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"Charming country house set in about 5 acres
*Former coaching inn *Dating to 17th century in original parts *Lovely unspoilt position *Ideal for access to Warwick, Solihull or commuting to London *4 bedrooms with potential for 5th *Master bedroom suite with balcony *Spacious Drawing Room *Formal Dining Room *Sitting Room *Breakfast Kitchen *Planning permission to extend downstairs *Detached garage and various outbuildings including an external office *Stunning gardens *Separate pony paddock with field shelter *Lovely countryside views


FLOOR LAYOUT PLAN THIS PLAN IS FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES ONLY
It is not to scale and is intended to show the approximate relationship of one room to another, with an indication of the main fixtures and fittings The popular village of Rowington provides excellent facilities for day to day requirements with the large surrounding centres providing first class shopping, public transport, recreational and cultural activities as well as an excellent selection of state, private and public schools for children of all ages. Passenger rail services also operate from the nearby stations of Lapworth, Claverdon, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwick Parkway, Leamington Spa and Henley in Arden. One of the attractions of this particular area of Warwickshire is its central location which affords easy access to all parts of the country. . Originally a coaching inn and dating to the 17th century in parts, this delightful country house is offered to the open market for the very first time.
Anyone having local knowledge will recognise the address as being highly desired, sitting in the heart of Rowington, and on the fringe of Lapworth, with excellent access to Warwick schools, Solihull and the motorway network of the M42 and M40 for commuters. Furthermore the Old Post House has the added benefit of being near to the village hall, cricket club and tennis court meaning you truly are in the heart of this wonderful rural community.
With many attractive internal features including oak-framed leaded windows, exposed ceiling and wall timbers, hand-forged wall lights and curtain poles in the Drawing Room and a glass panelled balcony from the Master Bedroom, the property enjoys natural privacy from the lane by way of a wooded copse that includes a variety of mature trees and shrubs.
A wide, sweeping gravel driveway offers generous parking to the front of the property but it should be noted the occupiers of Old Post House also have a right of way across adjacent farmland in order to access the paddock, and a right of access through a back gate and driveway which is useful for large deliveries etc.
An impressive oak studded front door leads into the entrance hall with quarry tiled flooring and exposed ceiling beams.
The principle reception rooms include a formal Drawing Room with a wide window seat to the front, French doors through to the garden and a wood burner set in a most impressive stone fire surround which was reclaimed from a Manor House. The formal Dining Room also has an open fire and a fabulous, original inglenook fireplace. (The current owners have planning permission in place to extend this room and add a study).
Upstairs four excellent bedrooms are currently serviced by two bathrooms however a converted hay loft next to the spacious master bedroom has lots of potential. This room is very generous and could be utilised as a dressing room and en suite, or even as a 5th bedroom. (Drainage pipes are already in position beneath the lawn in order to connect to a new bathroom).
The gardens and grounds of Old Post House are simply stunning and artfully landscaped to blend with the surrounding countryside. Gravel paths meander through formal lawns and profusely stocked beds. An orchard area with fruit trees and a vegetable garden offer plenty of opportunity for home produce. (From the garden the owners have a prescriptive right to access the neighbouring village tennis courts).
A number of brick outbuildings include an external office for anyone needing to occasionally work from home. Finally, a pony paddock at the bottom of the garden is ideal for a family with an equestrian leaning and make the Old Post House a true forever home in idyllic Warwickshire.
The accommodation is arranged as follows: GROUND FLOOR OPEN PORCH studded oak front door with timber post and tiled hipped roof. RECEPTION HALL With quarry tiled floor, exposed ceiling timbers and window to front. SITTING ROOM 4.17m(13'8'') x 3.91m(12'10'') A cosy room with an open fire, exposed ceiling timbers, oak-framed leaded windows, and an attractive antique full height corner cupboard in oak.
DRAWING ROOM 9.00m(29'6'') x 4.61m(15'2'') This lovely spacious room has wonderful countryside views and is a more recent addition to the property. A fabulous reclaimed fireplace with stone surround houses a wood burner. Windows are oak framed and leaded. Hand forged wall lights, curtain poles and fittings. A comfortable window seat provides a pleasing place to sit and enjoy the gardens and surrounding landscape. French doors to garden. DINING ROOM 4.20m(13'9'') x 4.74m(15'7'') Another spacious, double-aspect room with an open fire and exposed timbers. The inglenook in this room is original with substantial oak beam and is a striking feature. A shaped oak door leads through to the rear hallway and then the kitchen. N.B. Planning permission exists to extend this room which would add a study to the downstairs accommodation. STAIRCASE HALL with three windows overlooking the garden, lofty ceiling beams, oak high level plate rack, oak staircase with carved balustrading, arched door leading into the drawing room. CLOAKROOM With an internal leaded window the cloakroom has a quarry tile floor and a splendid, tall, mahogany St Louis Liner vanity unit with drawers, cupboards and built-in wash basin. KITCHEN & BREAKFAST ROOM 4.39m(14'5'') x 3.00m(9'10'') Also with a quarry tile floor the kitchen is very much the heart of the home. The farmhouse style units are fitted beneath tiled work-surfaces and house integrated appliances including an AEG electric hob and fan oven, fridge and dishwasher. A two-oven Aga set in brick arch feature alcove and has decorative tiling surround and is oil-fired. Wall units are complemented by a tall larder-style cupboard and a pantry with tiled floor, plentiful shelving and plumbing for a washing-machine. Doors from the breakfast room lead to the garden.
An oak stable-style door leads out to the courtyard.
BREAKFAST AREA 4.16m(13'8'') x 3.57m(11'9'') FIRST FLOOR MASTER BEDROOM 8.45m(27'9'') x 4.25m(13'11'') This is an exceptionally spacious suite with stunning views from the balcony, an idyllic place to either enjoy morning coffee or maybe a sun-downer. The room itself has a range of fitted wardrobes, exposed ceiling timbers and is double height with a triple aspect making it wonderfully light.
There may be potential here to divide this room in two. A door leads through to a former hay loft which is currently used as a Dressing Room but has scope to be an en suite and dressing room, or even another bedroom.
DRESSING ROOM/BEDROOM 5 3.11m(10'2'') x 6.02m(19'9'') The former hay loft has an external door and staircase down to the garden so might be used as an annex / flat if required. It has lots of character with exposed ceiling trusses and windows to the front and rear. BATHROOM ONE This bathroom sits next to the Master Bedroom so can be treated as an en suite or a family bathroom. With contemporary tiling to the walls and floor the bathroom comprises a bath with central tap and hand-held shower attachment. A washbasin within a stylish, marble-topped, mahogany vanity unit, separate Mira shower and close coupled w.c. BEDROOM TWO 3.66m(12'0'') x 3.61m(11'10'') With fitted wardrobes, a walk-in closet and dormer style windows overlooking the side and rear gardens. BEDROOM THREE 3.11m(10'2'') x 3.89m(12'9'') Having a lovely wide oak window seat and exposed timbers. This room enjoys countryside views.
BEDROOM FOUR 4.08m(13'5'') x 2.80m(9'2'') Having superb original wall timbers and exposed roof beams, this is a very pretty guest room with oak framed windows overlooking the front of the property. BATHROOM TWO With a white Old England suite comprising a bath with shower over, close coupled w.c., chrome ladder style towel rail and access to the airing cupboard. LANDING AREA The landing area also has an excellent range of fitted cupboards for additional storage. OUTSIDE OUTBUILDINGS LAYOUT PLAN DOUBLE GARAGE 5.74m(18'10'') x 6.24m(20'6'') More recently constructed, the garage is spacious and has a good roof pitch so there may be potential to create a room above, subject to the usual permissions. VARIOUS OUTBUILDINGS A variety of brick and tile outbuildings also includes a very useful external office and an old pig-sty, which could actually be a useful dog kennel, brick and tile fuel store. Within the brick loose boxes there is also an original manger. OFFICE 2.64m(8'8'') x 3.37m(11'1'') Approached via the courtyard is a very useful brick and timber building which is part of the original forge. With power and light there is ample room for a desk and storage here making it ideal for anyone needing to work from home occasionally.
GARDENS To the front and rear of this delightful home lie superb landscaped gardens, mostly laid to lawn, with mature trees and pretty herbaceous borders.
A woodland area at the front of the house provides natural privacy from the lane. The front garden also includes an attractive landscaped original Dew pond.
To the rear of the property gravel pathways meander through well stocked beds and lead to an orchard, a vegetable garden and a charming courtyard with well and original cow's tail pump. Useful garden shed.
GARDEN VIEWS PONY PADDOCK The pony paddock has a field shelter and hay store. Water trough with water supply. Separate access across the neighbouring farmland. GENERAL INFORMATION Subjective comments in these details imply the opinion of the selling Agent at the time these details were prepared. Naturally, the opinions of purchasers may differ.
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Agents Note: We have not tested any of the electrical, central heating or sanitaryware appliances. Purchasers should make their own investigations as to the workings of the relevant items. All room measurements and mileages quoted in these sales particulars are approximate.
Fixtures and Fittings: All those items mentioned in these particulars by way of fixtures and fittings are included in the sale price. Others, if any, are excluded.
Tenure: The property is Freehold with vacant possession upon completion of the purchase. Services: Mains electricity; water; oil-fired central heating; septic tank drainage.
Local Authority: Warwick District Council.
Postal Address: The correct postal address of the property is understood to be Old Post House, Rowington Green, Warwickshire CV35 7DB.
Land: It is suggested that prior to exchange of contracts, prospective purchasers walk the land and boundaries in order to satisfy themselves as to the exact area of land they are purchasing and also to check all fixtures and fittings either included or excluded in the sale.
Directions: From the agents office in Hockley Heath proceed along the A3400 Stratford Road and turn immediately left into the Old Warwick Road signposted Lapworth and Warwick. Continue along this road through the village of Lapworth, beyond the Navigation Inn, until you come to a crossroads with Rowington Green on your left hand side. Turn into the lane and Old Post House will be found a very short way along on the left.
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