Bubbenhall House Pagets Lane Bubbenhall Coventry Warwickshire CV8 3BJ
BUBBENHALL HOUSE A substantial country residence built in 1927, situated in a delightful, private gated plot of some four acres of stunning lawned gardens and woodland. The plot is partially surrounded by Bubbenhall Wood (owned by Warwickshire Wildlife Trust) and offers a tranquil setting for this superb family home. The house extends to approx. 7600 ft. sq. and the outside space includes a full size tennis court, a long stone drive with automatic lighting, flanked by oak trees, extensive parking, double garage, south facing rear garden with sun terrace plus decking area with hot tub and a Norwegian barbecue hut to take 10 people.
Seller Insight This is the ideal place to bring up children and also earn a living without leaving home. The Hobbit House gave us a different style of entertaining, although it was a present for the boys, I have had many fun meals and parties in it. The house is really fantastic at Christmas when decorated, it has an incredible warm feeling, in fact when I came to view the property I went away and explained how I felt the house had hugged me, maybe it s the love in the house. My favourite room was always the library, where there was no TVs so you could be peaceful, then when we fitted the log burner the hall became the most popular area in the house, we have worn out loads of chairs by the fire. My son Jeremy, loves the downstairs flat as he gets independence while still being at home, offering the best of both worlds.*
This well presented property has six / seven double bedrooms (six en-suite bathrooms) and four spacious reception rooms. There is an adjoining two bedroom versatile annex plus a one bedroom studio and a further self-contained two bedroom apartment. From a large porch through oak doors you enter the reception hall which is simply stunning. It has an oak floor, a Hornton Stone fireplace with inset Clearview log burner and a magnificent carved oak staircase and gives a lovely flow to the house. Ground Floor The ground floor offers four key reception rooms and has a splendid hall with views to the front drive and gardens. It has oak flooring, a stone fire place with a Clearview log burner and a W.C. cloaks. From the impressive hall, doors lead off to the snug with its own shower and W.C. and has a door to the patio. There is an elegant light drawing room with a lovely bay window and Bath Stone fireplace, a fabulous library with French Doors to the patio and a large dining room with butlers store and cast iron fireplace. The well laid out breakfast kitchen has maple cupboards with granite work tops, and includes an island unit and a gas / electric range cooker. There is a walk in pantry, boot room and a laundry room. The Oak staircase leads up to a galleried landing.
First Floor The Master Suite comprises of a dressing room, bedroom, bathroom and a sitting room / private study with a lovely turreted window, this Suite could be used as two bedrooms.
There are a further two double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and three more doubles with en-suite shower rooms.
One bedroom Studio Granny Flat Ground floor with a kitchen, sitting room, bedroom and en-suite shower room. Separate Two Bedroom Apartment / Staff accommodation Delightful, with an entrance through its garden room into a kitchen dining area, good size living room, two bedrooms (one en-suite bathroom) and the other with a shower room. First floor two Bedroom Apartment / Guest suite Two double bedrooms, bathroom, sitting room with balcony and kitchen.
Outside The house is approached through a gate and down a long gravelled driveway, in a plot of four acres of stunning gardens and grounds with many ancient oak trees. The illuminated driveway ends in a large turning circle for access to the porch. There is a separate, substantial parking area for many vehicles and also an enclosed courtyard leading to the double garage with electric doors. There is a full size hard surface tennis court, south facing sun terraces and patio space together with a hot- tub decking area. A feature Norwegian Hut, the Hobbit House is ideal for entertaining with its circular seating for 10 adults set around a BBQ for an indoor-outdoor experience. The gardens are predominantly laid to lawn with a variety of mature trees, including many old oaks, with shrubs and borders. Bluebells and daffodils galore, wildlife and birds form part of the charm of this rustic setting. The gardens and grounds are an exceptional feature of the property comprising an idyllic setting for a family home. The rear private south facing garden is surrounded by Bubbenhall Wood, owned by The Warwickshire Wildlife Trust.
LOCATION Bubbenhall House is set just under seven miles from Leamington Spa and seven miles from the centre of Coventry. Leamington Spa and Coventry provide for good private education along with Princethorpe and its superb school just under five miles away. With quick access to the M40, linking to the Midlands motorway network and the Airport at Birmingham, together with fast rail links to London from Leamington Spa and Coventry all makes Bubbenhall House well placed for communications. In 2015 the historic town of Leamington Spa was voted as the third best place to live in the UK by the Times national newspaper. Many people are drawn to the area by the excellent schooling facilities available, shops, parks and surrounding countryside. After a visit to the town it was granted a Royal prefix in 1838 by Queen Victoria and was renamed Royal Leamington Spa from Leamington Priors. The town is split by the river Leam which runs east to west through the town. It was on these banks that the Pump Rooms were built for people to bathe in salty spa water to heal their ailments. As a previous Britain in bloom winner the town has several key parks including Jephson Gardens, Victoria Park, Royal Pump Room Gardens, Mill Gardens, The Dell and Newbold Comyn. The town is also known for its excellent schooling facilities. Within easy reach are state, grammar and private schools to suit most requirements including Warwick Prep and Public Schools and Kings High School for Girls. Arnold Lodge School and Kingsley School for Girls in Leamington, The Croft Prep School and grammar schools are in Stratford-upon Avon. Leamington Spa is also just seven miles from the world famous Warwick University. Warwick Parkway, Leamington Spa and Coventry offer direct rail services to London in just over an hour and Birmingham in twenty six minutes.
Services Mains Gas, Mains Electricity, Telephone and Internet, Private drainage system. Private water system. Local Authority Warwickshire District Council Viewing Arrangements Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on 01926 455950. Website For more information visit www.leamingtonspa.fineandcountry.co.uk Opening Hours Monday to Friday Saturday Sunday 9.00 am - 5.30 pm 9.00 am - 4.30 pm 11.00 am - 3.00 pm Directions From our offices at the bottom of The Parade in Leamington Spa head onto Lillington Avenue, the A445 then left onto Lillington Road, the A445 signposted towards Bubbenhall for about four miles. Turn right onto Padgets Lane, a restricted usage road and continue to the gate of Bubbenhall House. 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 and 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. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg. No.08775854 Registered Office: F&C Stratford upon Avon Ltd, 5 Regent Street, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 2PE copyright 2016 Fine & Country Ltd.
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. Internal 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. * These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent. Printed 25.07.2016
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