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THE TAN HOUSE Rarely does an opportunity arise the purchase such an outstanding historical residence in arguably one of Warwickshires’ most desirable locations. Dating back to 1691, The Tan House is a superb family home set within 7 acres of stunning grounds, stables and outbuildings within the heart of Lapworth village.
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The Tan House enjoys an imposing, wide frontage and is set back behind splendid wrought iron remote-controlled security gates and a long sweeping tree lined driveway. The mature grounds are home to an array of fabulous rare trees including a magnificent walnut oak and a stunning lime tree. The expanse of garden creates an almost park like feel to your surroundings and with two large paddocks, a more formal walled garden, an old tennis court and duck pond, there are numerous areas of interest throughout the seven acres of grounds. As you approach the house from the gravelled driveway you are immediately taken with this fabulous Tudor home, perfectly preserved and immaculately presented, with superb exposed timbers sitting next to the immaculate cream faรงade adorned with a mature Wisteria to each wing. There are two main entrances to the front, a more formal entrance leading into the grand reception hall, and a less formal entrance into the spacious kitchen and breakfast area.
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This outstanding Grade II listed property offers extensive and versatile accommodation to suit the requirements of any family, with seven bedrooms, five bathrooms and six reception rooms, allowing superb flexibility of living. The accommodation and grounds briefly comprise of: Reception Hall, Drawing Room, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Breakfast Room, Study, Kitchen, Kitchen Pantry, Butlers Pantry, Boot Room, Cloakroom, Utility, Laundry and Boiler Room. Upstairs there are Seven Double Bedrooms, Four Ensuite Bathrooms, Two En-suite Dressing Rooms and a Family Bathroom. To the grounds are various outbuildings including a Double Garage, a Stallion Barn with Ground and Upper Floor, Seven Stables, Store Rooms and a Tack Room, all sitting within 7 Acres of stunning Grounds, 2 Paddocks, an Old Tennis Court, a Formal Walled Garden and Extensive Mature Gardens. One of the most striking features of this property is the fabulous grand reception hall with its high vaulted ceiling, beautiful exposed beams and open oak galleried landing. As the oldest part of the property, clearly depicted on the original wall “1691�, this lovely reception room represents a period in time where guests would arrive and gather around the great roaring open fire before enjoying their fine dining and socialising in this grand old residence.
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Leading from the main reception hall is the main staircase leading to the galleried landing and the excellent sized study, and one of the entrances into the most generous drawing room, with another fabulous open fireplace and the full height glass bay window to the rear taking in the stunning views from the formal walled garden. To the other end is a superb range of fitted bookcases and storage cupboards. Double bevelled glass doors lead through to the elegant dining room that is also accessed from the inner hallway, this is the perfect place to enjoy special family gatherings and celebrations and again enjoys the wonderful setting beyond the large windows. The inner hall leads to the boot room /cloakroom, guest wc, and charming butler’s pantry complete with tall original china cabinets. The family sitting room is a further substantial space to relax and unwind and features a wonderful original window seat with deep drawers below, splendid built in bookcases and a great open fireplace. The second entrance to the front of The Tan House leads into the open plan kitchen and breakfast room. Having beautiful old quarry tiles to the floor, a wealth of historical beams and exposed brickwork, this kitchen creates a wonderful blend of period charm blended with modern convenience. The focal point of this room has to be the wonderful red double width AGA with an exposed brick surround, this leads through to a well-equipped kitchen with smart granite worktops, a smart butchers block centre island and good range of traditional style painted oak units. There is a second oven, space for a large fridge freezer and a dishwasher. Access from the kitchen leads to a generous pantry, a side entrance into the property and the large laundry room with utility leading off. There is also access to the boiler room and a further outside door. The family breakfast room is accessed from the kitchen and with an open plan design it creates a real hub to this spacious home between cooking and more casual dining. With a feature circular bay window, enjoying views to the side terraces and sweeping lawns beyond, the family have created a delightful seating area to match with built-in seating and a large round dining table. This lovely area has French doors leading to the rear terraces and a fabulous wood burning fireplace.
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Seller Insight Situated on the edge of the highly sought after village of Lapworth is The Tan House, a large and hugely characterful Grade II listed family home that originally dates back to the late 17th century. The property enjoys a very pretty semirural location and boasts around three acres of lovely gardens and grounds, so the setting is both peaceful and picturesque. However, it also sits within close proximity to an array of well-served towns and villages, and is only around half an hour’s drive from the centre of Birmingham, so everything one might want or need is within easy reach. “The main part of the house was built in 1691 and it got its name from the fact that it used to be a tannery where animal hides were turned into leather,” says Beth. “My parents bought the property back in 1983 and they always said that they were attracted to the many opportunities that the property as a whole offered our family. It’s a wonderfully large house with a good amount of land and a tremendous sense of privacy, and its size and space allows for large families, multi-generational living or those who simply want to lose themselves in the countryside. However, at the same time you can enjoy having the peace of mind of knowing that there’s a good selection of amenities, shops and some lovely restaurants nearby.” “The property benefits from having extensive grounds, which wrap around three sides of the house – and in addition there are also two good-size paddocks and stables so it could be ideal for anyone who wants to keep horses. Whether you’re green-fingered or not, the gardens are a wonderful place to relax and get away from it all, and a real haven for wildlife; it’s not unusual to see a deer or two wander across the lawn. The house itself is fantastic for entertaining, but the gardens have provided a stunning backdrop to some magical summer get-togethers with family and friends.” “The kitchen is definitely the heart of the home. It’s a very large and very sociable space, and therefore at most parties, more often than not everyone ends up congregating in there.” “What makes the location so very good is the fact that the immediate surroundings are peaceful, leafy and green, however the house sits in close proximity to some excellent schools in both Solihull and Warwick, a good selection of shops and amenities, and it’s a place that benefits from superb transport links into both Birmingham and London.” “The main hall, which has a beautiful vaulted ceiling, is definitely a standout feature of the house. It’s full of history and yet it also has such a warm and welcoming feel.” “The Tan House has provided us with the most amazing opportunities and memories,” says Beth. “We will take all of that with us and I’m sure that it will offer the same and more to the next owners.”* * 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.
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Upstairs Leading from the main reception hall, wide stairs lead up to the fabulous galleried landing, which in itself offers ample space for reading and relaxing. The excellent sized master bedroom suite has a good range of fitted wardrobes and a second double bedroom room leading off creates a generous dressing room or ideally a connected nursery if required. There is also a beautiful contemporary ensuite complete with a freestanding bath and separate double shower. Moving along the landing is a second spacious guest bedroom suite with
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a corner bath and sperate shower. Overlooking the front of the property are two further double bedrooms featuring high vaulted ceilings and exposed beams and served by a modern family bathroom. Having rear garden views is the fifth, smartly presented double bedroom completing the original part of the property layout. To the end of the extended landing are the last two bedroom suites, the first of which has a lovely elevated bedroom area with dual aspect windows, and a lower level dressing room and modern ensuite. The last bedroom is a spacious split level room with a large living/office space below and staircase leading to a vaulted ceiling bedroom area above. A second staircase leads back down to the other end of the property and through to the family kitchen.
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The Tan House truly sits in the most idyllic of locations, accessed from the Old Warwick Road in the heart of Lapworth, you approach the property through a pair of tall wrought iron gates along a sweeping gravelled driveway edged with neatly tendered Beech hedges. The expanse of lawned foregardens creates an almost park like feel, and features numerous magnificent trees including a rare Walnut Oak. The driveway opens up to an ample parking area to the front of the property and to the side is a double garage with further storage. Gravelled driveways extend around the grounds to the stables, where there are a number of looseboxes, tack rooms and storage areas. To the rear of the property is a fabulous walled garden featuring a beautiful mature Lime tree and wide terraces for alfresco dining and entertaining. A further courtyard has more stabling and the superb two-storey stallion barn that has excellent potential for possible conversion. Extending to some 7.5 acres the land also includes an old tennis court, in need of refurbishment, two large fenced paddocks, a copse and a natural pond. With a wealth of charm and character throughout the grounds, there are some wonderful old stone walls adorned with vintage roses and period brick archways link the gardens and terraces and orchards beyond.
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LAPWORTH As one of the most desirable villages in Warwickshire, Lapworth is the perfect place to live, surrounded by stunning countryside and offering complete tranquillity, yet offering excellent road, rail and airport links. Lapworth station runs regular services to all Birmingham stations connecting with mainline Grand Central. The school here is very sought after and mums are queuing up to get the little ones enrolled. Lapworth has a really friendly community with plenty of clubs and activities for all. It has a local cricket club, not to mention three excellent pubs all of which are excellent. Within a short 2 minute stroll from The Tan House is the superb gastro pub “The Boot� serving wonderful food and delicious beer and right on the doorstep for their very popular annual bonfire party. Lapworth is surrounded by stunning countryside and some lovely National Trust properties. The cycling around the area is fantastic and with Dynamic Rides, a great cycle shop in Hockley Heath. With a wonderful village community where everyone says hello and you are never short of wonderful walks along the canal and surrounding countryside, it really is the most perfect safe place to live. Although extremely peaceful, you are still close to lots of little hubs like Hockley Heath, which has a superb new cooperative stocking fresh local produce, a great fish and chip shop, a superb Indian restaurant, and a dry cleaner. Henley-inArden is also close by for some superb pubs, eateries and its famous Henley ice cream. As a well-connected place to live there is also easy access to Warwick, Solihull, Leamington and Kenilworth.
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Services to the property: Mains electricity, gas, drainage Local Authority: Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council The Property is Freehold All items of fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale, all others are specifically excluded
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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 27.08.2020
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RACHEL HYDE SENIOR ASSOCIATE Fine & Country Solihull 0121 746 6402 / 07966 473056 email: rachel.hyde@fineandcountry.com MARTIN GRANT SENIOR ASSOCIATE Fine & Country Solihull 0121 746 6401 / 07713 251510 email: martin.grant@fineandcountry.com With over 17 years combined service within the Fine & Country family, we took the unique step 5 years ago to form a joint partnership combining each of our individual skills to greater effect offer our clients an unrivalled level of service. We enjoy the challenge of exceeding our client’s expectations and take great pleasure in helping people move home as smoothly and stress free as possible.
YOU CAN FOLLOW US ON “We purchased our new house and sold our old house through Fine and Country with both aspects being handled by Martin and Rachel. I cannot thank them enough for the way they handled the process, always acting professionally and courteously.We were kept fully informed every step of the way on our sale, even at weekends when needed. The open house sale process worked really well for us and we ended up with a number of serious offers over the asking price with the sale going through first time with our chosen purchaser.We were presented with a fantastic album at the end of the sale process”… “Well worth the fee paid” “A big thank you to both Martin and Rachel”
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