Avon Carrow, Avon Dassett, Southam

SUMMARY
Steeped in history, and offering a wealth of charm, history and character, located in the beautiful village of Avon Dassett, is this unique Grade II listed property. Formally a hunting lodge dating back to 1889 and was converted in 1983.


DESCRIPTION
Avon Carrow was built by Cecil Boyle in the late 19th century as a hunting lodge, and appears to have been styled after some of the Oxford colleges. The property was converted in 1983 creating a number of individual homes each having its own unique features and attractions. The property is of local Hornton ironstone construction under a stone slate roof.

Avon Carrow is divided into 16 individual freehold houses. All the property owners are shareholders in Avon Carrow Management Company Ltd and each share holder contributes towards the annual cost of the garden and ground maintenance together with lighting of the communal areas. No 6 is currently charged circa £90.00 per month.

Front Aspect  
Impressive metal studded front door faces into communal courtyard with delightful lavender flower beds.

Entrance Hall 
Door into Dining room, storage cupboard and radiator.

Dining room 11' 5" x 20' 4" ( 3.48m x 6.20m )
A dual aspect room with windows to the front and rear aspect. Large built in shelving. The front are beautiful stone mullion windows with views over the central courtyard, rear windows look over the private garden. Door into kitchen, wooden flooring, fibre connection, thermostat and radiator.

Sitting Room 9' 9" x 19' 3" ( 2.97m x 5.87m )
Another light & airy dual aspect room with windows to the front and rear aspect. Stairs rising to the first floor, wooden flooring, open fireplace, rear window seat overlooking the garden and radiator.

Kitchen 8' 10" x 18' 2" ( 2.69m x 5.54m )
Window and stable door to the rear aspect. A range of wall and base mounted units with worksurfaces over and incorporating a stainless steel/drainer unit with tiled splashbacks. Integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Integrated oven with hob and cookerhood over. Plumbing and space for washing machine. Feature stone archway, Marmoleum flooring. Radiator.

First Floor 

Landing 
Access to first floor rooms. Double glazed Velux skylight to the front aspect, wooden flooring and storage cupboard

Bedroom One 9' 8" x 10' 5" ( 2.95m x 3.17m )
Window to the rear aspect with lovely views over the garden. Wooden flooring, and feature arch into the ensuite. Built in hanging wardrobe and radiator.

Bathroom Ensuite 
Double glazed Velux skylight window to the front aspect. Suite comprises of a panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin, ceramic tiling, and low level wc. Double wardrobe, shelved linen cupboard with Worcester LPG gas fired boiler (for central heating and domestic hot water) and Honeywell programmer . Marmoleum flooring. Radiator.

Bedroom Two 10' 8" x 7' 9" ( 3.25m x 2.36m )
Double glazed Velux skylight window to the front aspect. Suite comprises of shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and low level wc. Ceramic tiling, shaving point and radiator.

Shower Room 
Double glazed Velux skylight window to the front aspect. Suite comprises of a shower cubicle, wash hand basin and low level wc. Ceramic tiling.and radiator.

Outside 

Rear Garden. 
A beautiful and established rear garden with lots of planting and rear access for walks around the estate. Summerhouse with electricity and lighting.

Location 
Avon Carrow is situated on the southern edge of Avon Dassett lying on the south west slopes of the Dassett Hills, close to the North Oxfordshire border and on the edge of the Cotswolds. A Conservation Area containing many period stone built houses and cottages.

Local amenities include a busy community local pub, church and Reading Room (or village hall) with post office. Access to Warwick, Leamington Spa and Banbury using the B4100 for more specialist shopping requirements.

Good schooling available at Fenny Compton and Tysoe primary schools, and secondary schools at Stratford Grammar and Kineton High. Pre Prep at Carrdus and also Warwick Prep. Warwick School for boys and Kings High (Warwick) for girls. Alternatively public schools at Stowe, Bloxham, Warwick, Rugby and Tudor Hall.

Excellent M40 motorway connections at Junctions 11 (8 miles) giving access to London and the South, and Junction 12 (4 miles) with access north bound to Birmingham. Mainline train services at Banbury to London Marylebone from approximately 56 minutes.

Sporting and leisure activities in the area include racing at Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick and Cheltenham; golf at Tadmarton, Warwick, Brailes and Stratford-upon-Avon; shooting range at Edgehill; full indoor sports complex at Banbury plus a seven screen cinema complex; RSC theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon.

All times and distances are approximate.

Acreage: 7 Acres


DIRECTIONS
From Banbury, A423 towards Southam. Continue 4 miles until you take a left hand turn, signed to Farnborough. Continue through Farnborough, passing the National Trust property on your left and the lake on your right. Proceed down the lane until you see the village signpost for Avon Dassett. Take the right hand turn into Avon Carrow, up the gravel driveway through the large black wrought iron gates. Continue through the garages to the parking area at the end. Walk down the tarmac drive, through the arch and number 6 is directly in front with a large studded front door (There is also an entrance from the village main street via a stone gateway.) postcode CV47 2AR



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