49 Hillmorton roadRugby | Warwickshire | CV22 5AB

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49HillmortonRoad

A detached Victorian townhouse offering 6 bedrooms, the convenience of town centre living and Rugby railway station within a short walk.

An impressive Victorian double fronted townhouse, situated within the Rugby School conservation area, that has been recently refurbished by the present owners and offers extensive accommodation over 3 floors plus a cellar, to include 6 bedrooms, family bathroom, 2nd floor shower room, drawing room, sitting room, utility room, cloakroom and a large kitchen dining room with hand built kitchen and Aga. The home has a wealth of period features including ceiling cornicing, Minton tiled floor, secondary glazed sash windows and original doors. The property has an attractive rear garden and off road parking for 4 vehicles on the frontage. Rugby School and Lawrence Sheriff School for boys is within a few minutes walk. Detached Victorian properties of this type rarely come to the market and as such we would recommend early internal inspection.

With easy access to the centre of old Rugby town and only a short drive to Birmingham Airport, this regal family town house is in a perfect location. Before development of the surrounding area began, 49 Hillmorton Road was the benchmark property. From then on the surrounding properties used this design as the ideal template. And you can see why.

Ground FloorAs a traditional Victorian home there is a true element of grandeur as you reach the arched porch with intricate stone work and a Minton tiled floor. The tiled floor continues into an attractive entrance hall, which is enhanced by the traditional front door with leaded stain glass windows, whilst traditional stripped doors lead to the drawing room, sitting room, cellar and the newly refurbished kitchen/dining room. An attractive staircase leads to the first floor landing. The drawing room is situated at the front of the house, with an attractive secondary glazed bay window overlooking the foregarden. An attractive fireplace, multi –fuel stove and engineered oak floor mix with the original features that include the attractive ceiling cornice and deep sectional skirting boards. The sitting room offers views of the garden via two sash windows.

The kitchen/dining room is particularly attractive, with three previous rooms now combined into one, providing an impressive family orientated space. The dining area has a large sash bay window overlooking the front and affording plenty of natural light, there is also a window to the side, ceiling cornice, whilst a Travertine floor flows into the impressive refitted kitchen area, which is complimented by a hand built oak kitchen, with granite work surfaces, an island unit, an attractive twin plate cream Aga with double ovens and built in dishwasher. There is space for an American style fridge freezer, two sash windows overlooking the rear, a twin sink and mixer tap and a further door leading back to the entrance hall. The Travertine floor continues into the utility room which has a large Belfast sink and a range of base and wall mounted units, space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. There is also a newly fitted central heating boiler that compliments the recent refurbishment. A door leads to the cloakroom, which has a corner wash basin with tiled splash back, together with low level WC. The cellar stairs descend from the inner hallway into two separate rooms which provide useful storage space.

“My favourite feature has to be the kitchen, it’s a lovely big room and a great space for entertaining.” recalled Graham fondly. With an AGA in the kitchen and a large wood burner in the sitting room, the house has a real warm and cosy feel about it, especially for those family meal times or even just unwinding in the sitting room embracing the log burner. The kitchen has been extended out to create a larger, more extensive area and a utility room has been attached to the end. The utility room has proved its worth many times, as an entrance when returning after long walks with the dogs.

First FloorThe stairs lead to a half landing and generous single bedroom with rear aspect then continue on to the first floor landing. There are secondary glazed sash windows overlooking the front and rear and doors leading to four bedrooms and the family bathroom, whilst the staircase continues to the second floor. The master bedroom has a secondary glazed bay window to the front and built in wardrobes with louvred doors. Across the landing is bedroom 2 which is equal in size and shares a similar view to the front aspect via the secondary glazed bay window and has a side aspect which catches the morning sun. There are built in wardrobes with sliding mirrored doors. Bedroom 3 is another double room with a rear aspect and an original built in cupboard with stripped doors. The first floor also has a refitted family bathroom with sympathetic Victorian styling, including a roll top claw foot bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, chrome radiator, window to the side, glazed shower cubicle and Victorian style brick laid tiles.

49 Hillmorton Road is the epitome of a Victorian town house. Its meticulously designed front door with stained glass panels is one of the many beautiful visuals that catch your eye upon arrival. In Britain the archetypal Victorian house will never be without a bay window and number 49 is without exception. The addition of four bay windows to the front façade is aesthetically pleasing.

Step through the door and you find yourself standing on beautifully designed Minton tiling adorning the full length of the hallway. A feature that the owners mentioned imposes great character on the home is the staircase. Inspired by Queen Anne design, turned balusters with curvaceous and bulbous portions mount the oak, balustraded staircase.

Second FloorThe second floor has a degree of self-containment, with two double bedrooms, both with side aspects and Velux roof windows providing natural light, complimented by a new shower room, with Travertine floor, pedestal wash hand basin, shower cubicle and low level WC.

“The newly refurbished attic has its very own self-contained space. It now holds two bedrooms and a shower room.“

Front Garden & ParkingThe frontage offers generous parking facilities with hard standing for 4 vehicles. There is a low brick built retaining wall that runs either side of the parking areas, housing well stocked flower borders and a range of coniferous trees providing a natural privacy screen.

Rear GardenPedestrian access is provided directly from the front garden as well as off Temple Street, to a lawned rear garden with shingle pathways running the length of either side. The property has the benefit of a large slate paved patio and covered veranda on the rear elevation. There is a variety of well stocked borders. The present owners have had plans drawn up to provide a single storey extension linking both the existing kitchen and sitting room to create additional family space. The owners have been advised that the work would be accepted within “permitted development” however prospective purchasers are advised to obtain their own advice regarding the necessity for planning permission from Rugby Borough Council.

The garden is a fantastic social space, easily accessible from the utility room, hallway and sitting room. The garden holds a large patio area where you can sit back and relax whilst looking over your garden, all privately enclosed.

Rugby

Location Rugby is a thriving market town situated in North Eastern Warwickshire, providing excellent access to the national motorway networks, whilst Rugby railway station provides access to London Euston in under 50 minutes. The town centre plays host to an independent shopping quarter, a variety of high street shops, cafés, public houses and restaurants. Rugby has always had a range of popular schools, with both state and public options within the easy reach.

ServicesMains gas, electricity and broadband are connected

Local AuthorityRugby Borough Council.Telephone (01788) 533533.

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

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

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

DirectionsFrom the town centre the property is within walking distance, turn right on leaving the Regent Street office and follow Clifton Road, past Lawrence Sheriff School and turn right onto Whitehall Road. Cross the road before your reach the roundabout by Whitehall Recreation Ground and head left onto Hillmorton Road. Continue walking until you reach number 49 which is on the left hand side, on the corner of Temple Street, identified by the Fine & Country for sale sign.

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.

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.

Tel 01788 820037Fine & Country Rugby, 5 Regent Street, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 2PE fineandcountry.com