FirbankOverstone Road | Withybrook | CV7 9LU

Firbank

A unique opportunity to acquire a detached home in need of modernisation, together with an undeveloped cottage occupying a

1.12 acre plot in a popular Warwickshire village

Firbank was built in 1979 by the late owner, and occupies a pleasant elevated position within the quiet picturesque village of Withybrook. At present the accommodation includes four bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, dining room and sitting room. The property also benefits from recently replaced UPVC double glazed windows throughout. Within the boundary is the original cottage that was constructed during Victorian times and at present houses a double garage facility but offers potential ancillary accommodation to the main house, subject to planning permission but requires full modernisation. The property sits on a plot of approximately 1.12 acres and offers views of neighbouring

farmland to the front and rear.

Ground FloorThe accommodation in Firbank is predominately to the ground floor which includes the sitting room, dining room, kitchen, bedroom four/study, bedrooms two and three and the family bathroom, as well as the laundry/ utility room. The first floor houses a master bedroom with its own bathroom and has access to two significant loft spaces, which with a little imagination and subject to the relevant planning permissions could create further additional space or bedrooms. The entrance porch has a tiled floor and timber entrance door and three full length UPVC windows overlooking the frontage and a UPVC window to the side. The hallway has an open staircase rising to the first floor, radiator heating, built in cloak cupboard which houses the alarm system and doors to all the ground floor rooms. The sitting room is situated on the eastern side of the property and enjoys attractive views across Firbank’s garden’s and the open fields beyond, via the double glazed patio door, whilst there are further rear views enjoyed via the double glazed rear windows and side. There is an open fire place with a brick built surround and tiled hearth and a brick archway leading into the dining area which has UPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear garden and radiator heating. The kitchen also enjoys views of the rear garden and has a picture window overlooking the hallway and provides a variety of matching base units with adjoining work surface. There is a four ring hob and built in Hotpoint double oven and grill as well as a stainless steel sink and drainer. A door from the kitchen leads to the entrance hall, whilst a further door leads to the rear lobby which has doors to the rear garden and laundry/utility room. The laundry room has a floor based oil fired central heating boiler, space and plumbing for an automatic washing machine and stainless steel sink and drainer. There are three bedrooms on the ground floor which include two double rooms that have views of the front garden; one of which has built in triple wardrobe. Adjacent to bedrooms two and three is the family bathroom which has a double glazed opaque side window and a four piece coloured suite with a panelled bath, pedestal wash basin and low-level WC, as well as a double radiator there is a corner shower cubicle with thermostatically controlled shower over. Across the hallway is the bedroom four/study which has a double glazed front and side windows, radiator heating.

First FloorThe landing has a built in cupboard space with shelving and doors leading to the second bathroom and master bedroom. The separate large second bathroom has a rear double glazed window and a five piece fitted coloured suite comprising of a low-level WC, bidet, pedestal wash basin and panelled bath as well as a shower cubicle with thematically controlled shower over. There is a further built in cupboard space housing the hot water cylinder and linen shelves. The master bedroom enjoys the best views with a panoramic view to the front via three double glazed windows, of the neighbouring fields and farmland. There is a further side double glazed windows with views of the side gardens whilst there is a bank of double wardrobes to one side and a double radiator. From here access is provided to two large loft spaces which provide extensive storage and with very little imagination could provide further accommodation to the main house if planning permission permits.

Parking and The CottageThe cottage borders the road and has remained unoccupied for nearly 40 years. At present it has been imaginatively converted into a double garage and ground floor store. Adjacent to this is a brick built plinth that secures the oil storage tank and there is an electric up and over roller door that opens up into the garage facility which can house two vehicles. The original cottage still has the original front door that leads to the garage area, which still has an original style fireplace and a window overlooking Overstone Road. There is power and lighting within the garage area and a door which leads to a further room which has a small paned window to the front and a staircase that leads to the first floor. The first floor has three rooms (formally one assumes, used as bedrooms), two with windows to the front and 1 with a window to the rear. The cottage will require extensive refurbishment and modernisation if, subject to planning permission, a purchaser wished to renovate it to provide ancillary accommodation to the main house. The cottage has an original tiled roof and two ground floor storage areas for garden equipment.

. “My favourite feature has to be the scenery. From the lounge and upstairs bedrooms, there are beautiful views across the field.”

Front & Side GardensThe property sits in an elevated position, centrally within the plot, which offers just over one acre of gardens and its own wooded copse that borders Overstone Road. To the front of the property there is a fenced meadow, bordering the boundary to Main Street, measuring approximately 0.29 acre. The side gardens are also quite extensive with a variety of mature trees running to the right hand side boundary, which neighbours the local recreation ground. This section of side garden also offers a variety of fruit trees and a timber built storage shed which is adjacent to a summer house which sits underneath an Apple tree.

Rear GardenThe rear garden is also mainly laid to lawn and has a variety of further trees on the rear boundary and has a terraced part of the lawn that offers views over the neighbouring field. The house also has a wooded copse that runs for approximately 34 metres adjacent to Overstone Road.

LocationThe village of Withybrook is situated in North Warwickshire close to the Leicestershire border, having its own church and public house. The nearest cities and towns are Coventry, Hinckley, Rugby and Nuneaton which all offer extensive schools, shopping, cultural and sporting facilities. Withybrook is conveniently situated for access to all major roads and motorways, M6 - five miles (J2), M69 - five miles (J1), M1 - seven miles (J20) there is an Intercity rail service from Coventry and Rugby to London Euston (intercity trains from Rugby to Euston in under 50 minutes) All distances and times approximate and Birmingham International Airport is about 25 miles away.

DirectionsFrom our Rugby office head towards the Clock Towers shopping centre heading to the roundabout near the Rugby Borough Council. Take the right turning here following the signpost for the M6. As you travel under the bridge head towards the next roundabout taking the first exit left onto the B4212 heading towards Newbold Village. Continue through Newbold, Harborough Magna and continue directly onto the village of Pailton. As you reach the main T-Junction turn left where signposted towards Lutterworth. After a further two miles you will see the right turning to Monks Kirby and the sign post ahead towards the village of Withybrook. Firbank is situated on the corner of Overstone Road and Main Street, identified by the Fine & Country For Sale sign.

ServicesMains water, electricity, broadband, Oil fired central heating

Local AuthorityRugby Borough Council.Telephone 01788 533533.Council tax band F

Viewing ArrangementsStrictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on 01788 820062

Website AddressFor more information visit the property’s unique website address www.fineandcountry.com/50034146

Opening HoursMonday to Friday 9.00 am - 5.30 pmSaturday 9.00 am - 4.30 pm

CoventryThe 10th largest city in England, Coventry was the capital of England more than once in the 15th century and it’s heritage includes the Roman Fort at Baginton, Lady Godiva, St Mary’s Guildhall (where kings and queens were entertained) and three cathedrals. Coventry is situated 95 miles from central London, 19 miles from Birmingham, and 24 miles from Leicester. Coventry was the world’s first twin city, when it formed a twinning relationship with the Russian city of Stalingrad and is how twinned with 26 cities around the world. Coventry Cathedral is one of the cities key attractions having been built after the destruction of the 14th century cathedral church of Saint Michael during the infamous Coventry Blitz during WW2. Coventry motor companies have contributed significantly to the British motor industry. The city has two universities, the city centre-based Coventry University and the University of Warwick on the southern outskirts.

RUGBY

Rugby is a market town in Warwickshire, on the River Avon. The town is the second largest town in the county; 13 miles (21 km) east of Coventry, on the eastern edge of Warwickshire, near the borders with Northamptonshire and Leicestershire. The town is credited with being the birthplace of rugby football.

Rugby is most famous for the invention of rugby football, which is played throughout the world. The invention of the game is credited to William Webb Ellis whilst breaking the existing rules of a football match played in 1823 at Rugby School.

Rugby School is one of England’s oldest and most prestigious public schools, and was the setting of Thomas Hughes’ semi-autobiographical masterpiece Tom Brown’s Schooldays.

Agent Notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in imperial with metric 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 tohave not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproducedfor general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contactthe numbers listed on the brochure.

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