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"Sunbeam Cottage is a charming 4 5 bedroom cottage constructed of Hornton stone under a thatched roof. The property dates to 1650 and was formerly two cottages that were merged into one, and benefits from impressive beams and exposed Hornton stone walls throughout.

A stone paved path leads to the front door, which opens to a characterful kitchen breakfast room with a cream electric AGA, space for a dining table and a staircase rising to the first floor. A door opens to an elegant drawing room with original flagstone flooring and a feature fireplace with woodburning stove. A step
leads from the kitchen to the utility room, of which benefits from fitted units, an integrated fridge and freezer, space for a dishwasher, washing machine and dryer, and an external stable door leading to the patio. Glazed double doors open to a bright and airy garden room, with double doors providing access to the patio and
garden beyond. The ground floor further extends to a tiled shower room, complete with original JAPKAP toilet and walk in shower, and a charming dining room with a door leading to the staircase.

Stairs from the kitchen rise to the first floor landing, which provides access to a large family bathroom with a fitted bath and beautiful views to the rear garden, and a spacious bedroom which currently houses two single beds. Steps lead down to the dual aspect study, oozing charm and character, with a timber floor and a fitted shelving unit with ample space for storage. This room could also be used as a further bedroom, should one require it. An original wooden door leads to another landing, with the staircase rising from the dining room, which provides access to two further generous bedrooms, both offering a different aspect of the beautiful surroundings.

The staircase from the kitchen continues to rise to the second floor, comprising a magnificent principal suite, complete with a beautiful bedroom, separated by exposed timber roof trusses, a dressing area with fitted wardrobes, and a modern en suite shower room with walk in shower. The second floor benefits from stunning, far reaching views to the mature rear garden and beyond.

OUTSIDE

Externally, the property is accessed by a private driveway with a wooden gated entrance and parking space for a minimum of two cars.

The delightful front garden is a particular feature of the property, and the current vendor was a finalist in the BBC Gardeners World Magazine for the Garden of the Year award. The landscaped front garden features a gravel pathway that winds between a pond, herbaceous beds, and a variety of small trees and shrubs, which
provides a space that can be enjoyed by the owner of the property, and passersby alike.

The rear garden offers privacy and seclusion and is principally lawned with a scattering of mature trees and well stocked herbaceous flower beds to the perimeter. A gravel and stone paved patio wraps around the perimeter of the property. Steps rise to a patio area with space for outdoor entertaining, of which is separated from the lawned garden by a low retaining brick wall. The garden further benefits from four stores, one of which is constructed from brick with a tile roof and has the scope to be converted to a home office or another alternative use, subject to obtaining the relevant planning permission.

Radway is a picturesque south Warwickshire village situated at the base of Edgehill, the site of the historic battle of Edgehill in 1642. The village comprises of attractive period houses and cottages constructed mainly of local Horton ironstone with a parish church and village hall.

The nearby Primrose Hill Farm, just outside the village of Arlescote, offers a fantastic pop up restaurant, and The Castle pub at Edgehill is within walking distance and has an excellent reputation. Banbury and Stratford upon Avon, the region s cultural centre and home of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, provides ample shopping, recreational and dining opportunities.

The area is well served by state, grammar and private schools, including Arnold Lodge School and Kingsley School for Girls in Leamington Spa, Warwick Prep and Public School and King s High School for Girls in Warwick, Bilton Grange Prep School, Rugby and Princethorpe Public Schools at Rugby and, Tudor Hall School
for Girls and Bloxham School near Banbury.

Sunbeam Cottage is well positioned for the commuter, with rail services from Banbury, Warwick, Leamington Spa and Stratford upon Avon providing good access to London Marylebone. The M40, J11 Banbury and J12 Gaydon, about 4 miles is also within easy reach, giving access to the national motorway system. Birmingham International Airport is about 40 miles away. There are a number of golf courses in the area. Racing at Stratford, Warwick and
Cheltenham, motor racing at Silverstone, and fishing and sailing at Draycote Water.

Northend 0.5 mile, Fenny Compton 2.5 miles, Bishop s Itchington 5.1 miles, Kineton 5.6 miles, Banbury 9 miles, Warwick 12 miles, Leamington Spa 12 miles, Stratford upon Avon 18 miles, Birmingham International Airport 30 miles distances and
time approximate .