8 bedroom detached house for sale

Handsome family home with well appointed and generous proportions, separate studio/ annexe, swimming pool and tennis court.

Description

21 Hillmorton Road is a remarkable eight bedroom Victorian home, dating back to circa 1900, offering the pinnacle of modern family living. Incorporating a perfect blend of historical charm, character and contemporary luxury, this property has been meticulously maintained and thoughtfully enhanced over the past 16 years by its current owners, boasting and embracing elegance, light and an abundance of versatile and flexible accommodation over three impressive levels.

The entrance hall sets precedent for the rest of this home and attention to detail can be seen throughout. High ceilings, intricate cornicing and stunning sash and bay windows allow natural light to flood every room, creating a welcoming atmosphere. The ground floor benefits from an array of spacious receptions rooms flowing from one to another, including a formal drawing room, formal dining room and home office, all of which have charming focal fireplaces. The beautifully appointed kitchen is truly the heart of the home, featuring Aga, Butler’s sink, modern appliances, kitchen island and wooden oak flooring. Informal dining and separate family areas also contribute to creating the perfect space for relaxed everyday living and entertaining. In addition there is also a cellar, downstairs WC, utility room and store room complementing the functionality of this family home.

On the first and second floors, there is an excellent range of bedrooms including the impressive principal bedroom which is facilitated by a separate dressing room with built in storage. The additional bedrooms are equally exceptional and generously sized, offering ample space for family and guests alike, and too are facilitated by four separate bathroom/ shower rooms.

Outside, set within the grounds of approximately 0.62 acres there is more to be appreciated. The expansive lawn area is also low maintenance, perfect for outdoor activities and family enjoyment. A beautifully designed patio seating area offers a tranquil setting for al fresco dining and summer entertaining. The property also features an outdoor heated swimming pool and full sized tennis court, providing endless opportunities for recreation. The outdoor spaces are framed and bordered by mature trees, hedges and shrubs enhancing the sense of seclusion and peace with the added benefit of privacy.

Adding further appeal to this extraordinary home is the partly repurposed triple garage, which has been cleverly transformed to include a gym area and also a versatile studio space on the first floor with further potential. There is also a driveway with plenty of parking for numerous cars, and electronic entrance gates providing security.

Location

21 Hillmorton Road is well positioned in the buoyant town of Rugby and has many surrounding useful amenities, extensive retail, cultural and recreational facilities that can be found in Rugby centre and slightly further afield at Leamington Spa (15 miles), Coventry (13 miles), Solihull (27 miles) or Birmingham (34 miles).

Communication links include the M6, M1 and M45 giving access to London, Birmingham, Nottingham and Oxford. Mainline train services run from Rugby to London Euston (from 49 minutes) and Birmingham (from 35 minutes).

There is a range of well-regarded educational facilities locally, including Bilton Infant School, Cawston Primary Academy, Dunchurch Junior School, Montessori nursery school, Bawnmore Infant School. At senior level Lawrence Sheriff School and Rugby High School. Independent education includes The Crescent (co-ed Preparatory), Bilton Grange (co-ed Preparatory), Rugby School (co-ed), Princethorpe (co-ed), Warwick (boys), Kings High (girls), King Henry VIII (co-ed), Bablake (coed) and Kingsley (co-ed primary, girls secondary).

Sporting and leisure activities in the area include golf in Rugby at Whitefield’s Golf Club, Forest of Arden (Meriden), Staverton Park Golf (Daventry); fishing and sailing at Draycott Reservoir; racing at Warwick and Stratford-upon- Avon and tennis in Rugby and Coventry. All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 5,771 sq ft



Additional Info

Photos taken July 2023.