A superbly situated detached Edwardian country residence, which has been the subject of an extensive refurbishment programme and now offers beautifully presented accommodation, of over 5,000 sq.ft., set in established and mature gardens. Briefly - reception hall, guest cloakroom, drawing room, morning room, dining room, breakfast kitchen with Aga, laundry and utility, Principal bedroom with large dressing room and contemporary en suite. Four further bedrooms, two en suites, plus family bathroom. Excellent spacious self contained home office, double garage and extensive gardens.

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

Lapworth is a most delightful unspoilt village in which to reside, enjoying a rural environment, yet being only a few minutes drive from the larger villages of Knowle and Dorridge, whilst Solihull town centre is some five miles distant. Lapworth village contains local shops, excellent local inns, rail commuter service from Lapworth Station, village hall, St Mary the Virgin Parish Church, plus a junior and infant school in Station Lane. Surrounding Lapworth is lovely greenbelt countryside with many rural, canalside walks and bridle paths. There are two National Trust properties close to Lapworth, the historic houses of Baddesley Clinton and Packwood House. Stratford-upon Avon is some 14 miles away and Warwick approximately 9 miles. Furthermore, the N.E.C., Birmingham Airport and Railway Station the M.42 and M.40 motorway links are all within very easy reach

Chessetts Wood Road is arguably one of the premier roads in Lapworth, containing a variety of substantial and individual quality properties. Chessetts House is no exception comprising a detached Edwardian property that has been the subject of an extensive improvement and refurbishment by the present owners and now affords a substantial and well appointed home with all the attributes of modern day to day living which include contemporary en suites, with underfloor heating, to meet the demands of the present day.

Chessetts House offers well proportioned accommodation, which retain many characteristics of the era which include deep skirting boards, attractive fireplaces and moulded cornices. The rooms are well proportioned with deep windows to provide a light and airy ambience and offer welcoming reception hall, guest cloakroom, three fine reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room and utility. On the first floor is a good sized landing with sitting area off which leads the principal bedroom with contemporary en suite and good sized dressing room. There are two further bedrooms, en suite and family bathroom on this floor with stairs leading to the second floor with a further two double bedrooms and en suite shower room.

Of special interest is the excellent self contained very spacious home office, which could be adapted if required to provide further living accommodation. It is also the owners intention to adapt the present store room into a further utility room with an additional door from the side entrance into the breakfast area of the kitchen and linking up to the double garage.

Situated to the rear of Chessetts House is a recently converted and extended contemporary residence, which extends to over 3,000 sq.ft. and which would be available by further negotiation to an incoming purchaser if required. The extent of the gardens and paddock, plus the access driveway to the two residences which extends to a total of 6.5 acres but is open to discussion depending on requirements.
The accommodation to Chessetts House is arranged as follows:

ON THE GROUND FLOOR

RECEPTION HALL

6.76m(22'2'') x 4.61m(15'2'')with radiator, high level display rack, feature fitted wall mirrors, moulded ceiling cornices, two ornate ceiling roses, two radiators and door to:

REAR LOBBY

with tiled floor and door to outside. Door to:

FITTED CLOAKROOM

with tiled floor, white pedestal wash hand basin, chrome radiator, window to the garden and door to:

SEPARATE W.C.

with low level suite.

MORNING ROOM

4.23m(13'11'') x 4.53m(14'10'')having a brick open fireplace with under draught grate and oak mantel above, arched recesses to either side of the fireplace, two radiators, high level display rack, deep moulded ceiling cornices and corner bay window overlooking the front gardens.

DRAWING ROOM

5.47m(17'11'') x 6.34m(20'10'')An attractively proportioned room with wide recessed fireplace and ornate marble hearth with steel inset coal effect real flame living fire. Two radiators, four wall light points, picture rail, deep moulded ceiling cornices, ceiling rose and wide bay window with french doors leading on to the garden.

EXCELLENT DINING ROOM

4.57m(15'0'') x 5.95m(19'6'')with minster stone open fireplace, bay window overlooking the front garden, two radiators, dado rail, moulded ceiling cornices, centre ceiling rose.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM

6.65m(21'10'') x 4.76m(15'7'')having a range of pine units with ceramic tiled work tops and matching splashbacks and including four oven Aga with twin hobs, side warming plate, stainless steel splashback and canopy above with storage shelves to either side. Further range of fitted base cupboard and drawer units which include inset scratch resistant single drainer sink with cupboards and drawers below, integrated Neff dishwasher, integrated refrigerator with freezer below, central island unit with slate tiled top, inset Neff hob, built in microwave and fitted storage drawers. Range of pine wall units including glass fronted display cabinets and central leaded light stained glass feature window to the dining room. Fitted ceiling spot lights, french doors to the gardens, windows to the side.

Walk in china store with fitted shelves plus coat hooks and adjoining walk in pantry with fitted shelves.

UTILITY ROOM

2.87m(9'5'') x 5.25m(17'3'')with space and plumbing for appliances, painted wood panelled walls to dado height. Excellent fitted full height storage cupboards with shelving, sash window to rear.

A wide staircase rises from the reception hall to:

ON THE FIRST FLOOR

SUPERB LANDING/SITTING AREA

6.74m(22'1'') x 7.10m(23'4'')providing a delightful reading or music room with Art Nouveau style feature fireplace, fitted book shelves to one side of the chimney breast, picture rail, moulded ceiling cornices, centre ceiling rose, radiator and bay window with lovely views over the gardens to the front.

BEDROOM ONE

4.56m(15'0'') x 6.37m(20'11'') max.with two radiators, moulded ceiling cornices, centre ceiling rose, bay window to the side overlooking the formal side gardens and door into:

SUPERB DRESSING ROOM

3.65m(12'0'') x 4.53m(14'10'')with corner bay window providing delightful garden views and recessed ceiling halogen lighting. Extensive range of fitted full height wardrobes and storage cupboards on three sides with interior drawers, shelves and hanging rails. Radiator, moulded ceiling cornices.

EN SUITE BATHROOM

with ceramic floor tiling and matching wall tiling to full height with recessed chrome ceiling halogen lighting and chrome fitments and having a white suite comprising wide shower cubicle with contemporary drench shower rose, rectangular wash hand basin with mono bloc tap, low level w.c. with concealed cistern and steps down to bath area with panelled bath, two contemporary chrome ladder radiators with towel rail over.

BEDROOM TWO

4.38m(14'4'') x 5.23m(17'2'')having walk through entrance with two double door fitted wardrobes and door to: BEDROOM with triple windows overlooking the gardens, moulded ceiling cornices, recessed ceiling halogen lighting, radiator and door to:

EN SUITE BATHROOM

having matching floor and wall tiling and contemporary white suite comprising walk in shower cubicle with chrome overhead shower and fitted body jets with hand held shower fitment. Rectangular wash hand basin, panelled bath, mixer tap and pop up shower fitment. Low level w.c. Two shaped chrome radiators, recessed ceiling halogen lighting and side window.

BEDROOM THREE

3.67m(12'0'') max. x 4.57m(15'0'')with radiator, ceiling cornices, ornate ceiling rose, double door fitted wardrobe with storage cupboards above, window to the front with lovely garden and countryside views. Door to:

WELL EQUIPPED BATHROOM

having ceramic floor and wall tiling to match and white suite comprising panelled bath with chrome tap and hand held shower fitment, low level w.c., wash hand basin, mirror to the rear, corner circular shower cubicle with overhead chrome drench shower unit and tiled cosmetic recess. Chrome ladder radiator with towel rack above. Sash window to the side, chrome ceiling halogen lighting. Return door to the landing.

ON THE SECOND FLOOR

approached via a staircase from the first floor landing to

LANDING AREA

with double glazed window to the rear, radiator, hatch to roof space, built in store cupboard with fitted shelves and doors to:

BEDROOM FOUR

4.28m(14'1'') x 4.72m(15'6'') maxwith radiator, window to the front and door to:

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM

having ceramic floor tiling and wall tiling to full height. White suite comprising shower cubicle with chrome overhead shower rose, low level w.c. with concealed cistern, oval wash hand basin with mixer tap. Tiled cosmetic shelf, contemporary chrome radiator and fitted towel rack.

BEDROOM FIVE

4.45m(14'7'') x 3.24m(10'8'')with double door fitted wardrobes, radiator, window overlooking the side paddocks.

HOME OFFICE

5.14m(16'10'') x 12.40m(40'8'')SUPERB SELF CONTAINED FIRST CLASS HOME OFFICE with three radiators, recessed ceiling halogen lighting and central double glazed french doors with side windows leading on to timber decked balcony with lovely views over the front garden and countryside beyond.

The home office can either be approached via a separate ground floor entrance or accessed from bedroom two.
Ground floor lobby with door to outside and door to:

SHOWER ROOM

with tiled floor, radiator, wash hand basin and plumbing for shower.

This area provides a truly splendid home office area or equally could be converted into a self contained living annexe.

OUTSIDE

DOUBLE GARAGE

5.93m(19'5'') x 5.78m(19'0'')having remote controlled up and over door to the front.

STORE/UTILITY TWO

and STORE ROOM AND BOILER ROOM.

N.B.

It is the intention by the present owner to create a further entrance between the kitchen and garage and knock the door through into the breakfast area of the kitchen and convert the store into a utility room.

GARDENS & GROUNDS

Chessetts House is set in mature and established gardens having a good sized lawned foregarden with established trees and shrubs to the front boundary. To the side of the property is a formal shaped terrace area with inset ornamental pool, surrounded by lawns and further shrubberies.
The gardens contain good sized lawns, mature hedgerow and established trees.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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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 and water are connected to the property. Central heating is by way of an oil fired system. Drainage is to a shared private system.
Local Authority: Warwick District Council.
Postal Address: The correct postal address of the property is understood to be Chessetts House, Chessetts Wood Road, Lapworth, Solihull B94 6ES.
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 south along the A3400 Stratford Road and turn immediately left into the Old Warwick Road, signposted Lapworth and Warwick. Proceed down the Old Warwick Road and take the third turning on the left into Packwood Lane which then continues into Rising Lane. Continue to the crossroads with The Punch Inn on the right hand side and turn left into Chessetts Wood Road and Chessetts House is the third large property along on the left hand side.

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