inspired grill-house.
**For a full description please refer to the brochure**
Balsall Common Station 1.1 miles (regular train services to Birmingham and Coventry), Coventry 5.4 miles (Intercity trains to London Euston from 60 mins), Solihull 9.2 miles, Warwick 9.7 miles, Birmingham 18 miles, M40 (J15) 13 miles, Stratford upon Avon 17 miles, Warwick Parkway Station 10 miles (trains to London Marylebone from 69 mins) (all distances and times are approximate)
Holly House is in a lovely tranquil location just outside the delightful village of Berkswell. The village boasts a primary school rated outstanding by Ofsted, a quaint village tearoom & restaurant, a church, a village pub and a railway station.
The large villages of Barston, Hampton in Arden and Meriden are easily accessible. Balsall Common also offers a fine selection of shops and restaurants.
There is a wide range of state and private schools in the area to suit most requirements including Solihull School, Warwick Preparatory and Public School and Kings High School for Girls in Warwick, Arden School in Knowle, Bablake and King Henry's in Coventry.
Solihull town centre has an excellent range of shopping facilities including the Touchwood Shopping Centre, restaurants, bars and cinema complex.
The Barn at Berryfields farm shop and restaurant is a short distance away.
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Listed by
Knight Frank - Stratford Upon Avon Sales
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