Overview House, 14 Coventry Road

Overview House14 Coventry Road | Lutterworth | Leicestershire | LE17 4RB

Fine & CountryTel: +44 (0) 1788 [email protected] Regent Street Rugby Warwickshire CV21 2PE

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OVERVIEW HOUSEA Victorian town house, with views over the local cricket club, with the recent addition of modern open plan extension.

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FINE & COUNTRYFine & Country is a global network of estate agencies specialising in the marketing, sale and rental of luxury residential property. With offices in the UK, Australia, Egypt, France, Hungary, Namibia, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, The Channel Islands, United Arab Emirates and West Africa we combine the widespread exposure of the international marketplace with the local expertise and knowledge of carefully selected independent property professionals.

Fine & Country appreciates the most exclusive properties require a more compelling, sophisticated and intelligent presentation - leading to a common, yet uniquely exercised and successful strategy emphasising the lifestyle qualities of the property.

This unique approach to luxury homes marketing delivers high quality, intelligent and creative concepts for property promotion combined with the latest technology and marketing techniques.

We understand moving home is one of the most important decisions you make; your home is both a financial and emotional investment. With Fine & Country you benefit from the local knowledge, experience, expertise and contacts of a well trained, educated and courteous team of professionals, working to make the sale or purchase of your property as stress free as possible.


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Overview House is situated within a few minutes walk of the popular market town centre of Lutterworth and offers commanding views across Lutterworth Cricket Club. The property has a variety of period features complimented by a contemporary canopied roof extension that opens onto the rear gardens. Accommodation is set over three storeys, which includes five bedrooms and a family bathroom whilst on the ground floor the property has an entrance hall, a sitting room/drawing room to the front and an open plan kitchen/living space at the rear together with utility room and cloakroom. The rear garden has been carefully landscaped to cater for the new extension, whilst to the front and side, there is off road parking for four vehicles.


Accommodation Summary

Ground Floor Overview House has an original entrance door as you arrive in the inner porch, whilst the hall has the original Minton Victorian tiled floor, intricate cornicing and ceiling detail, stairs rising to the first floor and original Victorian doors leading to the drawing room/ sitting room and cloakroom. This has been refitted by the present owners and includes a low level WC, wash basin with mixer tap and a combination of travertine and marble tiles. There is an understairs storage cupboard and double doors that lead to the kitchen/living space and another Victorian door that leads to the drawing room/sitting room which has an original bay window to the front aspect, original fireplace with Victorian cast iron surround, timber mantle and raised hearth, two impressive ceiling roses, a variety of cornicing and picture rails. There is also a sash window to the side aspect and doubledoors that lead to the kitchen/living space. The rear of the property is particularly impressive with an open plan kitchen/living space with a canopied glass roof providing ample natural light onto a high quality white gloss kitchen with adjoining granite work surfaces. There is a variety of base and wall mounted units with soft closing doors and drawers, a large breakfast bar, whilst the kitchen also houses a variety of quality built in appliances including two Whirlpool single electric ovens, a Neff four ring induction hob with hanging extractor hood above.


There is also a built in Smeg coffee machine, Whirlpool microwave and Whirlpool American style fridge freezer and Neff dishwasher. This is all complimented by a variety of LED downlighters and an engineered oak floor that runs into the sitting room area which as impressive views over the rear garden via a number of double glazed patio doors that lead onto the rear decking. This part of the extension also has another canopied glass roof providing natural light whilst reclaimed, arched Chapel doors lead to the utility room and side aspect. The utility room houses the central heating boiler and space and plumbing for a washing machine, venting for a tumble dryer and a stainless steel sink and drainer.


Seller Insight This magnificent, three storey, family home which was built in the late 1800s, is set neatly back from the road. It embraces

so many beautiful facets of Victoria architecture whilst, at the same time, it has been significantly extended to provide a fabulous family home, one in which tradition, combined with outstanding modern day comfort and luxury, blend perfectly together, and which somehow enhance the Victorian facets of the house.

It is just a short distance into the bustling market town of Lutterworth, and which is served well with an excellent selection of amenities. There is a wide choice of first-rate educational opportunities, sports and leisure facilities, together with good restaurants and pubs. There is an array of individual shops and the Thursday market is very popular. Road and rail links are highly convenient and, being so centrally placed geographically, journeys to all parts of the country are easy.

On stepping into the house, there is an immediate intake of breath with the first view being the lovely Victorian tiled floor. There is an amazing symmetry throuighout the house, all of which provide a friendly and interesting flow. During its refurbishment, not a stone was left unturned to create a comfortable. luxurious and convenient family home and one which copes with everything asked of it. With such space available, entertaining is so easy and relaxing for all who visit.*


Without question the contemporary style large living space is the hub of the family life. Light is everywhere

and the room is cleverly zoned to offer areas for cooking, easy dining and total relaxation. This is such a spectacular room to enjoy through all the seasons of the year.


It is an understatement to express the owners’ reluctance to say farewell to what has been an outstanding family home. Its convenient location and peaceful setting have all provided an excellent quality of life for everyone.


Vast stretches of glazing in the family room, open out on a large area of decking. This extends the living space further, but is also the perfect space for relaxing outdoors or a

fresco dining. As it also embraces the tranquil garden; it is just so peaceful out here.


First Floor The first floor landing has stairs rising to the second floor and stripped period doors that lead to bedroom’s one, two, three and the family bathroom. The master bedroom has a balconied window to the front aspect offering impressive views of Lutterworth Cricket Club, whilst there are two further period windows to the side and front. There is a stripped timber floor and feature fireplace with Victorian style surround together with picture rail and ceiling cornice. Bedroom two has a sash window to the rear, built in cupboard space and picture rail whilst bedroom three also has a sash window to the rear and the side aspect and additional picture rail. The family bathroom has been beautifully appointed with a variety of high quality travertine and marble tiles and houses a large panelled bath with centered mixer tap. There are two windows to the side and closed WC, wash hand basin with vanity unit below and an enclosed shower cubicle with thermostatically controlled shower. There is also an upright contemporary style chrome radiator, a variety of travertine linen shelves and LED downlighters.


Second FloorThe landing has a ceiling roof window and period stripped doors leading to bedrooms four and five. Bedroom four is a large double bedroom with original Victorian fireplace and hearth, stripped floor and delightful views over the cricket pitch. This room has access to the loft space. Bedroom five; which with some imagination could provide a potential ensuite to the neighbouring bedroom but currently provides a good sized single room with window to the rear aspect.


Outside

FrontThe fore garden has been designed to cater for parking for at least 3 vehicles with two side by side and in turn there are double gates that lead to the rear garden. The frontage is enclosed by hedging to both sides, whilst there is a well planted flower border surrounding the front bay window.

Rear GardenThe rear garden has double gates that lead for potential additional parking space and there is a buff gravel pathway that leads to the side patio which is adjacent to the timber shed. The patio is just below the impressive new, decking area which surrounds the recent extension and leads to a shaped lawn with a variety of well stocked flower borders either side whilst the decking is shaded by a mature tree. The lawn continues where there is a further variety of borders and a greenhouse that is surrounded by hedging and a panelled fence. The garden provides particularly impressive views of the rear elevation and the open plan kitchen/living space.


Lutterworth is a small picturesque market town based at the southernmost tip of Leicestershire. It has excellent communication links and is within easy commuting distance of Leicester, Coventry, Birmingham and London, being conveniently close to junction 20 of the M1, the M69 and national rail connections. The history can be traced back to Anglo-Saxon times, but nowadays, it is a very modern town, with a wide range of facilities and attractions available to all ages. One of the most impressive sights is undoubtedly the parish Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, renowned as one of the most distinguished medieval churches. There is a range of exciting and modern sporting facilities, including a prestigious golf club. A wide range of shops, restaurants, bars and coaching inns can be found within easy walking distance. There is a main train station at Rugby (7 miles away) where Virgin Trains give access to London Euston in well under an hour.

LOCATION


ServicesMains water, mains gas, mains electricity and broadband are connected.

Local AuthorityHarborough District CouncilTelephone (01858 828282)Council Tax Band E

Viewing ArrangementsStrictly by the vendors sole agents on (01788) 820062.

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

Agents NotesAll 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 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.

Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg No. 4018410Registered Office: Newmans Property Services Limited, 1 Regent Street, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 2PEcopyright © 2015 Fine & Country Ltd


Agents 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 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. * 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. Printed 23.06.2016


OVERVIEW HOUSEA Victorian town house, with views over the local cricket club, with the recent addition of modern open plan extension.

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FINE & COUNTRYFine & Country is a global network of estate agencies specialising in the marketing, sale and rental of luxury residential property. With offices in the UK, Australia, Egypt, France, Hungary, Namibia, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, The Channel Islands, United Arab Emirates and West Africa we combine the widespread exposure of the international marketplace with the local expertise and knowledge of carefully selected independent property professionals.

Fine & Country appreciates the most exclusive properties require a more compelling, sophisticated and intelligent presentation - leading to a common, yet uniquely exercised and successful strategy emphasising the lifestyle qualities of the property.

This unique approach to luxury homes marketing delivers high quality, intelligent and creative concepts for property promotion combined with the latest technology and marketing techniques.

We understand moving home is one of the most important decisions you make; your home is both a financial and emotional investment. With Fine & Country you benefit from the local knowledge, experience, expertise and contacts of a well trained, educated and courteous team of professionals, working to make the sale or purchase of your property as stress free as possible.


Overview House14 Coventry Road | Lutterworth | Leicestershire | LE17 4RB

Fine & CountryTel: +44 (0) 1788 [email protected] Regent Street Rugby Warwickshire CV21 2PE


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