LILBOURNE FURZE HOUSEWatling Street | Clifton Upon Dunsmore | Rugby | CV23 0AQ

An imposing country home, with over 5,000 sq ft of accommodation, offering 7 bedrooms, plus a 2+ bedroom annexe, set in an acre of formal gardens.

The entrance porch is adorned with Victorian pillars and a Minton tiled floor with steps leading to an original timber entrance door which leads to a traditional entrance hall, with original cornicing and oak flooring that leads to the principal reception rooms.

A formal dining room has views via the sash windows to the front and side aspect; both windows have the original shutters. There is original cornicing and deep sectional skirting boards, marble fireplace and an open fire.

The drawing / sitting room offer similar views of the front, a recently installed log burner with a marble fireplace surround and a smaller paned door leading to the side gardens. Adjacent to the drawing / sitting room is the study which has a sash window to the side and a variety of wall cupboards and shelving.

Adjacent to this is a stripped Victorian door that leads to the cloakroom which has an oak floor, wash basin and low-level WC and side window. Stairs rise to the first floor from the hallway, a door that leads to the rear courtyard, a door that leads to the kitchen breakfast room and another that provides access to the cellar.

Adjacent to this is a stripped Victorian door that leads to the cloakroom which has an oak floor, wash basin and low-level WC and side window. Stairs rise to the first floor from the hallway, a door that leads to the rear courtyard, a door that leads to the kitchen breakfast room and another that provides access to the cellar.

The kitchen is fitted with a range of farm house style units with granite work surface and splash back, as well as a Belfast sink and mixer tap. As well as this, there is space for a wine fridge and an American style fridge freezer. There is a wood burner installed at the far end of the kitchen which has impressive tiled floor and a variety of exposed beams.

The kitchen / breakfast room occupies the older part of the house with lower beams indicative of its period; it has a window overlooking the side courtyard, a door that leads to the rear gardens, a large Falcon range with 5 rings and ovens occupying a suitable position in an old inglenook fireplace.

The heart of the property lies within the stunning Tudor kitchen, a rustic characterful room with many traditional features. The inglenook area which houses the Falcon range oven provides an excellent area to host guests, the owners noting that “all the best parties happen in the kitchen!”. The wood burner further adds to this multi-functional room, creating the perfect family space.

From the kitchen breakfast room there is a further door that leads to the staircase providing additional access to the annexe. A further door leads to the snug, which has an attractive Inglenook fireplace housing wood burner, with original (now bricked up) bread oven and meat hook hanging from original timber beams, quarry tile floor and a window overlooking the side courtyard.

The master bedroom has a range of period features, including original cornicing and sash windows to the front and side aspects. A stripped door leads to the en suite which has delightful views of the rear garden via windows to the side and rear. The en suite houses a panelled bath and a large shower cubicle with curved shower screen and electric shower, pedestal hand wash basin and low-level WC. The floor and walls are tiled in a variety of travertine tiles.

Bedroom two is an equally impressive room with original sash windows to the side and front as well as original cornicing. In between bedrooms 1 and 2 is a good sized single room that would work perfectly as a nursery with a sash window to the front aspect. Serving the two bedrooms on this floor is a shower room with a recently fitted corner shower cubicle, with thermostatically controlled shower over, window to the rear, an under stairs storage cupboard, low-level WC and wash basin.

The second floor landing has window to the rear and doors providing access to 4 further bedrooms, three of which are double bedrooms, one has spectacular views across the Leicestershire border and a smaller single room at the front with large storage areas in the loft. This floor is serviced by a shower room which has again spectacular views of the countryside at the rear, a corner shower cubicle, with a low-level WC, glass wash hand basin and mixer tap as well as a heated towel rail. The landing also has access to the remaining loft space.

The annexe area can be accessed from the kitchen staircase or the first floor landing. The landing in the annexe has a window to the side and doors leading to the 2 bedrooms, one of which has access to the bathroom which has electric shower over a panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin and low-level WC.

The building has also shown itself to be very functional, the owners both having had worked from home at one point or another. They note that “The two huge outbuildings are ideal for a workshop space”. The surrounding area is also soon to be developed with a new playground, cycle path, and complete green-belt area.

As you venture outside the property you will find wonderful grounds and a gorgeous courtyard, all of which can easily be used for entertaining. Surrounding this spacious area is the breath-taking countryside and green-belt space, with some of the most spectacular views of pasture and forest the midlands has to offer.

The property is situated off Watling Street and is well shielded by a variety of mature trees to the front; there is a large fore garden with a variety of hedging and fencing. The property has a horseshoe shaped in and out driveway via electric gates. Screened from the main house is the LPG tank. The gardens themselves provide attractive views of the front elevations of Lilbourne Furze House; there are two large outbuildings, one of which is of a corrugated metal construction with an up and over electric door which provides parking or storage for 5 vehicles. The current owner is a classic car enthusiast and as such has ample storage. This could favour anybody with similar interests. To the left of the main house is a large timber storage shed which offers excellent storage for garden machinery.

The gated side pedestrian access leads to the rear garden and a two –tiered deck housing the hot tub, offering a perfect shady retreat on a hot summer’s evening. Steps from the decking lead into the garden and side patio where parents can enjoy watching the children play in the large fenced garden which slopes down towards the neighbouring fields. The gardens again have a degree of privacy and an uninterrupted view of the neighbouring countryside. There is a variety of mature trees both coniferous and deciduous.

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’s semi-autobiographical

masterpiece Tom Brown’s Schooldays.

Market Harborough

A picturesque market town on the Northamptonshire Leicestershire boarder, Market Harborough was built upon a junction of both road and rail. Though the A6 road now bypasses the town it remains a hub of activity with a wide variety of services and activities,

to suit all needs.

With many beautiful buildings dating back as far as the 1300’s the town is alive with culture. The grey stone steeple of St Dionysius Church dominates the centre of the town, alongside

the timber framed Old Grammar School, which sits above the old market area.

Services

Gas (LPG), Oil fired central heating, Electricity, Broadband is connected. Private Drainage

Local Authority

Daventry District Council 01327 871100 Council tax Band: F

Viewing Arrangements

Strictly by the vendors sole agents on 01788 820062

Website Address

For more information visit the property’s unique website address www.fineandcountry.com/50035820

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 5.30 pmSaturday 9.00 am - 4.30 pm

Location

The village of Clifton upon Dunsmore is situated to the east of Rugby and is located upon a hill with the Oxford Canal nearby. In the centre of the village are a number of small shops, a post office, St Mary’s Church, the registers for which date back to 1594, and the Bull Inn public house. The village also supports a primary school, Clifton-upon-Dunsmore Church of England Primary School and the village is currently within the catchments for the Rugby Grammar schools with private schooling available in either Rugby or Bilton Grange in Dunchurch. Within Rugby there is a Virgin Train service giving access to Euston, London in under 50 minutes and an excellent road

Directions

From Rugby town centre, take the A428, Hillmorton Road and turn left onto the B5414 to Clifton upon Dunsmore. In the village fork right, just before the church, into Lilbourne Road and travel for approximately a quarter of 1 mile until you reach the junction for Watling Street (A5). Turn left and as you reach the brow of the hill, the turning for Lilbourne Furze can be found on the left hand side denoted by the Fine & Country for sale sign.

Agent Notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial 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 to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given and 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.