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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · CV35 8QH
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Winkworth Leamington Spa are pleased to offer this charming former railway workers’ cottage, dating back to 1861 and situated in Budbrooke, near Warwick.
This semi-detached home combines period character with thoughtfully presented accommodation, extensive established gardens and potential to extend, subject to planning permission and the necessary consents.
The cottage offers two first-floor bedrooms and a versatile ground-floor sitting room, bedroom or office, alongside generous living and dining accommodation.
Painted ceiling beams, timber flooring and fireplaces reflect the character of the building, while the spacious kitchen/breakfast room and separate utility provide practical space for modern living.
An entrance hall leads into the main reception accommodation, where the living room opens into an adjoining dining area.
A wood-burning stove creates a welcoming focal point, complemented by timber flooring and painted beams.
Windows to different aspects bring natural light into the space, with ample room for comfortable seating and a dining table.
The arrangement works equally well for quiet evenings and entertaining friends and family.
The kitchen/breakfast room is a particularly appealing feature, fitted with painted cabinetry, contrasting work surfaces and colourful tiled splashbacks.
There is a range-style cooker and a breakfast table, making this a sociable space for cooking and everyday meals.
Rooflights and a window above the sink enhance the natural light, while tiled flooring complements the cottage setting. Double doors connect the kitchen to a separate sitting room, bedroom or office.
With windows overlooking the garden and French doors opening onto a paved terrace, this is an inviting space for reading, working from home or simply enjoying the outlook.
Its separation from the main living accommodation gives the ground floor useful flexibility.
A separate utility room provides additional storage, a sink and space for laundry appliances, together with an external door.
Completing the ground floor is an attractively appointed bathroom featuring a freestanding roll-top bath, separate shower enclosure, wash basin and WC.
On the first floor, the landing serves two bedrooms.
The principal bedroom offers generous space for a double bed and accompanying furniture, with a decorative fireplace, painted beam and sloping ceiling details adding character.
The second bedroom also features a decorative fireplace and benefits from an adjoining storage cupboard. The extensive gardens are a defining feature of the property.
Lawns, mature trees, established borders and pathways create a series of spaces to explore, with paved terraces beside the cottage providing places to sit and dine outside.
Further areas of lawn, a greenhouse and growing space offer plenty of appeal for keen gardeners. Parking for two cars is approached via shared driveway access.
For buyers wishing to develop the accommodation further, there is potential to extend, subject to planning permission and all necessary consents.
With its railway heritage, welcoming interior and established gardens, this is a distinctive period home offering both immediate appeal and possibilities for the future.
Material Information: Council Tax: Band E Local Authority: Warwick District Council Broadband: Superfast Broadband Available (Checked on Ofcom Oct 26) Mobile Coverage: Good/Variable Coverage (Checked on Ofcom Oct 26) Heating: LPG Gas Heating Listed: No Tenure: Freehold Location: Situated in Budbrooke, on the outskirts of Warwick, Railway Cottages combines a countryside setting with convenient access to local amenities.
Hampton Magna’s local shops are approximately 0.9 miles away, with Budbrooke Primary School approximately 1.1 miles from the property.
Warwick town centre, around 2.4 miles away, offers a range of independent shops, cafés and restaurants centred around its historic market square.
St Nicholas Park is approximately 2.6 miles away, providing riverside walks and open spaces, while Royal Leamington Spa’s Parade is approximately 6.4 miles away for further shopping, dining and leisure facilities.
The nearby Grand Union Canal offers opportunities for waterside walks, with Hatton Locks approximately 1.3 miles away by car.
The surrounding countryside provides further opportunities to explore the local area.
For commuters, Warwick Parkway railway station is approximately 1.5 miles away, offering services to London Marylebone and Birmingham.
The A46 provides connections to the wider road network, with Junction 15 of the M40 approximately 3.2 miles away.
All distances are approximate driving distances and may vary depending on the route taken.
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