Butterfield House Willow Lane Rugby Warwickshire CV22 5LX
BUTTERFIELD HOUSE This beautiful, spacious, family home is set along a quiet lane, but is within minutes from the centre of the town. It was this tranquil location, combined with such a qualitative house, which was the huge attraction to its present owners.
A beautifully appointed modern detached home that is just over 10 years old situated minutes from of Rugby town centre down a quiet lane. Butterfield House is a deceptively spacious detached home within a few minutes walk of Rugby School and Rugby railway station, where London Euston can be reached in less than 50 minutes. The house was designed by a local developer, to an extremely high spec, with superior quality fittings throughout the home, together with an internal sound system, internet connections in all rooms and an internal vacuum system. There is under floor heating throughout the ground floor, which includes a sitting room, snug, cloakroom, beautifully appointed kitchen with island unit, utility room and a spectacular dining room/garden room. There are a further 2 storey s with five bedrooms in the main house, which are served with 3 en- suites and a family bathroom, which also have under floor heating. The house has, attractive sash double glazed windows, ample off road parking and a double garage with a convenient guest suite above, plus a recently landscaped rear garden. Early inspection is recommended.
Accommodation Summary Ground Floor There is wide entrance hall with oak floor, understairs storage cupboard and a variety of doors that lead off to the sitting room, snug, kitchen, and cloakroom. The cloakroom has a low level WC, contemporary tiling and wash basin with vanity unit and obscured double glazed window to the side aspect. The hallways has stairs rising to the first floor and double doors that lead to the sitting room which has a matching oak floor with large double glazed French casement door that opens up onto the rear terrace. There is an antique Victorian open fireplace with hearth and timber mantle and double glazed windows to both the front and side, plus provision for a flat screen television and surround sound. The property has an internal vacuum system and ceiling mounted speakers throughout via a multi room audio system. The snug is also situated at the front the house and has again has ceiling mounted speakers and a double glazed sash style window to the front aspect. There is provision for a flat screen television, complimenting the sitting room.
The elegant sitting room features a quite stunning fireplace and is a room for all seasons, whether it be tucked up around the fire on cold winter days, or with doors open wide enjoying the summer sunshine.
The kitchen/family room is a stunning feature of the house; the kitchen area has a variety of high quality floor tiling, a beautifully fitted kitchen with a variety of cherry wood units with adjoining granite work surfaces. There is a large island unit with one and a half bowl sink and mixer tap with breakfast bar and a suspended ceiling with LED downlighters. There is a large range with extractor hood above and a variety of base and wall mounted units and further space for an American style fridge/freezer. The kitchen/family room is a versatile space and at the far end opens onto the garden room area which has panoramic views of the garden. There are Velux roof windows and a double glazed French casement door leading onto the rear terrace. There is ample space for a dining table and sofa and underfloor heating throughout the ground floor. A door from the kitchen area leads to the utility room which also has access to the garden via double glazed door, there are matching cherry wood units with adjoining work surface, sink and mixer tap, plumbing for a washing machine, space for a tumble dryer and a Valliant central heating boiler.
Seller Insight After living abroad for several years, they were relocating to the area and were hunting for a home of quality, comfort and style and were, therefore, thrilled to discover Butterfield House. Part of a small development of individual luxury homes, built to an extremely high specification, they purchased the house eight years ago. A recently built shopping facility takes minutes by car, whilst the town itself contains several independent boutiques, restaurants and bars, together with a good selection of amenities, which includes a local market. The town is proud of its museum/art gallery and its famous independent school is nearby, but there is also a comprehensive selection of highly rated state schools and colleges available. In addition, there is a wide and varied choice of sport and leisure facilities. The local station is a 15 minute walk and offers a journey time into London Euston of less than 50 minutes. Links to major roads and motorways are outstanding and centres such as Coventry and Birmingham are easy to visit. Luxury, space and comfort are abundant in this beautiful home, but it is first and foremost a bustling family home with lots of areas where hobbies and activities can easily take place. The flexible layout of the house provides choice as to how space it utilised, with each room having its own distinctive personality. The large amount of glazing captures all available light, with both the spacious kitchen/diner and main reception room opening out onto the Italianate style patio offering the best of inside/ outside living. In addition, the spacious independent annexe above the garage, offers a multitude of uses from independent living, home working, or as a convenient guest suite. The neat, compact, garden is easy to manage. Having no passing traffic, the location is incredibly quiet and enjoys the best of rural living combined with the bustling town being so conveniently close. It is time for the next chapter in the lives of this family. This stunning home, its location, the friendly and convenient neighbourhood has served the family well and everyone has been so happy and content whilst living here.* * These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.
First Floor The landing has bespoke spot lights, adjacent to the stairs as they rise to the first floor. There are doors that lead to the three double bedrooms, the family bathroom and an airing cupboard that houses the hot water cylinder. Bedroom two is situated at the rear with two double glazed sash windows, ceiling mounted speakers and a door that leads to the ensuite which again is fitted with a range of modern porcelain tiles, there is a bath with shower screen, wash basin, enclosed WC, heated chrome towel rail, underfloor heating and double glazed sash window to the rear aspect. Bedroom three is a double room that faces the front of the property and also has ceiling mounted speakers. The family bathroom has underfloor heating and is fitted with a Jacuzzi style bath surrounded by contemporary tiling, wash basin, heated chrome towel rail, enclosed WC and a shower cubicle with glazed door and rainforest style shower.
The master suite has double glazed sash style windows to the rear, a range of high quality floor to ceiling built in wardrobes, ceiling mounted speakers and then double doors that open onto a luxurious en-suite which has his and hers wash basins, porcelain tiles, low level WC, contemporary style claw foot bath and a walk in shower with multi spray attachments and rainforest style shower above. There is a chrome heated towel rail, underfloor heating, two double glazed sash windows to the front aspect, two steam resistant mirrors above the his and hers wash basins and a shaver point.
Second Floor There is a double glazed dormer window to the front and a Velux roof window to the rear, which provides ample natural light. Doors lead to the two double bedrooms; bedroom four is a large room which could also serve as a master bedroom and this has a double glazed dormer window to the front aspect, two built in cupboard spaces that have hanging rails and a door that leads to the ensuite bathroom which is again fitted with modern contemporary tiling, corner bath with shower attachment, enclosed WC, wash basin, shaver point, obscured double glazed window to the rear aspect, a Velux roof window to the side and LED downlighters. Bedroom five which again is a double room, has a double glazed dormer window to the front aspect.
Outside Willow Lane is a private road just opposite Temple Street on the main artery road of Hillmorton Road, that leads to Rugby Town Centre and provides a quiet back water away from the hussle and bussle of Rugby. The town centre amenities are within walking distance including Rugby School and Rugby Station that is close by. There is a block paved road which leads to the neighbouring Rosemary Gardens development and Butterfield House that is situated just on the left hand side. The property has a small foregarden and a brick built wall with pillars and a combination of wrought iron fencing. There is then a small pathway that leads to the front entrance door via a pedestrian gate and a block paved driveway. Electric gates open up to the rear garden where further off road parking spaces are provided and this also leads to the double garage and guest suite. The block paved driveway has a turning circle and there is a rear patio and terrace just off the sitting room. The owners have recently landscaped the rear garden with a delightful slate patio area and some well stocked shrubs and borders. Garage The garage is beneath the guest suite and has two electrically operated up and over doors, there is power, lighting, heating via a radiator and also the internal vacuum system. To the side of the garage there is a door that leads to the guest suite. Guest Suite There is an entrance hall with oak floor, wall mounted alarm system and separate consumer unit and then stairs that rise to the first floor. There is a small landing area with Velux roof window and a door that opens up into the shower room which has a shower cubicle with bi-fold door, wash basin, enclosed WC, heated chrome towel rail and quality tiling. From the landing a door leads to a large double bedroom which has two Velux roof windows to the rear, a separate hot water cylinder and two double glazed dormer windows to the front overlooking the rear garden. There are also LED downlighters and the discreet ceiling speakers. This is the perfect environment for friends or relatives to stay over the weekend.
LOCATION Rugby offers an extensive range of shopping facilities within a short walking distance including the independent shopping quarter located in the Regent Street area of town. Rugby also has a main line train station where Virgin trains convey London commuters to Euston in less than 50 minutes. From Rugby there is easy access to the extensive motorway networks surrounding Warwickshire including the A5, A14, M1 and the M6. There is also an impressive range of state and private schooling available in Rugby and the surrounding area including Bilton Grange, Lawrence Sheriff, Rugby High School, Princethorpe College, and the world-renowned Rugby School. 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 s semiautobiographical masterpiece Tom Brown s Schooldays.
Services Mains gas, mains water, electricity and broadband are connected Local Authority Rugby Borough Council Council Tax Band G. Viewing Arrangements Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on (01788) 820062. Opening Hours Monday to Friday Saturday 9.00 am - 5.30 pm 9.00 am - 4.30 pm Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg. No. 04018410. VAT Reg No 754062833 Head Office Address 1 Regent Street Rugby CV21 2PE copyright 2018 Fine & Country Ltd.
Agents notes: All measurements are approximate 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 to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 08.03.2018
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