4 bedroom detached house for sale

Offers in region of £495,000

Interested in this property? Call 01564 781020 (local rate) or Arrange viewing

Property info

Property features

  • Cottage with adjoining Granny suite
  • Located on the Banks of The Grand Union Canal
  • Delightful Views
  • Potential For Future Enhancement Subject to Planning
  • Rural Location
  • VIEWING ESSENTIAL to appreciate the Accommodation on Offer

Property description



Summary
On the banks of the Grand Union Canal, this cottage, with features dating back to the 19th Century, benefits from a self-contained "granny" suite next door. Located on a private drive and having delightful views this is an opportunity to purchase a property in a sought after rural location.

Description
Situated on the banks of the Grand Union Canal, this cottage, with original features dating back to the 19th Century, benefits from a self-contained "granny" suite next door. Located on a private drive and having delightful views this is an opportunity to purchase a property in a sought after rural location. Viewing essential.

Enclosed Porch Entrance 
Having solid wooden door giving access to

Reception Hall 
Having leaded single glazed window to the rear elevation, beamed ceiling, wall light connection point, power point and doors radiating to :

Dining Room 9' 2" x 10' 10" max ( 2.79m x 3.30m max )
Having single glazed window to the front elevation, two ceiling light connections, beamed ceiling, power points, brick built feature fireplace and access to :

Inner Hall 
Having ceiling light connection, doors to Lounge, rear enclosed Porch, archway to Kitchen and doors to:

Fitted Cloaks' Room 
Having obscure glazed window to the side elevation, ceiling light connection, access to electricity meter and fuseboard, door to:

Fitted Cloakroom 
Having obscure glazed window to side elevation, ceiling light connection, low level W.C, and wall mounted vanity wash hand basin

Sitting Room 13' 5" into inglenook x 11' 6" ( 4.09m into inglenook x 3.51m )
Having single glazed window to the front elevation, two single glazed leaded windows to the side elevation, three wall light connection points, ceiling light connection, beamed ceiling, power points and a brick and tiled Inglenook fireplace with open fire facility and tiled hearth.

Fitted Kitchen 9' 1" min x 6' 9" ( 2.77m min x 2.06m )
Having single glazed window to the rear overlooking the garden, fitted base cupboards and drawers, plumbing for dishwasher, roll edge work top surfaces over, inset stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap over, tiling to splash prone areas, matching wall cupboards, electric cooker point, power points, ceiling light connection and fitted "Rayburn" range cooker.

Enclosed Rear Porch Entrance 
Having tiled floor, beamed ceiling, ceiling light connection, doors to Rear Garden and Rear Veranda having windows to the rear and side elevations, ceiling light connection, tiled floor, power point and plumbing for washing machine.

First Floor Landing 
Having ceiling light connection and doors to :

Bedroom One 11' 6" x 13' 5" into recess ( 3.51m x 4.09m into recess )
Having single glazed windows to front and side elevation, fitted cupboard, ceiling light connection and power point.

Bedroom Two 9' 4" x 7' 11" ( 2.84m x 2.41m )
Having single glazed window to the front elevation, built in storage cupboard, ceiling light connection, power points and access to the loft area.

Bathroom 10' x 9' max (5'0 min) ( 3.05m x 2.74m max (5'0 min) )
Having single glazed obscure window to the side elevation, paneled bath with mixer tap/shower attachment, wall mounted basin, low level W.C., partial tiling to walls, ceiling light connection, built in cupboard and Airing Cupboard housing the hot water tank.

Annexe 

Entrance Door 
Leading from the rear garden into Open Plan Living/Kitchen Area.

Open Plan Living/kitchen Area 19' 4" x 12' 10" ( 5.89m x 3.91m )
Having double glazed bay window to the front elevation, double glazed window to the rear elevation, central heating radiator and electric storage heater, stairs to the first floor, ceiling light connection, power points, inglenook fireplace with "Rayburn" range which provides the heating to the radiators. The kitchen area has fitted base cupboards and drawers, integrated oven, space and plumbing for washing machine, roll edge work top surfaces with inset one and a half bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap over, four ring hob, tiling to splash prone areas, wall cupboards, ceiling light connection, power points and extractor fan.

First Floor Landing 
Having wall light connection point, access to the loft area and doors to :

Bedroom One 9' 6" x 11' 7" ( 2.90m x 3.53m )
Having front facing double glazed windows to front and side elevation, central heating radiators, ceiling light connection, power points and built in wardrobes and separate storage cupboard.

Bedroom Two 11' 10" x 5' 11" ( 3.61m x 1.80m )
Having double glazed window to the front elevation, ceiling light connection and power point.

Bathroom 
Having double glazed obscure window to the rear elevation, central heating radiator, electric heated towel rail, paneled bath with shower over, low level W.C., pedestal wash hand basin, ceiling light connection, tiling to splash prone areas and door to Storage Area.

Outside 
To the front of the property there is a double width driveway giving access to wooden Garage with double doors to the front and a further paved parking area to the side. Paved pathway to the front and rear aspects, lawned area with flower and shrub borders and enclosed by hedging.

The rear garden has paved and lawned areas, mature flower and shrub borders, vegetable garden, two garden sheds and part brick/glass greenhouse and has access to the septic tank. The garden is enclosed by hedging and fencing.

Directions
From Shipways office in Knowle proceed along the Warwick Road A4141 towards Warwick and take the turning on the right just after the Black Boy into Bakers Lane where you proceed along and Forge Cottage is situated on a Private Road before the Canal Bridge identified by Shipways For Sale Board.

1. Money laundering regulations: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. Measurements: These approximate room sizes are only intended as general guidance. You must verify the dimensions carefully before ordering carpets or any built-in furniture.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. These particulars are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract. The matters referred to in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers or tenants. Neither sequence (UK) limited nor any of its employees or agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.


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B93 Zed-Index What is the Zed-Index
£358,951 £441,207 £276,476 £223,430 £206,819

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£1,358 (-0.38%) £8,438 (-2.30%) £8,190 (-2.23%) £16,663 (-4.44%) £7,840 (2.23%) £50,846 (-12.41%) £48,150 (-11.83%)
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Avg. price paid: £356,741
No. of property sales: 191
Avg. price paid: £360,527
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Avg. price paid: £368,870
No. of property sales: 1,327
Avg. price paid: £358,820
No. of property sales: 2,070

Avg. asking price in B93: £354,980
No. of properties for sale in B93: 25
Avg. asking rent in B93: £996 pcm
No. of properties to rent in B93: 6

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Property type Avg. current value Avg. £ per sq ft. Avg. # beds Avg. £ paid (last 12m)
Detached £441,207 £248 4.1 £454,299
Semi-detached £276,476 £240 3.3 £283,221
Terraced £223,430 £307 2.7 £263,181
Flats £206,819 £246 2.0 £192,744

Current asking prices in B93

Avg. current asking prices in B93
Property type 1 bed 2 beds 3 beds 4 beds 5 beds
Houses £110,000
(1)
£164,975
(2)
£228,725
(4)
£437,475
(2)
£929,990
(5)
Flats £98,317
(3)
£212,475
(8)
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All £101,238
(4)
£202,975
(10)
£228,725
(4)
£437,475
(2)
£929,990
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Avg. current asking prices in B93
Property type 1 bed 2 beds 3 beds 4 beds 5 beds
Houses - - £988 pcm
(1)
£1,296 pcm
(1)
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Flats £693 pcm
(1)
£899 pcm
(2)
£1,200 pcm
(1)
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All £693 pcm
(1)
£899 pcm
(2)
£1,094 pcm
(2)
£1,296 pcm
(1)
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Lady Byron Lane £902,787
Arden Road £784,875
Temple Road £769,202
Bakers Lane £768,883
Knowle Wood Road £758,197
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Highest turnover streets Turnover What is Turnover?
Beckford Croft 45.5%
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Enderby Close 40.0%
Holbeche Road 38.1%
Ettington Close 35.7%

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