Station House
STATION HOUSE
“When we first viewed Station House just over 30 years ago, it immediately appealed to us both and we thought that it was a warm, friendly and welcoming house. Built in the late 18th century, it’s very charming and has an interesting history,” recalls the current owner.
A charming Grade II listed period cottage sitting alongside the canal with an enchanting country garden. Originally a small farmhouse, Station House was known as Salmonsbrook Farm. With the coming of the canal, it became a canal side alehouse called The Beehive - there are still hops in the garden which are possibly the descendants of those used to brew ale. More change came with the railway when the house became the station master’s. Finally, in the mid 20th, it became a private residence.
From the front gate, steps lead down through the garden to the front of the property. The front door opens onto a reception hall with a fireplace, the main staircase to the first floor, and two doors, one to the sitting room and the other to the kitchen.
The sitting room showcases an open period fireplace and has two windows one looking out to the front of the property, and the other, at the other end of the room, overlooking the Grand Union Canal. Leading off the sitting room is the dining room, also with a period fireplace, and again a window with views out to the canal.
The kitchen end of the kitchen/breakfast room comprises a range of matching wall and base units, a sink, gas hob with extractor and integrated oven and grill. There is also space for a dishwasher and fridge. A window looks out onto the garden. The other end of the room has a window looking onto the canal, an attractive log burning stove and space for a dining table. A spiral staircase leads to the master bedroom.
A door from the kitchen opens into the back lobby which gives access the back door, as well as to a downstairs shower room and w/c, and to a utility room with storage units , space and plumbing for a washing machine, space for a fridge and freezer, a wall mounted gas boiler and a window overlooking the garden.
Seller Insight
When we first viewed Station House just over 30 years ago, it immediately appealed to us both and we thought that it was a warm, friendly and welcoming house. Built in the late 18th century, it’s very charming and has an interesting history,” recalls the current owner. “The location has been perfect. It’s like I am in my own little secluded world, yet step outside the front gate and I can be on a train and in London in less than 2 hours. I travelled a lot for work and living near the railway station certainly has its advantages. We have family scattered all over the country and they are easily accessible by road or rail and our student grandchildren have often appeared late in the evening. The village shop is only a few minutes away and the little cafe by the top lock is a lovely place to take visitors for breakfast. I’ve always enjoyed walking along the canal and having a gate to give immediate access has been very convenient.”
“I had always wanted a kitchen that faced the front of the house and I achieved that here. The kitchen / breakfast room has always been the centre of the house and I’m very fond of it, in fact I live in it! It’s good for entertaining and I still, every so often, have up to 10 people for Sunday lunch round the kitchen table. I also love sitting in a chair by the window in the living room just looking out at the canal or reading.”
“Coming down into the garden is like entering another world. We have grown our own vegetables and always have an abundance of jam that we make with the damsons from the prolific trees. There’s nothing nicer than sipping a glass of wine outside on a summers evening and it’s just perfect for entertaining. We hosted our daughter’s wedding reception here with a big marquee in the garden, as well as our ruby wedding celebration. Our grandchildren camped overnight and the smell of cooking bacon outdoors in the morning was wonderful.”
“I will miss living in a house and garden where you can be absolutely secluded and quiet, yet there is also so much to do. I will also miss the canal and seeing the duck’s feet paddling under the water, as well as finding baby swallows on a bedroom windowsill as I once did.”*
* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.
First Floor
Upstairs are four bedrooms and a family bathroom with bath, pedestal washbasin, w/c and a heated towel rail. Bedrooms two and four look out on to the canal with far reaching views over the open countryside.
The master bedroom with wash basin and shower facility boasts triple aspect windows with views to the front, gardens and on to the canal and open countryside beyond.
Outside
A real attraction and feature of this property is of course the garden. Mainly laid to lawn with mature borders and a wide variety of flowering plants, it also features a seating area surrounded by climbing plants and a dedicated garden area for growing vegetables and fruits with garden shed. A solid wooden gate provides private and direct access out onto the canal towpath. There is a garage with remote controlled up and over door and driveway providing off-road parking.
The town of Warwick and nearby Royal Leamington Spa offer an excellent array of shops, bars, restaurants and leisure facilities. State and private schooling is within walking distance, with Myton, Warwick Prep, Warwick School (boys) and Kings High (girls). Access to the Midlands motorway network is also within easy reach with nearby M40 (junction 12) and M42 with access to the M1, M6, Birmingham International Airport and Birmingham NEC. The rail link to Birmingham and London Marylebone is available within walking distance to Warwick station and from either Warwick Parkway or Leamington Spa station a short drive away.
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Directions
From Warwick town centre head out on the Birmingham Road A425 crossing over the A46 and onto the A4177 for approx 2 miles. Take the left turn onto the B4439 Hockley Road for approx 1 mile before turning left onto Station Road. Follow for approx ½ mile where the property is located just over the canal bridge on the left hand side in the turning for Hatton station and highlighted by a Fine & Country board.
Services
All mains services are connected to the property including water, electricity, LPG, cesspit and septic tank. Local Authority
Warwick District Council Viewing Arrangements
Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on 01926 455950.
Website
For more information visit www.fineandcountry.com/uk/ Leamington-Spa
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 5.30 pm
Saturday 9.00 am - 4.30 pm
Agents notes: All measurements are approximate 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 to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 17.07.2019
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