Thatched Cott

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                          Atherstone on Stour, Stratford-upon-Avon
                                  Warwickshire, CV37 8NE




The Thatched Cottage, which is a Grade II Listed Building of Architectural & Historic Interest is
believed to date back to the 17th Century. It is built on a part stone, part brick base with
traditional timber frame, black and white elevations and a wired thatched roof. The property
stands in the centre of this small hamlet overlooking the fine Georgian Listed Building known as
The Old Rectory. It is set back from the road behind a wide grassed verge and the garden,
which is enclosed by hedges and fences, provides an attractive cottage garden and is an ideal
setting for the property. The village of Atherstone on Stour is part of the Alscot Estate and is
surrounded by their land over which it enjoys views, which include the all weather gallop used
by Alscot Racing Stables.

The Thatched Cottage is a property of great character and charm




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Location and Description

Atherstone on Stour is a most attractive Warwickshire hamlet surrounded by delightful open
countryside and located, as the name would suggest, astride the meandering River Stour. The
village lies approximately three quarters of a mile from the main A3400 Stratford-upon-Avon to
Oxford road, and is within easy reach of Stratford-upon-Avon (3 miles) which offers shopping,
social, educational and recreational amenities. In addition, a good road network ensures ease
of access to many important centres including Shipston-on-Stour, Warwick, Leamington Spa,
Cheltenham and Oxford. Main line train services run from Moreton in Marsh and Leamington
Spa, and the motorway network with the M5, M6 and M42 linking to the M40 motorway
enables fast travel throughout the Midlands conurbation and to London and the South. The
National Exhibition Centre, the National Agricultural Centre and Birmingham International
Airport and Station are all located within easy travelling distance.

Accommodation

Canopy Porch and front door with wrought iron furniture opening to:

Central Reception Hall 14’9” x 14’6” overall (4.50m x 4.42m) with exposed beams, stone
flagged floor, leaded light window to front, window to rear, telephone point, two central
heating radiators, two wall light points, meter cupboard, fuse board and stairs to first floor.

Fitted Cloakroom with low level WC with wooden seat, wash hand basin with tiled splashbacks,
central heating radiator, hanging space, window to rear, exposed beams and tiled floor.

Dining Room 14’8” x 11’4” (4.47m x 3.45m) with exposed beams, inglenook fireplace with
wood burning stove, heavy beam over and cupboard on either side, window to front, three wall
light points, central heating radiator and door:

Kitchen / Breakfast Room 12’3” x 11’7” (3.74m x 3.53m) with quarry tiled floor, windows on
two sides overlooking the gardens, glazed door to garden, fitted central heating radiator,
fluorescent light, single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap with cupboards and
drawers under, plumbing for washing machine, electric cooker point, fitted two base units with
melamine worktop and cupboards and drawers beneath.

Living Room 25’0” x 15’0” overall (7.62m x 4.57m) with exposed beams, inglenook fireplace
with heavy beam over and fitted canopy, two display alcoves, flagstone hearth, three central
heating radiators, two leaded light windows to front, window at end and rear and French door
to garden, four wall light points and central beam feature.




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On the First Floor approached by the staircase from the reception hall is a Corridor Landing
with two central heating radiators, two leaded windows to front, exposed beams and smoke
alarm, leading to:

Master Bedroom 12’10 x 10’02” effective *14’44” x 15’0” max+ (3.91m x 3.05m effective)
[4.27m x 4.57m max) with exposed beams, two central heating radiators , dormer window to
front, gable end window, stepped brick chimney breast with built in cupboard to side, double
doored wardrobe, television point.

Bathroom. A spacious room with panelled bath, mixer tap shower attachment, pedestal wash
basin, tiled splashbacks, low level WC, separate shower, central heating radiator, exposed
beams, shaver point, hatch to roof space, window to rear, built in Airing Cupboard with lagged
copper cylinder and immersion heater and additional double doored Linen Cupboard.

Bedroom 2 13’0” x 12’0” (3.96m x 3.66m) with two windows to rear and views towards Alscot
Park, exposed beams, central heating radiator, built in wardrobe with double doors and
dressing table fitted to side. Ensuite Bathroom with shower cubicle, sink and WC.

Bedroom 3 10’0” x 12’0” effective *14’8” max+ (3.05m x 3.66m) *4.47m max), with gable end
window, dormer window to rear and views towards Alscot Park, central heating radiator,
exposed beams and built in wardrobe.

Outside

Boiler Room 15’2” x 5’1” (4.62m x 1.55m) contained within a brick and tiled extension to the
cottage with lean-to roof, leaded window to side, fitted Mistral oil fired central heating boiler,
quarry tiled floor.

To the rear of the property is a Detached brick and slated Outbuilding containing:

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Garden Store 10’4” x 6’8” (3.15m x 2.03m), The old Wash House with bake oven, quarry tiled
floor, windows to front and side.

Two 300-gallon oil storage tanks.

Garage opposite the property.

Gardens
The property has the most attractive cottage gardens with blue brick and crazy paved stone
terrace and walks, lawns, shrubs and herbaceous borders, willows, apple trees, hedge and
fence boundaries, exterior lighting and pedestrian wicket gate to front and providing in all a
most attractive setting for the property. The property extends to approximately ¼ acre.




General Description

Services
The main services connected are electricity and water. Drainage is by way of a septic tank,
which is emptied on a six-monthly basis by Pipe Eye Vision Ltd and recharged to the tenant. A
telephone line is connected subject to the usual British Telecom transfer regulations. Central
heating is provided by an oil-fired system, with the Mistral boiler situated in the outside boiler
room two 300-gallon oil storage tanks to the rear. The boiler is serviced annually and recharged
to the tenant.



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Assessment
The property is assessed under the Council Tax Band E (Stratford-upon-Avon District Council)

Maintenance
To enable the Alscot Estate to keep their properties to a high standard we employ our own
building team of carpenters and bricklayers.

Rent
The property is to be let by an assured shorthold tenancy subject to satisfactory references at
£1500 per calendar month payable in advance, exclusive of all outgoings.

Application
This should be on the Maras Form which is available from the Estate Office and should be
completed as thoroughly as possible and accompanied by £60 (each) non returnable application
fee to be made payable to The Cygnet Fund. (£90 for a joint tenancy)

Costs
The successful applicant will be required to pay the cost of preparing the tenancy agreement in
the sum of £125 inc VAT

Deposit
A deposit is required of 2 months rent which is refundable at the end of the tenancy providing
there has been no more than fair wear and tear to the property. Your deposit will be protected
under the Deposit Protection Service (www.depositprotection.com )

Viewing
Strictly by prior appointment with the Estate Office please contact Matthew on 01789 450451




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