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Part exchange for a smaller property/properties would be considered by the Vendor, please contact Loveitts for further information. A unique opportunity to acquire a spacious individually designed and constructed family house occupying an enviable position within this popular historic village. This substantial, individually designed and built detached house was erected to a high specification in 1998.

The property was designed by and built for a local Chartered Surveyor. In view of this we are able to provide more detailed information about the property than is normally the case. With this in mind, and for those with a more technical interest, a brief specification has been added to these particulars.

LOCATION:
The Village of Cotesbach

Cotesbach is a small village of significant historic interest, however, although the dwellings within the village are of varying architectural style it would nevertheless be pertinent to observe that most of the residential property dates from the 1930's through to the present day. Shiraz itself occupies a superior location within the village having views to the front over the village Millennium Pond, constructed to celebrate the new millennium.

Beyond the Millennium Pond is the Cotesbach Estate which incorporates Cotesbach Hall and Cotesbach Manor. Within a stable yard development on the estate, there is an organic food store and an organic butcher.

Cotesbach Hall is an impressive country house dating from the Queen Anne period. It was listed as a Grade II star building in 1955. The house was originally built for the Rector Edward Wells who was also an academic at Oxford University. Another owner and academic - John Fanshawe - extended the house in 1720. Although a shadow of its former self, no doubt at some time in the future, funds will be forthcoming for its full and sympathetic restoration.

GROUND FLOOR:
Stylish double glazed uPVC entrance door with leaded lights and matching double glazed side panels.

RECEPTION HALL:
Having timber panelling to dado height. Two wall light points. Wall inlet point for Smart integrated vacuum system. Intruder Alarm control. Central heating radiator with thermostatic control. Door to cupboard below stairs. Hard wired smoke detector. Double doors lead into

LIVING ROOM:
5.33m

(17ft 6in) x 3.78m

(12ft 5in)
Stunning Inglenook fireplace with feature chimney breast and decorative timber lintel over. The fireplace is deep-set having quarry tile flooring, two double glazed side windows and low voltage display lighting. There is dog toothed brickwork to either side of the fireplace and a multi-fuel stove is inset to the chimney breast. Two side double glazed windows with opening casements. Two central heating radiators with thermostatic controls. Six double power points. Two TV aerial points. Low voltage lighting with dimmer switches. Brand new double glazed patio doors (2.39m wide installed April 2011) allowing views over the patio, garden and agricultural land beyond.

DINING ROOM:
3.91m

(12ft 10in) x 3.68m

(12ft 1in)
Fitted dado rail. Serving hatch to kitchen. Inset low voltage lighting. Three double power points. Double glazed window to front with leaded lights. Central heating radiator with thermostatic control.

STUDY/OFFICE/FAMILY ROOM:
3.78m

(12ft 5in) x 2.36m

(7ft 9in) plus recess x 0.99m

(3ft 3in) x 0.86m

(2ft 10in)
Double glazed windows to two aspects having opening casements, one with leaded lights. Three double power points. Telephone point. TV aerial point. Central heating radiator with thermostatic control.

GROUND FLOOR CLOAKROOM:
2.08m

(6ft 10in) x 1.04m

(3ft 5in)
Fitted white suite of pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. Central heating radiator with thermostatic control. Double glazed window with opening casement in obscure glazing.

BREAKFAST KITCHEN:
3.78m

(12ft 5in) x 4.62m

(15ft 2in)
Fitted bespoke farmhouse style kitchen by 'Wycliffe of Warwick' having a one and a half bowl sink unit together with a range of oak framed furniture incorporating base units, worktop surfaces and wall mounted cupboards. Individual low voltage lighting over the worktop and sink area. Attractive brick feature chimney breast with decorative timber lintel over, feature tiling to rear wall and fitted extractor fan with concealed ducting to outside and electric lighting. The inset range style electric cooker is by 'Stoves' and has a fan heated oven as well as a standard oven and a four ringed hob and large griddle. The walls have timber panelling to dado height with contrast tile trim border. The floor is covered with Italian ceramic tiles. Space for standard size refrigerator and dishwasher with plumbing and electrical connections. Six double power points. Inset low voltage lighting. Serving hatch to dining room. Brand new (fitted April 2011) 2.37m

(7ft 9in) wide double glazed window allowing views over the rear garden and agricultural land beyond. Radiator with thermostatic control. Door to:-


UTILITY/LAUNDRY ROOM:
3.78m

(12ft 5in) x 1.75m

(5ft 9in)
Italian ceramic tiles to floor. Trianco EuroStar oil fired combination boiler for central heating and hot water supply. Fitted wall cupboard and worktop surface. Fitted backwash/wash hand basin (hair stylist type). Plumbing for washing machine. Extractor fan. Three double power sockets. uPVC double glazed side window and door giving access to the rear garden.

Winder staircase rises from the reception hall leading to:-

FIRST FLOOR/GALLERIED LANDING:
Walls having timber panelling. Double glazed feature stained glass window to front. One double power point socket. Inlet for Smart integral vacuuming system. Hard wired smoke detector.

BEDROOM ONE (REAR):
4.34m

(14ft 3in) x 3.78m

(12ft 5in) plus entrance recess of
0.94m

(3ft 1in) x 1.47m

(4ft 10in)
With double glazed window enjoying views over the rear garden and agricultural land. Four double power points. Telephone point. TV aerial point. Flush mounted low voltage lighting. Central heating radiator with thermostatic control. Door to:-

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM:
2.18m

(7ft 2in) x 2.06m

(6ft 9in)
Walls tiled to half height (fully tiled to shower cubicle). White four piece suite comprises shower cubicle with silver colour framed bi-fold door and Triton Combi HP thermostatic shower unit, pedestal wash hand basin, bidet and low level WC. Shaver point and strip light. Extractor fan. Flush mounted low voltage lighting. Double glazed window having obscure glazing. Central heating radiator with thermostatic control.

BEDROOM TWO (FRONT):
3.91m

(12ft 10in) x 3.66m

(12ft 0in)
Double glazed window with leaded lights allowing views over the village pond and Cotesbach Estate. Two double power points. Television aerial point. Central heating radiator with thermostatic control.

BEDROOM THREE (REAR):
3.2m

(10ft 6in) x 3.78m

(12ft 5in)
With double glazed window allowing views over rear garden and agricultural land. Two double power points. Television aerial point. Central heating radiator with thermostatic control.

FAMILY BATHROOM:
3.78m

(12ft 5in) x 1.85m

(6ft 1in)
Walls tiled to half height (fully tiled to shower cubicle). White four piece suite comprising panelled bath, double sized shower cubicle with a pair of sliding silver framed doors having fitted MIRA Sport electric shower unit; wash hand basin and low level WC. Armstrong 'mosaic' vinyl flooring. Strip light incorporating shaver point. UPVC double glazed window having opening casement and obscure glazing. Extractor fan. Flush mounted low voltage lighting. Central heating radiator.

BEDROOM FOUR (FRONT):
3.78m

(12ft 5in) x 2.51m

(8ft 3in)
Front double glazed window having opening casement and leaded lights. Side casement double glazed window. Two double power points. Television aerial point. Central heating radiator with thermostatic control.

Stairs from first floor landing lead to:-

2ND FLOOR LANDING /STUDY AREA:
1.98m

(6ft 6in) x 1.22m

(4ft 0in)
Double power point. Double glazed Velux window. Flush mounted low energy lighting. Fitted Desk Top. Hard wired smoke detector. Door to:-

BEDROOM FIVE/TEENAGERS LOUNGE:
4.01m

(13ft 2in) x 3.61m

(11ft 10in)
Flush mounted low energy lighting. Double glazed Velux window allowing views over agricultural land. Feature arched window to side allowing views over Main Street and distant views of the Church. Four double power points. TV aerial point. Two doors to the eaves/storage area. Central heating radiator with thermostatic control.

BEDROOM SIX/TEENAGER BEDROOM:
4.01m

(13ft 2in) x 3.81m

(12ft 6in) plus storage/wardrobe of
1.52m

(5ft 0in) x 0.97m

(3ft 2in)
Two double glazed Velux windows, one allowing views over garden and agricultural land. Four double power points. TV aerial point. Inlet for smart integrated vacuum system. Three doors to eaves/storage area. Ceiling hatch to loft apex. Flush mounted low energy lighting. Radiator. Door to:-


BED SIX EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM:
2.95m

(9ft 8in) x 1.4m

(4ft 7in)
Fully tiled walls. Armstrong 'mosaic' vinyl floor covering. Designer vertical central heating radiator with full height mirror and thermostatic control. Integrated wash hand basin and WC with storage cupboard. Extra-large double shower cubicle (1.40m x .83m) having glazed double sliding doors and a fitted stylish Triton electric shower unit. Strip light incorporating shaver point. Double glazed Velux window. Extractor fan. Flush mounted low energy lighting.

OUTSIDE TO THE FRONT:
The Front Garden consists of a driveway in multi-coloured 'tumbled' concrete paviers providing additional parking for three/four vehicles and a newly re-lawned area having a mature holly bush along most of the frontage. There is a useful storage area behind the garage suitable for garden equipment etc.

DOUBLE GARAGE:
5m

(16ft 5in) x 4.75m

(15ft 7in)
Double Garage
Brick cavity walls. Capable of extension to create first floor (subject to all relevant consents). Concrete paviers to floor. Electric power and light. Water tap. Water meter. Electricity consumer unit and meter. Fitted storage tank for smart integrated vacuum system.

Loft Storage
Boarded loft area with good height clearance. Suitable for light storage. A very useful facility.

TO THE REAR:
The rear garden has an extensive patio/terrace adjoining the full width lawn which was re-turfed in 2012. The patio consists of decorative concrete paving of random design inset within a border of 'antique' or reproduction blue engineering bricks. These bricks are set on their own concrete footing. This may be adequate to support a lightweight conservatory, subject to the relevant consents. The remainder of the hard landscaping is in the form of a terrace incorporating rustic type multi-coloured 'tumbled' concrete paviers which match the front driveway. Ideal for enjoying the afternoon sun on those long summer days. The adjacent well tended lawn borders onto agricultural land at the rear.

Side Storage Area housing the slimline plastic oil storage tank. Access via side timber gate.


TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION:

The building is founded on 21 pre-cast concrete piles which were driven to depths varying between 6m and 9m by Roger Bullivant, specialist foundation and piling engineers. The concrete steel reinforced ground beams measuring 500mm x 550mm were then cast in-situ along the top of the piles in order to create the base for the superstructure.

Piling was needed due to the position of the water table and not because of poor ground. Below the top soil is sand and gravel which drains freely.


Concrete beam and block floor to the ground floor which has been insulated and screeded. The first and second floors are all of tongued and grooved floorboards (not chipboard).


Ibstock Weathered Cheshires, a very hard clay brick. Decorative brick arches in 'antique' or reproduction blue engineering bricks. Standard blue engineering bricks to damp-course level.


The inner leaf of the exterior walls is of fully insulated medium density concrete blocks. These have been wet plastered (no dry lining). The majority of the internal partition walls are of masonry construction. There are a few 'stud' partitions.


Sandtoft 'Bracken' plain concrete 11" x 5" tiles incorporating matching valley tiles and half-round ridge/hip tiles. There are 6 special vent tiles along the main ridge.


Specially designed loft or 'attic' trusses being mainly 198mm x 47mm in section (similar in garage also).

WINDOWS/DOORS
All uPVC windows and doors supplied and fitted by Anglian Windows.

The double glazed units are gas filled and have low emissivity coatings. According to the US Department of Engineering of Energy, windows manufactured with Low-E Coatings typically reduced energy loss by as much as 30%-50%. The glazing to the arched 'feature' window in bedroom 5 is a replacement and not supplied or fitted by Anglian Windows. The roof lights are genuine 'Velux' brand. The kitchen window and the patio doors are brand new replacements (April 2011), again by Anglian Windows and accord with the very latest standards. In particular, the kitchen window glazing is from the 'safe and sound range' having a laminated finish and an excellent soundproofing rating. The laminated glass filters also increase security with respect to attempted forced entry or impact.