4 bedroom house

A spacious four bedroom detached family home with brick built outbuilding and adjacent paddock. Close to excellent commuter road links. The property is subject to an agricultural occupancy condition – please enquire for further details. In all approximately 1.76 acres or thereabouts.

Location
Long Mead is located in a rural area but has the benefit of access to local shops and amenities. The A444 is approximately 2 miles to the east and Junction 3 of the M6 is 3 miles to the east, along with Bedworth town centre about 2.5 miles to the east and the Arena shopping park approximately 3 miles to the south east. Bedworth is situated between Coventry, 5 miles to the south, and Nuneaton, 3 miles to the north. There is easy access to most Midlands cities via the A444, M6 and M69. The nearest mainline railway stations are at Nuneaton (6 miles) and Coventry (7 miles), with a local station at Bedworth. Birmingham airport is approximately 12.5 miles to the west.

Accommodation Details - Ground Floor
The front door leads into a dining entrance hall with staircase rising to the first floor and an archway leading through to the dining area with leaded light window to front elevation.

There is a dual aspect lounge with an open fireplace, feature stone surround, leaded light window to front elevation and double-glazed patio doors onto the rear garden. There is also a ground floor shower room with tiled shower cubicle, shower screen, vanity wash basin, low flush WC and complementary tiling.

A generous kitchen/breakfast area leads off the hall and has a range of base units, ample preparation surfaces, integrated appliances including a built in double oven, ceramic hob with extractor hood above and dishwasher with a double-glazed window to rear elevation. Off the kitchen is a useful utility area, with door to rear access and door leading through into the double garage.

First Floor
From the main entrance hall, the staircase rises to a first-floor landing having leaded light window to front elevation. Doors then lead off to four good sized bedrooms and a family bathroom with tiled, panel enclosed bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low flush WC and complementary tiling.

Gardens and Grounds
The property is approached via a gated entrance leading to the main driveway leading to front lawned gardens and garage. A secondary driveway is approached via a gated entrance leading to an extensive concrete driveway, providing ample parking for several vehicles.

There are extensive lawned rear and side gardens, a paved patio with mature flower beds and a variety of trees and shrubs.

Building and Yard
The property includes a very useful hardstanding yard area and a steel framed fully enclosed former farm building of about 1,150 sq.ft. which is separated into three sections. Access is via two sliding doors to the front and a further door to the rear. The building is connected to mains electricity.

Paddock
To the side of the house is a gently sloping mature grass paddock of approximately 1.07 acres, with gated access from Smorrall Lane and also access from the yard.

Agricultural Occupancy Condition
The property is subject to an agricultural occupancy condition which is a planning condition imposed by the Local Authority over the property when the property was originally granted planning consent.

The exact wording of the condition is as follows: “The occupation of the dwelling shall be limited to persons employed, or last employed, in agriculture as defined in section 221(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1962, or in forestry, or the dependants of such person residing with him, (but including the widow or widower of such a person).”

To discuss the implication of this condition further, please contact the agents.

Viewing Arrangements
Strictly by prior appointment via the agents, Howkins & Harrison Atherstone branch

Local Authority
Nuneaton & Bedworth Council

Council Tax
Band - E

Fixtures and Fittings
Only those items in the nature of fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. Other items are specifically excluded. None of the appliances have been tested by the agents and they are not certified or warranted in any way.

Services
The property is connected to mains electricity and water. Foul drainage is to a septic tank and the central heating is oil fired. The purchasers should make their own enquiries as to the availability and adequacy of the services.

Floorplan
Howkins & Harrison prepare these plans for reference only. They are not to scale.

Additional Services
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Important Information
Every care has been taken with the preparation of these Sales Particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. In all cases, buyers should verify matters for themselves. Where property alterations have been undertaken buyers should check that relevant permissions have been obtained. If there is any point, which is of particular importance let us know and we will verify it for you. These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. All measurements are approximate. The Fixtures, Fittings, Services & Appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Photographs are provided for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included in the sale. Plans are provided for general guidance and are not to scale.