1 The Drive, Hoden Lane, Cleeve Prior WR11 8LH

Property Ref : JL0210

LUXURY LIVING is offered with this immaculate, bespoke residence with grounds of approx 0.85 of an acre sitting at the end of a private drive surrounded by wonderful farmland in the sought after rural village of Cleeve Prior. The property is approached via twin electric gates that open to a gravelled drive, the property being situated at the end with a completely private aspect.

In brief there is a superb open-plan living space that flows off from the main hallway, flooded with natural light throughout, a wonderful covered garden room, 2 superb double bedroom suites on the ground floor, a third bedroom or perhaps office and a flexible living space on the upper level that could be a utilised a variety of ways. Potentially providing extra bedrooms and/or living space according to your needs. This is the prefect forever home, with a wrap around garden offering multiple terraces and a completely private aspect, and a wonderful lawned garden of appox 0.85 of an acre that gives onto a paddock and farmland, with grazing horses and lambs in the Spring.

Everything here has been done to the highest of standards with excellent energy efficiency (EPC B). Solid Oak Doors throughout, integrated window blinds, underfloor heating (water), air source heat pump,  porcelain floors tiles across the ground floor. What is most striking is the wonderful open space and luminosity of the house with light flooding in from the windows (including a whole wall picture window!). And how the living space flows into the garden room via bi-fold doors with a continuity of floor tiling, all with such peaceful views across the gardens and countryside. 

The entrance hall gives off to a very useful Cloakroom and a fabulous downstairs Shower Room, with WC, and Wash Hand Basin, an Oak Staircase rises up to the upper level. To one side of the Reception Hall are the Bedroom Suites and  Study/Bedroom 3 set back, whilst the other side sweeps through glazed double doors  into the flowing Living Space.

THE LIVING AREA

The Kitchen looks out over the front gardens where ponies graze in the paddocks beyond. There is a fantastic array of wall and base units, wine racks and cooler,  fabulous   drawer space with   ‘secret’ drawers, central island with worktop in newly fitted Italian Quartz and housing further cupboard space. built-in appliances including, full height fridge and separate full height freezer, double oven, boiling water tap. Off the  Kitchen is an excellent utility room with further wall and base units, a double sink and plenty of space for all of your washing and kitchen prep. Door off here to a double tiled garage.

The Open Plan Living Space is designed for relaxed, comfortable living with areas defined as Dining, a TV lounge with soft furnishings, sitting (with space for an endless sofa) that in turn  flows through bi-folds onto the splendid garden room,  to be enjoyed all year round. The whole of this wonderful space is flooded with natural light from the many windows, including a statement whole wall picture window.

The whole of the downstairs has Underfloor heating by WATER and the windows throughout with the exception of the picture window and study have integrated blinds.

BEDROOMS There are two sumptuous double bedroom suites both with walk-in wardrobes and ensuite bath/shower rooms. There is a third guest bedroom that would equally make a superb office on the ground floor if required.

The upstairs offers a large central living space with a bedroom off to one side and a further room to the opposite side currently arranged as storage. This space could be an additional guest suite, a games room, office or whatever may suit you best.

THE GARDENS wrap around the property to all sides with a quiet, private aspect. There are several terraces to enjoy, completely private and offering sun or shade on a sunny day and shelter in the winter months, allowing you to still enjoy the fabulous outdoor space. The front of the property overlooks the lawned gardens and pasture beyond where horses currently graze.

The property owns the open lawned gardens to the front and to the side of the driveway in all extending to over appox 0.85 of an acre.

There is an Integral  Extra Large Garage with remote roller shutter door,  tiled floor and with shelving and all ancillaries for Heating etc.. The property has 16 solar panels.

The privacy and high standard of accommodation here needs to be seen to be appreciated. 

General Information -

Heating obtained by Air Source Heat Pump and 16 Solar Panels

Burglar Alarm.

Entry system at the Gate.

TENURE: The property is understood to be freehold.

SERVICES: Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property. 

COUNCIL TAX: Council Tax  Band F.

CURRENT ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE RATING: B. 

THE LOCAL AREA

Cleeve Prior is a rural, picturesque village on the Warwickshire/Worcestershire border and is in excellent proximity to many fabulous towns and villages including Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick, Evesham, Cheltenham, Worcester. There are wonderful walks and hiking routes all around as well as fishing rights for all residents on the banks of the Avon.

The name “Cleeve” comes from the Saxon word for cliff and the prior was a medieval monastery which was destroyed during the Reformation. The continued significance of the early origins of Cleeve Prior as a Saxon and Medieval farming community is clearly illustrated in the presence of numerous farm buildings from the 16th to 19th centuries.

The centre of the village forms the Cleeve Prior Conservation Area and there are many picturesque houses made from the local blue lias stone, including the Kings Arms public house and the 150-year-old school which bestows a strong character and local identity. The 12th Century church is dedicated to St. Andrew, and has 6 bells which are rung for the parish service each Sunday and on the hour, quarter and half & quarter to the hour.

The village enjoys an active community that is welcoming and friendly with many clubs and activities including -  Short Mat Bowls, Bridge, The Cleeve Trio Players Drama group,  The tea shop located in the downstairs room in the village Hall which also contains the village library.  NWR, Cleeve Prior Ramblers, Golf Society, Dance…

SCHOOLS

There is a  wonderful small and friendly village primary school. The age range is from 3-11 years old. Children describe the school as 'Small, but Awesome’.

There is an excellent choice of secondary education in neighbouring towns for both private, state and grammar.

TRANSPORT

The village is superbly located being within easy reach of many wonderful towns and villages,  Broadway, Chipping Campden, Moreton-in-the-Marsh (Cotswolds), Warwick, Stratford-upon-Avon, Evesham…  Bidford-on-Avon is just down the way with the fabulous Big Meadow recreational ground and riverside for kayak and paddle boarding. You are on the edge of The Cotswolds, Warwickshire, Worcester, Cheltenham and easy access North, South or to the West Coast and Bristol. 

Superb rail, road and air connections - M40 (J15)  Banbury 18 miles  (trains to London from just over an hour to Marylebone and Paddington) • Warwick and Warwick Parkway Station  (20ml)  (trains to London Marylebone from 69 mins).  Honeybourne Station (3/4 miles) direct to Paddington ( in 1hr 51 mins with around 17 trains per day). Chipping Campden/Cotswolds 10 miles • Cheltenham 22 miles •  Worcester 20 miles •   Oxford 30 mls• London 80mls •  London Heathrow 83 mls • Bristol 60 mls • Birmingham  International Airport 18 miles (All distances and are time approximate).