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Copton Ash Farm,Sheepy Road,Twycross, CV9 3PG

£1,500,000

GENERALCopton Ash Farm is an outstanding countryresidence in a quite idyllic setting with superbequestrian facilities. The property is set inapproximately 10.8. Acres and has an extensiverange of traditional outbuildings. The house hasbeen improved with considerable style over theyears and the accommodation is centred on thefabulous living kitchen. Adjoining the house there isa wonderful courtyard where there is stabling,garaging, a workshop and gym. There isconsiderable potential to further develop theproperty as we understand that planningpermission has previously been granted to convertthe courtyard buildings into additional living space.

LOCATIONTwycross lies in some of Leicestershire's prettiestcountryside close to the world famous TwycrossZoo. In the village itself there is the very highlyregarded Twycross House Private School and anexcellent restaurant/bar/grill known as 'Turpins'.There are further amenities to include ahairdressers, beauty lodge, cafe and florist.Twycross is also within catchment of a number ofoutstanding primary and secondary state schools/academies. Twycross is strategically located withgood road links to Birmingham, Leicester andNottingham. The M42 East Midlands andBirmingham Airports are all easily accessible. Thereis a high speed train service to London andBirmingham from Nuneaton. The historic town ofMarket Bosworth is close by where there is anexcellent range of additional amenities includingboutique shops, restaurants, country park, marinaand water park.

THE RESIDENCEThe accommodation is arranged over two floors asfollows. Front door opening into

RECEPTION HALLBeamed ceiling, stairs rising to first floor. Doors tothe main reception rooms.

SITTING ROOM7.01m x 4.52m (23' x 14'10")An impressive room with an Inglenook housing awood burning stove with flagstone floor, beamedceiling, doors to conservatory and double doorsinto the dining room creating a fantastic open planentertaining space. Two central heating radiatorshoused in lattice-work boxing. (Measurementsinclude the Inglenook).

DINING ROOM4.27m x 4.09m (14' x 13'5")Overlooking garden. Wood burning stove in bricksurround. Double doors to sitting room. Centralheating radiator.

SNUG3.76m x 3.61m not inc. bay (12'4" x 11'10" not inc.A cosy room with beamed ceiling. The focal pointof the snug is the fireplace housing a gas stove in atraditional style. Central heating radiator.

CONSERVATORY3.66m x 3.30m (12' x 10'10")A lovely vantage point from which to enjoy thegarden. There is a tiled floor and french doorsopening onto garden.

LIVING KITCHEN7.57m red to12'6" x 6.10m (24'10"max red to12'6" xThis is a beautiful open plan living space. Thekitchen area is fitted with traditional bespokekitchen cabinets with painted fronts and polishedgranite work surfaces. The units are arrangedaround the oil fired oven Aga with extractor over.There is a double porcelain sink unit, wine rackingfor 40 bottles and book shelving, an integratedsingle oven and plumbing for an American stylefridge/freezer..

BREAKFAST AREASet in a contemporary oak framed extension. Doorto rear hall.

REAR HALL3.05m x 2.84m (10' x 9'4")Back door to courtyard. Tiled floor, wainscotting tothe walls, central heating radiator housed in lattice-work box. Doors to cloaks cupboard, shower roomand study.

STUDY5.28m x 3.51m (17'4" x 11'6")This is a fabulous room with a full height ceiling andexposed "A" frame timbers. There is acomprehensive range of fitted furniture by'Hammonds' including book shelving and a kneehole desk. French doors open onto the gardens.Central heating radiator. There is scope to use thisroom as a guest bedroom suite in conjunction withthe nearby shower room.

UTILITY2.13m x 2.13m (7' x 7')Timber base and wall units housing a Belfast sink.Plumbing for a washing machine.

SHOWER ROOMShower cubicle with electric shower, wash handbasin, low flush lavatory, tiling to splashback areas.

ON THE FIRST FLOORStairs rise from the reception hall to the mainlanding.

MAIN LANDINGOpening off the landing are the bedrooms.

MASTER BEDROOM4.32m x 3.96m (14'2" x 13')Overlooking courtyard. Two beams to the ceiling.Central heating radiator. Opening into the dressingroom.(First measurement 12'6" measured to 5' eavesheight).

DRESSING ROOMTwo banks of wardrobes. Leading to the en-suite.

EN-SUITEWalk in shower cubicle with rainfall and hand heldshower fixture,a low flush lavatory and bidet. Thereis a traditional wash hand basin by 'Galway' withback-lit mirror over.

BEDROOM TWO4.62m into bay x 3.61m (15'2" into bay x 11'10")Overlooking garden. In the bay there is a windowseat with storage beneath. Central heating radiator.

BEDROOM THREE4.22m x 3.76m (13'10" x 12'4")Two beams to the ceiling. Central heating radiator.

INNER LANDINGOpening off the main landing. Storage cupboard.Central heating radiator.

BEDROOM FOUR4.57m x 2.67m (15' x 8'9")With country views, fitted wardrobes by'Hammonds' with drawers and knee-hole dressingtable. Central heating radiator.

FAMILY BATHROOMThere is a shower bath with rainfall shower headand shower screen, wash hand basin with back-litmirror, bidet, ladder style towel rail and tiling tothree walls.

OUTSIDEThe house is approached via a drive with lawns toeither side leading to the courtyard.

THE GARDENSThere are sweeping lawns to two sides of the housewith some beautiful flower and herbaceousborders. In one corner odf the garden there is alarge pond which is a haven for wildlife.

OUTBUILDLINGSThere are three ranges of traditional buildingsrunning around the courtyard itself. In one range,adjacent to the house, there is the gym, withgaraging and stabling in the other blocks.

GYM5.23m x 2.79m (17'2" x 9'2")With steps up to a first floor office.

GARAGINGThere is a single garage with up and over door.

GARAGE/WORKSHOP8.15m x 5.56m (26'9" x 18'3")

STABLING12.80m x 5.49m (42' x 18')

The stable yard incorporates three full sized looseboxes with automatic water drinkers and a tackroom. Opening into the hay barn.

HAY BARN5.79m x 5.41m (19' x 17'9")Loft over.

STUDIO5.21m x 2.18m (17'1" x 7'2")This room is used by the current owner as an artist'sstudio

STABLE YARDImmediately beyond the stabling there is a largeconcreted stable yard, adjoining which is themenage.

MENAGEThe Menage is large to accommodate a full sizedressage arena and is also big enough for jumpingand lunging.

PADDOCKSThere are four paddocks all with post and railfencing/hedging, all of which have a mains watersupply.

IMPORTANT NOTESThe property lies 0.5 mile off the Sheepy Road andthe access track from the Sheepy Road is owned bythe vendor. The other users contribute towards themaintenance. There is a private sewage system.

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